【推荐1】Last year, cardiologist (心脏病专家) Steve Lome came to truly understand what it means to be at the right place at the right time. During a half-marathon (半程马拉松), he found himself in the position to _________ not one, but two runners. It all began around the 3-mile _________. Things had been going smoothly up to that _________, but that’s when Steve noticed an unwell _________ named Gregory.

Gregory had just reached the peak and was _________ to see that he would run downhill for a bit. This is the last thing he remembers before _________. Meanwhile, Steve saw this happen, and he could _________ it wasn’t a simple fall. Steve stopped _________ to perform CPR (心脏复苏) for Gregory as an ambulance made its way there. Steve _________ to ensure the ambulance took him, and then he continued the race.

But, as soon as Steve __________ the finish line, his life-saving help was needed once more. A man named Michael began to feel __________ after crossing the finish line. Then, just like Gregory, he fell down. The __________ of this entire situation is truly remarkable. Had Steve not __________ to help Gregory, he would have crossed the finish line much sooner than Michael, __________ he wouldn’t have been around to save him, too.

This happened last year, but all three men have stayed in __________. They even ran together in the very same half-marathon this year!

【推荐2】“Tom, you have a hairless spot on the back of your head!”Mom’s alarmed cry hit me like a shock.

I tried to shrug (耸肩) it off. “It’ll grow back. ”I worked to sound ________.

At first, the loss was minimal. ________the spot with my fingers became the top priority every day. No new hair, smooth as an egg. Weeks later, the spot was a little larger, and there was still no_________of any hair becoming visible through the skin. I began to________, but continued to try to be cool about it.

As days went by, my hair started to fall faster and more. ________ my fingers through it, I would stare at the alarming quantity of hair in my hands, willing this to ________ happening to me.

We went to see a doctor, who diagnosed my condition as alopecia (脱发症) . He recommended an injection ( 注 射 ) to try, which would be ________ to the head skin. I underwent several costly injections over a few months, but in vain.

________, the injection began to trouble my sleep, and we finally had to stop the __. My hair still didn’t grow back.

I had to wear a wig ( 假 发 ) to school every day, worried it might slip one day and that everything would________. Though aware that I should ________the fact to my friends, I was scared, not knowing how they would handle the information. ________, hesitantly, I told them what was happening after days of struggle. To my surprise, they all thought nothing of it. This was a(n) ________ for me.

I came to realize that what had happened was not my fault, and not something I should feel________of. I am learning that being bald doesn’t change who I am, and if I don’t let it affect myself ________ , then other people are much more likely to accept me as I am, too.

【推荐3】We had two adorable cats named Boo and Scout. Scout ate anything we gave and _______ spending his days in the comfortable couch (长沙发) while Boo was _______ in food and more adventurous. Moreover, Boo was more observant, and he _______ to learn skills very quickly.

Despite their different _______, Boo and Scout got along well. Though Boo had his daily outdoor _______, he always returned home at night to sleep in the basement with Scout. Our basement was _______ from the rest of the house by a heavy door, which created a problem. In the morning, I found it _______ to know when Boo was ready to venture outside or when Scout was ready to test the _______ of the couch. Both cats would sit quietly behind the door _______ I happened to remember them or opened the door for some reason.

To deal with the door problem, I bought a cat bell with a button. I tried to ________ Boo and Scout to press the button to make a ringing sound when they wanted out. I ________ that Boo would grasp the ________ quickly, but I wasn’t sure if Scout would understand.

________, within a week, Scout learned to ring the bell. When I heard the ________, I’d open the door. However, despite my best ________, Boo wanted to do nothing with the bell. He would always ________ the door to be opened.

Fortunately, the two cats ________ the door dilemma on. their own. Somehow, Boo ________ to rub noses with Scout when he wanted to go outside and Scout would ring the bell for Boo.

Scout showed me one’s preconceived notions (先入之见)about another’s ________ are not always accurate. Boo taught me that though you’re smart, there’re still times when you need ________ from family and friends.

【推荐1】A retired engineer, 76-year-old Wilson has been offering free rides to college students for the past eight years. Since he first started _________ his car to the young people, Wilson has covered an astonishing 64,000 miles, and has had countless pleasant and often humorous _________ with the students he transports to and from school. The students who he’s _________ have gone on to become physicians, teachers and engineers, but what they’ve also got out of their time in school is finding a role model and a friend in Wilson. Some students _________ call him “Grandpa”.

Wilson first worked as a driver through a student-support programme of the non-profit organization, On Point for College. Although the programme asks the members only to drive students to and from their classes, Wilson often goes _________ to ensure the welfare and safety of the students. If they have problems with registration, Wilson is there to _________ them. If a student gets hungry on the long drives to and from school, Wilson never _________ to buy them a meal.

For many students, Wilson’s help is not only appreciated, it’s also entirely _________ for them to be able to complete their college education. For them, riding with Wilson has _________ them to complete their education — but according to Wilson, he benefits just as much from the __________. I just love driving and I love these kids, Wilson said. “It’s such a privilege to be a part of these kids’ lives, even just for a few hours, getting to know them and hearing their stories.”

【推荐2】Confidence has nothing to do with your figure. I learned this recently.

Every day I’d look in the mirror, hate what I see, and repeat the words _____, “I am beautiful.” Sometimes I’d even grit my teeth (咬紧牙关) to _____the words out. But I _____saying it, no matter what.

It was at the _____of my friend that I began this _____. He said he wanted to be friends with me because of my _____and gentle character. Besides, he also saw me as beautiful and it _____him that I couldn’t see it in myself.

For a long time, I had _____that my weight made me a second-rate person. Years of being fat and years of being _____had caused me to build a cocoon (茧) around myself. I _____thought that if I stayed quiet, maybe I would be safe. I put myself in layers of _____, my heart breaking a little more with each wedding invitation. I _____hoping for my true love, believing I wasn’t good enough.

It wasn’t until I met him that I was determined to be happy on my own and things began to _____. He pointed out my _____ personalities and excellent qualities and made me repeat them out loud. I laughed at first because it felt _____, but I kept at it every day.

Then, one day, a(n) _____thing happened. Staring into the mirror, I realized with a(n) _____that I believed it! He wasn’t _____and it was true － I’m beautiful! The layers of my cocoon suddenly disappeared. And nowadays, I learn to love myself and keep _____no matter what my dress size is. Indeed, confidence comes from _____.