At lunchtime, Bonnie and Ruth sat together like before at school. Ruth and Bonnie were best friends and best friends always sat together for lunch. They 13 sandwiches, cupcakes and almost everything.
But today things were different. Bonnie looked upset, and Ruth did not know why. “Why are you sad today, Bonnie?” Ruth asked. “Because my daddy 14 his job yesterday,” she said. “And we may have to move. My mom and dad are very unhappy and they always argue. I am 15 . What is going to happen to us?”
Bonnie’s news made Ruth very sad, too. What would school be like without Bonnie? What could she do to help her friend? When Ruth went home she told her mom the bad 16 .
“What can I do to help?” she asked.
“I’m not sure, Ruth,” said her mother sadly.
Ruth thought and thought. “What can I do?” she wondered.
The next day was Saturday and Ruth woke up very early. She dressed and ate a quick breakfast, then went to find her friends. They all decided to 17 together to help Bonnie. They played with babies and walked dogs. They even put on a Talent show in Ruth’s backyard. All the adults paid one dollar to watch the 18 sing and dance. After the performance, the children counted their money. They had made three hundred dollars! Ruth’s mom took them to the store and they bought food, soap, paper towels, and all kinds of things that a person might need.
When they left the store they went to Bonnie’s house and each of the children 19 carried a bag to the door, rang the doorbell and ran, giggling（咯咯笑） all the way. They had so much fun with their secret surprise! They knew it would make Bonnie very happy.
Ruth felt happy too, because she had helped her friend. She knew it wasn’t much, but all she needed to do was to 20 her friend that she cared. I think Bonnie got the message, don’t you? 1. A.found B.hoped C.shared D.bought
2. A.changed B.lost C.enjoyed D.got
3. A.worried B.lonely C.happy D.surprised
4. A.story B.note C.news D.report
5. A.work B.study C.meet D.think
6. A.parents B.actors C.boys D.children
7. A.quickly B.quietly C.seriously D.patiently
8. A.help B.ask C.understand D.show