Question

眾所周知，影響一個人成長的因素多種多樣，比如：家庭、學校、社會、朋友、書籍、名人等。請你從中選擇一個或兩個對你的成長影響最大的因素，按以下要求寫一篇英語短文：
注意：  1．選擇其中一個或兩個因素并陳述你的看法和理由。
2．詞數在120左右。

Answer 1

One possible version:  
As is known to us all, the process of growing up is complex for every person, for there are many influential factors in the growth of a person. As for me, what has affected me most are family and friends, the two equally important factors.
After one is born, the first surroundings is the family in which he will grow up. Family plays a significant role in shaping children’s characters because it’s children’s most direct source of knowledge and experiences. Those who are brought up in good families tend to possess many pleasant characters and vice versa.
On the other hand, friends in some ways influence him more rapidly than families do. Friends have many different opinions and personalities. Discussing with them builds up his own personality. Frankly speaking, I get lots of valuable things from my friends.
Family offers me warmth and care. Friends give me strength and horizons. Therefore, both of them are most influential in my growth.

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