1. Thanks to school, basketball practice and play rehearsals1, you haven't had a minute alone all week. But the phone isn't ringing tonight and you've got nowhere to be. Your first reaction?
a. Panic2. Immediately, you grab the phone to call your buds3 and find out what you're missing.
b. Phew4! Finally, a few hours to chill. Maybe you'll relax in the tub5 and finish that book you started reading weeks ago.
c. Concern. You wonder if you've been left out of plans on purpose6. Is somebody mad at you?
2. The guy you've been crushing on7 just called and you're thrilled8. You call your best bud to report the news, but get her voicemail9. After you leave a hyperexcited10 message, you think: Whoa, I just rambled11 on for, like, five minutes.
a. That is so annoying, I should have just told her to call me back.
b. I hope her machine didn't cut me off12. She has to hear every detail. I'd better leave another message.
c. We have an understanding about emergency13 crush conversations!
3. After an intense14 hunt, you finally found the perfect necklace to complete your outfit15, and your tastes are complimented16 on by the school's fashionista17. How do you react?
a. You say thanks and tell her where you got it.
b. You agree on her taste in your taste, and then launch into the odyssey18 of your search from shoes to jacket to necklace.
c. You tell her it's just a piece of junk you found somewhere and quickly turn the conversation to how cool she looks.
4. Your teacher informs the class that she'll nominate19 someone at the end of the semester to participate in a special program. Immediately, you:
a. pick out your most likely competition. Then you make up your mind to embarrass20 them in front of your teacher every chance you get.
b. decide there is no hope for you. As much as you'd like to get in, your grades just aren't good enough.
c. promise yourself to research the program—the more you know, the more likely you'll be chosen.
5. At lunch, somebody's soda sprays21 all over you. You don't know if it was an accident or on purpose, but your first instinct is to:
a. worry later, you've got to wash off the soda before it stains22.
b. flip out23 and scream, “Idiot!” at the offender24 until he offers to replace your ruined outfit.
c. run to the bathroom and cry. He obviously did it on purpose 'cuz you're such an easy target.
6. You introduced your best friend to your favorite cousin and they've been talking a lot ever since25. When your bud tells you they talked on the phone for an hour last night, you think:
a.they like each other more than they like me—looks like I'm losing my best friend and fave26 cousin.
b.it's great that two of the coolest people I know are clicking27—I can't wait until the three of us can hang out28 together again.
c. they're probably talking about me. I have to remember what secrets I told each of them.
7. During dinner your brother looks at the chunk of lasagna29 on your plate and makes an “oink”30 sound. You:
a.roll your eyes and wonder if he'll ever grow up, then dig in31—you worked and played hard today and you're hungry.
b.spend the rest of dinner pushing your lasagna around your plate—if he thinks you're fat, all guys must think you're fat.
c.make a mental note to scrutinize32 your things before bedtime, then pick relentlessly33 on every oversized feature34 on his body until your mother begs you both to stop.
SCORING得分
1) a. 3 b. 2 c. 1
2) a. 1 b. 3 c. 2
3) a. 2 b. 3 c. 1
4) a. 3 b. 1 c. 2
5) a. 2 b. 3 c. 1
6) a. 1 b. 2 c. 3
7) a. 2 b. 1 c.3
Lovin’ Large (17 to 21 points)
Do you have trouble walking through doorways35? You tend to brag36 a lot and pay little attention to anyone else's feelings except when they affect you. According to Marilyn J. Sorensen, Ph.D., founder and director of The Self-Esteem Institute in Portland, Oregon,“That is not self-esteem, that is being self-centered.” You can't have a healthy view of yourself when you're looking down your nose at others37. Instead, try giving a helping hand without taking credit38, listening without giving your opinion or getting to know the real you—not just who you want people to think you are.
My Pal39, Me (12 to 16 points)
“To like oneself is to enjoy and be comfortable being alone; to accept who you are; to think of yourself as competent and deserving of good things. At the same time, you realize you aren't perfect—that you have your weaknesses and will make mistakes from time to time,” says Sorensen. Sound familiar? That' s because it's you! Congrats40 cool lady, you accept that you're human and do your best to be a good human. So far, we'd say it's paying off.
That Can＇t Do Attitude (7 to 11 points)
Don't bother looking over your shoulder to see what lurks41 behind you 'cuz your worst enemy is standing right inside your shoes. You don't think you deserve compliments, friends or opportunities—even if you've earned them. It's time to kick that “I-Hate-Me” attitude to the curb42. How? Sorensen suggests proving yourself wrong with some good, clear evidence: “Try to develop a specific skill, something you enjoy and could be good at with practice. And discipline43 yourself to study and ask for help when necessary to bring up your grades.” As soon as seeing becomes believing, you'll be ready to say goodbye to that enemy self.
1. 由于上学、篮球练习和彩排，整整一星期你没有一分钟属于你自己。但是今晚电话铃没响，你无处可去。你的第一反应？
a. 害怕。你立刻抓起电话就给伙伴们打，看看究竟错过了什么。
b. 哦！终于，有几个小时可以清静了，也许可以躺在浴缸里放松一下，看完那本几个星期前就开始读的书。
c. 担心。你怀疑自己被故意挤出了某些计划。是不是有人对你生气了？
2. 你一直暗恋的那个人刚打了个电话过来，你激动得发抖。你给最好的朋友打电话报告这个消息，结果只听到她的语音信息。极度兴奋地留言之后，你不禁想：哇，我居然语无伦次说了5分钟呃。
a. 真烦人，本该只告诉她给我回电话的。
b. 但愿她的留言机没有打断我的话。她得听到所有的细节。我最好再来一段留言。
c. 我们都能理解突如其来的电话谈论暗恋对象。
3. 一番认真搜寻之后，你终于找到了一条完美的项链来衬托你的套装。有位校园时尚人士对你的品位赞不绝口。你作何反应？
a. 说谢谢然后告诉她在哪里淘得。
b. 你承认你们品味相投，然后从鞋子到夹克再到项链开始新一轮淘宝。
c. 你告诉她这只不过是你随意发现的一款旧货而已，随即转移话题夸她看上去好酷。
4.老师通知全班期末她要提名一个人参加一个特殊项目。你立刻：
a. 挑出你最有希望胜出的比赛。然后下决心逮着机会就要在老师面前让别人难堪一番。
b. 确定自己没有希望。尽管你很想参加，但你的分数没有足够的竞争力。
c. 告诉自己要对这个项目琢磨一番——毕竟了解得越多，你越有可能被选中。
5. 午饭时，某人的苏打水喷了你一身。你不知道这是偶然之举还是蓄意为之，但你的第一本能反应是：
a. 先别急，你得先把苏打水洗掉免得留下污渍。
b. 失去理智地对着别人尖叫：“白痴！”直到他主动提出来换掉你被毁的外套。
c. 跑到洗手间哭起来。他显然是有意的，因为你很容易成为攻击目标。
6. 你把最好的朋友介绍给自己最喜欢的表姐妹，从此她们老在一起聊个没完。你的朋友告诉你她们昨夜在电话里聊了一小时，你想：
a. 她们越来越要好了，对我疏远了——好像我要失去最好的朋友和最喜欢的表姐妹了。
b.太棒了！我认识的两个最酷的人儿一见如故——我迫不及待等着三人再次一起出去玩了。
c. 她们也许正在谈论我。我得想一想各自向她们讲过哪些悄悄话。
7. 晚饭时你的兄弟看着你盘中卤汁面条发出“呼噜呼噜”声。你：
a. 翻着白眼奇怪他到底会不会长大，然后埋头大吃——学了一天也玩了一天，你饿坏了。
b.余下的时间在盘子里扒拉着面条——如果他认为你胖，肯定所有的男生都认为你胖。
c.脑子里提醒自己睡前仔细检查所有的东西，然后毫不留情地挑出他身上每一处夸张的特征数落直到母亲恳求你们休战。
自恋自大型 (17-21分)
你是不是从门口进出都很烦恼？你好吹牛，也不怎么注意别人的感觉，除非别人影响到你。根据俄勒冈州波特兰市自尊协会的创始人及主任玛丽莲 ·J ·索仁森博士的观点，“那不是自尊，那是过于以自我为中心。”当你瞧不起别人时，你对自己也不会有正确的看法。相反，试试帮助别人而不图什么回报，多听别人的意见少表态，或者开始了解真正的你吧——而不仅仅是注重别人怎么看你。
自我欣赏型 （12-16分）
“喜欢自己就是喜欢独自一人，而且乐在其中；接受自己；认为自己有能力，理应得到好东西。同时你认识到自己并不完美——你有缺陷，有时会犯错误。”索仁森说。听起来耳熟吗？因为说的就是你啊！恭喜你，酷姐姐，你承认自己是个凡人，想尽力成为一个好人。到目前为止，我们要说你做的一切在助你成功。
自怨自艾型 (7-11分)
想回头看看身后潜伏着什么？别费劲了，因为你最大的敌人就是你自己。你认为自己不配得到赞美，不配得到朋友或任何机会——即使你已经得到了这些。是时候了，把“我恨自己”这种态度踢到路边去。怎样做到这一点呢？索仁森建议用一些清清楚楚的证据证明自己那样做是错误的。“努力培养一种特殊技能——一种你喜欢并且经过练习可以干得不错的技能。要训练自己学习，必要的话求助于别人，提高自己的成绩。”一旦眼见为实的时刻到了，你就会从容地告别那个敌对的自我了。
1． rehearsal n． 排练，排演
2． panic v． 恐慌
3． bud n． (＝buddy) 好朋友
4． phew ] int． 唷，哦（表示惊讶、焦躁、不安，松一口气）
5． tub n． 浴盆，浴缸
6． on purpose 故意地
7． crush on sb 迷恋某人
8． thrill v． 使极为激动
9． voicemail n． 语音留言
10． hyperexcited adj． 极度兴奋的
11． ramble v． 漫谈，聊天
12． cut sb off 打断某人的话
13． emergency n． 紧急电话，突然事件
14． intense adj． 认真的
15． outfit n． （特定场合穿的）全套衣装
16． compliment v． 赞美，恭维
17． fashionista n． 非常时髦的人；超级时尚迷
18． odyssey n． 长期的探索过程
19． nominate v． 任命，指定
20． embarrass v． 使不安，使为难
21． spray [sprei] v． 喷射
22． stain [stein] v． 沾污
23． flip out 失去理智
24． offender n． 冒犯者；罪犯
25． ever since 从此以后
26． fave [feiv] adj． (＝favorite) 特别喜欢的
27． click [klik] v． 一见如故；一拍即合
28． hang out 闲荡
29． lasagna ] n． (意大利)卤汁面条
30． oink n． 猪的呼噜声
31． dig in 专心致志干起来
32． scrutinize v． 详细检查
33． relentless adj． 无情的，严酷的
34． feature n． 相貌特征
35． doorway ] n． 门口，门路
36． brag ] v． 吹牛，自夸
37． look down your nose at sb 瞧不起别人
38． take credit 求得赞扬／荣誉
39． pal n． 伙伴，好友
40． congrats (＝congratulations) n． 祝贺
41． lurk v． 潜藏，埋伏
42． curb ] n． 路边
43． discipline v． 训练