Last month, I took my son Tom to see his grandparents in the countryside. His grandpa took him out to the yard to play. Tom was interested in everything. Life in the countryside was _______ new to him.

At lunch, Tom told me, “Dad, I saw a hen flying.”

“Impossible!” I said without _______, “How can a hen fly?”

“Dad, the dog ran after the hen in the yard. The hen was trapped in a corner. When the hen saw _______ other way out there, she spread her wings and flew up to the roof. The hen was out of _______ and safe. Dad, I didn’t know hens could fly. How can she fly?” my child asked.

I thought for a while and said, “Maybe because of love. The hen loves her own life and that _______ her to fly!”

Tom nodded. He seemed to have understood.

Last weekend, we visited Tom’s grandparents again. This time I heard Tom shouting from the yard, “_______! The dog is running after the _______ again! Come and see!”

I ran out of the house. The hen was running _______ a group of chick(小鸡) followed closely by the dog. Then the hen suddenly and turned around—she spread her _______ and used them to fight against the dog. I ran over and got between the dog and the hen, shouting at the dog to drive it away.

“Dad, why didn’t the hen fly away? She knows she can’t fight the dog,” Tom asked. I thought for a while and said, “Maybe because of love. She loves her _______ more than anything in the world.”

Tom thought for a long time and nodded. He seemed to have understood.

World Book Day falls on April 23 every year. It was on Friday this year. To mark the day, students in King’s College School held a number of activities, meetings and live talks throughout the week. The most popular live talks were from Dr Lydia Syson and Samira Osman.

Below are some reflections from students on the talks.

Recently, Peng Chao, a university student without arms, has got people’s attention again. When he was taking the exam in Tongji University, he was offered a special desk. With his foot, the young man finished the exam in the same time as other students. Later, he was admitted to the university’s Law School. This September, he will begin his postgraduate life in Tongji University.

In 1995, Peng was born in a village in Sichuan. He lived a happy and healthy life. But, at the age of six, Peng carelessly touched a live electrical transformer. He was damaged seriously and lost both of his arms.

After returning from hospital, Peng’s parents taught him how to live by himself with his foot. Later, his father helped him learn how to use his foot to write. With lots of hard work, pain and tears, finally, the boy succeeded in writing with his foot. But, still, no school would admit him. Luckily, a kind teacher offered him a chance. Peng struggled to prove that the teacher made a right decision.

In 2015, Peng took the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) for the second time. He was give 45 more minutes. He got a remarkable 603 points. He was admitted to Sichuan University Law School.

“Although it is a little inconvenient for me to be armless, I still want to keep up with everyone else, and do what others can do,” he said. “I always have a belief in my heart: I can do it, as long as I make greater efforts!”

Education is an important part of British life. Robinson is one of the middle school students. Here is his daily school life.

“I leave home at 6:45 and walk 20 minutes to catch a yellow school bus to school.     26     because the bus must stop many times to pick up other students.

We must wear a school uniform to get into the school. In my school, boys are required to wear white shirts and long black trousers.     27     but they are allowed to wear skirts.

When I get into the school, the first thing to do is collecting my tablet PC from the PC Center. Then I must go to my tutor’s room before 8:30, and     28    

About 8:50 I leave tutor’s room and head for my first class. I have selected different subjects for different weekdays such as Math, Drama, French, and Music, and this first class usually lasts an hour.

After four classes in the morning, I get my rest during 12:30-2:10. During the break, I usually have a snack and chat with friends.     29     I usually bring myself a box of packed lunch, but I also eat in the school canteen sometimes.

    30     and some of my classmates choose to stay for club activities. As for me, I have to go back home directly before the darkness comes.

Have you watched the recent movie Sister? What does it mean to be an elder sister? In the movie, An Ran is a 24-year-old girl. She dreams of     36     (become) a doctor. However, after her parents die in a car accident, she will     37     (probable) have to give up her dream. She will have to take care     38     her 6-year-old brother. Her parents always wanted to have a boy. To have a boy, they     39     (lie) to the public and said that An Ran was disabled when she was a little girl. After her brother’s birth, her parents almost seemed to forget     40     girl. An Ran had planned to leave the family and support     41     (she) when the car accident happened.

The film is a “calm and deep examination of China’s son     42     (prefer) problem,” China Daily reported. Director Yin Rouxin says the film shows the real pain and difficulties that     43     (million) of women face. “The director, the writer and producer of this film are all women. Now, a lot of women around us     44     (face) such things,” Yin said.

The film has an open ending. We have to guess whether An has decided to raise her brother or not. No one knows if An will win.     45     at least she is trying. Hopefully, all women like An Ran will lead a happy life.