In our life, it seems difficult to be polite to other people all the time. Many people become rude to other people very _________. Here are three pieces of advice to help you to be a polite person:

Smile.

You can say hello to other people with a smile, _________ it may be the first time you should meet them. _________ feels bad if you smile at him when you first meet him. A sweet smile is the _________ way to show your kindness and start a conversation.

Use “sorry” “please” and “thank you”.

When you need help from someone, say “please” before asking him. If someone helped you, then don’t _________ to say “thank you” in return or if you have done something wrong, be sure to say “sorry”. Other people would be glad to help you in the future and these _________ words will show how polite you are.

Don’t argue.

In some situations, you may not _________ with someone’s opinion. If you disagree with what someone thinks, it is best to be calm and polite. Listen to him, and _________ what he is saying. If he is becoming rude, keep _________ for a few minutes. When he calms down, tell him your __________ politely.

With schools closed and restrictions(限制) on public activities, it can be a difficult time for young people, who can’t spend time with their friends and family face to face.

However, there are some interesting ways of using the Internet to keep in touch with people, from video calls and group chats(聊天) to online games. Experts say that young people might find the social restrictions on seeing their friends in real life stressful, which is why the Internet can be helpful.

“Keeping in touch with people is very important for health,” says Dr Amanda Gummer. She adds that this is more important the older you get. “Not maintaining these relationships(关系) can make it more difficult for you to get back into school when you can,” she says.

Chatting apps and video calls are good for keeping in touch with friends. “Video chats are a great way to keep connected with your wider friendship group,” says Gummer.

Sharna Jackson, an expert on young people and the Internet, has lots of ideas too. She suggests taking turns to teach friends something you’re really good at, such as painting and drawing. She also thinks that online games, including Fortnite and Minecraft, can play a really good role.

“It’s good to play together. It’s social, there’s problem-solving and turn-taking, and it helps you develop different skills,” she says.

If you plan to take a trip with your friends, your parents may be worried about you. So how to let your parents     50     to your plan? Good communication is necessary. You can find a     51     time to talk with your parents. Then you can carefully explain your trip to them.

First, you should let them know the friends you will go with. They will be more likely(可能的) to let you travel with     52     they know. Then you need to tell them why this trip is important to you. Don’t say relaxation as a reason. Instead, you can talk about how it will make you learn more. Then they may understand you better and allow you to go for the trip. Of course, you need to tell them your budget(预算)     53     how you will use the money. If you have enough money, you can offer to pay for a part of the trip. After that, you can ask for their     54     on your trip. Last but not least, you should keep in touch with them on the phone when you travel. Then they can know that you are safe.

Joy in the journey

Long long ago, two brothers decided to dig a big hole behind their house. As they     55     (dig), some young men stopped     56     (watch). “what are you doing?” asked one of the young men. “We want to dig a hole all the way through the earth!” one of the brothers     57     (reply). The young men began to laugh at them. They told them that their plan was quite silly and digging a hole all the way through the earth was     58     (possible).

After some     59     (time), one of the brothers picked up a jar     60     (fill) with gold coins and then a bottle of different     61     (kind) of seeds which made their yard a beautiful garden later on. He showed the amazing things to others. Everyone was shocked. Then he said     62     (confident), “Even if we can’t dig through the earth, look at what we     63     (find ) along the way!”

Their goal was too difficult to reach, but it did get them to dig. Not every goal will be reached at last. But when you can’t get to your goal, perhaps you can say to     64     (you) “So many great things have come into my life while I was doing something.”

It is in the digging that life is lived. And there is more joy in the journey, sometimes than in the end.

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Wish you a good time at the party.

Yours,

Li Hua