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PAGE 【导读】　每个人在这个世界上都占有独一无二的位置。无论别人说什么，你都是特别的，你都不会被取代。 You Are Irreplaceable This Lifetime(Excerpt) As a teenager，I felt I was always letting people down.I was rebellious outside，but I wanted to be liked inside. Once I left home to hitchhike to California with my friend Penelope.The trip wasnt easy，and there were many times I didnt feel safe.One situation in particular kept me grateful for still being alive.When I returned home，I was different，not so outwardly sure of myself. I was happy to be home.But then I noticed that Penelope，who was staying with us，was wearing my clothes.And my family seemed to like her better than me.I wondered if I would be missed if I werent there.I told my mom，and she explained that though Penelope was a lovely girl，no one could replace me.I pointed out，“She is more patient and is neater than I have ever been.” My mom said these were wonderful qualities，but I was the only person who could fill my own role.She made me realize that even with my faults—and there were many—I was a loved member of the family and couldnt be replaced. I became a searcher，wanting to find out who I was and what made me unique.My view of myself was changing.I wanted a solid base to start from.I started to resist pressure to act in ways that I didnt like any more，and I was delighted by who I really was.I came to feel much more sure that no one can ever take my place. 今生你已不可取代(节选) 当我还是个青少年的时候，觉得自己总是让人失望。从外表上看，我是叛逆的，但是在内心深处，我想被人喜欢。 有一次我离开家和我的朋友Penelope搭便车去加利福尼亚州。这次旅行并不容易，而且有很多次我感到不安全。尤其是一次突发状况让我一直庆幸自己还活着。回到家后，我变了，表面看上去不那么自信了。 我很高兴能回到家，但后来我注意到一直和我们一起的Penelope穿着我的衣服，而且我家人看上去更喜欢她，我想知道如果我不在家的话他们是否会想念我。我把我的想法告诉了母亲，她说尽管Penelope是个可爱的女孩，但她并不能取代我。我指出：“她比我有耐心，而且她看上去比我要整洁。”母亲说这些都是好品质，但我却是唯一一个能扮演好自己角色的人。母亲让我意识到即使我有缺点——而且还很多——但是我是这个家庭里的一位被爱着的成员，谁也无法取代。 我成了一个探寻者，想要弄清楚自己是谁，又是什么让我变得独一无二。我看待自己的方式在改变。我想下定决心(重新)开始。我开始忍受压力，不再以自己不喜欢的方式做事。而且我为真实的自己感到高兴。渐渐地我越发肯定自己无可替代。 [知识积累]　 1．rebellious adj.　 反叛的，叛逆的 2．hitchhike v. 免费搭便车，搭顺风车 3．outwardly adv. 外表上，表面上 4．quality n. (尤指好的)人品，素质，品德