Mrs Brown is a nurse and she is very busy every day. Today is a special day for her family. When she gets back home from work, it is half past seven in the morning. Her daughter, Maria, is reading in the chair.

    "Hi, Mum. Where is my present?" says. Maria. "Happy birthday, dear," says Mrs Brown. "Here is a beautiful scarf for you. And here is some money. I know you like reading. You can buy your favourite books with the money," Thank you very much, Mum. How beautiful the scarf is! I will (将) wear it today," says Maria Then she leaves the house with the money. After twenty minutes, Maria comes back with two empty hands.

    "Where are your books?"

    "You know, Mike wants to go to school. I want to help him with the money."

    "What a good girl you are! I love you, dear!"