2 . It’s 5:15 pm. Traffic comes to a full stop. I’m _________ before getting on the bridge. Looking at the rows of cars and trucks in the sun, I start to _________ —1, 2, 3, …299, 300, 301—and I give up.

At the time I’m one of the _________ and impatient drivers because of heavy traffic, but I stay _________. When the cars do move, I move carefully, making sure not to hit other vehicles. Finally, I _________ it onto the bridge. The traffic is still moving at a snail’s pace. Tired and hungry, I become very _________.

Just then, I hear a small sound in the distance. The sound _________ becomes louder, until I can see an ambulance（救护车） _________ from behind. What do we do? The bridge is packed. There’s no _________ for us to move.

But I’m wrong. Every single car quickly, yet carefully, __________ to the side. Without thinking, I follow suit. The lane remains __________ for a few seconds during which the ambulance flashes through.

How did we do that? Although we were tired, we collectively decided to help the __________ who needed the time more desperately than we did. We did because of our pity and wisdom, __________ no order. __________ I may seem alone stuck on the bridge, I’m connected to all the other __________. Together we could make the impossible possible.

4 . What do you do with the things you love? You probably take care of them and keep them safe. That’s not what Cameron Payne does. The boy from North Carolina is sharing his love of books by giving them away.

When Cameron heard about a family who lost everything in a house fire, he was looking for a way to help them. He was sad that all of their books were destroyed. That’s when he created his program, which gives books away to people in need.

Cameron’s program collects books for young people of all ages and reading levels. He collects books for kids who are blind or with low vision, too, because he wants everyone to have books. Cameron knows that books can help kids think about their future. They do this by helping kids dream about what they might be when they grow up. Learning about new things can give kids new interests. Six years later, Cameron is still giving away books.

Many of the books he gives away were given to him by others, but Cameron’s grandmother also shops for books that don’t cost a lot. She buys books that are new or that look new. In addition to working with schools, Cameron and his grandmother give books to children in places near their home, such as hospitals, libraries, and day camps.

Cameron wants to keep his program going and growing. Over the past six years, he has given away more than 3,000 books. He has also won many prizes for his work. His program has grown over the years, too. Last Christmas, Cameron was able to give away toys and books.

Cameron Payne does a lot for kids by giving away the things he loves. Who needs help in your community? How might you help?

As I stood in line waiting to cash out at my favorite supermarket, I studied the customer in front of me who was reading the magazines to our left. She was young, maybe early twenties, but she had a tired look on her face-as if life had beaten her down too many times.

The items in her cart included the cheapest cuts of meat, rice, and potatoes. Powdered milk, day-old bread, bargain soap, and inexpensive shampoo completed her purchases-well, almost. There were also lots of instant noodles and a pretty dress that was 50 percent off.

She continued to look at the magazines as we waited, and more people lined up behind us. She finally took one out and turned it over several times, trying to find a price before finally turning to me.

“I’m sorry to bother you,” she began timidly. “But can you tell me how much this is? I forgot my glasses at home.” “Of course,” I said with a laugh.

When I finally found the small print and told her, she sighed quietly and put it back. “They’ve become so expensive, haven’t they?” I murmured sympathetically.

“Next!” The cashier called before she could answer, and she moved forward to begin her transaction. When the store employee finally told her the cost, the woman’s face paled. She opened an old purse and began counting small bills and change. It was obvious she didn’t have enough, and she scanned her groceries to see what she could do without.

One by one, she removed things, but she still came up short. She continued to discard much-needed goods while the cashier patiently deducted (减去) things with a pleasant smile, setting them aside.

The man right behind me complained loudly enough for all to hear, and the young woman’s cheeks reddened with embarrassment. I wanted desperately to pay for her groceries outright, but I knew that would embarrass her even more.

”Take your time,“ I added gently as she tried to decide what other necessity she could return. “I’m in no hurry.”

The woman finally paid and my turn came to pay the bill.

Then I caught up with the woman at the entrance to the supermarket.

Last Saturday David was taking a walk in the park near his home when he noticed a woman with a boy of about eight years old. When David passed them, he heard the woman yelling: “How stupid you are! You’re good at nothing.” David stopped and looked at the little boy. The boy said nothing. He just stood there, looking upset.

David was reminded of his English teacher Mrs. Brown in middle school. After he entered middle school, David lacked self-confidence because he was often made fun of by others. He was often told that he was good at nothing, which David believed.

But one day it all changed. That day, in an English writing class, Mrs. Brown asked them to read a novel. They were asked to write a new chapter of the novel after they finished reading it. A few days later, David handed in his story. He didn’t give it much thought. But the next day to his surprise, the comment “well done” from Brown came into view the moment he turned to the page where the story was written. When David read that, he almost burst into tears. He had never expected to be praised. He suddenly gained some self-confidence.

That day after he returned home, he wrote another short story and gave it to Mrs. Brown the next morning. And again he was praised. David became very interested in writing. He often wrote short dories and asked Mrs. Brown to read them and correct them for him. Mrs. Brown always gave him good advice to improve them. One year later, David joined the school newspaper and became an editor of it. He gained his confidence and was hopeful about his future.

He succeeded in entering college and kept writing. Several years after graduating from college, he had his first book published, becoming famous as a writer in his country. And he owed his success to Mrs. Brown’s encouragement. Without her encouragement, his life might be very different now.

Inspired by his own life story, David decided to do something for that boy.

The mother was ashamed when she heard that.

10 . Roman McCormick is just a 15-year-old teenager, but he’s already been through more __________than some people ever experience. He was born with a rare __________, which causes kidney (肾) failure over time.

Faced with dialysis (透析), Roman and his parents anxiously __________their community to get tested to see if they were a match for Roman on TV. But they were not positive about anyone_____ to help.     They had no idea that someone who ______   knows Roman happened to be watching the _______   that night.

Eddie McCarthy taught Roman maths last school year.   He______ the teen right away,   and as a     parent himself, Eddie couldn’t help but take pity on him. So he___ to be the donor and got his blood tested. When the result came out five months later, it _______   he was a perfect match. All that was left to do was tell the McCormick family that their nightmare (噩梦) was about to ________. “When he called me, I was just too____,” Roman’s mother, Jamie said.

Both Eddie and Roman’s parents were ________   that a new kidney would give Roman a fresh chance at life. Roman’s   been ______ so much from his illness over the years. Jamie hoped the surgery would       give her son “his teenage years back”. On July 19, Roman and Eddie___ the surgery. It was a success, and both are___ now. Let’s wish them the best of health.