One evening, it was so cold outside. An old couple (夫妇) made _____ way to an inn (小旅馆) and prepared to spend the night there. A young man opened the door with a welcoming smile. “I’m sorry!” he said. “Our guest rooms here are all _____.”

Hearing the young man’s words, the old couple felt very sad. Just as they were leaving, the young man came up to them and _____ them. “Since it is late now, if you don’t mind, you can sleep in my room for the night.” Then he helped them _____ their bags to his bedroom.

Thanks to the young man, the old couple had a good rest _____ the night. The next day, the old couple took out lots of money to give the young man, but he _____ to take a single penny.

“You needn’t pay me any money, _____ I only lend (借) my room to you. For me, it was really not a big deal,” said the young man, with a _____ on his face.

“It’s very kind of you. Maybe one day, I’ll build a _____ for you!” said the old man. With these words, the old couple left.

Several years later, the young man ______ received a letter from the old couple. They invited him to go to Manhattan. The young man met the old couple in front of a luxurious (豪华的) hotel. “Do you still remember what I said to you several years ago?” said the old man. “Look! Here is the hotel I built for you!”

My best friend Ally and I spend a few hours of our time every week as volunteers for Buddy Ball. It is a     31     that helps disabled kids do sports and make new friends.

So     32     does a buddy (伙伴) do? At the moment, I am a buddy for an eleven-year-old boy called Tom. He is in a wheelchair and is a good basketball player, but just like any kid, it makes     33     upset when he misses a shot or makes a bad pass. He starts to cry and doesn’t want to play.     34     he even wants to give up. So, as his buddy, I     35     him. Now we’re working on our basketball skills together. It is great to see how he has improved and he doesn’t get upset so     36    .

Ally is a buddy     37     Clara, a kid with very few language skills. She is also a bit wild! She likes running away. Ally has learned how to work with Clara and to get her to join the games. Now she loves baseball and has more     38    . Next week she’s playing in a team. Her parents are truly happy about Buddy Ball and they say that Clara has become more confident and sociable since she     39     Buddy Ball.

Buddy Ball is a great chance for everyone! Differences disappear and we realize that we’re all just kids loving sports. I love volunteering for Buddy Ball     40     I know I’m doing something meaningful!