2009.1 Dear John， It sounds like you are a little shy. There is nothing wrong with that. Most of us are naturally shy when we’re talking to someone we haven’t met before. Here is my advice for you: First, it’s a good idea to tell yourself that the person you’re talking to is just as shy as you are. It always helps me relax when I’m nervous with strangers. Second, try to be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves. You may easily get some interesting topics. Third, before you begin, take a deep breath and smile. Smiling makes you look nice. I hope my advice can help you. 2010.1 I’ve got a good friend, and his name is Mike. We are both 13 years old. He comes from America. He speaks English. He is tall and strong with fair hair and blue eyes. We have the same hobbies, and we often play basketball and listen to rock music together. Sometimes we have difficulties in our study, and we help each other. For example, once I got a bad mark in my English exam. I felt so sad that I even thought of giving it up. After Mike learned about my problem, he said he would like to help me. He gave me some good advice, and practiced with me every day. Soon my English became much better. Mike is a kind and lively boy.. I often feel lucky to have such a good friend. I hope we can be friends forever. 本文来源：https://www.wddqw.com/doc/a3ede5c2aa00b52acfc7ca2d.html