When I was a junior high school student in 1980, God gave me a gift, it was happiness.
One weekend, I went to visit my grandparents in the countryside. On my way home a car ran over me and cut off my arms because of its high speed. Several days later when I woke up at the hospital, I realized I had to spend the rest of my life 1 arms. How sad I felt at that time! Even I was full of fears. But slowly I knew I had to face the fact and got over it. I couldn't get my arms back even though I 2 every day. However, it's easier 3 than done. It took me nearly half a year to get out of the sadness 4 . I got so much from my past story.
From then on, I could treat my life with a 5 mind. But in our daily life, I often see my classmates 6 about little things: They get a bad grade on a test; their bus comes 7 ; they don't have a mobile phone, but others have, and so on. But I only 8 life. I was lucky to realize from an accident.
It is a waste of our life to focus on what you have 9 . We should always think of what we have. So why are so many people unhappy? Someone may say, "My whole life would improve if I have a new car." But when you get the car and what 10 ? For a whole week you are walking on air. Then you go right back to being unhappy.
Happiness depends on what we have! It's in our heart. It's a state of mind, even though you own the whole world, you may still feel unhappy.
Happiness comes from mastering the art of appreciating (感激) and taking pleasure in what you really have.
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My mother is a cook in a restaurant. She likes very much.
Once she wanted to give the family something different for breakfast. She learned to bake（烤） bread. But she was not and the bread was burnt（烤焦）. She put the bread in front of My father. To my , my father took the bread, smiled at my mother and ate it.
After breakfast, my mother said to my father for burning the bread. And I would never forget what he said, "I love burned bread, dear. It doesn't at all. Later I asked my father he really liked the bread. He said, "Your mother works very hard all day. She's really . And you see, a little burnt food never me!"
Now I know life is not perfect. Nobody is perfect（完美的）. What we really is to understand each other, whether it is between Father and Mother, parent and child or between two . So be kind to those around you and a happy life will be yours.
Many kids do housework such as doing the dishes, making the bed, and folding the clothes. In exchange, they get some money or other computer time.
Paying kids for housework is one of the most popular topics, especially at a time when everyone is more careful about money. Some parents think since adults are paid to do their jobs, we should pay kids for everyday housework.
But some people don't think kids should get rewards（报酬）for doing housework. Susie Walton, an expert, believes that by rewarding kids, parents are sending a message that work isn't worth doing unless you get something in return. Walton said, "A home is a living space for everyone in the family. It's important for kids to see that we all have responsibilities（责任）in the house, and families decide how they want their home to look, and how they are going to keep it looking like what they want."
Other people believe that getting a reward encourages kids to do housework, and it also teaches them real world lessons about how we need to work to get money. There are also apps（程序）that gives kids points and digital gifts that can be redeemed（兑现）either online or in the real world. "Our goal is to give kids lawful power so they can get rewards," says Chris Bergman. "And kids need rewards to help encourage them."
Mike is in the ninth grade. He was excited about school today. His father and brother were coming to visit. Why? Well, they had a very important lesson to share. It was Safety Day of his school.
At 10 o'clock, Mike's class and all of the other classes went into the gym. They sat down. The teachers got all the children to be quiet. When it was silent, the headmaster walked on the stage (讲台). She explained that Mike's brother and father would be teaching everyone about bike safety.
Some of the children laughed because they didn't think there was anything to know about bikes. They were riding bikes all the time! But they changed their minds when Mike's brother, Joe, and his father went on the stage. They saw his father pushing Joe in a wheel-chair!
Joe explained that he was hit by a car while riding his bike. He couldn't walk anymore, but he was lucky he didn't die. At that time, he was coming out of his driveway on a very quiet street, but he didn't stop to look. He was hit right then and there. The children in school asked some questions about what it was like to be in a wheelchair. He answered the questions honestly.
Then Mike's father spoke. ▲ It was great to ride around the neighborhood or around the park. You could enjoy the sight while riding. It was also healthy for you. The most important thing, though, was not to stop riding, but to be careful and follow safety rules.
a. The headmaster walked on the stage.
b. Some students laughed.
c. Joe and his father came on the stage.
d. Students sat down and became quiet.
e. Students asked some questions.
Several years ago, I spent most of my time at a mental hospital (精神病院) in our town. I found much joy there. At first it was a little scary to be there, but I stayed on, because I had a reason for doing this.
I volunteered in a locked-up (封闭的) environment. To my surprise, I found that a friend of my parents' was a patient in this hospital. I knew, when I was a baby, this woman wanted to keep me because she had no children. I looked after this woman and showed my old photos to her. Finally, she was able to remember some old things, and she said to me one day, "Dear, you should not come here." But I wanted to bring something happy into this woman's life. I learned that because she had no family, she couldn't leave here and go home. So I brought her to my home twice and I still remembered the happy smile on her face.
I have never forgotten this volunteering experience. This woman later passed away. I can't see her anymore, but I'm happy that I have done something to make a difference in another person's life.
If you cannot live without your car, Zurich might be the last city you would like to visit. In Zurich, people are welcome, but cars are not! Over the past 20 years, this city has used smart ways to make traffic lighter.
One is to keep the same number of parking spaces. For example, if 50 new parking spaces are built in one part of the city, then 50 old spaces in other parts are taken away for other uses. So the total number doesn't change. Some are unhappy that there are never enough spaces. That is just what the city has in mind: If people find parking more difficult, they will drive less.
Also, the number of cars in the city is counted (数). Over 3,500 little computers are put under Zurich roads to check the number of cars that come into the city. If the number is higher than the city can deal with (处理), the traffic lights on the roads that enter the city will be kept red. So drivers who are traveling into Zurich have to stop and wait until there are fewer cars in the city.
Now, you may ask why Zurich is doing this. This is simply because the city wants to make more spaces for its people.
⒈Zurich only welcomes people with mini cars
⒉Zurich is a small city with a long history
⒊it's difficult to find a parking space in Zurich
⒋you can't drive into Zurich at any time you want
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When you are a teenager, it seems that every time you say, "I want to...", your parents answer, "No, you can't." Teenagers often think they should be allowed to make their own decisions.
Li Hai, a 15-year-old boy from Huarong, is a middle school student. His parents always ask him to go to bed early and have enough sleep. Unless he arrives at school on time, he will be punished (惩罚) by his teacher. Also, Li Hai thinks that he should be allowed to watch TV and play computer games as much as he wants. If his parents refuse his requirements (要求), he will argue with his father or mother. "Maybe my son thinks the family rules are too strict or unfair." says Mrs Li. "But we think we're doing the right thing. We expect him to get into a good university."
Li Hai is always asking, "" or "Could you help me to sweep the floor?" He thinks doing housework is a waste of time. His parents insist (坚持) doing chores with him every weekend. Gradually (逐渐地) he realizes the importance of doing housework. These days, Li Hai knows his parents care about him and he must follow these strict family rules. Only then will he have a chance to become a better teenager.
A. Could you make the bed for me?
B. He likes doing housework.
C. He is often late for school because he stays up too late.
D. Sometimes he helps his mother with housework.
E. Could I go out with my friends?
F. Li Hai needs spend more time on his study.
G. But their parents may worry about children's development.
