Ismail was a kind boy who always lent a helping

hand to those in need. When he grew up, he

joined the police force as his ambition was to
become a policeman.

• lent a helping hand 伸出援手（帮助）

 While on duty one night, Ismail stumbled
upon a sick homeless man who was lying on the
five-foot ways shivering. Thinking that he was
cold, Ismail covered him with a blanket. The man
told him he was sick. Ismail quickly took the man
to the nearest clinic and paid the bill.

• stumbled 绊倒
• five-foot ways 五角基
• in need 有困难的
 Ismail also bought some food for
the man. The homeless man thanked
Ismail gratefully for his kindness.

• homeless 无家可归
• shivering 发抖
 Balan and his wife lived in a rubber
estate in Tapah, Perak. They had
many children. Balan was a rubber
tapper while his wife was a housewife.
One day, Balan fell sick. He was infected with Covid-19.
He suffered from dry cough and sore throat which led
to the loss of taste and smell. Then, he had breathing
difficulty and had to be rushed to the hospital. He was
admitted to the Intensive Care Unit for ten day.

infected 被感染
suffered 受苦
 After being discharged, he was still very
weak and easily got tired. He could not work,
so they had no money to spend on food.
Luckily, they had kind neighbours who
helped them during those rainy days.

rainy days 困难的日子