When my students ask me why I live in a tiny house，they ask it in light of all the "sacrifices(牺牲)" I am making.They know that I have moved from a large apartment in the city to a small custom­built home on wheels in the backyard woods.They know I forego running water，Internet connection，sewage(下水道)，and reliable phone reception.

　　However，it was possible for me to be truly happy while living with very few material things.My body responded well，in health，fitness and mood，to a schedule more consistent(一致的)with the natural day and night cycle.Observing the daily sunset，hosting friends for days at a time，reading，writing letters to my families and friends and exploring natural wonders in my spare time all were free and invaluable experiences.

　　What was necessary to my survival proved to be a rather short list－healthy food，clean and drinkable water，heat source，weather­protecting shelter，weather­suitable clothing，equally important friends and mental and physical stimulations(刺激)．

　　When I returned to life in the US，I couldn't help but sense a deep and uneasy belief that life suddenly changed.I felt disconnected with many things－the earth，others，my food source，my waste disposal，the natural cycle of my body and the productive interests.These are the things I once cared for but now find myself too busy to enjoy.How was it that I was earning literally 40 times my Peace Corps salary and was less healthy，satisfied and intentional in my daily schedule? I found myself asking－what is it to be rich anyway? Therefore，last August I let go of most of my possessions and moved into a tiny house on wheels because I wanted to see if I could live a more enjoyable lifestyle.So far so good.No inconvenience has made up for the many positive benefits that continue to come from this change in lifestyle.I believe that I have made the right decision.

　　【语篇解读】　作者不愿生活在大城市，宁愿贴近大自然生活，简单、健康、快乐，且更适合她自己。

　　1．What does the underlined word "forego" in the first paragraph probably mean?

　　A．Give up.　　　 B．Take along.

C．Care for. D．Go after.