【推荐2】I have been reading books for as long as I can remember. I have always loved to read and never thought_________about this hobby—until I heard that some people consider reading to be “nerdy”. When did having a_________for reading become associated with being a so-called nerd（书呆子）? People who_________others for their love of novels just don't understand what bookworms experience when reading stories. They don't_________the feeling of wonder and amazement that comes from these paper pages, the_________roller coaster the stories set us on.

Books are like loyal friends—always_________for the day you decide enough is enough in the real world. You take their hand and_________into a whole other universe with them. Throughout my life, I have managed to get through tough times by disappearing into a book, into the story of another_________. I envelop myself in the conflicts, crazy plot twists and small successes that_________these novels, and I forget about the__________moments in life temporarily. When I finish reading, I often say to myself, "If that character can__________in a situation like that, I can__________make it through this day."

Novels have inspired me and helped lead the way through__________toward the light. I'm just going to keep__________the pages of my life and maybe one day, I'll reach a happy ending that allows me to__________the book and, with a smile on my face, pass it on to the next bookworm to start a brand new story.

【推荐3】Near my house is a library. As an enthusiastic reader, the idea to be surrounded by books itself is ______. So I volunteered to ______ it, managing books. But never had I realized reading had such ______ until I met an old lady.

One day I was arranging books when I heard a lady ______ something at the information desk, where I went to give ______. She was in her 70s with a beautiful smile.

After communication, I was ______ that she came to take the membership. Without family, she had ______ her house and settled in a nursing home, living off ______ the interest from her savings account. Her love of reading, even at such an age, never ______. Her confidence, whenever she ______ reading, livened her up.

The membership was ______ for her, so I explained the fee. She didn’t hesitate to open her purse and ______ for the amount. Noticing her ______ look, I offered to pay for her but she insisted, “I’ll come and pay tomorrow.” I failed to ______ her. The next day she returned, paid up and got her membership card. When I took her into the world of books, her eyes shone with excitement. She became a regular visitor, one I’d ______ every few days.

Now her cute smile in my mind still reminds me of the magic of reading.

【推荐3】For most people, managing the daily demands of a job, kids and home can be challenging. It is also ______ for me, but I soon developed skills to dispatch (迅速处理) my duties with precision (准确，精确) and efficiency.

A 200-page report by the morning? No problem! Five thousand cupcakes for the kindergarten class? Can do! I tried to complete all I was asked to do, in order to ______ everyone. Yes, I was ______. However, despite everything I did for others, I found that my work was not ______, and even a simple “thank you” was rarely heard. And I know I was the only one to ______.

Then something happened that made me finally decide to make ______ to my life: I was diagnosed (诊断) with breast cancer. On my doctor’s orders — reduce stress and take better care of myself—I was ______ that I needed a gentler approach to life. When I looked in the mirror and wondered what feeling I wanted to have in the upcoming days, the answer ______ at once — “Joy”!

But it was clear to me that I needed to find some joy first. And that’s ______ what I did. First, I let go of years of stress in order to make room in my heart for ______. Next, given my recent health scare, I realized ______ is too precious to waste. So I now spend my treasured moments only with people I ______, surrounding myself with close friends who share laughter and fun.

Using my time and talents to help others is ______ high on my priority list. Instead of saying yes to every ______, however, I carefully choose the projects that are closest to my heart. So please don’t ask me to make cupcakes. I love eating them but dislike making them. But I’d be ______ to help with an art project instead.

【推荐2】It was 1960. I was twenty. It was suggested that it was time I learned to drive. Driving skills were not considered_________then as they are now-people, especially young people, didn't automatically have cars._________, knowing how to drive could be useful. My father said he would_________me.

Easier said than done. After I had_________the gas pedal for the brake and almost crashed his car into a stone wall, this driving learning plan was quietly_________. No tears shed by me.

My next_________was in 1964. This time, the heroic would-be driving teacher was a very nice boyfriend. After three times-_________by me with delight and excitement, endured(忍受）by the nice boyfriend with heavy sweat and clenched teeth-he_________. Again, no_________shed. I didn't have enough money to__________a car, so why worry?

Jump thirteen years, to 1977.I had a life__________-Graeme-and a baby. We were living on a farm with some animals and birds. The animals__________Finn the Dog, a friendly Irish wolfhound. One day, Finn the Dog tried to jump a wire fence and got its back legs__________in the wire. Graeme went out with the wire clippers (剪子） to cut it loose, and Finn, in a__________, grabbed hold of the__________support item, which was Graeme's head. It did this with its teeth, as dogs have no hands. Graeme finished wire-clipping,__________Finn, and then drove himself to the hospital-twenty miles away-with blood pouring down.

“That's it,” I said. “I'm learning to drive.” This time, I hired a/an__________with nerves of steel. When I was__________those nerves, he chewed gum(口香糖）very fast. When I was doing well, the gum-chewing__________Finally, I got my license. I was pleased with myself.

For years, I had an accident-free record. And these days, I'm aiming my learning in other__________, such as driving a motorboat and chainsawing.

【推荐3】Justin Mutawassim was 5 years old the first time he took a flight. The Delta pilots onboard invited him to__________the cockpit(驾驶舱) , “I remember sitting there and being__________by all the buttons,” he said. By age 6, he had decided：“I wanted to be a pilot.”

His road to becoming a pilot was harder than he had __________as a child. His middle school teacher wrongly informed him that perfect vision was a requirement to become a pilot. “When I heard that I was really__________,” said Mutawassim, who wears glasses.

In December 2014, about a year into his studies at a community college, Mutaassim decided to __________. He got a job as a ramp agent(机坪操作员) carrying bags for Delta Air Lines. During this time, his__________to pursue a career in aviation(航空) became stronger, but he didn’t have the__________to make it happen.

That__________when he me this mentor, Martin. Martin helped him __________for written tests and eventually apply for ATP Flight School, where he was able to__________the necessary licenses in 11 months.

In spring 2022, after he learned Delta dropped the college degree__________for pilots, he__________applied for a position. To his delight he was offered the job. “It was a fantastic __________.” Mutawassim said. He reflected on how far he had come in only six years, from carrying luggage to __________a Boeing 767. Now, he is working toward his next goal of __________a captain.

On a recent morning, a little boy noticed him and said：“Look, there’s a pilot!” In that moment, it all came full circle.