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One of my       1     (memorable) vacations took place on a farm.

When I was a boy, my parents and I traveled from New York City to the Pennsylvania countryside for a weeklong taste of rural life. We stayed in a guesthouse on a farm,       2     (join) in the daily routines and eating meals with the farmer and his family. We got up early to see the cows as they       3     (milk). I even tried my hand at milking one, and then joined the farmer as he released the cows into the field afterward.

Decades later I still have vivid memories of that trip and of experiencing a lifestyle so different       4     my own. It made me realize the value of a vacation.

To this day, I wonder       5     that farmer ever managed to enjoy a vacation of his own. There is never a day when the animals don’t need to be fed. But I still think of that family trip when I plan my approach to taking time off with my wife and kids. Vacations are a time for resting and connecting. As a bank manager, I spend much of my workday encouraging my customers to save their money. One of the reasons I give is that we should all have enough for a family vacation every year. In our busy lives, family is what we       6     be saving our money and time for.

For my family, our vacation starts when we begin planning the trip. We talk about destinations and our budget ahead of time. Among the things we discuss: Can we save money by renting a house instead of spending six nights in a hotel? Would it be better       7     (buy) groceries and cook for ourselves rather than eat out every night?

    8     (involve) the kids in planning the vacation makes sure that they have a great vacation too. I prefer to visit historical sites and museums while they love to fish and swim. So I build in some relaxation time for us all       9     the vacation can work for everyone.

Each year, setting aside vacation time to spend together is especially important to us. This is the one week a year I don’t care whether my kids clean their room or do the dishes.       10     matters that week is that everyone is having a great time.

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I was nine years old when I learnt to ride a bike.     1     bike was a birthday present from my uncle. You can imagine     2     excited I was when I saw the bike, and I begged my uncle to teach me how     3     (ride) it right away. However, before I got on the bike, I felt     4     (extreme) nervous and I was afraid that I would fall off and hurt     5     (me). My uncle held onto the seat and helped me to get on the bike. While I was riding, he was running along beside me, holding the seat so I would not fall over. I was so grateful to him for his help. As I was practicing, I became more and more     6     (confidence). Then, I heard my uncle     7     (shout), “You are riding it by yourself now!” I was both     8     (excite) and scared. I was really riding by myself, but what if I fell off? Could I use the brakes to stop? As I was wondering about this, my uncle ran after me and got hold of the bike. I slowed down and     9     (come) to a stop. My heart was still beating fast when I got off the bike. I am still thankful     10     my uncle for teaching me to ride a bike on my ninth birthday.