the bag.

21. Where was Pan Aiying robbed?

A. In the school. B. At home. C. In the garden. D. On her way home

22. Why didn't Pan Aiying call the police at first?

A. Because she thought the police wouldn't help her.

B. Because it was too late at that time.

C. Because she wanted to communicate with the thief first.

D. Because her friend asked her not to.

23. How long was Pan Aiying's bag missing?

A. About two days. B. About 12 hours.

C. About one day and a half. D. About 24 hours.

24. From the news we can learn that ____________.

A. the young man would not steal any more

B. Pan Aiying didn't give up hope after sending 21 text messages

C. the young man would pay a visit to Pan Aiying personally

D. Pan Aiying teaches English in a middle school in Shandong Province

　　Friends are important to children. Research shows that children who have no friends can suffer from difficulties later in life. Friendship provides children with more than just fun. In making friends，children learn how to get in touch with others and solve problems. Having friends even does good to children for they can help each other during class.

　　If the parents are concerned about whether their children make many friends, they need to understand the steps children take in building friendships. First of all, be a friend to your child. Good friendships start at home. Children begin to develop the necessary ability to go out and meet others through getting along with their parents.

　　Teach children how to solve conflicts(争端). Being able to work out conflicts is an important skill in getting along with others. If parents know the children have a conflict, let them work it out on their own and help if necessary.

Parents should try to give children chances to practice staying together. Having