When I was small, my mum used to give the family something special for meals — she would make breakfast food for dinner.

I still remember one night my mum some bread in front of my dad, something very burnt. I waited to see if anybody noticed. To my surprise, my dad just took his , smiled at my mum and then turned to ask me how my day at school had been. I’ve what I told him that night. I do remember watching him put some butter on that bread. He as usual, every single bit.

After dinner, my mum said to my dad for burning the bread. And I never forget what he said, “I burnt bread, dear. It doesn’t matter at all. ”

, I went to kiss Dad good night. I asked him if he really liked his bread burnt. He held me in arms and , “Your mum worked very hard all day. She's really . And you see — a bit of burnt food never hurt anyone!”

Now I know life is not perfect. is perfect, either. As for me, I often forget birthdays or some other special days. But I’ve learned something over these years. What we really need is the understanding of each other, whether between a husband and wife, a parent and or just between two friends. This is the key to a happy .

So don’t get angry if the bread gets burnt. Remember, bread never hurt anyone. Be kind to those around you and a happier life will surely come closer to you.

1.A. cooked B. put C. found D. bought

2.A. glass B. milk C. spoon D. bread

3.A. decided B. known C. forgotten D. imagined

4.A. But B. So C. Because D. And

5.A. threw it away B. ate it up C. put it away D. looked it up

6.A. hello B. goodbye C. no D. sorry

7.A. hate B. love C. make D. save

8.A. The next morning B. Before dinner C. Later that night D. After school

9.A. shouted B. said C. laughed D. continued

10.A. tired B. excited C. worried D. interested

11.A. Everybody B. Anybody C. Nobody D. Somebody

12.A. important B. difficult C. funny D. easy

13.A. student B. brother C. sister D. child

14.A. class B. party C. life D. story

15.A. burnt B. cheap C. fresh D. cold

根据首字母及汉语提示，完成下列单词的拼写，使句意明确，语言通顺。

1. It is i_________ (重要的) for you to keep healthy.

2.He r __________ (收到了) a story-book on his last birthday.

3.We shouldn’t throw rubbish e ________ (到处) to protect environment.

4.A _______ (四月) is the fourth month of a year.

5.“Help y _________ (自便) to some fish.” Mum said to my friends.