A Postman of Smiles

John Matson has been a postman for four years. He loves being out in the fresh air and meeting people. He has made 1． (friend) with many of his customers and enjoys talking with them while he is working.

However, when COVID-19 began, John’s life and work   2． (change) a lot. He still saw his customers, 3． he had to talk with them from a safe social distance (社交距离). He was feeling   4． (little) happy than before.

What could he do to cheer both 5． (him) and others up? John found some cool Halloween costumes (万圣节服装) in his house. He asked his manager if he could wear them to work. He wanted 6． (try) to “ send ” smiles to people.

The manager agreed. And people smiled 7． (happy) when they saw John in his costume. The next day, he dressed up as 8． ancient soldier and everyone loved it. Some would even wait by their windows and doors 9． order to see him. From then on, John decided to wear his funny costumes every day.

“ So many people are happy and look forward to 10． (see) what I end up wearing, ” said the postman. “ I think I love my job more than ever now! ”