I was ten when I first sat with my grandmother behind the cashier（收银台）in her general store.{#blank#}1{#/blank#} I quickly learned the importance of treating customers politely and saying “thank you.”

    At first I was paid in candy.{#blank#}2{#/blank#} I worked every day after school, and during the summer and on weekends and holidays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. My father helped me set up a bank account.{#blank#}3{#/blank#} 

    By the time I was 12, my grandmother thought I had done such a good job that she promoted me to selling cosmetics（化妆品）. I developed the ability to look customers directly in the eye. Even though I was just a kid, women would ask me such things as “ What color do you think I should wear?” I took a real interest in their questions and was able to translate what they wanted into makeup（化妆）ideas.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}

    The job taught me a valuable lesson: to be a successful salesperson, you didn't need to be a Rocket scientist—you needed to be a great listener.{#blank#}5{#/blank#} Except they are no longer women purchasing cosmetics from me; instead, they are kids who tell me which toys they would like to see designed and developed.

A. Later I received 50 cents an hour.

B. Before long, she let me sit there by myself.

C. I ended up selling a record amount of cosmetics.

D. Today I still carry that lesson with me: I listen to customers.

E. My grandma's trust taught me how to handle responsibility.

F. Soon I found myself looking more beautiful than ever before.

G. Watching my money grow was more rewarding than anything I could have bought.

    My two little daughters and I usually go out and help others on Thankful Thursday. Last Thursday we were going to buy lunch for the beggars(乞丐)in the street. Then we went to the nearest KFC.I ordered 15 lunches from it and drove my car to hand them out. We gave the lunches to the beggars. They were excited. We were happy to see that .Then we noticed a small, old woman, asking for pocket money. We gave her our last lunch bag. Before we got into the car, she started to speak to us, "No one has ever done anything like this for me before." She said with a smile. "Well, I'm glad that we were the first, "I answered. "So, when will you eat your lunch？"I asked.

    She just looked at me with her tired big brown eyes and said, "Oh, dear, I'm not going to eat this lunch. You see, I have a little girl. I usually can't buy her favourite food, but today she will be so happy！" I don't know if the kids noticed the tears in my eyes .I have asked many times whether our actions of kindness were too small to change anything. Yet at that moment, I realized the truth of words："We can do small things with great love."

    Amy and Liu Yun are going to have a busy day next Sunday. In the morning they are going to buy a dictionary and a new CD at the bookshop. Then, they are going to have hamburgers and French fries for lunch. After lunch they are going to borrow some magazines and books in the library. Finally, they are going to buy some fruit and go home by subway.
A.    B.    C.    D.     E.
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    Ben was hoping for a video game for his birthday. There was also a board game he wanted. Finally, he wanted some comics.

    He got the board game and some comics, but what was in the last package? It was from his sister, Karen. He slowly unwrapped the package. It didn't feel like a video game.

    It was a purple sweater. Purple was his least favourite colour. He smiled and thanked Karen nicely, but he didn't want 'to wear that sweater. He couldn't wear purple!

    He quickly put the sweater away in his room. Then he ran off to play his new board game with his family.

    One day a few weeks later, Ben's mother asked him about the sweater. "Why don't you wear your purple sweater today?" she asked him. "Your sister made it just for you!"

    "I'm not cold," Ben said without thinking. That day he was cold all day.

    Then one day they were going out to dinner as a family. His mother asked him to wear the sweater again. "I don't want to wear it because I hate it," he quickly replied.

    "Ben," said his mother," I know it's not the nicest sweater in the world, but think about how important Karen is to you. You know she will be proud if you wear it just this once."

    Ben walked slowly to his room. He knew she was right. He wore the sweater to dinner.

    His sister smiled all night.

    Giving Directions in Different Places

    If you ask people of different countries "Could you tell me the way to the post office?", you will get different answers.

    In Japan, people use landmarks(路标) instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will say to travelers," Go straight down to the corner. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} The post office is across from the bus stop."

    In Kansas, America, there are no towns or buildings within(在……之内) miles. So instead of landmarks, people will tell you directions and distance. For example, people will say, "Go north two miles(英里). {#blank#}2{#/blank#}"

    People in Greece sometimes do not even try to give directions. They will often say, "Follow me." {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

    Sometimes if the person doesn't know the answer to your question, he or she, like a New Yorker, might say, "Sorry, I have no idea." But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers "I don't know."{#blank#}4{#/blank#} They usually give an answer, but often a wrong one. A visitor can always get lost in Yucatan!

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#} You might not understand a person's words, but maybe you can understand his or her body language. He or she will usually point to the correct direction. Go on in that direction and you may find the direction.

A. Turn east, and then go another mile.

B. But one thing will help you everywhere.

C. People there think "I don't know." is not polite.

D. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market.

E. Then he or she will take you through the street of the city to the post office.

    Getting enough sleep is important for everyone. Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, rich and smart. This is an old English saying. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} If you don't sleep well at night, you aren't going to study well during the day. Good sleep is also important for your health. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    Some people go to sleep easily. Other people can't. A lot of things can help you go to sleep easily and get a good seep. Doing some exercise during the day can help you to go to sleep.{#blank#}3{#/blank#} You can also play ball games, like basketball, soccer or tennis.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Drinking a cup of warm milk may help you go to sleep. Many people also find that listening to quiet music helps them go to sleep.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#} It can also help you relax and go to sleep.

    Follow the and have a good sleep every day. In this way, you can wake up happily in the morning and keep in good health.