Most people at some time or another have dreamed of being a kid at school. Being popular in middle school is much easier than it sounds. Just follow a few steps and finally see what it feels like to be a popular kid.

First, why do you want to be popular? Ask yourself if your desire (渴望) for being popular comes from looking down on yourself or an unlucky situation. If it does, then work first on your self-confidence.

Be friendly to everyone, even people that other people think are weird or different. If you are strange or different, realize (意识到) that everyone is strange in their own way. Take part in school activities and make yourself more visible(可见的) to the school population.

Find a talent or special skill that you have. Whether your skill is telling jokes, drawing, singing or playing soccer, show your skill in a right way.

Volunteer to help with classroom or school activities that will help you leave a good impression(印象) on teachers. Develop a personal style that you feel goes well with your personality .

Be yourself and have fun. Keep your strong sense and personality. Join school clubs, sporting teams and student government to show yourself as someone who makes a difference at your school.

【小题1】How many ways can you be a popular kid at school?

A．Three

B．Four

C．Five

D．Six

【小题2】What does the underlined word "weird" in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．strange

B．popular

C．exciting

D．common

【小题3】What does the writer probably think is important to do according to the last paragraph?

A．Not losing a sense of self.	B．Creating a club of
C．Making a difference to our school	D．Following other students example.

【小题4】Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the writer?

A．Be nice to other people at school.	B．Find something that you are good at.
C．Make your teachers know you’re a good student.	D．Make friends with some students who are popular.

【小题5】The writer writes the passage to tell us ________.

A．what to do in high school	B．how to get along well with others
C．how to become popular in middle school	D．what kinds of students are popular at school