摘要：During my adolescent years, I led an active life, fully immersing myself in a diverse range of school activities. As a member of t
51.active [ˈæktɪv] a. 积极的, 主动的
52.activity [ækˈtɪvɪtɪ] n. 活动
53.actor [ˈæktə] n. 男演员
54.actress [ˈæktrɪs] n. 女演员
55.actual [ˈæktʃʊəl] a. 实际的； 现实的
56.acute [əˈkjuːt] a.十分严重的,急性的
57.ad [æd] (缩) n.广告
58.adapt [əˈdæpt] v. 使适应, 适合, 改编
59.adaptation [ədæpˈteɪʃən] n. 适应, 改编本
60.add [æd] vt.添加, 增加
61.addicted [əˈdɪktɪd] a. 上瘾, 成瘾, 入迷
62.addition [əˈdɪʃən] n. 增加;（算数用语）加
63.address [əˈdres] n. 地址
64.adequate [ˈædɪkwət] a. 合适的, 合乎需要的
65.adjust [əˈdʒʌst] v. 调整,调节,适应,习惯
66.adjustment [əˈdʒʌstmənt] n. 调整, 适应
67.administration [ədmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən] n. 管理,行政部门
68.admirable [ˈædmərəbəl] a. 值得赞赏的,可钦佩的
69.admire [ədˈmaɪə] v. 钦佩；羡慕
70.admission [ədˈmɪʃən] n. 准入, 接纳
71.admit [ədˈmɪt] vt. 承认, 准许（入场, 入学, 入会）
72.adolescence [ædəʊ'lesns] n. 青春, 青春期
73.adolescent [ædəˈlesənt] n. 青少年
74.adopt [əˈdɔpt] v. 收养, 领养；采纳
75.adore [əˈdɔː] v.热爱, 爱慕某人
76.adult [ˈædʌlt] n. 成年人
77.advance [ədˈvɑːns] v. 推进, 促进；前进
78.advantage [ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ] n. 优点； 好处
79.adventure [ədˈventʃə] n. 冒险； 奇遇
80.advertise [ˈædvətaɪz] vt. 为……做广告
81.advertisement [ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt] n. 广告
82.advice [ədˈvaɪs] n. 忠告, 劝告, 建议
83.advise [ədˈvaɪz] vt. 忠告, 劝告, 建议
84.advocate [ˈædvəkət] v. 拥护, 支持, 提倡
85.aeroplane [`erə,pleɪn] n.飞机
86.affair [əˈfeə] n. 事, 事情
87.affect [əˈfekt] vt. 影响
88.affection [əˈfekʃən] n. 喜爱, 钟爱
89.afford [əˈfɔːd] vt. 负担得起（费用）；抽得出（时间）
90.afraid [əˈfreɪd] a. 害怕的；担心
91.Africa [ˈæfrɪkə]* n. 非洲
92.African [ˈæfrɪkən] a. 非洲的, 非洲人的 n. 非洲人
93.after[ˈɑːftə] ad.后来prep. 在…之后conj. 在…以后
94.afternoon [ɑːftəˈnuːn] n. 下午, 午后
95.afterwards [ˈɑːftəwədz] ad. 后来
96.again [əˈɡeɪn] ad. 再一次；再, 又
97.against [əˈɡeɪnst] prep. 对着, 反对
Growing Through the Adolescent Journey
During my adolescent years, I led an active life, fully immersing myself in a diverse range of school activities. As a member of the drama club, I was in awe of the actors and actresses for their remarkable ability to metamorphose into different characters. This admiration kindled my aspiration to grace the stage someday. Our club once took on the project of adapting a classic novel into a play. The adaptation process was a true test, teaching me how to adeptly adjust to new challenges, especially when confronted with the acute time constraints stemming from both my academic workload and play rehearsals.
My hands - on experience in drama vividly illustrated the significance of maintaining a balance. The school administration wholeheartedly supported our endeavors, yet we still had to tackle the crucial agenda of harmonizing practice time with academic pursuits. My parents, who always advocated for diligence, advised me to consult teachers for advice. They stressed making the most of every advantage that effective time management could offer. Step by step, I learned to handle multiple tasks adequately, incorporating discipline into my daily routine as a vital addition to my personal growth.
One afternoon that I'll never forget, we promoted our play by plastering posters all around the campus. Despite being afraid of forgetting my lines, I mustered the courage to admit my nervousness to the director. To my relief, the director encouraged me to cherish the process rather than be consumed by the fear of making mistakes. During rehearsals, the strong affection among team members enabled us to surmount the disagreements that inevitably arose due to the tight schedule. When the big day finally arrived and I stood on the stage, a wave of pride welled up within me. We had not only surpassed our own limits but also transformed an ordinary project into an unforgettable adventure.
Backstage, I noticed an African exchange student grappling with adapting to our culture. Inspired by my own journey of adaptation, I took a proactive stance in assisting her. This experience made me realize that kindness has the power to bridge any cultural divide. Now, as an adult, I understand that those adolescent years imparted far more than just skills. They taught me to view every challenge as an opportunity for growth. Whether it's adapting to new surroundings or standing up for others, each experience has played a part in shaping me, verifying that the real advantage in life lies in the courage to remain active, keep learning, and embrace every step of the journey with love.
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