Lesson 1 Dear Jane

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If you have personal problems, try turning to Jane Sanders for help. She is a newspaper

• columnist counselor. Write her a letter, and • she will be happy to help. The following is a • sample from her column.

• Dear Jane,• I am a sixteen-year-old vocational school • student. I have a boyfriend, Billy, and he is a• year older than I am.

• He was the leader on the school basketball • team then. I admired his enthusiasm for the• sport. Besides, he was very considerate to

me.

• He encouraged me to study in the same• school after I graduated from the junior high• school. I thought we could still keep a close • relationship, so I agreed.

• Now, Billy spends more time on basketball and• with his buddies. It seems that he pays less • attention to me. When we have a chance to• meet, he always talks about his teammates • and how crazy he is about basketball.

• He used to remember to celebrate my • birthday, but now he completely forgets the • important date. All I want to know is how • much he cares about me. What should I do?• Sad Nancy

• Dear Nancy,• I believe your young little boyfriend is• proud of having a girlfriend like you. I advise• that you should support his as usual.

• For example, you can take a photo of him • when he practices on the team or takes part in• a game. Start a blog and upload those photos.

• Share your admiration with him and let him • know you are his number one fan. I think he• will gradually learn to cherish a special friend • like you. Don’t feel sad. Keep your chin up!• Jane

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