In the mid 1990s, people started doing business on the Internet. At that time, there were two kinds of companies. First, there were traditional companies which sold things in shops. Then, there were Internet companies which didn't have shops; they sold things only over the net.

    Traditional companies didn't want to lose any business. Quickly, they created their own website and began selling things over the net. These are the so-called "brick and click" companies. Many shops are made of brick, and you click on your mouse to buy things with your computer. That's where the name "brick and click" comes from.

    By the late 1990s, e-businesses like Amazon.com and Buy.com were in trouble. Their profits were not very high, and there was a lot of competition. Many of these businesses lost a lot of money, and in 2000, many e-businesses went out of business.

    Why are "brick and click" companies, like Barnes & Noble, Toys "R" Us, and Walmart so successful? First, many customers know and trust their names. Their websites, like walmart.com, are easy to remember. These companies also have a lot of experience. They know how to run a successful business.

    In the world of e-commerce, companies are fighting for every dollar and every customer. Will "brick and click" companies win the war? Only time will tell.

When I was a kid, my father took me to 1 tickets for the show of Twelve Muqam (十二木卡姆) because we looked forward to watching it for a long time. When we were in the line, I saw one family 2 in front of us. The couple had four children and their clothes were old but 3 . The children were holding hands and talking about the singers and dancers in a low 4 . 

It was the family's turn. After the ticket seller told the man that two of his children must buy full-priced tickets, the man 5 his head. He felt embarrassed because he didn't have enough 6 . 

My dad noticed this. Then he put his hand into his pocket, took 7 two hundred yuan and looked at me. It 8 that he wanted to say something. I knew what my dad thought 9 I covered his mouth and said, "I know we aren't rich and we may lose this chance, but I support 10 you want to do, dad!"

My dad gave me a thumb (拇指) up. Then he 11 the money in the man's hand and said, "I believe you need this money 12 than I do. Your children are waiting to see the performance." 

"Please don't refuse my help. I'm also a father like you." The man was 13 . With tears in his eyes, he replied, "Thank you, sir. This really means a lot for my two kids!"

My father and I said goodbye to 14 and walked home. I didn't watch the exciting show this time, but I see 15 warm scene.

Recently, a short heart-warming video has been hot on the Internet. Many people have been interested in this video. Here {#blank#}1{#/blank#} the story.

two firefighters

On a hot September afternoon, a fire started in a neighborhood in a city. A woman and her little son were sleeping when the fire broke out. So they became trapped (困在) in their apartment on the {#blank#}2{#/blank#} floor. People called 119 and a team of firefighters soon arrived. Two firefighters {#blank#}3{#/blank#} into the room and helped the mother and the son get out through the window. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}, the mother and the son were saved and the fire was put out.

After they finished their work, this team of brave firefighters went to a nearby {#blank#}5{#/blank#} for dinner. But when the firefighters wanted to pay for their meals, they were surprised to find out that four young people had quietly paid for them.

In fact, such warm-hearted people can be found in many places in {#blank#}6{#/blank#}. Giving and receiving always work both ways. Offering help is a(n) {#blank#}7{#/blank#} part of Chinese culture. "When they were fighting against the fire, they didn't think of themselves," said one of the young people. In life, this kind of people, like policemen, {#blank#}8{#/blank#} and nurses, firefighters and others, who protect people from danger are {#blank#}9{#/blank#} as "unsung heroes". They deserve the acts of {#blank#}10{#/blank#}, thanks and respect for their contribution (贡献) to society.

Parents should stop blaming(责备) themselves because there's not a lot they can do about it. I mean the teenager problem. Whatever you do or however you choose to deal with it, at certain times a wonderful, reasonable and helpful child will turn into a terrible animal. I've seen friends deal with it in all kinds of different ways. One strict mother insisted that her son, right from a child, should stand up whenever anyone entered the room, open doors an d shake hands like a gentleman. I saw him last week when I called round. 

Sprawling（懒散地躺） himself on the sofa in full length，he made no attempt（尝试），and his greeting was no more than a quick glance at me.His mother was ashamed. "I don't know what to do with him these days，"she said."He's forgotten all the manners we taught him."

He hasn't forgotten them.He's just decided that he's not going to use them.She said that she would like to come up behind him and throw him down from the sofa onto the floor.

Another good friend of mine let her two daughters climb all over the furniture，reach across the table，stare at me and say

"Where did we go wrong？"her parents are now very sad.Probably nowhere much.

At least，no more than the rest of that unfortunate race，parents.

Today is the first day of the new school term(学期). Many students have new 1 on. Jack has a new blue T-shirt and a2 of black shorts. Tom has new white shoes.3 is the girl in the red skirt? Oh, she is Lily!"Your red4 looks nice. How much is it?" Anna 5 ." Thanks, Anna. I'm6 I don't know. I7 to ask my mom,"Lily answers(回答). Alice's new schoolbag is8 nice. She says it's9 30 yuan. Oh!Mr. Lee10 with lots of new books. I need to go to my class now.