【推荐1】Anthony Madu, a boy from Nigeria, is getting the opportunity of a lifetime.

After a video of Madu_________ barefoot in the rain became hugely popular online, he has now_________ a scholarship in America. The video — which_________ Madu showing his outstanding ballet skills — caught many people’s eyes, including Cynthia Harvey, the famous artistic director in New York. “I was so_________ by his talent that I was desperate to find him,” Harvey said. Harvey_________ managed to track down Madu and helped gain an offer of a full scholarship so that Madu could get_________ in the ABT virtual Young Dancer Summer Workshop, a three-week dancing program.

Madu developed his_________ in ballet after watching Barbi in the 12 Dancing Princesses and faced many_________ afterwards. For example, the culture he grows up in_________ boys in ballet due to popular belief that ballet is not an African dance and it’s meant for girls. ____________, those didn’t discourage Madu; he worked hard and stuck to his ballet dream.

Learning his video became a real hit made Madu very____________. “I didn’t plan to be popular. The best part of being____________ is when I got a grand prize to go to the US____________ so many people don’t have that opportunity,” he said. “I hope my performance will challenge the prejudice (偏见) that male ballet dancers still face.” Madu said he was____________ to be a professional ballet dancer and that he also wanted people to know that ballet can____________ here in Nigeria.

【推荐2】Karen Collingsworth doesn’t just make a great cup of coffee. She also smiles, listens and ________ with all customers with love and kindness. Those customers were ________ to help Karen when the opportunity arose.

When Karen’s car was ________ and had to be torn apart, she suffered a powerful blow. Her workmates at the Marshall University Starbucks knew she’d need to ________ her old car before long. Someone ________ the idea of a GoFundMe. With an initial goal of raising $ 5,000, money began to ________ quickly from students, teachers and staff who’d gotten their daily treat from Karen.

Donors expressed their ________ on the GoFundMe webpage. One previous student wrote, “Karen knew my name and my order ________. She always made me smile whenever I came in. So I want to come back and visit!” Another commented, “I hope she knows the impact that her ________ made on so many people. ” Also, some used phrases like “ ________ soul,” and “brightened my day at each visit”. Karen has ________ made a lasting impression and influence on so many!

The GoFundMe campaign collected nearly $40,000! While the majority of ________ came from those who know Karen, some came from ________ moved by the lovely comments. Marshall University’s President donated $5,000, clearly ________ of the blessing that Karen is to the institution and its students!

When asked the reason for her ________ Karen simply said, “Whatever you do, do it heartily.”

【推荐1】My friend Megan texted about a puppy needing a home, attaching photos. As an animal shelter owner, I am always looking to _________ my family. After buying land in 2017, I opened Charlotte’s Freedom Farm, named after my first _________, a lamb with one ear. With the profits from my four pet supply stores, I have _________ up to 200 animals.

The puppy, Winnie, was deserted for its bad front legs, but instantly _________ my heart with his big brown eyes and floppy ears. His unique appearance _________ me of a kangaroo, so I started an Instagram page for him, @winnie_ theroo.

At Pawsability, Winnie received _________ wheels, allowing him to move freely and merrily. _________ by his journey, I wrote a book, “Winnie’s Warriors,” sharing his story and those of other _________ dogs at the farm. While some people initially _________ him, they quickly realize that Winnie and his friends are living their best lives on the farm. His Instagram following continues to __________, with fans finding inspiration in his __________. He brings joy and laughter into our lives every day.

As Winnie’s family member, I am incredibly __________ of him. He has __________ me so much about love, acceptance and resilience. Animals like Winnie __________ to be celebrated and cherished, as they have displayed the __________ that exists even in the face of hardships.

【推荐3】In my family, Norooz—the Persian New Year—has always been the most important day of the year. My mom starts _________ it a whole month ahead. It means making and enjoying _________ prepared dishes with the people I love, the smell of freshly chopped herbs and fried onion, the sound of water pouring into a bowl for rice washing, and the _________ of fingers moving fast to fill pastries (油酥糕点)with nuts.

When I met my husband, Kyle, I told him _________ about Norooz, from the food we prepare to the activities we organize. Kyle now loves Norooz as much as I do, and that’s a(n) _________. After marrying him and _________ to the United States, I knew we had to _________ a way to be with my family every year for the _________.

The only way for me to be with my parents is for all of us to _________ in Istanbul. It’s not easy or __________, but we’ll do it, because, for us, Norooz is sacred(神圣的), and nothing can __________ family. Since moving to the United States, I’ve broken many __________, but this is one I’d never break.

Every year, around the second week of March, my heart starts beating faster. Kyle and I sort out our Norooz plans and start __________ and when I get on the plane to Istanbul, my heart feels so full and __________, knowing that I’ll get to spend yet another Persian New Year with my __________ and show Kyle how these days are about __________, hope, and new beginnings.

The days we spend in Istanbul with my family are __________. We prepare for Norooz just like we used to when I was a kid. __________ now, our time together __________ so much more because we __________ better than to take it for granted(认为……是理所当然).