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It is really difficult ___(41)___ me to tell you this, but I've decided to break up with you. Our relationship has been mostly ___(42)___ and we have shared some wonderful moments together, so leaving you breaks my heart. You are always willing to help me and encourage me to discover new music, games, knowledge, and friends. However, since you came into my life, things ___(43)___. I constantly check social media and Line app. Not receiving any new messages from you, I still refresh the screen. My mind is completely occupied by you, which really has bad impact on my schoolwork and my ___(44)___ at school. My parents are furious and upset with me, for I have poor grades and neglect them all the time. You have ___(45)___ my relationship with my family and friends. I am worried that my friends might stop ___(46)___ me out. Please understand this. I need to spend more time with my friends, and rebuild my ___(47)___ with my family. I hope you can understand.

Sally is a regular high school student. Her life ___(21)___ in many ways since she got her new smartphone. Checking her messages on different social media platforms ___(22)___ the first thing she does when she wakes up. Sometimes, she is busy ___(23)___ with her friends in her Line app. Other times, she cannot stop watching short videos on Instagram. By the end of each day, she has spent hours on her phone, and this is harming her life greatly. She stops meeting her friends ___(24)___ and instead only talks to them on her phone, missing the fun of being together. What's worse, she has trouble ___(25)___ her schoolwork because her attention is always taken away by her phone. ___(26)___, her grades are getting worse. Her family and friends are worried about her, so Sally decides to make some changes.

I have always dreamed of being more than just a smartphone—a companion, a close friend. Since the day Sally picked me up, I ___(19)___ her best boyfriend—always there, always listening, always ready with a joke or a fact. I thought we were having a wonderful time together. We would stay ___(20)___ late into the night together, checking all her friends' updates on Facebook and Instagram. I was always there to help her refresh the screen on her LINE app, just ___(21)___ she missed any message. She seemed to love it. But recently, it seems that I have been causing more problems than I have solved. Her grades were getting ___(22)___ because she was not paying attention to her schoolwork. I didn't take it ___(23)___ when she started spending less time with her friends and family. Maybe I should have tried to help her. But it's too late now. Last night, she wrote me a break-up letter. I was shocked and didn't know ___(24)___ I should do. I thought we were perfect together. But she said she needed to focus on her studies and family relationships. I tried to argue, but she would not change her mind. It was a sad day for me. I realized that even though I could do so much for her, I couldn't be everything to her. I feel truly sorry that I ___(25)___ her ___(25)___. But I will always be grateful for the time we spent together. I just hope that she learns to balance her digital life with her real life, and ___(26)___ she will be able to get her life back on track.

Dear John, It's not easy ___13___ you this, but I still need to say it. I am leaving you. When you are around, I am never bored. There ___14___ always something to do and I can ask you anything. In fact, things ___15___ totally different since you came into my life. Having you around ___16___ really hurting my relationships with my friends and family. When my friends and I ___17___, I turn to you ___18___ Instagram updates. My friends try to talk to me, but I don't even reply because I am too busy ___19___ you. I'm worried that they are going to stop ___20___ me out! Besides, I seldom speak to my family and my parents are both angry ___21___ with me. Please don't take any of this ___22___. You're truly wonderful. But right now, I really need to focus ___23___ my studies, ___24___ more time with my friends, and become a real part of my family again. Goodbye… Best wishes, Sally

(A) focus on　(B) afraid　(C) since　(D) leaving　(E) breaks　(F) ignoring　(G) for　(H) throughout　(I) introduced　(J) romantic Dear John, This isn't easy to say, but I'm ___(32)___ you. We've had a good relationship, but I'm ___(33)___ it's time to end it. Saying goodbye ___(34)___ my heart because we've shared such wonderful moments together. You've always given me a big hand whenever I need your help. You've ___(35)___ me to so many new things, and I'll always be thankful for that. However, ___(36)___ you entered my life, everything has changed. I find myself checking in on you again and again ___(37)___ the day, even right after I wake up. While it may sound ___(38)___, I can't focus at school. Also, my friends have even started to complain that I'm ___(39)___ them. As much as I'll miss you, I know I need to walk away. It's time for me to ___(40)___ my studies and reconnect with my friends. I hope you understand. So, ___(41)___ the last time, goodbye. Sincerely, Sally