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　　__3__ why my friends disliked her. She was very strict. If I signed it, my friends would be pleased, but I didn’t want to see Ms. Strom’s face when she realized what the note said.

　　My friends began to get __4__, wanting me to sign the paper and __5__ it along, but I didn’t know what to do. I quickly made my decision — I would not sign. I passed it to another person and tried to __6__ my attention to Ms. Strom. Soon Ms. Strom __7__ what was happening. She put the paper into her pocket and continued teaching. After class, Ms. Strom told us to have some extra homework because of the class' rudeness in creating a(n) __8__ paper about her and passing it around class.

　　The day was over at last. I couldn’t __9__ to get home. As I was leaving, Ms. Strom called my name. My __10__ started to beat quickly as I walked to her. “Yes?” I asked as __11__ as I could. She handed an envelope to me and said “Thank you.” I stood there blankly (木然地), not knowing what to do.

　　I opened the envelope:

　　Dear Amy,

　　Thank you for not signing the paper.  It truly shows your  It must need a lot of __12__ to choose not to sign it. It means a great deal to me.

　　Thank you.

　　Ms. Strom

　　I was shocked that Ms. Strom __13_ me not signing the paper enough to write a thank-you note. I know how much it meant to her. I will never __14__ this because it had a great effect on my life. I hope I will continue to make choices like this that __15__ people instead of making them discouraged.

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