Lily’s world becomes quiet after her grandma died. She feels 1.___ (happy) and cannot do her schoolwork. One afternoon, when 2.___ (clean) her room, she finds some colorful paper from her grandma. Slowly, she begins to use the paper to make paper cranes — one after 3.___(other). On each crane, she writes a short sentence , such as “Grandma, I miss you.” or “Remember our picnic?” She believes that if she puts them on the river, the water will take them to her grandma.
Soon, Lily's desk is full 4.___paper cranes, but her homework is not 5.___ (finish). Her mother finds them and becomes 6.___(worry) . “Lily, you're spending too much time on this! Your studies are more important.” But Lily says 7.___(angry), “You don't understand what they mean to me!” Their talk changes into a 8.___ (disagree), and Lily runs to her room sadly.
Late at night, mom comes in with a crane. She says softly, “I found this by the river. Your words are beautiful.” She hugs Lily. “I'm sorry. I didn't know how much this matters to you.” They sit and make cranes together, 9.___ (talk) about the happy time with grandma.
Love is important and everyone shows love in 10.___ (they) own way. When we understand each other and ourselves, we find peace in our hearts.