When Justin Tong was a child, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him doing lots of housework such as carrying out the rubbish and sending newspapers. But when he grew up, he was better off than his childhood friends and lived a happier and healthier life.

This is the finding of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 children in London. It showed that the children who had worked hard in childhood had a richer and a happier future. "Children who worked in the home or community gained competence(能力) and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society," said Daniel Brown, the psychologist(心理学家) who made the discovery. "And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them."

Brown's study followed these children in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31 and 47. Under Brown, the researchers compared the children's mental-health scores with their childhood-activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.

    Working at any age is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence — the underpinnings (基础) of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this.

    Yet work isn't everything. As Tolstoy once said, "One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love one's work."

Do you know what American students do in class? Here are 1 . American classroom customs.

If the teacher asks you a question, you should give the 2 immediately. If you do not understand the question, you should 3 you hand and ask the teacher to repeat the question. If you do not know the answer, it is all right 4 the teacher that you do not know.

Be 5 time! It is 6 to be late. If you are late, be sure to enter the classroom 7 .Have your books and papers out of your bag before you come 8 the classroom. Then go to your seat and sit quietly. In America, it is not necessary to knock 9 you enter the classroom. Most teachers will give you a low grade if you are often late.

In America, you should call your teacher by his or her last name, not "teacher". Also you should use Mr, Miss, Ms or Mrs. before the 10. This is polite. The teacher will tell you the title that he or she likes.

Hello, everyone! Welcome to Monday Radio. Every Monday we read the best letter from the man who listens to our radio.

Here's what John said:"Hello, I'm John. I'm from Egypt and there are some 

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It's time for news. First, here's some bad news. Someone took away one of the school's computers last night. We don't know  {#blank#}5{#/blank#}did it, but a girl called Maria saw a tall man outside the school at about eight o'clock. The man  {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(wear) black trousers. And he had a hat. Did you see  {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(he)? If you did, please call the police.

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That's the end of today's news.

There is an old saying: Like father like son. Here is a story about it. 

Once there was a father and a son. They were ill-tempered (坏脾气) and never gave a way to others. One day his father decided to {#blank#}1{#/blank#}some friends to dinner. He asked his son to buy some meat in town. When the son got what his father wanted, he turned back {#blank#}2{#/blank#} walked towards the town gate. Just then, a man was coming from outside. The gate wasn't {#blank#}3{#/blank#} enough to let two men in and out at the {#blank#}4{#/blank#} time. But {#blank#}5{#/blank#} of them would not give way to the other. They stood face {#blank#}6{#/blank#} face inside the gate hour after hour. Waited for a long time, his father was worried, "What shall I do? My son hasn't returned yet. I can't wait any {#blank#}7{#/blank#}. " He wanted to know what was the matter with his son. So he {#blank#}8{#/blank#} his friends at home and went to town to look for his son. 

"You may take the {#blank#}9{#/blank#} home for my friends. Let me stand here against instead him, " he said to his son when he knew what {#blank#}10{#/blank#}. What do you think of the father? If everyone teaches their children in this way, there will be no peace in the world. 

Years ago, my father and I were on a summer road trip from Dallas to Austin. On our way back, the battery meter (电池电量计) seemed to act funny, jumping up then dropping down. 

We stopped to buy a new battery and replaced (替换) the 1 one in the parking lot. And we went on our trip. We got about 20 miles outside the city when our car died. Then we 2 it was not the problem of the battery. We had to 3 on the side of the road. My father 4 the car and repaired it on his own, but it still didn't work. 

We were about to call for help when a 5 stopped in front of our car. A man got out and started walking towards us. He asked us what the problem was. My father 6 that our car was dead. The man said he had a tow chain (拖链) and would be able to tow us to Dallas, which was about 200 miles away. We agreed and thanked him. 

Then my father stayed in our car, and I got on the truck. Later I learned the 7 of the truck driver. About a year ago, he was told by the doctor that he had lung cancer (肺癌), and his days were 8 . Instead of doing treatment (治疗), he decided to accept the fact and spend the rest of his life driving all over Texas, and 9 people who were in need. 

I can't remember his name anymore, but I'll never 10 him helping us that night.