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.

On Saturday morning, Mrs. Brown asks Gina to study, but Gina says, "It's boring (无聊的) and difficult to study. " Mrs. Brown asks Gina what she thinks is interesting and easy.

Gina says, "Mom, you only do housework at home. I want to live like you. "

"Oh, you think so?" Mrs. Brown says. "All right. You can live like me. " Then she asks Gina to make breakfast with bread, milk and eggs. It's easy for Gina. After breakfast, Mrs. Brown asks Gina to tidy up (整理) the room. About 11:00, Gina thinks, "Oh, it's not easy. " At about 12:00, Mrs. Brown asks Gina to make chicken, rice and salad for lunch. After lunch, Gina wants to watch TV. But Mrs. Brown asks her to wash shoes. At about 3:30 in the afternoon, Gina says to Mrs. Brown, "Mom, can you help me wash them?"

"Oh, I can't. You say you want to live like me. But you know, no one helps me with housework, " says Mrs. Brown.

"OK, Mom. It's boring to do housework. And it's not easy. Now, I want to study my subjects. "

Mom and dad are two of the most important people in your life. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}. If your mom loves to read，you may like to take a book wherever you go，just like she does.

But many kids can't get on well with their parents. The kids don't think that their parents can understand them. Some kids always say their parents are too strict with them. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}? Here are some tips.

Spend more time together. Don't spend so much time playing computer games or watching TV. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. Go out to do something，try some new games，or just read a book together.

Share your feelings and ask for help. Many kids want their parents to help them when they feel upset，but your mom and dad may not know that you are having a problem. Tell them what's the matter with you and they will be glad to help you.

{#blank#}4{#/blank#}. You don't have to be perfect(完美的)，but if you do your best，you'll make your parents happy.

 Alice is a 6- year- old girl. She likes drawing(画画) very much.

 One day, after the rain(雨), she goes out with her father and her dog Coco.

" Wow, what's that?" She asks.

" It's a rainbow. How many colors can you see, my dear?" asks her father.

" Er... one, two, three... seven. Seven colors. It looks so nice."

 Then they go home."I want to draw a rainbow, Dad, but I don't have orange , green or purple," Alice says to her father.

" That's easy. We have the three colors. Let me help you. Red and yellow can make orange. Put(放) yellow into blue, and we can get green. Blue and red can make purple."

" Wow, that's interesting! I have seven colors now. I can draw a rainbow. Thanks, Dad!"

 With the help of her father, Alice draws a great rainbow. She is so happy!

The train started moving. It was packed with people of all ages. Most of them were working men and women and young college boys and girls. Near the window sat an old man with his son, who looked about thirty years old. 

As the train moved, the son was filled with joy because he was very excited at the scenery(景色) outside. He said in a high voice, " See Dad, the green trees and the scenery are very beautiful!" It made the other people feel very strange. Everyone started talking in a low voice about the old man's son. Suddenly, it started raining. Raindrops fell on the travelers through the opened window. 

Seeing the rain, the old man's son said happily, " See Dad, how beautiful the rain is!" Hearing these words, a young lady became angry with the man, as the raindrops were dropping on her new clothes. She couldn't help shouting at the noisy son and his father. 

" Can't you see it is raining? You ! Old man! If your son is not feeling well, get him to a mental hospital (精神病院) quickly and please don't disturb(干扰) us any more!" The old man's face turned slightly red and then in a low voice, he replied, " We are on the way back from hospital. He was blind at birth. Only last week he can see again. The rain and the nature are new to him. Please forgive him. " All the other people became quiet. 

 Years ago, my friends and I went to the Caribbean. We stayed at the Winding Bay Hotel first. The owner of the hotel, Mr Emeritus, was 1 and always ready to help others.2 days later, we were planning to3 for four days at the Cable Beach Hotel at another place. Mr Emeritus told us that he knew the owner of it. He gave us his4 and told us give it to front desk when we got there. We thought that we might receive a fruit basket or something like that , because the 5 knew each other.

6 we arrived at the Cable Beach Hotel, I gave the card to the front desk. The man 7 us up to our room. We 8 our time at the hotel. When we would leave, the man told us we only needed to 9 one phone call. I told him that he made a mistake,10 he told us that Mr Emeritus had paid for everything else. We were so 11 .

 After we returned home, we sent a 12 to Mr Emeritus and thanked him for making our 13 memorable(难忘的). For years, we kept14 Christmas cards to him, and he sent them to us, too!15 honest owner Mr Emeritus is !