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A. hard B. difficult C. a watch D. on the table E. talk about F. but G. gets up H. a pair of I. have breakfast J. a new skirt
Helen and her mother live in a small house. They don't have much money
they love each other.
Next Sunday is Helen's birthday. She has one wish—to get . But she doesn't tell her mother. She knows it is for her mother to buy a new skirt for her. At school, Helen's friends often their birthday presents (礼物). Gina says her mother gives her beautiful shoes on her birthday. Mike says his parents buy him on his birthday. Helen doesn't say anything. She still studies at school. These days, her mother is working for long hours. She looks very tired. Helen is worried about her mother.
On Sunday morning, Helen at 6:00. She finds her mother isn't at home. She has gone to work. When she goes to the kitchen to , Helen finds a note and a beautiful red skirt . It says,"Happy birthday! My dear daughter. You are a good girl. Here is a gift for you. " Helen can't say anything but cry. She is lucky to have such a good mother.
