One day, Billy was walking in the park when he suddenly came across a homeless dog. He initially was frightened of the dog, who glared and barked at him from the bushes.
“Hey there... You hungry?” Billy asked softly, trying to calm the dog down as he reached into his pocket to pull out a sandwich. He took one half and held it out to the dog. The dog calmed down, stepped forward and ate it next to Billy. A little calmer, Billy started to pat the dog as he ate the other half.
The dog began to lick (舔) his hand when both pieces were finished. “I’m sorry. That was the only sandwich I took with me,” Billy laughed cheerfully, fully lowering his guard. As he got up, the dog began running and jumping happily around Billy, hoping to play with him. “Sorry, buddy. I have to go home,” Billy said. The dog cautiously followed Billy. Later that evening, Billy saw the dog sitting outside his yard through the window. He immediately ran out to her. “Buddy, what are you doing here?” Billy asked as he playfully patted her. The dog wagged her tail, barking in delight.
“Alright. Let me try and see if my mom won’t mind taking you in,” Billy said.
Billy ran back and told his mom all about the dog. “Are you crazy, Billy? We barely have enough to sustain ourselves. I’m sorry, but it’s a no!” Mom declined him.
Billy accepted his mom’s words and went outside to say his goodbyes. However, when he got outside, he noticed the heavy storm was coming and felt for his new friend.
He had hoped that the dog would seek shelter somewhere, but she just sat there. He fig-ured she was still waiting for him, so he went out into the rain to try to lead his friend to shelter.
“Come on, girl! Go!” Billy said, trying to lead the dog to the nearby sheltered car park. But she wouldn’t move an inch. She stuck right by his side. The rain began to pour down harder.
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Just at the moment, Mom appeared at the door.
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The next morning, Billy put up notices in the park to find the dog owner.
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1. 简要介绍宠物外貌和习性；
2. 通过小事抒发你对它的情感。
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Two years ago, we’d traded our old life in Sydney to sail around the world. Life on the water was extremely happy: we were finally free of the 9-to-5 grind and our two children enjoyed getting to see the world while being home-schooled. But one day, looking at the kittens on the dock at a port in Greece, the kids asked, ”Can we please have a pet?" Guy and I were hesitant at first, but after some thought it made sense that living on a boat would be the best time to welcome an animal into our lives -we would be with it 24/7 and could give it plenty of attention. We decided a dog would be better-suited to sea life.
After doing some research about what it would take to bring a dog back home to Australia as we sailed back, I decided a dachshund (腊肠狗) would make the ideal pet. They were low to the ground, easy to transport, good boat security and loving, intelligent dogs. Guy hadn’t had a little dog before and doubted a little. But my cute photos eventually worked their magic and we headed to a town in Sicily to meet a breeder who had some miniature dachshunds. And the minute we laid eyes on the brown pup, we knew she was the one for us. We called her Pipsqueak-or Pip for short-and welcomed her onto the boat.
The first few days with Pip saw us encounter some rough weather, but she took it all in her stride (从容应对). The kids fell in love with her instantly. Pip was never far from our side, even accompanying us to museums and galleries. Our sails saw us cross the Atlantic Ocean to the United States, and then we decided to sail home to Australia. But when COVID-19 hit, it became complicated: we had to get on a flight quickly as borders around the world were closing fast. Problem was, we couldn’t take Pip. After much discussion, Guy and I decided that we would have to leave her with a friend while we flew home. Handing our dog over was utterly heartbreaking. It’ll only be for a couple of weeks, I told myself.
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But, like most people, we underestimated the situation.
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So, on the way to the airport, we stopped at Ikea and bought some hot dogs to be sure she’d come to us.
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Anna Morrison was a single mother raising three little children, Joseph, Catherine, and Tom alone after her husband passed away. And Anna didn’t have much money as a cleaner.
Before Tom’s 6th birthday, Anna saved some money. She knew it wasn’t much, but she could at least treat her children to one proper meal on the special day. So on Tom’s birthday, Anna took her children to a local café. After reading the menu, she realized she could only afford one dish. The waitress had already brought them water and was waiting for their order, and Anna was too shy to leave. So she decided to buy something within her budget.
Finally, she settled on a plate of noodles and meatballs. When the dinner arrived, Tom cried, “Mom, one dish isn’t enough for the four of us. And I want a drink with my food，”“Yes, Mommy!” Catherine and Joseph cried together.
“I’m sorry，” Anna apologized. “For the time being, let’s have this. I promise to do better on your next birthday.” She then divided the foods among her children. As the kids finished their food, Catherine said, “Mommy, I’m still hungry. Can we get something else?” Tom added, “How about a cake? We can’t celebrate a birthday without a cake! Please, Mom! I’ll wash my hands and be right back! Then we can order it!” With that, Tom rushed to the washroom; Catherine and Joseph followed.
As the children left, Anna murmured in tears, “How do I tell them I don’t have any money on me?” Suddenly, she saw an old lady limped(一瘸一拐) towards her. This woman was dining nearby. She had heard Anna talking to the kids.
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This woman was Sandra. “It’s all right，” she told Anna.
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Seeing Sandra had bad legs, Anna decided to repay her kindness.
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Sumiel was having a tough Friday. It was October 2020, and the 71-year-old, who was dealing with kidney (肾) failure and had been on dialysis (透析) for a few years, found himself at a blood center 30 miles from home for the second time in 24 hours.
Sumiel was no stranger to the struggles of kidney disease. He was on the transplant list, but no matches had yet appeared. So he continued with his treatments. Without a ride lined up for Friday’s do-over, Sumiel took an Uber to and from his appointment.
Timothy Letts, 31, was driving north to visit a friend when his phone pinged (响) with the request for Sumiel’s ride home. The trip was out of Letts’s way. Still, he took the fare, figuring if the passenger was coming from a medical facility, he likely needed a ride. When Sumiel got into the car, Letts could see that the older man was weak but in good spirits. And as they set out on the 40-minute drive to Sumiel’s home, the pair got to chatting.
Sumiel really lit up the car with positive energy. Letts shared with Sumiel that he was once a proud soldier. Sumiel mentioned that in the past he’d enjoyed volunteering in his community. But he was doing less these days, he explained, because the dialysis treatments left him exhausted.
Then Sumiel said that he was searching for a kidney donor. Letts joked, “I’d be a good donor candidate if I don’t drink or smoke.”Sumiel agreed, though he didn’t think much of it as they kept driving. Letts, however, couldn’t stop thinking about it. Letts believes in helping others, so donating a kidney was something that was always on his mind. So, about a quarter-mile away from Sumiel’s house, Letts said, “I’d like to see if I could be a match to give you a kidney.”Sumiel was shocked. He was shaking so hard, he could barely write his name when they exchanged contact information. Once inside his home, he excitedly told his wife, “The Uber driver just offered me his kidney!”
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After the initial excitement, Sumiel started feeling a bit less optimistic.
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After a long process, came the good news.
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Eleven-year-old James walked hand-in-hand with his parents, Ava and Richard Waters, through the Atlanta Christendom Market. It was only a few days before his favourite holiday, and he thought about what he hoped Santa would bring him. The most important item on his list was a new iPad, as his old one was already too slow for his games.
“Did Santa get my letter, Mum?” he asked innocently. His mum looked down at him and smiled.
“I’m sure he did, honey. Don’t worry. In any case, Christmas is not really about what you receive, it’s about spending time with your family and remembering all the good things that happened to you this year,” his mother answered, hoping that her child wouldn’t grow up to think that presents were an essential part of any holiday.
“I know, Mum. But I was really good this year! I deserve a gift!” James continued.
“Yes, you were good. I’m sure Santa knows that. Let’s get some hot cocoa, OK?” his father suggested and pulled them towards a vendor (自动售货机).
As they continued walking, James suddenly yelled, “Mr. Williams!” He let go of his mum’s hand and ran towards the direction of a man sitting on a bench by a tree.
“James!” his mum called out in a panic. The crowd was too big, and James was just a little boy. He could get lost easily. But James had reached his destination where his former neighbour Mr. Williams sat. “Mr. Williams! Do you remember me? I’m James,” he asked the old man.
“Ah, yes, James. How are you, kid? Are you keeping up with your reading I used to encourage you to do?” Mr. Williams asked.
“Yes, I am. But I miss you, sir. Why are you here alone?” James wondered.
Unfortunately, Mr. Williams got sick around a year ago and had to miss about a year of work. He lost his job and it was hard for him to afford his apartment and find other employment. During the car ride back home, James’mum told him that their neighbour was probably homeless after losing his job.
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James had an idea that night and he wrote another letter to Santa , asking him to help his neighbour.
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His mother read what he wrote and cried, unable to believe her son’s kindness and thoughtfulness.
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Compean was no stranger to Angeles National Forest. He ’d hiked the park near his home in Southern California many times. But after exploring along a new path last April, the 45-year-old mechanic was lost.
As the day faded into dusk，following several hours of aimless wandering, his concern turned to fear. The place was remote and rough. With no flashlight, only a liter of water and a power bar in his backpack, and less than ten percent battery remaining on his cell phone,
Compean was unprepared for anything more than the two-hour hike he ’d planned. Compean climbed to a spot, some 7,000 feet above sea level, where he found at least one bar of signal. “SOS. My phone is going to die. I’m lost,” he texted a friend, attaching a photo showing where he was. The picture showed his legs surrounded by an endless landscape of rocks and plants.
All Compean could do then was wait and hope. The temperature was dropping fast, and the wind was blowing violently. Not wearing too much, the hiker was shaking with cold. He hugged himself into a tight ball, using his backpack to protect his legs from the cold wind. But he wouldn’t sleep. After spotting two mountain lions and a bear, he spent the night awake, keeping a big stick and some sharp rocks beside him in case an animal came close.
The rescue teams had spent the previous night unsuccessfully looking for Compean, so they posted the photo to the public, hoping someone might know the location.
Ben, a worker in a tech industry, who has an unusual hobby of exploring where photos are ta ken, happened to see the photo. So he immediately pulled up a satellite map on his laptop. Based on the information that Compean’s car was parked near Buckhorn Campground, he narrowed his search to the surrounding area.
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Fortunately, through his constant efforts, Ben finally identified where Compean was.
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Days later, knowing Ben helped locate him, Compean decided to thank him in person.
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It was an early winter morning. Joan was sleeping soundly when the phone rang in the living room. She rolled over and glanced at the clock on the wall—it was already nine o’clock.Every weekend morning, her mother had to work part-time in the cafe. Although Joan was still sleepy, she knew she had to get up. After all, she didn’t expect her brother Mike, who was sleeping like a log, to hear the phone. She quietly went over to the living room. When she picked up the receiver, on the other end came the warmhearted greetings,“Good morning, my Dear!”Recognizing the voice from her father, Joan was immediately surrounded by a sense of joy and the sleepiness swept away.
Joan’s father was a seaman, who rarely came back. Working on the sea was really hard.Born in a not-rich family, Joan and Mike felt the stress of life but they were happy to enjoy the family atmosphere. At school, they were straight-A students throughout the academic career and actively involved in school activities. They became the pride of the school and the envy of the students.
“Good morning, Dad, what’s up?”Joan said in an easy tone.“I have been very nice recently, my baby. Today is your mother’s birthday, and I have ordered her a cake online and it should come to the house in one and half an hour. Do remember to take the cake.”
Hearing her father’s words, Joan felt a little ashamed. How she could forget Mum’s birthday!She took a glance at the dirty clothes piled on the sofa and the oily floor that hadn’t been mopped(拖地) for a few days—There was two hours before her mother came back. She calculated they had enough time to prepare a surprise for Mum.
Thinking of this, she felt full of excitement.“Well, Dad, now I’m going to wake Mike up.We will give Mum a surprise !”
Joan hung up the phone with Dad, and hurriedly went to Mike’s room to share him her Big Cleaning plan. After listening to Joan, Mike readily accepted her idea.
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The Big Cleaning plan began.
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With the cake placed on the table, Mum came in.
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I admit that there was a time in my life when I hated my brothers. Especially, my older brother, Zach, He was 13 months older than me. As an elementary school kid, he loved making fun of his little sister: me. While Zach and I got along sometimes, we more often fought. The fighting only stopped after my parents threatened to punish us. But this never solved anything in the long term, and even though it stopped the fighting for the moment, my anger just kept growing.
Toward the end of middle school, we both began collecting Pokemon cards. We saw Pokemon cards as a sort of status (地位) symbol whoever had better cards was the stronger, better, cooler person. It became a collecting competition, and every weekend the neighborhood kids and Zach and I would gather to trade or show off our cards.
As I remember, it was impossible to know what cards you would get; it was the luck of the draw. So, it was to my great disappointment and envy when Zach got a holographic (全息图的) Charizard one weekend. Charizard was one of the rarest. The way I saw it, if you got a Charizard card you were basically the king of the world, and if you got a holographic Charizard card, you were the king of the universe. Zach had just won the ultimate jackpot (头奖).
One night, Zach wasn’t feeling well. He went to bed with a stomachache. In the middle of the night, he awoke, crying from being in so much pain. I went over to see what was happening. My parents came rushing over and second s later, Zach vomited (呕吐) all over his room; on to the carpet, himself, and. . . the magical Charizard card! My parents immediately took him into the bathroom to get him cleaned up and near a toilet in case he had to vomit any more.
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I was left in his room, my heart pounding wildly — what about the messy card?
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Zach did thank me and I felt our relationship softened a bit afterwards.
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