Question

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。

Have you ever lied to anyone?

Student 1: I tell lies sometimes because I don’t want ___1___ (be) criticized. For example, I didn’t do well in an exam once. In order not to let my parents ___2___, I told them I didn’t have any exams, so they didn’t scold (责备) me.

Student 2:___3___of vanity (虚荣), I lied once. I was on duty one day, but I was___4___, so I didn’t finish my work. When the teacher asked us ___5___ anyone was late, in order to keep a good record, I didn’t admit (承认) that I was late.

Student 3: I used to lie to my mom sometimes. She always told me to have a little nap (午睡) in the afternoon, and I told her I couldn’t fall ___6___(sleep), but actually I read novels at that time. I lied because I wanted to have time to do what I want, ___7___of doing things I don’t like, even though they are good for me.

Student 4: I lie because I want to have privacy(隐私). I want my parents to give ___8___(I) enough personal space. I remember I went out with some ___9___ (friend) one day. In order not to make my parents ___10___(worry) about me, I told them I went to study with some good students, so they wouldn’t ask too many questions.

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