I was a single parent with my son. Two jobs allowed me an apartment, food, and child care payment. Little money was left over for clothes,   1   I kept us nicely dressed. Loving    2    , I bought for myself beautiful reds and oranges, and greens and pinks. And quite often I wore them in mixtures, which, against the usually correct way, brought   3   to the eyes of people who could not avoid    4     me.
I went to my son’s    5     frequently. And he would always come and greet me and my colorful clothes.    6    , when my son was six, he told me    7    that he had to talk to me.
“Mother, do you have any sweaters that    8    ?”
I said, “No, I don’t.”
“Oh, I wish you did.     9    you could wear them to my school.” Then he continued, “Mother, could you please    10    come to school when they call you?” Then I realized that my dress was a(n)    11    to him.
I learned to be a little more careful to    12      causing him displeasure. As he grew older and more confident, I gradually    13     to my particular way of dressing. I was happier when I chose and created my own    14    .
I have lived in this body all my life and know it much   15    than any fashion designer. I think I know what looks good   16    me.
17     is important to mention because many people are imprisoned by powerful principles on the    18    way of dressing. Those decisions made by   19     are not truly meant to make your life better. Seek the fashion which truly suits you. You will always be in fashion if you are    20    to yourself.
1. A. but                B. and             C. or                  D. because
2. A. shapes           B. styles          C. colors            D. tastes
3. A. envy            B. appreciation   C. disappointment      D. surprise 
4. A. recognizing       B. admiring      C. accepting         D. noticing
5. A. office            B. home         C. school            D. lab
6. A. However         B. Meanwhile     C. Otherwise         D. Therefore
7. A. proudly            B. jokingly         C. seriously            D. curiously
8. A. cost             B. work           C. fit              D. match
9. A. Even if             B. As if             C. So that             D. In case
10. A. only            B. still             C. once            D. ever
11. A. wonder          B. surprise        C. embarrassment    D. honor
12. A. practice           B. remember         C. mind              D. avoid
13. A. turned           B. returned        C. escaped          D. took
13. A. fashion            B. sweater           C. color             D. tradition
15. A. better            B. worse           C. more           D. less
16. A. in               B. on               C. with          D. of 
17. A. Dress           B. Money           C. Principles      D. Designers
18. A. experienced      B. proper           C. formal          D. simple
19. A. me             B. yourself          C. others          D. ones
20. A. true             B. serious          C. practical        D. responsible