One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about (be) late for school. There were many people waiting at the bus stop,  some of them looked very anxious and (disappoint). When the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next  the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike (catch) my attention. He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused (stop) until we reached the next stop. Still, the boy kept  (ride). He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up to the door of the bus. I heard an excited conversation. Then the driver stood up and asked, " anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop?" A woman on the bus shouted, "Oh dear! It's. (I). " She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully. Everyone on the bus began talking about what the boy had done, and the crowd of strangers (sudden) became friendly to one another.

     As a boy I was always small for my age. I was also five years younger than one of my brothers and seven years younger than the other. 1, I often felt left out when their friends came over to 2. They didn't want me to listen in on their conversation. I often 3 myself outside playing alone and feeling forgotten.  

    I remember one 4 afternoon 40 years ago feeling especially 5 as I sat in the yard behind our house. We lived miles from town and I 6 saw my own friends outside school. I heard my brothers laughing from inside the house and felt a single 7 coming down my cheek. At that moment I saw a 8 walking over to me. He was walking happily and his tail was wagging(摆动)as well. Even though he didn't know me he 9 me like a long-lost friend, licking(舔)my hand and 10 beside me on the spring grass. It must have been at least an hour that I petted and 11 this four-legged angel. He let me pour out all my 12 and share my deepest thoughts before he kissed my cheek 13. I went back inside feeling happy, knowing that no matter what life may hold I was 14. Today, I still remember that furry angel with a smile.  

    In truth, nothing brings us greater 15 than knowing we are loved. Knowing we are loved gives us the 16 to love others as well. Knowing we are loved 17 us to be the people we are to be. Knowing we are loved aids us in 18 Earth more like Heaven. Embrace(拥抱) that love. Take joy in it. Welcome it into your 19. And then go out and 20 your own love with the world.  

    History is a record of what has happened in the past.  The really fascinating thing is that much of history has been repeated time and again. It allows us to learn from the past, both the mistakes and the successes.  

    One of the benefits of history is reading how other people have overcome tremendous challenges in their life. These challenges, although particular to a person, or to a certain time in the past, or occurring in a different country or culture, all convey the same thing.

     He encountered many failures while on the road to finally inventing the light bulb. He could be held out as an example of a person who never gave up.  However, he did not let those failures stop him. He had a dream and he just kept trying different things until he did reach success.  

    Or, consider the story of Abraham Lincoln who managed to become President of the United States even though he suffered many setbacks and personal losses. Most of us only realise his success.  His life was not easy. His story motivates us to keep moving forward no matter what obstacles we have in life.  

A. History has a lot of influence on us.

B. Take the story of Thomas Edison for example.

C. History has some very unique qualities.

D. I am sure he was discouraged by his many failures.

E. They convey wisdom in their short stories of perseverance.

F. Few of us know about the many challenges he had to overcome.

G. Only those with courage to face challenges can realise their dreams.

    Can you find your way to wealth and success?Napoleon Hill believes that if you have the right thoughts you can. In nineteen thirty-seven, after many years of researching business success, he published the book Think and Grow Rich. Even though it was published in the middle of the Great Depression(大萧条), it was immediately successful. Forbes magazine says it has been sold seventy million copies since it first appeared.

    SmarterComics has published a version(版本) with pictures of the book. Franco Arda is the company's founder and publisher, who wanted to create picture books that could increase understanding. His version provides much of the information that is in full-length books but in an easy-to-understand form.

    Mr Arda says, "Readers will understand and remember more about gaining success if they read the comic book version of Think and Grow Rich. Because it's pictured, it's easier to read and it's also easier to remember. Once you see something interesting, your brain can take it in much quicker and then you can remember it much longer. "

    Mr Arda says he first read Think and Grow Rich when he was a teenager. The book was credited(把……归因于)to much of his financial success—it taught him to change the way he thought about money and success.

    Mr Arda adds Napoleon Hill found that you must write down what you want to achieve, how and when you want to achieve it and what you are willing to lose for it. Napoleon Hill said you must read that statement out loud every morning when you woke up and every evening before you went to sleep.

    Mr Arda thinks Think and Grow Rich shows that "Wealth is sure to be gotten by believing in personal ideas, and anyone can realise his dream by refusing to be stopped by sudden problems. "

    Eleanor Roosevelt was born in New York City on October 11, 1884. When her mother died in 1892, the children went to live with Grandmother Hall. Her father died only two years later. Attending a good school in England at 15 gave her the first chance to develop self-confidence among other girls. In her circle of friends was a distant cousin, handsome young Franklin Delano Roosevelt. They became engaged in 1903 and were married in 1905. Within 11 years Eleanor had six children;one son died early.

    In Albany, where Franklin served in the state Senate from 1910 to 1913, Eleanor started her long career as a political helpmate. When he was stricken with polio(小儿麻痹症) in 1921, she took care of him devotedly. From his successful campaign for governor in 1928 to the day of his death, she dedicated her life to his purposes.

    When Mrs Roosevelt came to the White House, she understood social conditions well and she transformed the role of First Lady accordingly. She broke the tradition to hold conferences, and expressed her opinions. This made her a target for political enemies but her sincerity of purpose made her personally popular to many. As she had written, "If truth and loyalty are stamped upon her face, all will be attracted to her. "

    After President Roosevelt's death in 1945, she returned to a cottage at his Hyde Park estate. She told reporters, "The story is over. "Within a year, however, she began her service as American spokeswoman in the UN. She continued a positive career until her strength began to wane in 1962. She died in New York City that November, and was buried at Hyde Park beside her husband.

    On a cold winter morning, an old man sat against a wall at Sydney's Circular Quay station. I glanced his way for a moment but disregarded him and walked on.

    On my way home that afternoon, I saw the same man in the same place. Two ambulance attendants were beside him. This time my step paused. He was old and in rags.

    Shame rocked me. He must have suffered a lot in such cold weather. No one stopped. No one cared. Out of sight, out of mind.

    A different season and I again came across an old man half lying on the footpath. Caught in the familiar rush, I barely glanced at him. However, the memory of the old Winter Man came back to me. I walked back to the man on the ground. He was dressed in smart clothes. I knelt down to ask if he was OK.

    A flow of people kept walking by. He regained consciousness, though weakly, and it might be a good idea to call an ambulance, which I did.

    He said to me, "Nobody stopped. Thank you. "Fighting back tears, I asked his name. "Greg, "he said. We looked into each other's eyes for a moment. As the approaching ambulance's siren proclaimed the arrival of help, a number of emotions rushed at me. I felt sadness pulling my heart for the Winter Man and shame that I had almost walked past another person in need. I was amazed that it had been so easy to be helpful.