technology-free zones in their homes. They trade time on Facebook with calling those few friends who really matter to them. Instead of running to different meetings, they put space on their plans to get important work done.

　　So we have two choices: We can be among the last people caught up in "The More Bubble, " or we can join the growing community of Essentialists and get more of what matters in our one precious life.

8. When the woman said she only slept for four hours a night for two weeks, she .

A. was unsatisfied with her lifestyle B. was asking for suggestions

C. took pride in doing so D. knew few people were like her

9. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?

A. The cause and result of "The More Bubble".

B. The advantages of "The More Bubble".

C. The solutions to "The More Bubble".

D. The value of "The More Bubble".

10. According to the article, Essentialists are those who .

A. give up certain things for what matters in life

B. prefer to change frequently

C. are tired of information and opinions

D. are eager to become successful and important

11. What's the author's attitude towards "The More Bubble"？

A. Supportive. B. Undecided.

C. Disapproval. D. Doubt.

　　I've learned that you have to make the choice if you want to get anywhere. If you just let other people decide what is going to happen for you, then all your goals and dreams may never be achieved.

Everyone always says that studying abroad in college can change your life. I made the decision to experience it for myself during my junior year. I chose to study in the Dominican Republic. As it got closer to the deadline, an advisor told me I had received a scholarship from an alumni (校友) family foundation.