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).

    When doing Christmas shopping, Joy came across (偶遇) Nick, the least popular student in school because he wore strange clothes and had a face only a mother could love.

    After dinner, Joy's family went {#blank#}1{#/blank#} church for the Christmas Eve service. A man with Bible (圣经) read a story about Jesus, who came {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (help) people on Earth. Joy's thoughts kept turning back to Nick. It must be terrible to be lonely on Christmas Day with his parents dead. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (tear) started to run down her cheeks but she brushed them away.

    That night, while everyone else {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (sleep) like a baby, Joy was thinking ways to help Nick. As soon as she heard her parents get up, she {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (quick) jumped out of bed. She told {#blank#}6{#/blank#} about Nick. Then she asked, "Shall we invite him over today?" "Sure," said her mother who was always happy {#blank#}7{#/blank#} guests came. Her father smiled. When Joy called Nick two hours later, he was deeply {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (move). He joined them for dinner. To Joy's surprise, she enjoyed {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (spend) time with him. Joy came to understand sharing Christmas cheers is the {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (great) joy to Nick, even to the whole world.

— Yeah! Teachers give them so much homework and are so strict with them.