In 1955, I got a train ticket to visit my relatives in Cleveland. On my return trip, I met     1     handsome soldier. He asked if he could look at the train timetable     2     was held in my hand and then if he could sit next to me so that we could chat. I agreed and invited him to share the lunch my aunt     3     (pack) for me before leaving. We talked all the way. Finally, we exchanged     4     (address) and he said he would contact me.

After a week, I still didn’t receive a letter     5     him and began to think he’d forgotten about me. On Saturday, the phone rang and a familiar voice asked if I would like to go out together. We ended up in     6     (see) On the Waterfront at the Kallet Theatre. We had a more dates during his Army leave, and then he     7     ( send) to go overseas. For the next to years, we kept in touch with each other by letter.

In 1957, we got married. We’ve been together for more than 60 years, raising three daughters who now have daughters of     8     (they) own. Before taking my trip to Cleveland years ago, I was warned never     9     ( speak) to strangers on a train. I’m     10     ( certain ) glad I didn’t listen.

An increasing number of people attach great importance to interpersonal relationship in career success. Being polite     1     (be) the first and most important step to develop good relationship among friends. Polite words can be easy yet very     2     (power) in your daily life.

Always saying please and thank you will make your friends more comfortable and more willing     3     (offer) help when necessary. We all know that one man’ s success is based     4     how he deals with people. Always be grateful to other people’ s     5     (kind) and show your gratitude through the words you speak. The more support you win from other people, the     6     (fast) you will move towards your goal.

Although some people may easily ignore     7     importance of being polite, we students should form good habits and behave in good manners. First, learn to be friendly to your parents and relatives at home. Then at school, listen     8     (respectful) when your teachers instruct you. Follow and accept their advice to improve yourself. You will make further progress     9     you express your gratitude in time.

Remember, being polite costs nothing but it is worth millions of     10     (dollar).

When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be very difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possible—and it can be surprisingly     1     (benefit) to your physical and mental health. So far, research     2     (show) that people who forgive can have more energy, better appetite and better sleep. “People who forgive show     3     (little) anger and more hopefulness,” says Dr. Frederic Luskin, who wrote the book Forgive for Good. “So it can help reduce the tiredness out of the immune system and allow people       4     (feel) more energetic.”

So when someone has hurt you, cool down first. Take a couple of breaths and think of something       5     gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love. Don’t wait for an       6       (apologize). “Many times the person who hurt you may never think of apologizing,” says Dr. Luskin. “They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things in     7     same way. So if you wait for people to say sorry, you could be waiting a very long time.”

Next keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean     8    (accept) the action of the person who upsets you. Instead, learn to look       9    the love, beauty and kindness around you. Finally, try to see     things from the other person’s perspective. You may realize that he or she was acting out of ignorance. To gain perspective, you may want to write a letter to     10    (you) from that person’s point of view.