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Family is really important. It's the people who love and take care of us, like our parents. There's a quote from the bible that says, "Honour your father and your mother." (Exodus 20:12) It means we should respect and be thankful for our parents.   Our parents do so much for us. They teach us important things and help us grow. They love us no matter what and always support us. When we're feeling sad or scared, they're there to make us feel better. They teach us right from wrong and show us how to be kind and helpful to others.   Honouring our parents means more than just doing what they say. It means showing them respect and being grateful for all they do. We should listen to their advice and ask for their help when we need it. They have lots of experience and wisdom to share with us.   By honouring our parents, we help create a happy and loving family. When we show respect and gratitude, it brings us closer together. It also makes us feel like we belong and have a special place in our family. In our school , students write poems about family. (Let's check one of the students work on P.9)   In a world that is always changing, it's important to remember the value of family. Honouring our parents reminds us to appreciate the people who love and care for us. It reminds us to keep the traditions and values that make our family strong.   So let's remember to honor our parents and show them how much we appreciate them. Let's listen to their advice and be grateful for all they do. By doing these things, we can help create a loving and happy family.   Glossary Grateful (adjective) : showing or expressing thanks, especially to another person. 感激的，表示感謝的 Gratitude (noun) : the feeling or quality of being grateful. 深深的感謝╱感激不盡  

Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Rose. Rose was always ready to explore and learn something new.   One sunny morning, as she sat on the couch, she noticed her mum carrying a basket full of vibrant flowers. "Mum, what are these flowers called? They're beautiful!" Rose exclaimed. “They are called orchids, my dear. Aren't they elegant?” her mum replied with a gentle smile.   The pink orchids caught Rose's attention. "The pink ones look so soft, like fluffy clouds. And the white ones, they look like tiny marshmallows!" she exclaimed with excitement. "Why d i d y o u b u y orchids, Mum?" Rose asked, her little fingers gently touching the delicate petals. Her mum explained, "During Chinese New Year, we buy flowers to make our home nicer." "I'm going to draw them, Mum!" she declared.   As Rose sat on the couch, carefully sketching the orchids, her mum went about her chores. Suddenly, a loud crash of broken glass echoed through the house, making her mum jump in surprise. "It wasn't me, Mum. I promise! I was right here, drawing," Rose quickly assured her mom, a worried expression on her face. Believing her daughter, her mum smiled. "I know, Rose. Sometimes, strange things happen. Let's go and check."   Message Love trusts and tells the truth. Love cannot thrive without trust, as it is the foundation on which love is built.   Bible verse Love finds Joy in living according to truth and supporting all that is true ( Ref.# Psalm1:1-2 )   Action Love is not just a feeling; it is a verb, requiring us to take action. By showing love to those around us, we create an environment of warmth and acceptance, where trust and truth can thrive.   Glossar y Vibrant (adjective) : energetic, bright, and full of life or excitement 鮮豔的 Elegant (adjective) : graceful and attractive in appearance or behaviour 優雅的 Fluffy (adjective) : soft and like wool or like fur 毛茸茸的 Delicate (adjective) : needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged 嬌嫩的   The story is taken from CEO Project 1.0 – Love (Level 1) Unit 10 Broken Glass – Part 1

It’s summer, Rose and her brother and sister are on their summer holidays from school. It is usually very hot in July and August and today is no different. Rose is at home with Mum. Can I go outside to play, Mummy?’ asks Rose. ‘Not now,’ says Mum, ‘the sun is too strong. Stay inside and help me to bake a cake for lunch.’ Rose is unhappy because she wants to be outside where she can run and jump and play.   Rose helps mum to add eggs and flour to the mixing bowl. They add sugar and butter and stir the batter until it is nice and smooth. Mum puts the cake in the oven to bake. Rose looks out at the garden and asks, ‘Mummy, can I play outside in the sun?’ Mum shakes her head and says, ‘It’s still very sunny, Rose. You will get sunburned playing in the sun.’ Rose is disappointed but she sits down with a book instead and starts to read quietly. Fluffy, the family cat, slowly walks over to Rose and lays down on her lap, purring loudly. Mum sees how disappointed Rose is and she has an idea. She goes to the girls’ bedroom and comes back with sun cream and a sun hat. ‘Here you go, Rose,’ says Mum, and she begins to rub sun cream over Rose’s face, arms and legs. ‘You can go outside but put on your sun hat.’ Rose nods at her mum and happily skips out to the garden. Fluffy follows closely behind. Ten minutes later Rose and Fluffy run back into the house. Rose says, ‘Fluffy needs a sun hat!’   Message This reminds us that we must honour our mother and father and show respect for them in our daily lives.   Action Listen to what our mother and father say and follow their advice.   Glossary batter (noun) : a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk or another liquid, used to make pancakes or to cover food before frying it . 用麵粉、雞蛋和牛奶混成的麵糊。   sunburn (noun) : a condition in which your skin is sore and red because you have spent too long in the strong heat of the sun. 曬傷   disappointed (adjective) : unhappy because someone or something was not as good as you hoped or expected, or because something did not happen. 失望的   purring (verb) : to make a quiet, continuous, soft sound. 發出平穩低沉的聲音   This story if taken from CEO Project 1.0 — Family (Level 1) Unit 1 The Four Seasons —Summer

At the dining table, Mum was still talking to Rose, William and Daisy about who broke the glass. Looking at the orchids and the broken glass, Mum continued to show her patience and gentleness. With a pair of trusting eyes, she was putting her trust and faith onto her children.   “I was playing with my soldiers,” William said. “It wasn’t me,” he declared.   Rose, William and Mum looked at Fluffy. Surely a cat could not express itself by talking, it could only miaow, and purr. “Fluffy, you broke the glass!” Rose scolded fiercely.   Fluffy looked innocent and miaowed again. The room echoed with the miaow of Fluffy. Suddenly, Daisy said softly, “It wasn’t Fluffy. I broke the glass. I’m sorry, Mummy.” William and Rose were shocked. Except for Mum, she smiled and kissed Daisy.   “Mummy… aren’t you upset?” Daisy asked hesitantly. Mum patted Daisy’s shoulder and held her close. Then Mum said, “No, I’m actually very happy because you told the truth.” William and Rose knew how forgiving Mum was while Daisy understood how precious it was to tell the truth. They all smiled at one another warmly.   Message Love always trusts. Love tells the truth.   Bible verse: Lord God, you who are always merciful and tender-hearted, slow to anger, always loving, always loyal.(Psalm 86 : 15)   Action Have you hid yourself in the corner after doing something bad? May you have the courage to say, “I’m sorry!” Forgiveness brings healing. Love one another as yourself.   Glossary Faith (noun) : great trust or confidence in something or someone Declared (verb) : to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially 堅定地說 Miaow (verb,US: meow) : (of a cat) make a high crying sound of a cat（貓）喵喵叫聲 Innocent (Adjective) : (of a person) not guilty of a particular crime; or having no knowledge 無辜，單純的。   The Story is taken from CEO Project 1.0 – Love (Level 1) Unit 11 Broken Glass Part 2