Sarah and Janet are middle school students. They have been friends {#blank#}1{#/blank#}they started school. They do many things together, such as studying, watching TV, surfing the Internet, playing sports, listening {#blank#}2{#/blank#}music and so on.

    They usually help each other. When Sarah was in the {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(three) grade, some students made fun of her because she was shy. Janet told the other students{#blank#}4{#/blank#}(stop) making fun of Sarah and she helped Sarah overcome her shyness. In the fifth grade, Janet had {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(difficulty) in maths. She studied hard, but she still couldn't know what the teacher {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(teach) clearly. Sarah helped Janet and explained every exercise to her. After six months, Janet did much {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(well) than before and even got an A in the maths exam. When Janet got the test paper, .we can imagine{#blank#}8{#/blank#}happy they were!

    Everyone {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(need) a good friend in life. A life without a friend is a life without the sunshine. Please remember people want friends {#blank#}10{#/blank#}are kind and helpful. So if we want a good friend, let's be a good friend first.

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    Joesph is a teacher in New York. He gives lessons to {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (he) students about American history. But he was born {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Kenya, an African country where the children lead a very different life. For example, a ten-year old boy may spend {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (much) time in taking care of cows than studying at school. The children also learn many {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (skill) like how to live in the wild.

    Unlike many other children, Joesph went to school. And {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (lucky), when he was 15, he came {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (study) in America and then became a teacher. Joesph has written {#blank#}7{#/blank#} book called Facing the Lion. In the book, he talks about his childhood. He thinks {#blank#}8{#/blank#} is very important for American children to learn about the cultural differences between their country {#blank#}9{#/blank#} the others. He also thinks children should learn to be strong and full of hope, Now Joesph {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (do) a proiect, hoping that it will help children face their own "lions".