I lived in a small but expensive apartment (昂貴的公寓). To buy it, my father 1.
borrowed
a lot of money from others. We moved there because the schools around were good, but I didn't think it was the right place for us.One day, I went shopping with Mum. I watched people there as we walked. I found Mum was 2.
different
. Only she wore inexpensive clothes and old shoes. I didn't want to stay with her although 3.
nobody
around knew me. I felt uneasy being by her side."Anna, this will look good on you. Do you want it?" Mum asked. She smiled at me, 4.
holding
a sweater. The sweater was expensive, but I answered "Yes" without 5.
thinking
twice. But when I took a close look at her, I felt sorry. How old she looked! I 6.
noticed
the heavy lines around her eyes and mouth. Her eyes were tired and her hair was gray. She was always happy to give me something nice but spent little money on 7.
herself
. My words died in my throat (喉嚨). Suddenly, I realized I was 8.
lucky
to be her daughter. "No, Mum, thanks. I think it is too expensive for me," I answered 9.
loudly
.