No leaves are exactly the in the world. Nobody in the world is the same you. You are unique (独一无二的). Everybody is different others. That is good, because it makes the world an place. Some people are than you, but others are shorter than you. your hair is the same color as your friend's but it may be longer than. I am sure you have some friends who are smarter than you. And you also have some friends around you who are not at some things. What does your best friend like to do? Do you both like the same clothes every day? I think in some ways you are the same, but in many other ways you are different. So say to the world, "I am unique!"

Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone.1is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh, and do things with. Certainly, sometimes we need to be alone. We don't always want people2. But we would feel lonely if we3had a friend.

No two people are4. Friends5don't get on well. That doesn't mean that they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will make up and become friends again.

Sometimes friends move away. Then we feel very6we miss them very much, but we can7them and write to them. It could be that we would even see them again. And we can8new friends. It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them.

There's more good news for people who have friends. They live longer than people who don't. Why? It could be that they are9Being happy helps you stay well. Or it could be just knowing that someone cares about you." So, you take10care of yourself.

What do you usually do while waiting for someone? The descriptions below might say something about you.

A. You walk around, rubbing your hands.

B. You stand still, looking at your watch.

C. You cross your arms, looking impatient.

D. You stand staring into the distance, thinking.

Analysis

☆ If your answer is "A":

You are short-tempered. You are energetic but sometimes careless. You make friends with all your heart. But sometimes you may hurt others because of your quick tongue.

☆ If your answer is "B":

You are patient and very strict with yourself. You work hard. When your friends have trouble, you will try your best to help them.

☆ If your answer is "C":

You are strong-minded. You stick to your own views, but are also good with people. You can make others agree with you.

☆ If your answer is "D":

You have great patience. You're very nice to others. However, you may be too nice.

This quiz is just for fun. Don't take it seriously.

If you think you are shy and want to be a little bit braver, try the following tips. You can make it.

There is no need to hide it. When they get to know you are a shy kid, they'll understand you better. This also helps you feel more relaxed in talks.

When you smile, people will think you are friendly and easy to talk to. Remember that other people have feelings, too. And most people will stay away from an angry-looking face.

If you find it hard to start talks, say something nice about people around you. Think about how great you feel when someone says something nice to you. Doesn't it make you want to keep talking to that person?

Think more about the ways to enjoy the party or the game. Don't waste time worrying about your looks or whether people like you or not.

Each time after you say" Hi" or smile at someone for the first time, say to yourself" I did it !" Or it could be something bigger, like talking to someone you don't know.

Keep trying and one day you'll never be shy when you talk to others.