Nicholas and James are brothers. Nicholas is 17 years old and James is15 years old. And they have a sister named Samantha. She is 13 years old.
The new school term is coming soon. Nicholas is excited because helikes studying. James doesn't like school because he hates doing hishomework. Samantha is happy because she can make some friends in her newschool.
The three children need topreparesome things for their coming school life. The two boys likeplaying basketball and they both need new sports shoes. Nicholas also needs a notebook. James wantsto buy a pencil box. And Samantha needs a new schoolbag.
Last term, Nicholas always missed(错过) the school bus and he was late for school many times.He thinks he can go to school by bike on time (准时) in the coming term. James hopes to lose weight(减肥) by riding a bike to school. Samantha's new school is about 8 kilometers from home, so sheneeds a bike to go to school. Oh, dear! The family has so many things to buy!
