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).

    In China, there are always many interesting stories about inventions. Chopsticks are one of the {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(important) inventions in Chinese history. Do you know the story behind the chopsticks?

    Let me tell you.

    According {#blank#}2{#/blank#}a famous story, it was Dayu invented chopsticks. Dayu , together {#blank#}3{#/blank#}Yao and Shun, was the Emperor of ancient times. At that time, there was a flood(洪灾) in China. Yu was very worried {#blank#}4{#/blank#}his people and the flood. He had to hurry to the flood. And he tried his best {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(find) some ways to control the flood.

    One day, he was {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(have) meals at home. Someone told him that the flood was coming.

    He decided to hurry to the flood. He was hungry and picked up some meals on the table. He wanted to eat {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(quick) . But the food was {#blank#}8{#/blank#}hot to pick with hands. Then he used two branches(树枝) from a tree {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(pick) up the food. They were the {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(one) pair of chopsticks.

Dear Mike,

    Can you believe I'm in a school of 2030 now? The school is like a  {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(beauty) garden. The wall {#blank#}2{#/blank#} our classroom is colourful. Our school {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (live) is interesting and wonderful.

    In the morning, we have {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(third) lessons. We study on  {#blank#}5{#/blank#}Internet. We use the e-books. The teachers are all robots. They are in different sizes {#blank#}6{#/blank#} they can answer any question about any subject. Our music robot teacher {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (play) the violin well. In the afternoon, we go to Mars {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (have) two classes by plane. That looks like our plane and spaceship. I can make {#blank#}9{#/blank#}  (friend) with aliens. They are friendly and know {#blank#}10{#/blank#} well. After class, we play football with aliens. Then we go back to the Earth. Don't you think the life in this school is very interesting?

Yours,

Mary