Do you feel guilty(内疚的) for something you did? Maybe you made a mistake that hurt someone. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Either way, the simple words "I'm sorry" can help you and others feel better. It's not always easy to admit(承认) what you did is wrong. But you can't learn from your mistakes without admitting them.

Apologizing(道歉) is an important part of personal growth. When you apologize, the other person knows that you understand his feelings. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} But in fact, it shows that you are strong enough to put others before yourself. After apologizing, you may become closer to your friend than before.

But even after you decided to apologize, you may not be sure how to do it. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

①Show that you feel guilty and understand how the other person feels. For example, you could say, "{#blank#}4{#/blank#} I feel terrible for talking to you like that."

②Don't keep doing what you apologized for.

③Don't put off(推迟) making an apology.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}

Apologies can be hard, but they are necessary for healthy relationships.

December 22. a special day, is the shortest day of the year. Chinese people call it Dongzhi. The name means "the coming of winter"-the{#blank#}1{#/blank#} (cold) days in a year. On this day, people in northern China eat dumplings. They usually fill the dumplings {#blank#}2{#/blank#}different vegetables and meat. Sometimes, people put a coin inside.{#blank#}3{#/blank#} you happen to get the coin, you will have good luck. People consider eating dumplings {#blank#}4{#/blank#}a way to stay healthy. As the old saying goes, "Eating dumplings on Dongzhi can help {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(keep) the ears from frostbite (冻疮)."

In {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(south) China, people eat tangyuan on the day of Dongzhi. The little tangyuan balls {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(make) from rice. They have different {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(kind) of sweet fillings (馅料). People hope eating tangyuan can bring them {#blank#}9{#/blank#}happy and sweet life. In some places, people also make a special kind of rice wine. The drink brings the body {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(warm) on cold days.

①Have you ever thought about what's more important, looking fashionable or feeling comfortable? You might have noticed many people choosing style over comfort and some even go to extremes(极端)to follow fashion. But we should remember: being fashionable isn't everything. It's more important to be healthy.

②Some people believe that they need to be a certain size to look good. So, they start extreme diets(日常饮食) that are not good for their health. They might not eat meals or eat too little, which can make them feel sick. Is it a healthy way to live?

③Also, many girls wear shoes with very high heels. They might think high heels make them look taller. But these shoes can actually hurt their feet and make it hard to walk comfortably, and it can increase risks of falls. Some even wear tight(紧的)clothes that influence blood circulation(循环), making it hard to breathe. Should we put fashion over comfort and physical health?

④Besides, some boys and girls spend a lot of time and money changing their hair color. The material they use is usually harmful to their health, To make their hair straight or curly, they also use tools that are hot enough to burn their hair. But using these tools too often or at very high temperatures can make the hair dry or even burnt. Is it really worth it to risk our health, spending so much time and money?

⑤So, let's rethink what's really important. Is it fashion or is it our well-being? Clothes or hairstyles don't tell us anything about a person's character. Instead of spending a lot of time choosing clothes, we could use that time to do fun things with friends. And instead of following extreme diets，let's eat properly and exercise regularly. Remember, your worth is not decided by your appearance(外貌), but by who you are as a person.