How to Be Popular

    Most people would like to be popular with others, {#blank#}1{#/blank#} not everyone can achieve this goal. What is the secret to {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (popular)? In fact, it is very simple. The first step is to improve our appearance. We should always make {#blank#}3{#/blank#} that we stay in good shape and dress well. When we are healthy and well-groomed, we will not only look better but also feel {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (good). In addition, we should smile and appear friendly. After all, our facial expression is an important part of our appearance. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} we can do this, people will be attracted to our good looks and impressed by our confidence.

    Another important step is developing more consideration(考虑) for others. We should always place {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (other) interests before our own. It's also important to be good {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (listen). In this way people will feel comfortable enough to confide in us. However, no matter {#blank#}8{#/blank#} we do, we must not gossip. Above all, we must remember to be {#blank#}9{#/blank#}（we）, not dishonest(不诚实). Only by being sincere and respectful（尊重人的） can we earn their respect. If we can do all of the above, I am sure popularity will be {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (achieve).

    After the death of a jeweler (珠宝商), his family got into trouble because they soon ran out of money. One day, the jeweler's wife took out {#blank#}1{#/blank#} diamond watch and said to her son, "Son, take this watch which is really {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (value) to your uncle's shop and ask him to give you money." The boy went to his uncle's shop and gave the watch to him {#blank#}3{#/blank#} once.

    His uncle looked at the watch carefully. After a while, he looked up and said, "Son, tell your mother that the market is not good right now. She {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (have) better sell it later." Then his uncle gave him some money and asked him to come the next day and learn to work with him.

    From the next day, the boy started to learn how {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (examine) jewels. With great intelligence and hard work, he finally became the {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (famous) jewelry examiner in the city. One day, his uncle was happy to say to him, "Son, go home and tell your mother that she can sell that diamond watch now." The boy went home for that watch. {#blank#}7{#/blank#} he examined it, he found that it was not a real diamond watch.

    He went to his uncle's and said, "I didn't bring that watch. Uncle, why didn't you tell us the diamond watch was not real the {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (one) time?"

    His uncle replied, "Money {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (need) by you at that time. If I had told you the truth, you would have thought that I didn't want to help. But now you have knowledge about jewels, you can tell by {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (you)."

    Our clothes will become small when we are older. We won't use{#blank#}1{#/blank#}(some) books or toys anymore. What will you do {#blank#}2{#/blank#} these old things? Don't worry! Here's a good way. Online. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (shop) will help you. Online shopping is becoming more{#blank#}4{#/blank#} more popular now.

    We can bid竟价) for the different goods(商品;货物) online, such as {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (book), dolls, clothing and used cars. We can spend less money{#blank#}6{#/blank#}better goods. We can{#blank#}7{#/blank#} sell the things well through the Internet. {#blank#}8{#/blank#}are many world online market places on the Internet. If we want{#blank#}9{#/blank#} (buy) or sell something online, we must become the member of one of{#blank#}10{#/blank#}(they) first.

    Let's buy and sell things online. Let's have a great time online.