Do you often help the people who are in need?

One day, two boys were walking along the road to school when they saw an old woman carrying a large basket of pears. The old woman looked very tired. They went up and said, “Are you going to town? If you are, we'll help you carry your basket.”

“Thank you,” said the woman. “That's very kind of you.” Then she told them that she was going to the market to sell the pears. So the boys decided to lift the basket together. They walked slowly with the heavy basket, but they were happy.

 The other day, I saw a little girl pick up a piece of banana peel(水果皮). She threw it into the dustbin(垃圾箱). “I  hope nobody would throw that on the street,”she said. “Someone may slip (滑倒) and fall.”

Perhaps some people may say that these are not great things. That's right. But almost all great things are made up of such small things. We shouldn't wait for the time to do great things. We should begin with these things that are full of love.

    Do you know how the kids in different countries spend their holidays in spring?

    In China, when spring comes, students have difficulty sitting quietly. They want to be outside. Teachers know this. In spring, schools usually organize a spring outing for kids. It might be a trip to a mountain. But typically, teachers take kids to a martyrs' park (烈士陵园).They can show their respect(敬意)for those who lost their lives in war. And also they can enjoy spring.

    In Japan, things are a little different. The school year begins in April. In some parts of the country, the first day of school is also the start of the cherry blossom (樱花)season.这是一年中孩子们旅行的最佳时间。People go to parks early in the morning with their family and friends.

    UK children have many great choices when it comes to school trips. They can visit the seaside, or a theme park. They can look around a castle or a stately home (庄园). One special place to go is a wetland and bird center. The kids spend time in a beautiful place and also learn about the natural world. The people at the center are scientists. This means they're able to teach kids about the knowledge of nature. They also find out how some animals today are in danger.

    The sun was falling behind the hills. Andrea was driving back home to Brockboune. Then she saw an old lady, standing by the toad, with a sign saying "Brockboune" in her hand.

    Andrea stopped the car. When the old lady got in, Andrea could see that she was not that little. She was in a long dress and had a hat pulled down low over her eyes. She put her big brown shopping bag down onto the floor.

    "Do you live in Brockboune?" asked Andrea. "No, dear," answered the old lady in a low voice, "I'm just going to visit a friend, but my car won't start, so I decided to hitchhike."

    Something in the way the lady spoke made Andrea uneasy, Andrea secretly studied the half-covered face, the shapeless body, the arms with their thick black hairs… Thick black hairs? Andrea's blood froze. This wasn't a woman. It was a man!

    Her heart was beating wildly and her mind raced. Then suddenly, an idea came up to her. She stopped the car in a sudden. "My God!" she shouted, "A child! Did you see the child? I think I hit her!" "I didn't see anything", the "old lady" said, "I don't think you hit anything." "I'm sure it was a child!" shouted Andrea. "Could you just get out and have a look?" The "old lady" slowly opened the car door, leaving her bag inside. As soon as "she" was out of the car, Andrea drove away as soon as possible.

    Several minutes later, Andrea thought about the "old lady's" bag and opened it carefully. There was only one thing in it—a shining knife.

    Teachers teach us knowledge. They help us know about the world. We asked some kids to talk about their favorite teachers. Read the passage, and see what they think of their teachers.

    Ms. Kincaid is active. She often takes part in activities in and out of school. Her teaching is interesting. She is very kind. She always takes good care of me.

Nasrene Mroue. 11

    Ms. Palmer is a good teacher because she gives us many chances. She forgives (原谅)us when we do something wrong. She often helps me with my math. Now I' m good at math.

Malachi Draughn

    I think that I learn much important information(信息) from Ms. Green. The information is helpful for my later life. I want to thank Ms. Green for helping make me a better person.

Brody Hoke, a policeman

Mrs. Imel is the best person I know. She is always smiling and saying, I love it! I love it! " She believes(相信) in me and every child she teaches.

Makena Weiscopf, 12

    It's my schoolbag!

    It's 5: 10 in the afternoon. A policeman(警察)stands near No. 2 Middle School. He talks(谈话)with some students.

    "①这是你的书包吗?" asks he.

    "No, it isn't, "says Eric.

    "It looks like(看起来像)John's, "says Mike.

    "No, it is not his schoolbag, "says Tom." His schoolbag is red, but it's green. "

    Mary comes and says, "②Peter can't find his schoolbag. It's his, I think(认为). "

    "It isn't his, "says Harry." His schoolbag is ③      , but it's small."

    "Where is your schoolbag, Jim?" asks Mike.

    "Oh, dear! It's my schoolbag! Thank you! "