Fresh off his MasterChef Junior run, Evan Robinson, who is only 12 years old, is using his kitchen skills to raise money for Puerto Rico. The TV show contestant wanted to offer help after hurricanes(飓风) hit the country last September.

    “I've been seeing, all over the news, people struggling,” Evan said. “They can't get fresh water, electricity; they can't get really anything. I know I'm just a kid, but I think if a lot of people do something, a lot of things will get better.”

    He raises money by baking and taking online orders for homemade empanadas(馅 饼). He started cooking on a recent Friday night. By the next Sunday evening, he had filled orders for 420 empanadas — — roasted chicken, cheeseburger and vegetarian — — getting $18 for six empanadas and $30 for a dozen.

    His mom, Veronica Robinson, helped him send the empanadas around the city. “We've never done anything like this before,” she said. “But it's a great idea, so I want to help him make it work.”

    For Evan's out-of-town friends and supporters, he has set up a crowdfunding(众筹) page. Through it, he's hoping to raise $1, 500 in “virtual (虚 拟 的) empanadas”. This is because he heard on the news that it could take Puerto Rico years, maybe  even 10 years, to recover(复 原) from the hurricanes. And he said, “Fruit pies are up next. And my baking will continue as well.”

    It's a difficult job, especially for a kid with homework and Boy Scouts and friendships to tend to. But he doesn't seem worried.

    “It's what we're supposed to do.” he said. “I'm a human. They're humans. Why shouldn't I help them?”

    Indeed.

    Lisa goes to school on foot every day. One morning, Lisa leaves home after breakfast without an umbrella. Then it begins to rain. The rain becomes heavier and heavier. Lisa's mother worries about her daughter and decides to find Lisa to give her an umbrella. She drives along the way her daughter always walks. She looks left and right through the car windows to look for Lisa. Finally, she finds Lisa walking in the street happily. She also finds that every time lightning strikes, Lisa will stop, look up at the sky and smile. Lisa's mother is very surprised. She shouts to Lisa, "Lisa, what are you doing?" She answers, "God is taking photos of me, so I smile!"

Brian was a funny student. He loved watching comedies(喜剧) best and hoped to become a comedy 1  one day. When he heard about a comedy show to be held at his school, Brian decided to 2 . But some students laughed at him. "You are not funny but silly, "Ken, one of his classmates, said to his face. "3  will like what you do, "another boy also said to him loudly. For a moment, he thought about giving up the show. 4  he remembered how much his friends liked his jokes. And also his teachers said he was very 5 , so he decided to prepare for it. 

Brian did a great job at the show and it was a great 6 . His teachers and friends were 7  of him. Even so, Ken told Brian that he was not funny and he would 8  be successful. Brian didn't understand why Ken said so, but he 9  that it had nothing to do with him. He confidently continued to work towards his goal. 

As years went on, Brian met more people like Ken. "10  will do a terrible job, "they said to him. 11 , most people encouraged him and some 12  him to become even funnier. He got a lot of 13  to play a role in movies. His fans thanked him because his comedies made them feel 14  when they were not glad. 

Now Brian is a big comedy star! He is doing what he 15  best. He never cares about those unkind people, and he laughs all day long!

 Peter Penguin had an idea. The family picnic happened only once a year, so why not take a family photo?"How will I bring everyone together?" Peter wondered.

 Peter ran over to get his uncles. They were making cupcakes.

 Peter said. "I'm trying to take a family photo."

"That's a great idea." his uncle said without moving.

 Then Peter walked to tell his aunts. They were talking about

 something interesting

 After a while, Peter saw his cousins playing games. "It's time for the family photo." he called. The cousins smiled, "We can't now, Peter. We' re busy!"

 Peter was sad. No one was ready for the family photo. Everyone was too busy having fun."Why are you so sad?" asked . Grandma. He told her everything. Grandma smiled, "Having a picture of the family is :meanıngtul But taking photos of everyone's fun moments is also important. It can help everyone remember the fun they had. "Peter nodded.

"Are you ready to have fun?" she asked.

"Yes!" Peter said. To his surprise, Grandma started a snowball fight! The delighted Peter enjoyed himself for an hour. And then, he got the meaning of grandma's advice and knew what to do next...