Mr. Brown is a young and {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (success) businessman. He {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (live) in the countryside and he often drives his car to his office.

    One day, while Mr. Brown {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (drive) down a street {#blank#}4{#/blank#} the loud music on, he saw some children running around. Suddenly, a stone {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (fly) to his car's door! He jumped {#blank#}6{#/blank#} of the car and shouted to a girl, "That's my new car and it will {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (cost) a lot of money to repair it!"

    "I'm sorry...I didn't know what else {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (do)." The girl said.

    With tears in her eyes, the girl pointed to a boy lying on the ground. "It's my brother." She said. "He fell out of his wheelchair and I {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (not lift) him up. He's too heavy for me. I just wanted to get your attention." After {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (hear) her words, Mr. Brown lifted the boy back into the wheelchair.

      Mr. Brown keeps the dent (凹痕) to remind him not to go through life so fast, or someone will have to throw a stone at you to get your attention!

Can you cook by yourself? Do you like the homework of making a meal ? These days, primary and middle school students are required to take the Practical Activity Class(实践活动课) at least one class hour every week. The topic of cooking was discussed mostly by parents and students, Learning practical skills plays an important role in shaping(塑造) a person's character for sure.

 Some schools and students have already practiced their practical activities. Gu Quan, 13 years old, from No. 18 Middle School, used to be a lazy boy. In his own words, he hardly ever did any housework. But things have changed since No. 18 Middle School made housework part of its students' homework. Doing the dishes, cooking and making the bed—All of these tasks have become part of Gu Quan's daily life.

 At the beginning of each month, every student gets a list of housework to do every weekend. Their parents help them keep a record of their performance. The tasks are common and simple in daily life, such as sweeping the floor, washing cups and cooking food. On holidays like Mother's Day, students should prepare presents for their mothers. Huang Yixi,14, has learned several life skills, including cooking. "I used to be afraid of fire," she said. But she managed to overcome her fear and complete her cooking tasks. At the same time, she also learned how tired her mother gets after doing housework every day. On Mother's Day, she made a cake for her mother to show her thanks. "I' ve begun to better understand my parents and want to help them more," she said.