DECLARE YOUR INDEPENDENCE
1. You're confident enough to turn your embarrassing moments into hilarious1 stories for your friends.
2. You matter. At least 100 people notice when you're not around. Think family, friends, teachers, shopkeepers ... The list is endless.
3. You're independent. You love your friends' company but you're totally comfortable hanging out2 alone once in a while.
4. You stand by3 your beliefs. It's not easy to persuade you to do something you're uncomfortable doing.
5.You know your own mind. Whether you're voting for class president or your fave4 TRL5 video, you make sure your voice is counted6.
O, SAY CAN YOU SPEAK...
6. Slow with witty comebacks7? That's cause8 you're polite and considerate9!
7. You don't always say the right thing, but your friends still cry on your shoulder10.
8. You're great at saying, "Thank you."
9. If phone conversations were a marathon, you'd be a long-distance runner!
WHAT SO PROUDLY YOU HAIL
10. You can bounce back11 from anything. Hey, last time you fell over your own feet, you got right back up!
11. You're creative. When a zit12 pitches13 a tent on your face, you find the perfect hairdo/hat/makeup to downplay14 it!
12. People you know are proud to claim you as their friend or relative.
13. You take pride in your heritage, neighborhood, or even your favorite sports team.
OH, BEAUTIFUL
14. Your body is a miracle. Whether you slouch15 during your mom's lecture, or thrust16 out your chest around the person you love, it's a perfect emotional17 translator.
15. You know that trendiness18 is overrated19! That's why you stick to your very own style regardless of how you look and take pride in the clothes you love.
16. Your smile is one of your best wordless expressions—it sends a great message.
JUSTICE FOR ALL
17. You always think of others—even if it's just wondering. Is she as bored as I am?
18. You don't boast. You keep secret just how much you know about Celine Dion!
19. You let your kid sis20 beat you at board games21, just to boost22 her confidence.
20. So you can't tell a joke! You're an amazing listener and a great audience.
21. You don't let anyone feel left out. You forward good e-mail jokes to all your friends.
22. You recognize that beauty comes in all shapes, sizes and colors.
FROM ME TO SHINING ME
23. You're a natural reporter. You always deliver the best gossip23.
24. You're a sentimental24 sweetie25. From pictures taken in photo booths to saved e-mails, you hold on to great memories.
25. Your brain is a computer—you have all your friends' numbers memorized.
26. You've a great sense of direction. When you're at the mall, you always find the quickest route to Pop Zone26!
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE27 ...TO MY MIND
27. You try and see the humor in every situation—even when the joke's on you!
28. Two beats and you can identify a song.
29. You can discuss anything—from books to movies to Justin Timberlake's pecs28!
30. You always apologize, admit you're wrong ...well, two out of three ain't29 bad.
宣布自己独立了
1. 你自信——能把尴尬的场面变成朋友捧腹大笑的一刻。
2. 你举足轻重——你不在场时,至少有100个人留意:有家人、朋友、还有老师和店主……等等,等等。
3. 你独立——你喜欢朋友作伴;但偶尔一个人转转,你也觉得很爽。
4. 你有主见——要说服你去做某件别扭的事,可不容易啊!
5. 你了解自己——不管是投票选班长还是选你喜爱的《指环王》录像带,你都坚信自己说的话绝对有份量。
想说就说
6. 诙谐的反驳你迟迟不出口——那是因为你有礼貌、为人厚道!
7. 未必说什么都恰到好处,但朋友仍找你倾诉心中的苦楚。
8. 你说“谢谢你”,总是那么得体。
9. 如果煲电话粥是一场马拉松,那么健谈的你就是长跑健将!
你多自豪
10. 经过多少伤痛你都能康复!嘿,上次你自个绊倒了自个,可一眨眼你就站了起来!
11. 你好有创意。 当丘疹在你脸上搭起一座“帐篷”时,你会通过完美的发式、 帽子或者 化妆品反过来捉弄它!
12. 凡认识你的人,都为有你这样的朋友或亲戚而自豪。
13. 对于传统、对于邻居、甚至对你钟爱的球队,你统统充满自豪感。
噢,你有多美
14. 你的躯体本身就是一个奇迹。妈妈讲大道理时你无精打采地站着也好,给喜欢的人一个拥抱也罢,身体是你情感最完美的传声筒。
15. 你知道赶时髦乃名不符实之举,于是你坚持自己的风格、穿上自己最爱的衣服“招摇过市”。
16. 微笑是你最好的无声语言:实乃此时无声胜有声。
给众人一个公道
17. 你总是替别人着想——哪怕只是有点儿纳闷:她像我一样烦闷吗?
18. 你从不吹嘘。就算你对席琳·迪翁了解很多很多,你仍然守口如瓶!
19. 下棋时你让小妹一把,就为了提升她的自信心。
20. 你不讲一个笑话! 你是一位了不起的倾听者、一位伟大的观众。
21. 你不让任何人觉得受到冷落。你把EMAIL上的笑话发送给所有的朋友。
22. 你知道美存在于一切形状、大小和颜色之中。
从朴实到发飙
23. 天生你是信使。你传送的总是最棒的小道好消息。
24. 你是注重情感的宝贝。从影集到保存的电子邮件,你都珍藏在记忆深处。
25. 你的大脑是一台计算机,所有朋友的电话号码都记得一清二楚。
26. 你的方向感奇佳。身处商业区时,你总能找到捷径赶到“流行地带”!
宣誓郊忠于……自己的头脑 27. 你试着从各个角度去欣赏幽默——哪怕玩笑开到了自己头上!
28. 只需两个节拍——你就能听出是哪一首歌。
29. 从书本到电影再到贾斯汀的胸肌:讨论什么你都在行!
30. 你总是向别人道歉,承认自己错了……这主意十有八九不坏。
1. hilarious adj. 欢闹的,狂欢的
2. hang out (俚) 闲荡
3. stand by 忠于
4. fave(口)=favorite
5. TRL=The Ring of the Lord 影名《指环王》
6. count v. 有价值,有用
7. comeback n. 反唇相讥
8. 'cause(口)=because
9. considerate adj. 体贴的;考虑周到的
10. cry on sb.'s shoulder 向某人倾吐苦楚
11. bounce back (遭受挫折后)很快恢复
12. zit [zit] n. (俚)青春痘,丘疹
13. pitch v. 搭帐篷
14. downplay v. 贬低,轻描淡写
15. slouch v. 懒散
16. thrust v. 插入,伸入
17. emotional adj. 情绪的,感情的
18. trendiness n. 时髦,时新
19. overrate v. 估价过高
20. sis(口)=sister
21. board game 棋盘游戏 (如国际象棋、西洋跳棋等)
22. boost v. 提高, 加强
23. gossip n. 流言蜚语
24. sentimental adj. 多愁善感的, 感情用事的
25. sweetie n. (昵称)好心人;宝贝儿
26. Zone n. 区域,地带
27. allegiance n. 忠诚
28. pec = pectoral muscle (美口) 胸肌
29. ain't(此处)= are not