13. My name is Yoon. I came here from Korea, a country far away.
Soon after we settled in America, it was time to celebrate my birthday. My mother handed me a lovely (1) . "Here is a surprise!"
Jump ropes that I was longing for weren't like that, I thought. Trying not to show my (2) , I managed a smile, "Thank you, Mom."
"A jade bracelet (玉手镯), Yoon," my mother said. "When I was a young girl, my own mother gave me this very bracelet. Now I am giving it to you."
"Wow! It is a wonderful present," I said. It was so wonderful I felt afraid to (3) it from her.
"Look, Yoon," she said. "Here is your Korean name now etched (铭刻) inside. Remember, it's the symbol of truth and friendship." Mom slipped (滑) the bracelet onto my wrist, with enough satisfaction.
The next day, Sally in my class noticed my bracelet during the break. "Would you like to join us to jump rope?" she asked.
"Yes!" I said, (4) at her.
"Well, as a friend, you should share your bracelet with me — just for today."
I didn't think sharing it seemed right. (5) , I took off the bracelet. She grabbed (夺) it away quickly. "Do not worry," she said. "I'll give it back tomorrow morning." But, she didn't (6) her word.
The next afternoon, I found her in the school yard. "You have my bracelet and I want it back," I said. "Don't follow me!" She laughed and ran away.
I felt (7) and finally told the teacher about my trouble. The teacher sent for Sally, and told her to take the bracelet off. She struggled (努力) to get it over her hand. Then the teacher asked us to say something about the bracelet. "Well... , it's smooth and green," Sally said.
"My mother gave it to me," I answered, looking into Sally's face. "My name can be found inside. The bracelet means truth, friendship..."
At last, Sally apologized and slipped the bracelet carefully over my hand. It (8) perfectly.