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One Friday morning in September, our teacher, Mrs. Ferrara, told us that a new student was joining the class. “Her name is Luz.” said Mrs. Ferrara. “She is from the Lakeland School. 16 ”
Luz walked into our classroom on Monday morning. She was using a folding cane (折疊杖). I think she used it to make sure her feet would not knock into things. 17 Her desk was far from the window. Maybe the bright light near the window made trouble for her.
Some of the children wanted to help Luz get in line for lunch. She refused quietly, “Thanks, but I don't need help.” I introduced myself at lunch, “Hi, Luz. I am Sasha, and I came from Russia last year.” She replied softly, “Hi, Sasha. I was born in California, but my parents came from Mexico.”
Luz seemed to keep away from us. 18 One day, I dared to ask, “Why are you sad, Luz?” She looked at me and didn't say anything for a moment. Then she said, “I miss my friends in my old school. They knew me already. They knew what I could do. They knew when I needed help and when I didn't.”
19 It was time for chorus (合唱隊) to begin practicing. Luz and I both joined. Luz had a great voice! When clubs were announced, Luz chose Math Club. She was a math whiz! Soon Luz was helping others in the class who had difficulty with math. Luz looked happier now. She talked more.
Luz became very special to me. 20 We visited after school. Sometimes on weekends, our families went out together. We became good friends. I could tell Luz anything. She could keep secrets. She was a good friend.
A. I thought she looked a little sad.
B. She is interested in maths and music.
C. In October, things began to get better.
D. We talked and shared our secrets during break.
E. It was hard for Luz to take part in class activities.
F. Mrs. Ferrara gave her a seat in the front of the room.
G. Luz turned to me for help when something worried her.
