One Saturday morning, every boy in town was happy, except Tom Sawyer.

Tom’s aunt gave him a ________ of painting the fence (篱笆). It was 30 yards long and three yards high. He painted one board and ________ his progress（进展）, and then he sat down to have a rest.

Tom began to think of the games that he wanted to play. He knew other boys who were free would soon come along and make fun of him. Just then, he had an idea. He ________ his brush and went back to work.

Ben Rogers came along the road. He was singing happily and carrying ________.

“I’m going swimming,” said Ben. “Do you want to come? Oh, you have to work, don’t you? What a pity!”

“Work?” said Tom. “This isn’t work. I’m enjoying myself. Does a boy get a ________ to paint a fence like this every day?” Then he went on painting.

Ben watched Tom in silence. He became more and more ________.

After a while, he said, “Tom, will you let me do some painting?”

Tom said, “No, Ben, I can’t. Aunt Polly ________ me to do it well. I’m the ________ person that can do it right.”

“Oh, please, Tom,” said Ben. “I can do it. I’ll be really careful. I’ll give you half my apple. Wait, I’ll give you all of it.”

“That’s a deal,” said Tom. “But you must be careful.”

Tom gave Ben his brush with worry on his face ________ joy in his heart. He sat down again and started to eat the apple.

When Ben got tired, Billy Fisher was waiting. He gave Tom a kite for the chance to paint. Then Johnny Miller ________ him two toy soldiers.

Soon Tom had got many new toys, and the fence got three coats of paint. Aunt Polly was so pleased that she gave him a big apple!

Three teenagers offered to do some voluntary work during the school holidays. They wrote the following reports.

I did some voluntary work in a children’s hospital. The children there all suffer from serious illness. We organized a painting competition for them. I met a girl called Cindy. She wanted to paint a picture of the park near her home. I went there and took some photos of it. Cindy used them for her painting.

Betty

There are many children without parents. I met some of these children with my mother. We taught them to tell stories. This helps them express their feelings. One child said, “My friends don’t understand my pain.” We spent time with a girl called Vivien. Her parents died in a car accident, and she is unhappy and very lonely. She needs friendship. My brother and I will continue to visit Vivien.

Mark

I wanted to help disabled children. They have difficulty walking or moving. I taught them to sing because music can bring them joy and peace. I met a boy called Tim. He hurt his legs in an accident, but he has lots of courage. We need to help children like Tim and raise their spirits. I will continue to do voluntary work in the future.

Annie