You may know the song Happy Birthday very well.But do you know about its writer？It was written by an American girl.And now she 1 a very rich woman already.
When she was a child，she was poor.Once a friend of 2 invited her to a birthday party.She was very pleased but sad because she didn't have enough money 3 gifts for her.
"The party is coming soon.Now I have little money." tears ran down her face.
Late that night，she was in bed.While she 4 about the gifts，the door opened and came in her grandma. "What happened？" her grandma asked.After hearing the 5 story，she said， "Don't worry.My dear6 help you.How about singing a song together？Happy birthday to…" What a beautiful song!They sang and sang.Suddenly，she woke up.7 it was a dream，she decided to write it down at once and sang it to her friend at the party.
When she sang the song at the party the next day，the people at the party were very happy. "How 8 she sings!The song is one of9 songs we have ever heard.Thank you for giving me the special gift." said Joan.And they learned to sing 10 song together.Later，the girl became well﹣known in America.
I believe listening is powerful medicine.
It was Sunday.I had the last patient （病人） to see and I got into her room.She was an old woman，sitting on the bed1 her socks.I said， "How are you feeling？The nurse says your2 is visiting you today.I'm sure you'll be happy to see him."
She3 me with a serious voice， "Sit down，doctor.This is my story
I was surprised.She began to tell me that her only son lived not far from her，4 she had not seen him for five years.She believed5 health problems were worse because of missing her son.After hearing her story and helping her put on her socks，I asked if there was anything I could do for her.She said "No." and smiled.All she wanted me to do was to6 .
Each story is7 .Some are clear.Others are not.But all those things do not really8 .What matters to the storyteller is that the story is heard.
Listening to someone's story is easy but it is9 the key to healing （复原）.I always tell myself the10 of stopping，sitting down and truly listening.I believe in the power of listening.
Creative Fun Camp This camp is for children aged two to five. Time：Monday，Wednesday and Thursday，starting from July 9th，9：30 a.m. ﹣4：30 p.m. Activities：Playtime，group games and singing songs. All campers can get a free camp bag. | Parents & Kids Camp Share a special time with your children aged one to four.There is a discount for twins. Time：Wednesday，starting from July 11th，four weeks Activities：Playtime and storytelling. |
Summer Art Camp This camp is for children aged two to eight.There is a discount for twins. Time：Friday，starting from July 13th，five weeks Activities：Painting，making toys with different kinds of materials. | Piano Kids Camp This camp is for children aged four to eight. Time：Tuesday，starting from July 10th，six weeks Activities：An introduction to piano or an improvement for children who play the piano. |
Mom and Dad are two of the most important persons in your life.Over your lifetime，they may influence you more than anyone else you will meet.So if your mom loves to read，you just might grow up carrying a book wherever you go.
Here are some ways you can stay close，get along well，and build a strong relationship with your parents.
Spend time together.Instead of playing computer games or watching TV，ask your mom and dad to play with you.Go outside together，or do some reading.
Be kind.Little things might mean a lot to your mom or dad.You can brighten a parent's day with a hug，a card，or a joke.It's also lovely when a kid cleans up his or her room without being asked.And if you try not to fight with your brothers or sisters
Do your best at whatever you do.You don't have to be perfect，but when you do your best，you make your parents proud.It makes them happy to see how you're turning into a great kid.Why？Because it lets them know they're doing a good job.
Who are the homeless people？
Homeless people are young and old men and women.They come from many different places.Some have gone to school，others have not.Some are ill，some are not.In other words，but they do have one thing in common：they don't have a good place to live.They need our love most.
Where are the homeless people？
Many homeless people stay in homeless shelters（收容所） for a while.Some live in the city parks or streets.Often，homeless shelters help them get food and clothing.They also provide activities for homeless children.
What can I do to help them？
There are lots of things you can do!
•Collect food or fruit and take everything to a shelter.
•Ask your parents if you can give some of your old clothes to homeless children.
•Collect toys from your friends for homeless kids.
•Have a bake sale and donate the money you earn to a shelter.
•If you're old enough，volunteer to help at a homeless shelter.You can babysit，read，or just play games with the children.
Cindy was late for school.Her left arm was hurt because of falling off her bike on the way. Bob didn't do well in his Maths test because his test paper got dirty by accident.Though he got another clean paper，the time wasn't enough. Jack had a football match.Unluckily，he fell down and hurt his leg in the match.At last，his team lost the match. David got hurt while cooking.He went to ask for medicine，but he forgot to take the key and couldn't go back home. Helen won first prize in the English competition.She would have a five﹣day trip to England. | A．I hurried to school with my heavy schoolbag.When I got near to the classroom，my schoolbag broke and my right foot hurt. B．I left home at half past six.I thought I could get to school on time.However，my bike broke down on the way.I fell down and hurt my left arm.So I was late.What a bad day! C．I played football with my teammates against the students from No.2 Middle School.During the match，I fell down and hurt my right leg.As a result，we lost the match. D．I worked hard for the English competition during the past weeks.Finally，I got first prize.I felt happy that I could visit England soon. E.Today we had a Maths test.I carelessly dropped my paper onto the ground.There was some dirty water，and my paper got dirty.My teacher gave me another clean paper，but there was little time left.Finally I only got a "D". F.I went to watch a football match with my friends.It was so exciting that we forgot the time.I went back home late and my parents were angry. G.I decided to cook for myself this afternoon.I was hurt by hot soup.Then I went to get some medicine.Sadly，I found I couldn't go back home because I didn't take the key. |
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When Peyton was an 11﹣year﹣old boy，a rainstorm hit his hometown on a dark night.When the storm ，he was cleaning his room.His sister was and his mother was busy cooking in the kitchen.His father was watching TV. ，all the lights went off.Then the rain against the doors and windows heavily.The wind blew ，so his sister woke up.She was scared and started to cry. family couldn't do anything.Peyton's father took out the flashlight， the batteries（电池） were dead.So his mother found some candles and a box of .The next morning，after they listened to the news the radio，they that a heavy rainstorm had happened.
Learn to share Sandy is a nine﹣year﹣old boy.He has a big family，but he doesn't think his family life is happy. Sandy and his brother and sister often fight with each other for many reasons.Those fights really affect （影响） his daily life.However，he doesn't know what to do. Max is Sandy's classmate.He also has a big family，but Max never fights with his two smiling brothers.They always have big smiles on their faces.Sandy thinks that is strange. One day，Sandy asked Max why he and his brothers could get on well with each other.Max smiled and asked Sandy to go home with him.As they entered the house，Max's elder brother saw them. "Hi，" he said， "why not come here and share some ice cream with me？" At that time，he looked very excited and said， "Oh Max's happy life was quite impressive （给人印象深刻的） for Sandy.After thinking for a while，he understood that Max's secret of having a good relationship （关系） with his brothers was to share.Sharing all their food and stories with each other makes their life happy. |
