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    1. !,. have tried to turn myselfAmerican-ferri'inine. Chinese communication was loud, pub-lic. Only sick people had to whisper.

      This part is troubling because it shows that the narrator feels pressure to change herself to fit into American culture. She believes that her original way of speaking is not acceptable, which may lead to a loss of her identity.

    2. !,. have tried to turn myselfAmerican-ferri'inine. Chinese communication was loud, pub-lic. Only sick people had to whisper.

      This part is interesting because it shows the difference between Chinese and American communication styles. In Chinese culture, speaking loudly is normal, but in American culture, it may be seen as rude. This highlights the cultural conflict the narrator experiences.

    1. Starting from zero, got nothing to loseMaybe we′ll make somethingMe, myself, I got nothing to prove

      This part is interesting because it shows that starting from nothing can actually give a person more motivation. When he says he has nothing to lose, it means he is not afraid of failure, which makes him more confident and determined.

    1. who were part of that first year exchange between Fieldston and University Heights could answer this question. Does it hurt or help the public school kids?

      This part is interesting because it asks whether the exchange program helps or hurts public school students, which shows the difference between schools.