When I was thirteen years old, a girl gave me a special gift - a smile. It was1important gift for me.
It was the early autumn of my2year at a new school. No one knew me. I was very lonely, and afraid3friends with anyone, Every time I heard the other students4, I felt even more lonely. I could not talk to anyone about my problem, and I did not want my parents to worry about5.
One day, my classmates were talking with their friends happily, 6 l sat there quietly. At that moment, a girl came into the classroom. I didn't know who she was. She passed me and then 7 back. She looked at me and, without a word, smiled.
Suddenly, I felt the touch of something bright and friendly. It made me8and warm. That smile changed my life. 1 started to talk with the other students. And the girl9the bright smile became my best friend.
Now I believe that the world is10you think it is. If you think you are lonely, you might always be alone. Smile at the world and it will smile back.
