Li Zhenhua is called “headmaster of cloth shoes” because he always wears a pair of cloth shoes. Although Li Zhenhua has the special allowance (津贴) of the State Council (国务院), he still lives a ________ life. He has put all his ________ to Yimeng mountain’s students education for 68 years.

In 1953, at the age of 17, Li Zhenhua ________ his hometown, Nanjing and came to Yimeng, Shandong Province, to begin his teaching career. When he first came to this poor area, Li Zhenhua decided to ________here and help the local people get rid of the poverty (贫困) by knowledge.

________ he started working in 1953, Li Zhenhua has given away a quarter of his salary (薪水) every month to help students here. It lasted for 47 years. After retiring (退休) in 1997, he had more than 30 part-time jobs. He kept only 500 yuan for living and donated (捐赠) ________ all the rest of his money. ________ last year, more than 2,300 students had received 1.36 million yuan in total.

After receiving the donation, the local government ________ the “Zhenhua Scholarship Foundation for Poor Students”. The ________ really helps lots of students go back to school.

Li said, “Poor as I am, I am ________ inside than anyone.” What makes Li feel the happiest is that his students are growing up and giving back to society.

It was Saturday and John was going to his friend’s house for the day. He was so excited.

He thought it would be fun to bring some video games to play with his friend, Tom. Tom lived on the other side of the town and did not own any video games. He didn’t really ever play them, but he didn’t want to tell John. He was afraid John would tell the other kids at school. When John arrived and suggested playing video games, Tom looked a bit uncomfortable.

“I thought we could go outside and play tag or hide-and-seek,” said Tom. “I don’t usually play such kind of games,” said John.

“Well, we don’t have a television or a computer because my parents don’t have much money, and we can’t afford those extra things, so I usually play old-fashioned games, like tag or hide-and-seek, or dodgeball. Would you please not tell anyone at school that we are poor?” asked Tom.

“You shouldn’t worry about what other people think,” John told Tom. “I’m sure the games you play are just as fun as video games.”

The two boys went outside and began playing hide-and-seek. Tom’s parents had a big backyard with many cool places to hide. John and Tom played for over an hour! After lunch, they played tag. John had so much fun. “I should play these games more often.” he said to Tom.

Three o’clock came and John’s mom was there to pick him up. On their way back home, John told his mom about not having a television or a computer at Tom’s home. He also told her that he learned to play some great games.

“ Sweetie, there are plenty of ways to have fun without video games. When I was growing up, we played hopscotch.” John’s mom said.

“What’s hopscotch?” asked John.

“I’ll show you when we get home. You will like it.” When they got home, John’s mom showed him how she played hopscotch.

“ That looks like fun! ” said John. “ Now I have another game to add to my list. ” John never told anyone at school that Tom was poor, but thought to himself that Tom was rich in kindness and honesty.