【推荐1】The doorbell rang. Then there was a light knock on the door. Though I was resting upstairs, I sprang out of bed and _________ ran down the stairs. It must be a package, I thought. I didn’t even remember ordering anything, but I was delighted by the expectation. It’s almost more fun when you don’t _________; it’s like receiving an unexpected gift.

I moved quickly to the door, _________ that he might leave, and pushed it wide open, only to be _________ by a salesman. Yes, I was _________ at the sight of the stranger. I _________ that I even thought to myself, if only I hadn’t opened the door! Seeing I was extremely unhappy he left.

Later I was full of _________. Why was he, who hoped to win favor, able to keep such a positive expression? And why was I, the more fortunate one, so _________? It was time for a little self-talk and consideration. Firstly, I wasn’t even sure that I had _________ anything. Secondly, even if I had a material item, it would eventually be forgotten or __________ and that definitely wouldn’t give me blessing or joy like any spiritual gifts. Thirdly, my indifference (冷漠) can __________ myself from others so that I was unable to be sympathetic (同情的) to their pain. I forgot my life purpose to help people and the __________ in giving. At last, I realized my __________ and set out to change.

When the doorbell rang after, I wore a __________ smile and I greeted every door-to-door salesman with love and generosity. They’re the real unexpected gifts, I can get pleasure by giving, caring and helping. These gifts will __________ longer and be more meaningful than any unexpected material ones.

【推荐2】As this year’s ski season got underway, Noreis stood out in the crowd at a ski resort. With a swift turn, she glided fluently down the ski_______

Noreis has become a star at the resort in Lusten Mountains Ski Area, home to winter sports lovers. Dressed in her baby blue suit and white helmet, she _______ the other ski enthusiasts. But fluent skier now though she is, Noreis only _______ the sport when she was 75. Up until then, she had spent her days _______ the land on the farm.

_______ by her children, Noreis got on the ski run for the very first time in 2007. “The first day was not _______. However, I was able to walk on the skis after conquering the fear of falling, ” Noreis recalls. Starting on the _______ slopes, Noreis gradually advanced to intermediate runs, and has even got onto the advanced ones. When asked about the _______ she had encountered, Noreis said, “_______ comes from practice. Difficulties are unavoidable. Just get used to it. No one can ________ your age when everyone’s in a ski suit. ” Despite being the oldest at the resort, she thinks she glides as ________ as younger skiers.

These days, Noreis is determined to ________ as long as possible at the resort which has been listed among America’s top 10 destination is for sports lovers for six years________. “Health and ________ are the two things that doing sports has brought to me, ” says Noreis. “I don’t think age has much to do with my mindset. Old or young, I have been ________ and optimistic. ”

【推荐1】I was on my way home when I saw two old men sitting and talking in the sun near the bus stand. What stuck me about them was not their position, but rather her clothes. Both were wearing _________ clothes, one had on broken sandals (凉鞋) and the other was _________ with bare feet.

Recently, I’ve been _________ chances to serve, but without luck. So my clothing stash (贮藏) kept _________. And I thought I need to find these items an appropriate new home _________.

The men were absorbed in _________ and did not pay attention to me as I _________ closer to hear their words.

“Luckily, the sun shines in the day and offers some heat in the cold, but how can we _________ the night? I wish my blanket were thicker, offering more _________.”

Knowing that they would __________ for a while, I went to my clothing stash and quickly got two __________.

Again, they did not see me approach. “Here you go, uncles. It’s cold these days. These might be __________ to you.”

Words can’t describe the __________ on their faces as I handed the items to the men. “Son, are you an angel (天使)? We were just talking about how we are going to face the cold at night and you __________ with these.”

“No, I am not. But angel sent me here to answer your __________.” We all smiled from the bottom of our hearts.

【推荐2】When I was informed to report the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympic Games(冬季残奥会), I really felt _______. Having a very close friend with paralysis and seeing the challenges he faces each day, I am _______ by his perseverance(毅力). His spirit _______ me. I knew attending the Paralympics would also move me. And it did, which I’ll _______ later.

A month before entering the closed Games, we were required to complete hotel quarantine(隔离) _______ returning to the public. With so many people _______ into Beijing from other countries, there had been positive(阳性) COVID-19 _______. Three days after the Paralympics began, a positive case was found in my hotel. _______, there must be 7 days’ or 14 days’ quarantine.

_______ I wasn’t pleased with the idea, it didn’t ________ my excitement to attend the Winter Paralympics. I thought, the ________ thing to do is to start preparing immediately. Being limited to a small space for the time can have ________ effects on one’s mental health. I began to think of what makes me feel comfortable in my home. I began to make a ________ of things: delicious food, sweet soaps, my bedding….

People might dislike the ________ of quarantining outside their homes. But if you can prepare yourself with the things you know, it will make you most ________. If you think you have more than many others, you’ll find it’s not as bad as it might seem.

【推荐3】I was excited when my 12th-grade results were declared. I had earned a ______ at a top college. It was the ______ piece of good news my family had received in a long while. My father was in hospital and my mother was there ______ him. I rushed over to give them the good news. Maybe my thrilled mood was ______— a middle-aged lady in the elevator smiled like me.

On admission day, when I reached the college. I found my bag containing the ______ lost. My heart ______, as there was little hopes of ever getting the money back, with no ______ in it.

I rode back to the ______ to tell my parents, but once there, I couldn’t gather the courage. I stood in the hospital corridor, feeling ______, when I felt someone touch my shoulder. It was the woman in the elevator.

“What is the problem?” she asked. The ______ in her voice broke the dam. Tears streaming, I told her ______. She listened and then said. “Don’t worry.” She handed me some money. “Take this,” she said. I hesitated, but she ______, and placed the money in my hands. I stood there rooted to the spot, overwhelmed.

“Please give my your address, I will return it later.” I said, finally finding my ______.

“No need. Take care of your father and stay ______.” she said.

Since then, I returned to that wing many times, in ______ of meeting her again, but in vain.