question: CHAPTER IX. LESSONS 

THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics. But her purpose gave her courage, and when the ice was once broken, her little pupils quickly learned to love her. The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day. Then she was lonely, for Will could only come once a week, her leisure hours were Fanny's busiest, and the "bits of pleasure" were so few and far between that they only tantalized her. Even her small housekeeping lost its charms, for Polly was a social creature, and the solitary meals were often sad ones. Ashputtel and Nick did their best to cheer her, but they too, seemed to pine for country freedom and home atmosphere. Poor Puttel, after gazing wistfully out of the window at the gaunt city cats skulking about the yard, would retire to the rug, and curl herself up as if all hope of finding congenial society had failed; while little Nick would sing till he vibrated on his perch, without receiving any response except an inquisitive chirp from the pert sparrows, who seemed to twit him with his captivity. Yes, by the time the little teakettle had lost its brightness, Polly had decided that getting one's living was no joke, and many of her brilliant hopes had shared the fate of the little kettle. 
1. what happened when Polly was around strangers?
2. who tried to cheer her up?
3. what did they all long for?
4. how often did Will visit?
5. who is Puttel?
6. what is she?
7. what does Puttle do after looking out the window?
8. and?
9. how did Polly feel about making a living?
10. what did little Nick do?
11. who responded to him?
12. how did Polly feel about doing the same thing each day?
13. why couldnt see hang out with Fanny?
14. what did it take Polly awhile to outgrow?
15. who learned to love Polly?
16. does she still love housekeeping?
17. why not?
18. how did she feel about eating alone?
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answer: 1. she had frequent panics
2. Ashputtel
3. country freedom
4. once a week
5. Polly?
6. unknown
7. retire to the rug
8. curl herself up
9. it was no joke
10. sing
11. the sparrows,
12. tedious
13. Fanny was busy
14. shyness
15. her  pupils
16. no
17. it lost its charms
18. sad

With the beautiful music, the first lesson of the new term in 2014 began at 8:05 on the evening of September 1st, 2014. The program includes four parts: be nice to your parents, be polite to others, love others and be self-improved. It really makes a great difference to the students and the parents' ideas. Family education plays an important role to the children. The "king" of fairy tales Zheng Yuanjie told us the story between his father, his son and him. His father helped him fill the pen in order to let Zheng focus on writing. His father set us a good example on how to be a nice father. Zheng is nice to his father, too. He bought a TV for his father and his son learnt from him. The moving story really touched my heart. It made me know how important it is to teach by precept and example role. Joey Yung told us that how her mother taught her to be a polite girl. We should think about others when we do something we like. We need try to be popular people. She reminded us of good manners in our daily life. Qin Yong, a famous rock star, gave up his career and put all his heart in educating his sick son. Though he felt too tired, he never quitted. It's his duty to bring his son up. When he found that his son made great progress, he felt very happy. The orphans' life made us deeply moved. From their father, we know that if we encourage a person, he will have self-improvement. From this program, we know that we should love the people around us. Then, our world will be better and better. What are the answers to this following set of questions: 1. Why was Zheng  Nice to his father?
2. What gift did he get for his father?
3. WHo learnt from the act?
4. What did Joey Yung mother teach her?
5. Was Qin Yong famous?
6. On what was he famous?
Answer: 1. His father helped him
2. a TV
3. His son
4. To be polite
5. Yes
6. He was a rock star

input: Make use of the article to answer the questions. Recently, China Dream has been the subject of a public topic. Although it is quite common for Chinese people to dream of a developed China, most people also have their own dreams. I interviewed several young Chinese students with higher US educational backgrounds. They all had their own dreams for their native country. Fred Wang, an MBA student in the US, said, "I dream of equal chance for the young in China. Equality means all young people can compete fairly, based on the rule-of-law no matter whether they are rich or poor." Yujie Zhao, another MBA student in California, said, "I dream of having the best education for my children so they will not lose at the starting line, and I dream of being able to take good care of my parents after they return home from work." Yiqiong Zhang, an MBA graduate from the US, shared her dreams. "I have a dream which I have been holding for many years, that is after working hard for about 20 to 25 years, I can have enough money to build and manage a bookstore or a flower shop. Besides working hard, I am able to enjoy life, to play the piano, to hike and to enjoy a two-month-long vacation every year. This may be a common dream among young Chinese students." There is no doubt that all of these young students have their own China Dream. They all love chasing their dreams. The beautiful China Dream requires everyone's hard work. Everyone should work hard to make their dreams come true. 1. Who was interviewed for this story?
2. Where did they study?
3. What were they asked about?
4. What did Fred Wang hope for?
5. How did he definite equality?
6. What did Yujie Zhao's dream involve?
7. For whom?
8. What does she want for her parents?
9. What does Yiqiong Zhang want to do after working?
10. How long will he work first?
11. How will he enjoy life?
12. What else?
13. Does he want to take holidays?
14. For how long?
15. How often?
numbered_answers:
1. Chinese students.
2. In the US.
3. Their dreams for China.
4. Equal chances.
5. As competing fairly.
6. Best education.
7. Her children.
8. To take good care of them.
9. Build and manage a bookstore or a flower shop.
10. 20 to 25 years.
11. Play the piano.
12. Hike.
13. Yes.
14. Two-month-long.
15. Every year.