I always walk to my husband's office after work, wait for him and then we drive home together every day.
One day, while I was waiting for him, a beautiful Cadillac(凯迪拉克轿车) 1 near me. I was busy2 the car when I noticed the driver. 3, she was probably the most 4 woman I had ever seen outside of a movie screen. Her eyes were as blue as the sea, and she had teeth like pearls. Minutes later, a man walked over and they drove off. Sitting there, dressed in jeans and a T-shirt, I wanted to 5."Why is it so6 that some people have it all?" I thought.
The next week I saw her again, and after that it almost became my7 to see her. I would 8 if she and her husband ate out a lot and where they went. I wanted her to get out of the car so that I could see her in 9 length.
A few weeks later, this question was 10 for me. I was waiting at my usual spot and the lady's husband came over to their car. He opened the door. The pretty woman 11 walked around to the passenger side — leaning on a walking cane. She 12 one leg with her hands and then the other. She had an artificial limb (假肢) on her left leg and a brace on her right one.
As they drove away, I began to cry. When my husband arrived, I told him about what had 13. He said that he knew her husband and that, when the lady was twelve years old, she had been 14 in a car that got stuck on the railroad tracks. Unfortunately, both her parents were killed. The rail company made a large 15 with her because the crossing had no 16. That's 17 she owns such a nice car now.
For weeks I have 18this woman and her way of life, but now I realize how 19 I am. When you meet a person who seems to be much better off than you, don't be fooled by 20.
On the first day of my new high school, I almost had a nervous breakdown. Everything about the school seemed so difficult. When I got home, my parents said, "You're nervous and that's okay. Everyone is afraid of high school." I denied it. I wanted to be strong, so I refused to let anyone know about my fear, even my closest friends.
On the first day I was late for every class and was constantly lost. The school seemed like a puzzle that I couldn't figure out. Was this how the whole year was going to be? I didn't think I could rise to this challenge, especially carrying a huge backpack that I could hardly lift. It was so big that I could knock someone out with it!
Despite my fears, after the first week I finally had my schedule figured out. With the exception of falling up and down the stairs a couple of times and getting laughed at, high school was turning out to be not so bad. It was actually much better than middle school and much more challenging. Since then, I've been elected (选举) vice monitor of my class, which wasn't much of a victory since only three people ran for the four positions.
It is normal to be scared about a new school. Take a deep breath and relax. High school is something that any student can overcome. Make sure you participate in some out-of-class activities because you'll find it easier to make friends. Try to do your best, even if it isn't straight A's.
Most important of all, be who you are, whether you're a "fool", an athlete, or a lower grader. Don't try to pretend to be someone you're not. Now you know the true secrets of high school.
How to Make Friends
Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend. But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.
Associate with others.
The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.
Start a conversation.
Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.
Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.
Let it grow.
It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.
Enjoy your friendship.
The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.
A. Be cheerful.
B. Do things together.
C. Do not wait to be spoken to.
D. Try not to find fault with your friends.
E. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.
F. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.
G. Making new friends comes easy for some people.
