A) present B) represent C) distinguishes D) discriminates E) judgments F) discounting G) under

A) present

B) represent

C) distinguishes

D) discriminates

E) judgments

F) discounting

G) underestimate

H) undervalued

I) prejudiced

J) confirm

K) maintain

L) suspect

M) stay

N) remain

O) reveals

To look at me, you would never guess I am in my late sixties. Most people(1)that. I just smile and say, "A lady never(2)her age." There are good reasons why a lady doesn't. Older women get ignored in our society. We are(3)and left to grow old without the company of others.

I understood from a very young age our society(4)against the old. Our society is(5)against women. And, our society makes(6)based on the color of a person's skin. I am an old black woman. I have to use my every advantage in order to(7)a vital part of my community. I have managed to stay fit, to(8)my looks while my wisdom increases. Often younger men(9)my abilities. However, I should tell you that I am very skilled in the art of politics. I was for many years the mayor of a large urban center in the Southern United States. After that I was elected by my district to(10)them in Congress. I advise other women over sixty not to give up! Old as we are, we have experience and know more about life. Let's not let our knowledge and experience go to waste.