Once there lived an unhappy king who slept badly and didn't feel like eating anything. This made1queen and his people worried. A doctor was called in to2 him. The doctor said it's all in his mind instead of his body. So 3medicine nor rest could help him but a shirt of a happy person.

The prime minister was called to the palace. When hearing the king's situation, he said, “Although I have much power, it doesn't make me4. I'm always worried about losing it.”Then, the king's banker came and said he had lots of wealth, but he also worried about losing it. He was never happy, either. Next, the palace singer came and his words were almost the same.

Finally, the top general was told to find a happy man in5time. Luckily, he found a poor man without power, money or fame singing happily on a street. The general asked him6 made him so happy. The poor man answered that he had everything he wanted and he didn't want those he couldn't have. His songs came from the happiness in his heart. When the general asked for the man's shirt,7, the man said, “What shirt? I don't own any shirts!”

    A man came home from work late, tired and found his 5-year-old son1 for him at the door. “Daddy, may I ask you a question ?” “Yeah, sure, what is it?” replied the man. “Daddy2do you make each hour?” “If you must know, I make $20 an hour.” “ Oh,” the little boy replied, with his head down, He thought for a moment, looked up and said, “Daddy, may I please 3 $10?” the father was furious, “If you asked4 the money to buy a silly toy, then go straight to your room and think about why you are being so selfish（自私的）!” The little boy 5went to his room and shut the door. After about an hour or so, the man calmed down. And started to think. Maybe there was 6he really needed to buy with that $10 and he didn't really ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy's room and 7 the door." Are you8 son?" he asked. "no daddy," replied the boy. "I've been 9 maybe I was too hard 10you just now." said the man, "Here's the $10 you asked for." the little boy sat straight up, smiling. "Oh, thank you daddy!" he yelled. Then, he 11 under his pillow and pulled out some coins. The man, seeing that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, then looked up at his father. “Why do you want 12 money since you already have some?” the father shouted13“Because I didn't have enough, but now I do.” the little boy replied, “Daddy , I have $20 now. Can I buy 14hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like15 dinner with you.”

    Tom had a dog named Max. Max was 10 years old, which was quite 1 in dog years. Tom bought the dog to protect him and his family from 2. When Max saw something suspicious (可疑的), he barked loudly. There was one time when a bad man was trying to get into Tom's house. Thankfully, Max barked loudly and Tom's dad was able to 3 the bad man in time. Sometimes though, Max would bark when he saw another dog. Tom would go outside 4 something bad was happening, but it was really just another dog.

    Tom went on a lot of hikes and walks with Max. Tom did not like to exercise, but he did not 5 if it was with Max. Tom would also take Max to the dog beach, where Max could play with other dogs. Max was considered part of the 6. He was even in the family holiday postcard picture. Tom knew, however, that Max was going to 7 soon. He tried not to think about it.

    One day, Tom came back home from school and filled up Max's water bowl as usual. Except this time, Max did not run to the 8 as he usually did. Tom looked around the house for Max and found him lying on the floor. Tom was surprised. He 9 ran to Max and called his name over and over again. He was gone. Tom and his family buried (埋葬)him in their backyard. He 10 for a long time, and remembered all his good memories with Max.

    Once lived a family with eighteen children. Two of the children loved painting very much, but the family was too 1 to send both of them to study at the 2 college at the same time. After many discussions, they would toss (抛) a coin. The loser would go down into the mines (煤矿) to earn money and 3 his brother to study. And the winner would learn art at the 4. Albecht Durer won the toss and Albert went down into the mines.

    Albecht Durer worked hard and his paintings were much 5 than those of most of his teachers. After graduation, he made a lot of money for his paintings.

    When Albecht Durer returned, the family held a big dinner for his great 6. Soon after the meal began, Albecht Durer said to his dear 7, "Albert, now you can go to the art college and your 8 will come true. I will take care of you."

    But Albert said 9, "Brother, the four years in the mines has done too much to my hands, so it's too late. Now I can't even hold a glass."

    To show his great love and respect, Albecht Durer 10 his brother's hands with fingers towards the sky. He called his drawing "The Praying Hands", which became very famous years later.

    I used to feel hopeless and frustrated. Last year my mother became 1ill and had an operation on her brain. I felt my whole world turn upside down and I had no 2what I could do to help her to reduce her pain. My eyes were filled with tears 3I was alone.

    Last month I 4a watch, which was an 18﹣year﹣old birthday gift from my father. I could not fall asleep for a couple of nights because I felt5about the loss.

    There have been many bad things like these in my life. I could never know how to deal with such tough things6I read" If You Have a Lemon, Make Lemonade".

    "When the wise man is handed a lemon, he says, 'What 7can I get from this? How can I improve my situation? How can I turn this lemon into a lemonade?'" the author wrote.

    I suddenly 8that life is full of ups and downs, so I need to stay positive all the time. Now when I think of my past, I wish I could have done with things 9. When my mother was fighting against her illness, I should have held her hands in mine, telling her things would get better10hiding and crying.

    Several weeks ago, I took part in a school singing competition. I didn't 11a prize. If I had not read this article, I would certainly have felt 12again. But instead, I smiled after the competition. I was happy that 13I had got some stage experience.

    Life is not just a bed of roses. There are thorns （刺） 14, but these thorns help us become brave and strong. When life 15us a lemon, let's try to make a lemonade.

    Chen Yujie studies at a boarding school in Ningbo, Zhejiang. She used to go back to her home in Cixi every week {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (get) money from her parents.

    It was not a short ride home and the trips were tiring. Chen hoped her parents could put the money on a bank card, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} she didn't have to travel so often.

    She decided to discuss {#blank#}3{#/blank#} with her parents during TV time after dinner. "It's usually the most relaxing time for our family," said Chen.

    She {#blank#}4{#/blank#} the right time. After a few turns of lobbying(游说), her parents {#blank#}5{#/blank#} agreed with Chen. For most teenagers like Chen, talking to parents can be difficult or even worrying. So they have to choose a right time.

    American magazine Highlight recently surveyed 1,521 {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (kid) aged 6~12 in the country, asking questions like" When you want to talk to your parents about something important, when is {#blank#}7{#/blank#} best time to do it?". Results show that American kids seem to know when their parents are most receptive(乐于接受的). Mealtime is discovered to be their favourite time to talk to their parents. Bedtime comes {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (two), followed by time spent in the car.

    {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (China) teenagers seem to have a similar tendency(倾向) towards the problem. A newspaper in Zhejiang did a survey {#blank#}10{#/blank#} it. The result shows most teenagers in the city would choose mealtime to talk to their parents.

    So do you have anything to talk to your parents? Choose a good time.