When I was in high school and college, I went to fast food restaurants pretty often. Even until today, fast food is a popular choice among students. So, what makes fast food restaurants really popular year after year?

    The food is not very expensive. So, it is good to get something delicious to eat and still have some money left for a movie later.

    Nowadays, many fast food restaurants open till late nights.Most teenagers go there also because other boys and girls are there. It is fun to be there, as seen in fast food TV advertisements. It is cool.

    You can just order fries or you can also mix and match with plenty of choices, such as coke with French fries, sundae with apple pies, salad with burgers. And managers there will not stare at you for reading there for hours if you just order French fries and a cup of coke.

    They can have group discussions of school projects, small talk and even birthday celebrations.

    You can try telling them some fast food is unhealthy, but I doubt if youngsters will listen.Some of them go to a fast restaurant every week. The food there is cheap, delicious, and served fast.

A. Fast food does not have to be bad for you.

B. Many teenagers do not have much money.

C. Fast food is still popular with many of them.

D. At fast food restaurants, you choose what you want.

E. Today, fast food restaurants are offering healthier food.

F. A fast food restaurant is a good place for some activities for teenagers.

G. So, these places are comfortable and safe to hang out during late nights.

    Do you remember what your dream job was when you were a kid? If you want to be a superhero, your dream may never come true. However, there are a number of other jobs you can do!  Kids want these jobs because of the interest, the fame, the money and so on. Here are the top 5 kids' dream jobs in America.

    Astronaut

     They go to bed dreaming of exploring space, walking on the moon, living in a space station and wearing a spacesuit. So there is no doubt that the astronauts are their future dream jobs. But to be an astronaut needs to have a high level of physical fitness and all kinds of training.

    Astronaut salary: $ 66,026~$ 144,566 / year

    Teacher

    Many kids dream of becoming a teacher because they have a good childhood memory at school.

    They used to enjoy school life and help others in school.

    Teacher salary: $ 28,790~$ 58,030 / year

    Vet

    Kids who love pets and animals hope to be a vet from a very young age. Because they know that vets can treat sick animals and help the animals that they love. Vets must complete four years of school to receive a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD). They also need a state license.

    Vet salary: $ 88,770 / year

    Doctor

    Becoming a doctor is one of the most common childhood dream jobs. Kids see doctors as superheroes.  Doctors need not only 4 years of college, but also 4 years of medical school.

    Doctor salary: $ 208,000 / year

    Police Officer

    Kids often dream of becoming police officers, like their favorite superheroes. Police officers always fight against bad people and help the people in trouble.  In order to become a policeman, they must graduate from their agency's training program.

    Police officer salary: $ 61,600 / year

A. These jobs interest kids greatly.

B. Children admire them because they are very brave.

C. As soon as people see doctors, they feel afraid and nervous.

D. Many kids want to be astronauts when they grow up.

E. If you want to be a teacher, you should get a teacher license first.

F. They save many people's lives and keep people healthy.

G. Some children think Santa Claus is their dream job in the future.

    In every country around the world, there are always some people who would like to volunteer to help others. For example, some people in the USA work as volunteers in the old people's homes.

     Some young volunteers like to work in the houses of the people who are sick. They help to clean up their houses or do some shopping for them. For the boys who lost their fathers, there is an organization called Big Brothers. Volunteers could take these boys to baseball games or on fishing trips and help them get to know things that boys usually learn from their fathers.

     In the clubs, children can play games or learn crafts. Some of the clubs organize short trips to the mountains, beaches or museums. Most of these clubs use high school and college students as volunteers because they can understand the children's problems more easily.

    Volunteers believe that the happiest people in the world are those who help to bring happiness to others. Do you want to be a volunteer? Do you know how to be a volunteer? The following may help you a lot.

    When people get old, they will find it difficult to do lots of things.  You can give up some of your time to help the old in your neighborhood. You can help them with some housework or just talk with them.

     You could volunteer to read books to the blind or deliver(递送) something for those who can't get around.

     You can make the beds, help serve meals and do many other kinds of jobs there.

A. Many disabled people need help.

B. And old people living alone can feel lonely.

C. There are a lot of clubs in each city of the USA

D. Some families are too poor to buy food or clothes.

E. There are also many volunteer jobs to do in hospitals.

F. Would you like to do something to help homeless people?

G. They read books to the old people, play games with them or talk to them.