A teacher once told each of her students to bring a clear plastic bag and a large bag of potatoes to school. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} every person that the students refused to forgive in their life, they {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(choose) a potato, wrote on {#blank#}3{#/blank#} the name of that person and the date, and then put it in the plastic bag. Some of their bags were quite heavy.

    They were then told to carry these bags with them everywhere for one week,{#blank#}4{#/blank#} (put) them beside their beds at night, on their car seats when driving, and next to their desks at work.

    During this time,{#blank#}5{#/blank#} they carried the bags around with them, they realized what a weight they were carrying, and{#blank#}6{#/blank#}they needed to pay attention all the time, so as not to forget them or leave them in {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (embarrass) places. Of course, the potatoes were becoming {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (rot), and smelled very bad.

    This is the same as the price we pay for keeping our pain and {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (happy) with us! Forgiving others is not only a gift to them, but also a very good gift to {#blank#}10{#/blank#}！

    I am now on my year abroad in {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (German) as part of my university course. At the beginning of my time here, I had the chance to meet so many new people and make lots of new friends. It is almost like {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (start) a new life and can make you feel nervous and {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (lone) at first. But I knew that when I moved to this country I had to be open and friendly. This is certainly what I have done since moving here and I have made some great friends along the way.

    Next week a friend of {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (I) is moving to Spain for the next part of her year abroad. She will be living near a beach and have a lot of fun. But I am also {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (concern) about her as she will have to start a new life in another new country. She said that she {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (want) to go back in time very much.

    In order {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (say) goodbye to her, a group of friends and I had a surprise party. We made her a scrapbook with photos and memories of her time here so {#blank#}8{#/blank#} she could take it along! We hope that she has {#blank#}9{#/blank#} wonderful time in Spain and that she will get along well {#blank#}10{#/blank#} her new classmates and settle into her new home.

    Last month I took the bus back to my hometown. I carried a big piece of luggage with me and put it beside my leg on the bus. As usual, I closed my eyes and {#blank#}1{#/blank#} （try）to take a rest. Suddenly, I felt someone {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (move) my luggage. I opened my eyes and looked up. It was the driver {#blank#}3{#/blank#} carried my luggage away, saying "you will be more comfortable if you put the luggage at the first row {#blank#}4{#/blank#} no one takes the seat". As a salesperson, I have taken these buses many times, and never have I {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (meet) such a considerate driver who cared so much about the passengers before. This simple act touched my soft heart and will always {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (keep) in my memory.

    I think we have to learn from him and serve our clients（客户） much {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (well). We have to be more considerate and offer more attentive service to our clients during {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (they) visit to us. Sometimes one little thing may make people happy or angry, {#blank#}9{#/blank#} make the clients decide whether {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (do) business with us or not.

    When you step into a new environment, you might have some difficulty in fitting in. Here are some tips {#blank#}1{#/blank#} might help you.

    Be confident. You are unique in this world. Spend some time thinking about your {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(strong) and you will be able to build up confidence step by step.

    Be kind to everyone. Kindness is the bridge to your own happiness. Always give more than you receive, and think more of others than of {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (you). A person who cares for others is popular everywhere.

    Be active in group activities. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(vary) activities like playing football can help you to be known {#blank#}5{#/blank#}others. You may add more friends to your circle. At the same time, you'll be amazed {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (see) how much they like you.

    Be optimistic. Optimism {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (make) both you and others feel pleased. It helps you make {#blank#}8{#/blank#}good first impression. A pleasant smile costs the {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (little) but does the most. If you follow the suggestions {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (mention) above, you will be accepted by people around you. And you will fit in very well and enjoy your new life.

Smiling

    Smile is a universal language, which is widely used throughout the world. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}, the meaning of a smile in different cultures may be different. Depending on different cultures, smiling can express joy and {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(amuse), but it can also indicate embarrassment. The following examples show this point of view:

    In an attempt to be open and {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(friend), people in the United States smile a lot. Every one smiles at each other and this nonverbal communication shows being polite in the United States. But in China, smiling is not only {#blank#}4{#/blank#} expression of happiness, but also a way to avoid {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(be) embarrassed. Chinese people like smiling when they are embarrassed in order to avoid embarrassment. Smiling is a kind of good will but not sneer(嘲笑).For example, when a child {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (fall) from a bike, the adults in China may smile, {#blank#}7{#/blank#} is a kind of gentle encouragement and may not be a kind of impolite laugh.

    Related {#blank#}8{#/blank#} the smile is the laugh. Also, different cultures have different {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (meaning)about laugh. Americans can enjoy a very heartfelt belly laugh that comes from the deepest emotions while most Chinese may think {#blank#}10{#/blank#} silly to laugh that way.