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Rashema Melson, 18, will graduate from Anacostia High School on June 11. She lives with her mother and two brothers in one room at the D. C General homeless shelter. Here is an interview with her.
What will you talk about at graduation?
My speech is going to be for all the teachers who pushed me and who I could talk to in a time of need and who helped me when I didn't have anything like food or clothing.
Your mom must be excited about your being the valedictorian（毕业生代表）
My mom knows how happy I am to be the valedictorian, but sometimes she tells me to stop stressing and to relax and just live life. I' ve been stressing for years about grades. It has to be A, A, A. I can t accept a B. I m going to be the first one to graduate and get out of college and get a real job something that can really help us.
How hard is it to study at the shelter?
It's very hard. I have to put my headphones（耳机） on to focus. It' s hard because sometimes I have bad days, and I don't want to get up. Like, what's the point? After all these years, we' re still in the same situation. We haven't had a home in five or six years. But you have to keep going because education is the only way out.
What will your classmates remember you for?
I'm really understanding. I don't really judge people. And I try to help people as much as possible, even when I'm down.
21. What will Melson do at graduation?
A. Share her excitement.
B. Express her appreciation.
C. Describe her shelter life.
D. Introduce her learning methods.
22. What does Melson make an effort to do at the shelter?
A. Find a real job.
B. Raise her family
C. Educate her brothers.
D. Concentrate on studies.
23. In Melson's classmates’ eyes,what is she like?
A. childish B. friendly C. carefree D.intelligent
