English fiction 7

family

Life isn't easy for families of children with special needs. Faced with the responsibility of a family member
that requires extra attention and care, many families feel lonely, isolated and hopeless. In many cases, the families feel a sense of shame or embarrassment because their children are not "perfect". Part of that was from realizing that she would not be able to do things we had thought she would do. The other part was over the dreams we wouldn't be able to live out anymore.

They believes all children have inherent value, not because of what they can do but because of who they are. All children are special. They hopes to help these children become contributing members of society. At first we felt relieved because we had known something was wrong,, but not what it was. Once we found out, we could finally get medical help. Then there was a strong sense of grief.

Kids with this disorder often don't sleep much. So we had to readjust our schedules so that we were up
when she was up. The biggest thing, though, was just the sheer exhaustion. I was able to put that aside for 10 hours when I went to work, but my wife was at home with her all day. I wish I dealt with it better. I could fall asleep right now. I drink a lot of coffee. I don't know. You try to ask other people to help. Sometimes that works out, but other times people are too busy.

My children both know that something is wrong with Matthea. For example, I said, "Stop pulling your sister's hair. You know it just upsets her." But the really cool thing is that if anybody ever says anything mean, or they feel Matthea needs help, they are there immediately. One of my children, Chris, is very loyal to his little sister. He would do anything for her. Her baby brother enjoys splashing his bath water all over the floor. Matthea watched it and laugh loudly.

Matthea always had a spoiled upbringing. Her parents gave him whatever he wanted. Sometimes, she needed nothing, but just cried still no tears. Life hasn't been a bed of roses for Ann and Tim since she became ill.

First, we need to hold onto the plans we make very loosely because things can change very quickly. Second, don't be afraid to ask a lot of people for a lot of help. It's hard to do, but you have to do it. The third thing is that God's plans for our lives are better than our own plans. God only gives good gifts, and children, including children with disabilities, are good gifts from Him. If we are willing to accept that, God will show us doors we didn't know existed that He wants us to go through.

One day everything are change. Matthea became the different girl from the one of old time. She is smart and good at commonplace. I finally realize the line between moron and genius.

I need held a party to thank God to give my daughter a new life. My friend told me how to host a party.

How to host the perfect party. It's the season for holiday parties - a time for celebration! But if you're planning the party, it might feel more like a time for stress! Avoid the anxiety, and host a party your friends won't forget with these simple tips.

Think about how many guests you have room for. Decide what you will do at your party. Will your guests be eating a meal, or will they be doing some kind of activity? Let them know in advance.

Prepare for your event. If it's in your home, clean the rooms that people will be using. If it's at a restaurant, reserve enough tables for everyone.

If you are providing food - be prepared! Choose food that is easy to make and serve. Better yet, prepare the meal with your guests. Is the party on short notice? Tell your guests which dish they can bring to share!
And the final tip? After all your hard work, relax for about a half hour before the party begins.

We held a party to celebrate. But my neighbors woke her up with their raucous party.
I said, " I like having parties at my house, but getting ready for them can be a chore."
He said, "I don't care how you do. But be quite, please."

What's a birthday without a cake? We should have a surprise party to celebrate Matthea's 18th birthday.

My daughter said, "I'm feeling a lot of anxiety about the math test tomorrow." When does Matthea study so hard. I replied, "Stop worrying about the test and just relax! We had such a relaxing day at the beach!"

"Going to bed early will help you be rested and alert for your test tomorrow," Matthea's mother stated.
Matthea had stayed up late every day. He couldn't sleep after the order of his mother. When Matthea completed exam, he got sick. Matthea Stan had the flu, his symptoms included a fever and stomach pain.

Matthea's mom gave her vitamin C to help her ward off a cold. His mother is very observant. She always knows when something is wrong. Some kids love computer games. Others not so much. Matthea love the reading.

Matthea finally got the score of 100. Her mother prominently displays the awards in the living room.
Her mother celebrated for it and booked a dinner.
The manager: Our restaurant is extremely popular, so you may have to wait to get a seat.
His mother: I can wait. But your price is too much.
The manager: Our food cost more than the price printed on the menu because there was a service charge.

My daughter has practiced daily for three months because he is determined to play baseball this year. She also like swimming. We always take her to swim. The water is very shallow here, so it is safe for the kids to go swimming.

Matthea's family is working on a farm. His father usually talks to him, "You'd think working on a farm would be boring, but actually there is a lot to learn."
Matthea felt good. Eating one of Martha's cupcakes is the equivalent of eating a huge meal.
Her mother even said, "What's with that lunch you're having? You're eating junk food!" No way, She just like cupcakes.

One day, Matthea became the famous artist who said his inspiration came from his relationship with his family. Sometimes dreaming is more than practicing. You maybe think, "What have you learned through your experience?" The best answer is nothing. Just living.

We built the garden to commemorate my grandfather's important work. In my grandmother's generation, women got married at a young age. So grandfather and grandmother aren't old. They play with me all day. Her grandmother was loved for her generosity and kind spirit toward others. Sometimes my children like to play jokes to them.

Grandmother, Mary, spent long hours cleaning the kitchen only to have her kids mess it up. When Matthea's mother asked for help washing the dishes, Matthea retorted that she was too busy.
Her grandfather always imparts advice to us grandchildren. We need to teach our children not to show disrespect toward older people.

Martha found her granddaughter to be very good company. Matthea was a comfort to her grandmother.

When my husband was asked to transfer to his company's office here, we knew our lives would change.
My two teenage daughters had to leave their friends and comfort zone in Taipei. They will need to adjust to a new educational system. Will they be able to "survive" at a new school? Can they function well in a foreign language? Will they feel frustrated and homesick a lot? Only time will tell.

But we decided to accept the offer, so we are bravely embracing this challenge. We have decided we can overcome any difficulties. We have decided we can overcome any difficulties. We also decided to make the most of it. We plan to travel, explore and learn about "real" American culture and life. Large numbers of tourists come here to see the White House, the Pentagon, Capitol Hill and the Smithsonian. We plan to go, too!

We wanted to go to U.S, but we scaled back our plans due to the economy. We must save money everyday. Or we maybe go bankrupt. Chris is motivated by the his childhood poverty and never wants to live that way again. So they decide to go.

When we go to U.S, our children request us more and more toys everyday. There seems to be a shortage of ice cream at our house because the kids eat it every night! I decide to teach them the class.

If your child is asking for Ugg boots, a pricey hot toy or a smartphone for the holidays, it's time for a teachable moment. Even if your kid has less lofty tastes, the holidays are still a great time to hammer home some important financial lessons.

Parents want kids to have everything they want, but if they're not teaching limit-setting, it's doing them a terrible disservice.

If they buy gifts for their kids that stretch their own budgets, they're only hurting their families when the bills cause financial hardship and stress. Money is an abstract concept for young people, which can contribute to an "I want it all" approach to holidays.

Mellan, a psychotherapist and author, recommends giving children allowances "as soon as they are old enough to make change." That money should be divided into "spending, saving, investing and charitable giving," she says. He sells a piccy back with sections for each.

Doing your son's homework for him is a terrible disservice. He will never learn himself. It is a disservice not to teach one's children how to handle money. They say cash is a great gift. Coupled with that allowance money, your kids could get the gifts of their dreams - or might reconsider.

There is no shortage of options if you're faced with a budget-busting wish list from one or more children.
How much of a role parents have in influencing the toys that their children are interested in.

Appell recommends affordably priced collectible toys, such as the new DaGeDar balls that have different "personalities" and can be raced or used in play battle. They're good options for families trying to keep spending in check: "Kids can save their own money to build on their collection," she says.

Other ways to set limits this season. Get children of all ages involved in setting a holiday budget and deciding what gifts to give those outside the family, including grandparents. Beacham suggests coming up with "homespun" gifts that don't cost anything but are far more meaningful, such as biweekly calls or a letter as present to grandparents. She has told her two daughters each year since they were in high school that all she wants is a letter from both of them at Christmas. And she gets and cherishes them.
Financial lessons for kids at the holidays don't have to spoil the spirit.

School

Billy was overwhelmingly defeated in the election for class president. He plans to enter the business field after he graduates. Billy was anxious to see what the future held for her after graduation.

He can't ignore this default. He need the victory from exams. Many students experience some anxiety before final exams.

He told the new class president, "If you don't study for your for your exam, the inevitable result will be a failing grade." Peter retorted, "Billy, you know I don't like it when you do mean thing. Just wait and see!!!"

Allie is studying for her final exams, so it is a very stressful time for her.

Finally, the grades of all classmates are open. Billy's grades were high, prompting some to think he had cheated on the tests.

Peter met Billy and he took the conversation first, "You cheated without regrets. Everyone knows it."
Billy: Studying hard now will help pave the way for admittance to a good college in the future. I don't need to cheat it. The ultimate honor for me would be receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.
Peter: It is a horrible joke

Billy got very angry and said, " The frustrated boy threw his book on the ground and cried. Loser always loses."
Peter: "Are you suffer Alzheimer's disease. I won the war of the class president. Doing things for yourself and not placing total reliance on your parents helps you mature." Then he cackled at the poor man.
Peter's words enraged Billy. Billy wasn't beyond sufferance and shake his fist on Peter's face.

Peter: I finally graduated, no thank to you.

Herman is giving a report on Math history for his class. But he play all the week computer games. When the day of report came here, he didn't complete the homework. He felt so embarrass from the classmates. Herman could not convince his teacher, Mr. Wright, that his dog ate his homework. Of course, everyone didn't believe it.

Herman could break away into irony, " I felt relieved when I finally finished my speech of joke."
Mr. Wright want Herman to give out make-up homework. But Herman copy the articles from internet.
Mr. Wright blamed him, "Don't use information from that website in your report unless you're sure of its legitimacy."

Mr. Wright also teach her students for the lesson:

You plagiarized - that's what happened. Plagiarism is presenting another source's material as your own, which students often do, though it's considered to be both theft and fraud. Obviously if you simple take an online article and call it your own, you are an unrepentant plagiarist. But you will be given the same label if you use just one quotation or concept from another's work without giving credit to the original author.
However, you can avoid all of these consequences by citing your sources in the correct format and by confirming you did your work through an online plagiarism checking service.

Former middle school math teacher often faced a classroom full of bored students. But Mr. Wright couldn't get upset because he agreed with them - the lessons really were boring! That's why he became a math coach, a job that allowed him to help other teachers design better lessons.So he devate himself completely to designing lessons.

Unlike lessons in traditional math textbooks, his lessons ask open-ended math questions with real-life applications. For example: Do people with small feet pay more for shoes? How long must a person exercise to burn off a Big Mac? Each lesson includes handouts, a teacher's guide and a short multimedia presentation. Also, each lesson requires students to use specific math skills included in the Common Core State Standards.

They are trying to answer the question: Do taller athletes have an unfair advantage? If so, do you think races should be organized by height? The students started by checking results from Olympic races in 2008 and 2012. Later, they measured each other and ran a "proportional race." Each student's starting point depended on her height. Getting students interested in math by asking better questions.

Our teacher gave us the heads-up that the principal is coming to evaluate our class's behavior. Unfortunately, there's no rule of thumb about how to use these facilities. Mr. Wright has devoted herself to creating fun and interesting history lessons.

Linda was eager to befriend her new classmate.
George: It took me a long time to adapt to my new school and new classmates. There are many homework and exams.
Linda: It's the pseudomorphism. Mr. Wright is a tough teacher - if you take his class, you're in for a lot of work. Remember to choose some common subject. You will not meet with setbacks.
George:Yes,  Mr. Wright's difficult homework left the students feeling frustrated.

George: I'm worried about your diet because you are not getting enough nutrients. The doctor is treating you for knee inflammation, so you won't be able to exercise today. You need eat something.
Linda: But I don't feel hungry.
George: Those pills are known for suppressing your appetite, but I'm not sure they are safe.

After the race, George couldn't walk because of exhaustion. He came back to meet Linda.

Linda: You look dog tired. If you're smart, you'll listen to your doctor's suggestion and lose some weight.
George:  Yes. I'm beat! We had a soccer competition tomorrow regardless of the weather. I got soaked in the rain. Our team is very vulnerable since its best player became injured. I don't know Why Kyle can't run very fast. But he has incredible durability for long races.
Linda: He jogs everyday. You know. How can you improve your soccer skills if you clamp down on his practice time?
George: But I have no motive.
Linda: You can image winning the soccer tournament was quite a feat for your team!
By Linda's advice, George were exhausted after playing on the turf all day. After a long day, the he walked exhaustedly to their bedrooms.

George: You need to eat. Don't be dieting.
When George tried to get Linda to smoke, She responded with an emphatic "no!"
She finally succumbed to the temptation of the chocolate cake and ate two pieces.

Teacher: Say your introduction.
Kendra: One of my hobbies is sketching faces in her notebook.
Jim: I loves to watch horror movies late at night.
Teacher: Your essay would be more interesting if you left out all that superfluous information.
Mary like to sing. Then she brave to perform in front of all classmates. She is aptly called "the bird" because of her beautiful voice.
Betsy was studying counseling, so she took classes in adult psychology, couples' relationships and stuff like that. Brainstorming helped Betsy discover a wonderful solution to her problem.
Jeff enjoys a secure income - he is paid well and on time. Jeff moved into an assisted-living center last year.
Rachel has many lovely attributes: She's friendly, honest and kind.
Everyone in class started to talk about their hobbies or the future occupation. Because the voice of talking is too loud. The teacher signaled to the students to be quiet.