Over the past 30 years, Jeremy, a 95-year old man, has worked at the store in his town to help out the workers. He goes to the store six days a week in the early morning except on Sunday.For Jeremy, waking up early isn't a problem. He has been doing it for 70 years since he used to work for the post office. He says it has become a habit.The store gives Jeremy a few cups of coffee and some bananas in return for his work. He doesn't get paid. Why does he do it? He says that he really cares about the people in his neighborhood (社区), and he likes to make sure they get a good start to their day. "It's just being with the people and talking to them. I know a lot about them and what's going on in their families."When he goes to work, Jeremy prepares food boxes and makes sure the drinks inside the refrigerators have their labels (标签) facing customers. He doesn't make the coffee, but he does keep an eye on the coffee machine.The store workers consider him part of the family, and many customers are fond of him—who they call Mr. J—as well. "I love this man. He is what we all hope to become. He's well respected in our neighborhood," a customer named Rick said.Why is Jeremy still working at the store?

Over the past 30 years, Jeremy, a 95-year old man, has worked at the store in his town to help out the workers. He goes to the store six days a week in the early morning except on Sunday.For Jeremy, waking up early isn't a problem. He has been doing it for 70 years since he used to work for the post office. He says it has become a habit.The store gives Jeremy a few cups of coffee and some bananas in return for his work. He doesn't get paid. Why does he do it? He says that he really cares about the people in his neighborhood (社区), and he likes to make sure they get a good start to their day. "It's just being with the people and talking to them. I know a lot about them and what's going on in their families."When he goes to work, Jeremy prepares food boxes and makes sure the drinks inside the refrigerators have their labels (标签) facing customers. He doesn't make the coffee, but he does keep an eye on the coffee machine.The store workers consider him part of the family, and many customers are fond of him—who they call Mr. J—as well. "I love this man. He is what we all hope to become. He's well respected in our neighborhood," a customer named Rick said.What does Jeremy do to help out the store workers?

Joanna did not have anything nice to wear to attend her friend's birthday party. Her family couldn't afford a new dress. She decided to wear an old dress, but it was too short for her. "I will ask the tailor to increase the length," Joanna said to herself. However, the tailor refused to do so because his hands were full. Joanna looked at the dress, "What am I to do?"Suddenly she saw a lady walk to the bank. The lady opened her bag to take out some papers, and her purse fell on the ground. But she didn't notice it. Joanna ran and picked up the purse.There were so many people inside the bank. Joanna decided to wait on the steps. When the lady came out, Joanna handed her the purse. The lady could not believe the little girl had been waiting for so long."What is your name and where are you going? Can I drive you home?" The lady asked. Joanna told the lady she was going home. She also said she was sad about her dress. To her surprise, the lady was just the owner of a clothes shop. "Come to my shop in the evening and collect your dress," she told Joanna. In the evening, Joanna went to the shop and was happy to see her old dress look so splendid. The lady had used lace (蕾丝) to increase the length of the dress. The collar had been embroidered (刺绣) as well.Joanna wore the dress with great joy at the party. Her friend thought the dress was beautiful.What did Joanna have to do for the party?

Joanna did not have anything nice to wear to attend her friend's birthday party. Her family couldn't afford a new dress. She decided to wear an old dress, but it was too short for her. "I will ask the tailor to increase the length," Joanna said to herself. However, the tailor refused to do so because his hands were full. Joanna looked at the dress, "What am I to do?"Suddenly she saw a lady walk to the bank. The lady opened her bag to take out some papers, and her purse fell on the ground. But she didn't notice it. Joanna ran and picked up the purse.There were so many people inside the bank. Joanna decided to wait on the steps. When the lady came out, Joanna handed her the purse. The lady could not believe the little girl had been waiting for so long."What is your name and where are you going? Can I drive you home?" The lady asked. Joanna told the lady she was going home. She also said she was sad about her dress. To her surprise, the lady was just the owner of a clothes shop. "Come to my shop in the evening and collect your dress," she told Joanna. In the evening, Joanna went to the shop and was happy to see her old dress look so splendid. The lady had used lace (蕾丝) to increase the length of the dress. The collar had been embroidered (刺绣) as well.Joanna wore the dress with great joy at the party. Her friend thought the dress was beautiful.Why did the tailor refuse to help Joanna?

Joanna did not have anything nice to wear to attend her friend's birthday party. Her family couldn't afford a new dress. She decided to wear an old dress, but it was too short for her. "I will ask the tailor to increase the length," Joanna said to herself. However, the tailor refused to do so because his hands were full. Joanna looked at the dress, "What am I to do?"Suddenly she saw a lady walk to the bank. The lady opened her bag to take out some papers, and her purse fell on the ground. But she didn't notice it. Joanna ran and picked up the purse.There were so many people inside the bank. Joanna decided to wait on the steps. When the lady came out, Joanna handed her the purse. The lady could not believe the little girl had been waiting for so long."What is your name and where are you going? Can I drive you home?" The lady asked. Joanna told the lady she was going home. She also said she was sad about her dress. To her surprise, the lady was just the owner of a clothes shop. "Come to my shop in the evening and collect your dress," she told Joanna. In the evening, Joanna went to the shop and was happy to see her old dress look so splendid. The lady had used lace (蕾丝) to increase the length of the dress. The collar had been embroidered (刺绣) as well.Joanna wore the dress with great joy at the party. Her friend thought the dress was beautiful.What did the lady offer to do after getting her purse back?

Joanna did not have anything nice to wear to attend her friend's birthday party. Her family couldn't afford a new dress. She decided to wear an old dress, but it was too short for her. "I will ask the tailor to increase the length," Joanna said to herself. However, the tailor refused to do so because his hands were full. Joanna looked at the dress, "What am I to do?"Suddenly she saw a lady walk to the bank. The lady opened her bag to take out some papers, and her purse fell on the ground. But she didn't notice it. Joanna ran and picked up the purse.There were so many people inside the bank. Joanna decided to wait on the steps. When the lady came out, Joanna handed her the purse. The lady could not believe the little girl had been waiting for so long."What is your name and where are you going? Can I drive you home?" The lady asked. Joanna told the lady she was going home. She also said she was sad about her dress. To her surprise, the lady was just the owner of a clothes shop. "Come to my shop in the evening and collect your dress," she told Joanna. In the evening, Joanna went to the shop and was happy to see her old dress look so splendid. The lady had used lace (蕾丝) to increase the length of the dress. The collar had been embroidered (刺绣) as well.Joanna wore the dress with great joy at the party. Her friend thought the dress was beautiful.What kind of girl is Joanna?

For a lot of children, lunchtime is a chance to spend time with friends and take a break from school work. But for others, the **cafeteria** can be a lonely place."If you are a new student at school, the most frightening part of your day is finding a place to sit at lunch," says Mr. Smith, an official at Parker School. To make sure that no one eats alone, school officials assign (分配) students seats in the cafeteria on certain days. Smith says this gives students a chance to get to know more classmates.Many schools across the United States have similar sitting rules. Some school officials say assigning seating can prevent bullying (霸凌). Others point out that it also makes the lunchroom more organized, since students aren’t racing in to get the best seats.But some people say assigning seating doesn’t settle any problems. They argue that forcing children to sit together won’t make them become friends. It could bring about more problems if these students don’t get along. And many people point out that lunch is one of the few times when children can have some freedom in school.At Gardener School, students can sit wherever they want at lunch. “Letting students have a choice is important,” says a fifth-grade teacher at the school. “It keeps students interested in learning.”Which of the following words is closest in meaning to cafeteria in the first paragraph?

For a lot of children, lunchtime is a chance to spend time with friends and take a break from school work. But for others, the **cafeteria** can be a lonely place."If you are a new student at school, the most frightening part of your day is finding a place to sit at lunch," says Mr. Smith, an official at Parker School. To make sure that no one eats alone, school officials assign (分配) students seats in the cafeteria on certain days. Smith says this gives students a chance to get to know more classmates.Many schools across the United States have similar sitting rules. Some school officials say assigning seating can prevent bullying (霸凌). Others point out that it also makes the lunchroom more organized, since students aren’t racing in to get the best seats.But some people say assigning seating doesn’t settle any problems. They argue that forcing children to sit together won’t make them become friends. It could bring about more problems if these students don’t get along. And many people point out that lunch is one of the few times when children can have some freedom in school.At Gardener School, students can sit wherever they want at lunch. “Letting students have a choice is important,” says a fifth-grade teacher at the school. “It keeps students interested in learning.”Why does Parker School assign seats at lunchtime?

For a lot of children, lunchtime is a chance to spend time with friends and take a break from school work. But for others, the **cafeteria** can be a lonely place."If you are a new student at school, the most frightening part of your day is finding a place to sit at lunch," says Mr. Smith, an official at Parker School. To make sure that no one eats alone, school officials assign (分配) students seats in the cafeteria on certain days. Smith says this gives students a chance to get to know more classmates.Many schools across the United States have similar sitting rules. Some school officials say assigning seating can prevent bullying (霸凌). Others point out that it also makes the lunchroom more organized, since students aren’t racing in to get the best seats.But some people say assigning seating doesn’t settle any problems. They argue that forcing children to sit together won’t make them become friends. It could bring about more problems if these students don’t get along. And many people point out that lunch is one of the few times when children can have some freedom in school.At Gardener School, students can sit wherever they want at lunch. “Letting students have a choice is important,” says a fifth-grade teacher at the school. “It keeps students interested in learning.”What does Gardener School do about lunchtime seating?

At our New Year’s Eve family dinner, Dad talked about his plan for the coming year. He was going to learn ice skating. He said that it was his dream for many years.There is a canal (运河) in our city. In winter it freezes over and becomes a wonderful outdoor skating rink (滑冰场). Every winter, Dad walked on the canal and watched people skating. He wondered how people were able to stand on the narrow metal skates on ice. He never thought he would learn to skate himself. He thought he was too old and might break a bone if he fell. But, on that New Year’s Day, Dad took the whole family to the canal.We helped him put on his skates. I showed him how to stand on the ice. My sister told him to keep his body low in case he fell. Dad learned like a young student, listening carefully to our instructions. After the first 10 minutes, Dad could stand on his skates. Thirty minutes later, he began to move across the ice slowly. At the end of the day he could skate, but mostly on his left foot. He pushed himself forward with his right foot.From that day on, Dad went skating more often than anyone else in our family. A month later, he became a good skater. Now we spend a lot of time skating on the canal together.What was Dad’s dream for many years?