I wrote my first note to my mother and it said, "Hi, Mom! Have a nice day! 1, Marie!" I was twelve when I wrote it, and I 2 the note into her change purse (零钱包). My mother worked 3 a cleaner in a clothing factory. I knew that when she bought meals in the dining hall, she had to 4 changes in her purse. I didn't know that she always kept that note, and carried 5 with her.

    After that, I 6 folded the small piece of paper into my mother's change purse, she and I left each other secret notes. My mother usually hid her notes in the fridge, under a lamp 7 beside the TV set. I even found one hidden in my shoe. Gradually, I understood 8 notes became the records of our days, ideas and wishes. But to my mother and me, they were a life-long communication with each other that 9 else shared.

    On October 20, 2018, my mother 10 after an illness. I stood near her bed, holding her hand. I didn't cry on that day when my mom passed away (去世). A week 11, I even didn't cry. I was so thankful 12 she no longer had aches and pains.

    Recently, I13a note that my mom left me. It was hidden in the pages of my favorite childhood book for years. It14"Dear Marie, I love you always. Miss you a lot. Don't forget me. Be15! Love, Mom" That day, I cried.

A: Hi, Henry. You look so worried. What's up?

B: Hello, Jack. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Many people hurt because of it.

A: Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. Why did it happen?

B: {#blank#}2{#/blank#} And the weather was dry and windy at that time.

A: That's the point. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

B: You are right. Safety comes first. Some children lost their home.

A: I want to do something for the children. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} 

B: Maybe you can make a short video to cheer them up. 

A: Our schoolmates can also help them, too. 

B: That's a good idea. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} 

A: Let's go and talk with him.

Have you ever read Little Women by US writer Louisa May Alcott? The classic has been changed into plays, films and television programs many times because of its popularity since it came out in 1868. It tells a story of a mother raising her four daughters, while their dad is away fighting a war. Meg, the eldest, wants to live a better life very much. Jo, the second-born, wants nothing more than to be a writer. Beth is a sweet girl who loves music and always brings joy to others. The youngest daughter, Amy, dreams of being an artist. After reading Little Women, I have a feeling of warmth and kindness from the family.

In the following scene, the girls talk about what they can buy with the very little money they have. They feel hopeful about the future even though their dreams may not come true.

Ben My First day at School

Ben's mum My Son's First Day at School

Ms Li is our teacher. She teaches us English. She is k{#blank#}1{#/blank#} and patient.

Every morning, Ms Li gets up at 6：40 a．m. and has bread for b{#blank#}2{#/blank#} at 7：00 a．m., then she walks to school. She gives two lessons in the morning. At noon, she talks to some students and has a short break.

In the afternoon, she gives a lesson. After that, she takes part in some a{#blank#}3{#/blank#}， such as playing table tennis with her students. Then she walks home.In the evening, Ms Li cooks dinner and does the dishes. She reads some books and g{#blank#}4{#/blank#} herself ready for her lessons tomorrow. Sometimes she helps her daughter with her homework. She s{#blank#}5{#/blank#} watches TV at night because she has no time. She usually goes to bed at 10：00 p．m.

One night, the manager of a big company needed to call one of his workers, because there was  a serious problem with their main computer system. And the worker was the only person who could solve it.

 He dialed the worker's home phone number and the phone was picked up with a little girl's whisper(低语)." Hello?" the manager asked." Is your daddy at home?"" Yes," whispered a small voice." May I talk with him?" the man asked. To his surprise, the small voice whispered," No."

 Then the manager asked," Is your mommy there?"" Yes," came the answer." May I talk with her?" Again, the small voice whispered," No."

 Knowing that it was impossible that a young child would be left home alone, the manager decided he would just leave a message to the person who should be there watching over the child." Is there anyone beside you?" the manager asked the child." Yes," whispered the child."A policeman."

 Having no idea what a policeman would be doing at his worker's house, the manager asked," May I speak with the policeman?"

" No, he's busy!" whispered the child." Busy doing what?" asked the manager." Talking to daddy and mommy," came the whispered answer.

 Growing more and more worried as he heard something like a helicopter(直升机) through the phone, the manager asked," What is the noise?""A helicopter," answered the whispered voice." What is going on there?" asked the manager, alarmed.

 In a serious whispering voice, the child answered," The search team has just landed the helicopter." Surprised and worried, the manager asked," Why are they there?" Still whispering, the young voice replied," They are looking for me."