Donna Brown, a 14-year-old girl, was very sick. She had a bad heart. “Donna must have a new heart.” Her doctor said, “or she will die soon.” Felipe Green, Donna’s good friend, heard the news, he was very worried about Donna. He didn’t want her to die. He decided to give his heart to her because he knew he was going to dies.
Then he talked to his mother about his idea. But his mother didn’t pay much attention to him. “Felipe is just playing a joke,” his mother thought. In fact, Felipe often had terrible headaches and never told his mother about them.
One morning, he woke up with great pain and he couldn’t breathe. The Greens hurried to send him to the hospital. The doctors had bad news for the Greens. “Felipe’s brain is dead.” The Greens were very sad. But Felipe’s mother remembered his words. She told the doctors to give Felipe’s heart to Donna. The doctors did several tests. They said they could give Felipe’s heart to Donna.
Everything was successful. Felipe’s heart was beating in Donna’s chest but Donna didn’t know it. The doctors and her parents didn’t tell her until she was stronger. Donna was very thankful to the Greens. Every time the Greens saw Donna, they thought of Felipe. Donna has Felipe’s heart in her. That gives them great peace.
【小题1】What was wrong with Donna Brown?【小题2】Why was Felipe worried about Donna?
【小题3】What did the Greens do after Felipe died?
【小题4】If you have a chance to help others, are you willing to try your best? Why?
Sometimes you have to begin a different life in a new school. Maybe it is not easy to start a new school life, but there is some advice that may help you.
Always be yourself
In a new school you may want to make new friends by changing yourself. This is not a good idea. Changing who you are for other people will only make you feel even worse. Be yourself, and soon you will find friends who you like.
Accept invitations
In a new school you may want to keep in touch with your old friends after school. But that never means you should stay away from your new friends. If some new friends invite you to a party, please accept them happily. This can make you learn about them well.
Talk to your teacher
Remember your new teachers are always there to help you. If you have any trouble, it’s best to have a talk with them. He or she will be glad to listen to you.
Don’t worry too much about moving to a new school. Just be yourself, be cheerful and be friendly. Very soon you’ll have lots of friends and you’ll have fun again.
How to | |
| Always being | Don’t try to |
| Never | |
| Talking to your teacher | Don’t |
Conclusion | Don’t be too |
Dear Emma,
Your problem is like a circle. The harder you study, the less time you have to make friends and the less friendly you look to your classmates. The fewer friends you have, the harder you study to make yourself feel better.
Try to break this bad circle. Perhaps you are afraid of meeting new people, because you are too shy or too serious. You are not. Everyone has a fun side to his character. Push your shy side away and show your classmates how fun you can be.
Look at your classmates. Are there any people with whom you feel you have a lot in common?
First, smile at your classmates. Do this as often as you can, until your classmates become used to your smile and smile in return.
Next, talk to your classmates. Do this between classes or during your lunch break. You may find it easier to start by talking to people when they are alone.
Perhaps you could ask a classmate about your studies. They are likely to respond (回答) in a very positive (积极乐观的) way. People like to feel important and helpful.
There must be someone else in your class who is also quiet. It might be easier to try to talk with him or her. Your problem is mainly about confidence. Smile first, talk next and slowly you will make friends. Once you have more confidence, you can make as many friends as you want.
Editor
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| The cause of Emma’s problem | |
| Why the editor suggests Emma should talk to someone else in her class who is also quiet | Because |
| What the editor mainly tells Emma about | How to |
| The first thing to do | |
| What you may find easier to do when they are alone | Start |
Hiding behind the rock, Rin and Leila watched a large white truck was dumping green oil into the low-lying land. Rin noticed the word Gotcha on the truck and took some pictures with her phone secretly. Proof* in hand! Rin was very excited until Leila told her Gotcha was the company where her father works as a manager. Suddenly, an uncomfortable silence fell between them.
Rin tried to ask Leila about her dad several times the next week, but the subject was quickly changed. One morning, Rin woke up early to drive to the hill and found more green oil was dumped there. When she got to school, she pulled Leila aside. “Leila, the leak* is still there. ”
“I spoke to my dad. He is working on it, but...” Leila said.
“If there is an investigation, a lot of good workers could get in serious trouble. Not just him.”
“I’m asking you, as a friend, to give him some time, Please!” she begged. “I would do the same for you.”
However, strange images flashed in her mind—green oil, polluted fields and plants, sick people. Rin felt some power was driving her to make a choice. She take out of her phone which felt as heavy as a large stone in her hand and called the police.
Leila was absent from the school for several weeks. Rin was really worried about her friend but more worried about losing her best friend. Rin went to the street corner near Leila’s house every day. She wanted to say sorry to Leila but was afraid of facing Leila and her family.
Leila watched Rin walk around her house every day. She knew Rin did the right thing but it really hurt her. One day, Mom handed her a piece of paper. Leila opened it.
Leila,
Don’t feel sad for me, my dear. I feel greatly relieved* to pay the price for what I have done. Without Rin, everything will be worse. Sorry!
Dad
Leila’s eyes clouded with tears as she read. Slowly, Leila walked downstairs and came to Rin.
【小题1】According to the passage, the green oil might be a kind of oil that’s ________.| A．dug from low-lying land | B．stolen by the white truck |
| C．invented by Leila’s father | D．bad for the environment |
| A．canceled immediately | B．sent to the police |
| C．given to Leila’s father | D．taken away by Leila |
| A．Angry but worried. | B．Hurt and angry. |
| C．Ashamed but afraid. | D．Worried and sorry. |
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