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We’re soon going back to Taiwan, and have to say goodbye to Mr. Brown, the excellent helper for our family since we came to the U.S. Mr. Brown helps us clean the house, prepare dinner and take care of our two little girls. The girls call him “Uncle Bill” and have a good time with him. Mr. Brown lives near the train station with his wife. If you need somebody to help around your house, he can work for you from 1:00-6:00 p.m., from Monday to Friday. Please call him at 388-5566. If you need him to stay later, feel free to talk to him. Mr. Brown can speak a little Chinese and will be the best helper for your family.

Matt has a test at school today. He 28 the night before but there are still a few questions he 29 how to answer. First he completes the ones he does know, and then he goes back to answer the ones he 30. Now they suddenly look easier; the rest of the test has jogged his memory. Matt 31 and hopes his friends are doing well, too.

Since 1996, Wonder City has started a green plan and has been greatly successful in many ways. Places that were not used anymore, like railways, factories, and open lands, have been changed and brought to new life. They have now become parks, restaurants, museums, or shopping centers. They look fresh and clean with trees, flowers, and pieces of art. Olde River, for example, is now a pink belt in the spring with born-to-smiles on both of its sides. They are beautiful and smell great. Many people take a walk or go bicycling along the banks of the river. Because of this plan, the city has become cleaner and younger. Every year in May, a big green festival is celebrated in Wonder City. People from other cities go to the festival to learn how to make their own cities more beautiful.

Greg had a bad day. He was late for school, and in the rush he forgot his homework at home. He didn't think his teacher believed him when he said he did it, even though he spent all night on it. Then he fell asleep during the pop quiz in history class and turned in a paper with just his name on it. During baseball practice he missed catching a ball and the other team won the game. That night he had so much homework to do that he didn't _____ until bedtime, and because of that he missed his favorite television show. Greg hoped tomorrow would be a better day.

Many people know Robert Schumann was an important musician, but they do not know that his wife, Clara Wieck Schumann, was in fact more famous than he in their time.

Clara was born in 1819. In her time, most women did not appear before the public. Clara, however, started to play the piano in public at the age of nine and was very successful.

In 1840, Clara got married. She became very busy with the housework and her children. It was hard for her to find time to practice the piano. But Clara could never forget her love for music; she felt she had to share it with other people. In 1842, Clara began to play in public again.

When Robert died in 1856, Clara had to make money for their seven children by herself. She taught music and played the piano around Europe. During this hard time, music always gave her comfort and joy. Clara died at 77. Now she is still thought to be one of the best musicians in history.

John 42 his computer and gets ready for bed. He is excited that tomorrow is Friday and he'll have the weekend 43 him. Maybe he and his friends 44 even watch that new movie tomorrow evening. John slowly 45 asleep, thinking about how great it is to have good friends.