Today , people in the world have busy lives, and they often feel unhappy under so much pressure (压力). In fact, keeping happy is {#blank#}1{#/blank#} and necessary for everyone. Most people want to be happy, but few know how to be happy. Money and success can bring pleasure; however, it won't {#blank#}2{#/blank#} long. Actually(实际), happiness {#blank#}3{#/blank#} on ourselves. Here are some {#blank#}4{#/blank#} to help you to be happy.

    The first secret is to enjoy the {#blank#}5{#/blank#} things in life. We often spend too much time thinking about the {#blank#}6{#/blank#} , for example, going to a famous university or getting a good job after graduation. You should enjoy the simple pleasure in {#blank#}7{#/blank#} , such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music and spending time with good friends.

    The second secret is to be {#blank#}8{#/blank#}. Many people enjoy dancing or playing sports. You can forget all your {#blank#}9{#/blank#}  and think only about the activity you are doing.

    The third secret is to help others. It is a good way to keep happy. You always feel happy when you do something {#blank#}10{#/blank#} for someone. You can do chores(零工) for your parents, help a friend or a classmate, or go shopping to buy food for an old neighbor.

    In a word, learning to be happy is good for your health.

A: What's the matter with you, Peter?

B: I think I'm going to {#blank#}1{#/blank#} the math test today, Dad.

A: Why?

B: Well, because I {#blank#}2{#/blank#} the bus and I was late for the test.

A: So?

B: We're not {#blank#}3{#/blank#} to get to class late.

A: You weren't allowed to take the test?

B: That's right. But I know I could pass the test.

A: Well, every school has rules, you know.

B: I know. But I think it's {#blank#}4{#/blank#} I should be allowed to take the test later.

A: I agree. You {#blank#}5{#/blank#} talk to your teacher tomorrow.

B: Yeah. Maybe she'll understand.

    When I was tidying up my room yesterday, I found an old box of my father's. He gave it to me two years ago. It was really{#blank#}1{#/blank#}to discover something about my father's life as a child.

    He {#blank#}2{#/blank#}told me about his hobbies as a child. He wrote to people from all over the world，and they{#blank#}3{#/blank#}him letters back.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}he had a book{#blank#}5{#/blank#} interesting stamps. People{#blank#}6{#/blank#}gave him things from{#blank#}7{#/blank#}countries, {#blank#}8{#/blank#} a silk fan from China, a little model car from Germany and a small model ship from Australia. My father even kept the {#blank#}9{#/blank#}from his first football match. The box made me{#blank#}10{#/blank#} my hobby. I want to keep my old picture books and magazines for a long time too.

    Life is not easy, so I'd like to say "When anything happens, believe in yourself."

    When I was a {#blank#}1{#/blank#} boy, I was too shy to talk to anyone. My classmates often laughed at me. I was sad but could do nothing. Later, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} happened, and it changed my life. It was an English speech contest. My mother asked me to take part in it. How {#blank#}3{#/blank#} the idea is! It meant I had to speak before all the teachers and students of my school!

    "Come on, boy. Believe in yourself. You are sure to win." Then mother and I talked about many different topics. At last I {#blank#}4{#/blank#} the topic "Believe In Yourself". I tried my best to remember all the speech and practised it over one hundred times.

    With my mother's great love, I did well in the contest. I could hardly believe my ears when the news came that I had won the first prize.

    Every night in Jinan University in Guangzhou, {#blank#}1{#/blank#}play diabolo (空竹) as a crowd watches in amazement.

    Chen Zhelun, 25, a Malaysian-Chinese started the diabolo club, which helps to increase the popularity of this traditional Chinese game. He is one of many students expressing their interest in the country's cultural heritage (遗产) by {#blank#}2{#/blank#}.

    The diabolo, which came from China, is popular among Chinese living in Malaysia.

    "We played diabolo from primary school onward. I thought I could find someone {#blank#}3{#/blank#}in China, but only a few students knew about it. So I started a club to develop it," says Chen.

    To Chen's surprise, the old game has interested a huge crowd—more than 1,000students have joined the club.

    "It {#blank#}4{#/blank#}and it's fun," says Chen.

    But some prefer quieter activities. Every weekend, one classroom in Shenzhen University is always crowded, but it's unusually silent. The members of Lanting Calligraphy Club are writing Chinese characters with traditional brushes.

    As head of the traditional Chinese local operas club, Kong Yanquan plans to put modern elements (元素) into traditional culture to get students to join his club.

    "I think it's everyone's duty {#blank#}5{#/blank#}China's traditional culture among young people," he says.