Why do I learn Spanish?

When I was young, I hated languages. My father could speak several languages. He was sure that I could also be good at ________. With his encouragement (鼓励), I decided to go to Chile to learn Spanish (西班牙语).

At the weekend, I did a part-time job. I worked in a school for disabled (残疾的) children in a class of six. Only two children in the class could ________ and neither of them could do it well. But I realized (意识到) slowly that every child could communicate (沟通). Some of them used body languages to express (表达) themselves. Others used their voices—They made ________ when they had strong feelings. They even “ talked” to each other, having “ quarrels (争吵)” and friendly “ chats” like anyone else. None (没有一个) of the children in that room could say a sentence. But they had a strong personality (性格), likes and dislikes, wishes and fears. And they communicated every day.

Slowly, I learned not only Spanish but the language of each child I cared for. It was ________ to see these children trying their best to communicate with each other. I had been making excuses (借口) for not trying all these years. And here were a group of disabled children showing me how ________ communication was. It really made me ________ to use Spanish to talk to others. In this way, I could express my personality better like the disabled children. From then on, I took every chance to talk with people in Spanish around me. I felt excited when I knew a new word.

When I arrived in Chile, I couldn't say a word. But when I left, I could happily have a conversation. I felt my life was ________. I learned from those children that ________ could open doors like something else—doors to friendship, excitement and happiness.