1 . Once there lived two brothers. The elder was called Simon and the younger was Victor. They ________ each other very much, and always took care of one another. Every day they worked from morning ________ night, getting as much grain（谷物）as possible from their fields.

One late autumn evening, after their work in the ________ was done, Simon said to his wife, “Victor got married last month. He has many bills（账单）to pay. I think I will put a bag of rice in his bam（谷仓）. “Oh, that’s a good idea,” said his wife. “But please don’t tell him,”said Simon, “If he knows I put the rice there, he will ________ take it.”

So, late that night Simon took a bag of rice to Victor’s barn. The next day, while looking at his own barn, he found ________ strange. “I took a bag of rice to Victor’s house last night ________ I still have the same number of bags in my barn. ________ did that happen?”

Simon decided to take another bag of rice to his brother’s barn that night. But the next morning, he found the ________ number of bags in his barn again! “his is very strange, ” he thought. That night he ________ again. He carried a large bag of rice on his shoulder（肩膀）, and walked down the road to his younger brother’s house. In the bright moonlight, he could see another ________ coming down the road. He was carrying something on his ________, too “Younger Brother!”Simon cried, “What are you doing?” “I was ________ you, Older Brother,” said Victor, “Your family is ________ than mine. I thought you needed more rice.” The two brothers quickly ________ that they had been taking rice to each other. They ________ what had happened. “It is good to have a brother like you,” they both said. And they lived happily ever after.

3 . If you go to a _______ and find that there is no cashier (收银员), would you still pay for your things? People in our _______ are having a test of honesty (诚信测试) now. The supermarket here has a special _______, and in it they sell _______ things like pens, rulers, rubbers and so on. People need to scan (扫描) their things, and put the _______ into the cash (现金) desk all by themselves. _______ watches them. By now, the supermarket runs very _______. People say they _______ the feeling of being honest.

Once I go to the supermarket to _______ a note book. When I am ready to pay, I find I have no ________ on me. I am just going to put the note book ________ when a neighbour of mine ________ me. He knows what my ________ is. And he says he will be glad to ________ me five yuan. I thank him and pay for the ________ book with the money. Do you think the supermarket is doing a great job? And will you be glad to pay when you are in such a supermarket?

4 . My father learned to play the mandolin (曼陀林琴) by himself. He could not read music, but if he heard a tune (曲子) a few times, he could play it. He was one of the best _________ in our town. When he was young, he was a member of a small country music band (乐队). They played at local dances and the radio station.

At home Dad often got out his mandolin and played for the _________. We three children sang along. _________ played the mandolin like my father. He could touch (感动) your heart with the music. He seemed to shine when he was playing. He strongly believed in his ability to play so well for his family.

But Dad had to find another _________ in a factory later because he didn’t make much money at the band to _________ the family. Sadly, he had an accident (事故) one day and hurt his hand. From then on, he _________ played the mandolin. He felt that he couldn’t play as _________ as before. However, we missed his mandolin music so much. We were just glad that he would play. There was nothing wrong if he could not play it very well. At last, he _________ and said “ OK, but remember, I can’t hold down on the strings (琴弦) like before”. When he played the old mandolin, it carried us back to a happy time in our lives.

Dad was that kind of man. He was always _________. If he could give __________ to others, he would. He was always there, sacrificing (牺牲) his time for his family.

In America, the students usually start school at 9 a.m. and leave school at about 4 p.m. So they don’t have to get up early and they have lots of time for after-school activities.

The school ________ are different from ours. In China, we always have Chinese, Maths, English, P. E. and so on. But in America, school life isn’t just about ________. American students have many things to do. They have ________ lessons than Chinese students, like cooking and driving lessons.

There are many ________ in American schools, too. From 2: 30 p.m. to 4 p.m., students do different things in different clubs. If the students are interested in ________, they can join art clubs. American students also ________ sports clubs, language clubs and some other clubs.

Maybe you think English is very popular in the world, ________ American students don’t need to learn foreign languages. In fact, that’s not true. It is very ________ for American children to learn another language. For example, they ________ French or Chinese at a very young age. They usually start it ________ they enter the primary school (小学).

The Black family come to a new big city. Mrs. Black's son, Bob, is not ____. He doesn’t have any friends to play with. “Don’t worry!” says his mother, “You will soon make friends here.”

One ____, there is a knock at the door. Bob’s ____, Mrs. Black, opens it. There stands a woman with brown hair. It is Mrs. White. She comes to ____ some eggs. She wants to ____ cakes. Mrs. Black gives her two. In the afternoon, there is another knock at the door. Mrs. Black opens it and sees a ____ standing there. “My name is Jack White,” he says. “My mother sends（送）____ this cake and the two eggs.” “Well, thank you, Jack,” says Mrs. Black. “Come in and meet my son Bob.”

Look! Bob and Jack are ____ the cake and milk. They are playing football. Now they are ____! Jack says, “I’m glad you live next door.” Bob says, “I must thank your mother for coming for eggs.” Jack laughs and ____ Bob, “She doesn’t want the two eggs, but she wants to make friends with your mother.” Bob says, “That’s an interesting way to make friends. It’s an easy way, too. It can work!”

So if you’re willing to make friends, you can always find some ways!

The Black family come to a new big city. Mrs. Black’s son, Bob, is not ________. He doesn’t have any friends to play with. “Don’t worry!” says his mother. “You will soon make friends here.”

One ________, there is a knock at the door. Bob’s ________, Mrs. Black, opens it. There stands a woman with brown hair. It is Mrs. White. She comes to ________ some eggs. She wants to ________ cakes. Mrs. Black gives her two. In the afternoon, there is another knock at the door. Mrs. Black opens it and sees a ________ standing there. “My name is Jack White,” he says. “My mother sends (送) ________ this cake and the two eggs.” “Well, thank you, Jack,” says Mrs. Black. “Come in and meet my son Bob.”

Look! Bob and Jack are ________ the cake and milk. They are playing football. Now they are ________! Jack says, “I’m glad you live next door.” Bob says, “I must thank your mother for coming for eggs.” Jack laughs and ________ Bob, “She doesn’t want the two eggs, but she wants to make friends with your mother.” Bob says, “That’s an interesting way to make friends. It’s an easy way, too. It can work!”

So if you’re willing to make friends, you can always find some ways!

10 . Miss Green is my best friend. She is very _______. She weighs 100 kg and is getting heavier and heavier every day, ______ one day she goes to see the ______. The doctor says, “You need a diet, Miss Green, and I have a useful ______ here.” He gives her a small book and ______, “Read this ______ and eat the things on Page 11 every day. Then ______ back and see me in______ weeks’ time.”

Miss Green comes back again two weeks _______. She isn’t thinner. She is ______ instead. The doctor is surprised and says, “Are you eating the ______ on Page 11 of the small book?” “Yes, doctor.” she answers.

The next ______, the doctor visits Miss Green during her dinner. She is ______ to see the doctor. “Miss Green,” he says, “_____ are you eating potatoes and bread? They aren’t on your diet（日常饮食）.” “But, doctor,” Miss Green answers, “I ate my _______ at lunchtime. This is my dinner.”