Complete the paragraph with the words in the box. There is one word that you don't need.

Gap-fill exercise

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   embarrassed      independence      informed      reasoning skills      self-aware      shape and height   
Adolescence is the period between childhood and young adulthood. Your body will change in (1) . Your brain will grow and you’ll have improved self-control and (2) . Physical changes are different for everyone, so you don’t need to feel (3) or frustrated! You’ll experience emotional changes as well. You’ll feel you want more (4) and responsibility. You may become more (5) , and care about other people’s opinions, especially those of your friends. But remember you’ll need adult support and guidance to make (6) decisions and overcome stress.