1 . Shane Porter knew clearly that he was dying of cancer when he one day came home with a rusty (生锈的) 1969 Jeepster Commando. He planned to repair it. And it was intended to be a (n) _______ activity that he could work on with his wife and their two sons for the rest of his time.

The family _______ the project and fixed the vehicle until Shane Porter died after three years. The family couldn’t finish the project, but they couldn’t imagine _______ the car either. It has emotional value.

So the car sat there—until last May, when Bob Mauger, a close family friend, noticed it and saw an opportunity. “This would be a good project for my students to complete,” Mauger thought, an automotive technology teacher.

He shared the idea with his class, and the students were _______ on board. The restoration (整修) of the vehicle was the class’ most significant project because of the meaning behind it. It also proved more _______ than the students had expected with engine parts missing and cooling system issues. It took 15 months to _______ all the problems. Many students spent their free time on the project and some even continued _______ the project after they graduated.

Eventually, the car _______. It became drivable and safe. The students presented the revived Jeepster to the family, causing tears of gratitude and emotion. “I know they’ll have that car for a long time. It feels _______.” Judah Castillo, a student, said. For the Porters, the revived car is more than just a vehicle; it is the ________ of Shane Porter’s life and the students’ devotion.

2 . It all began on a cold, rainy day.

Sarah, a poor single mother, was struggling to make ends meet. While waiting for the bus with her two children, Sarah _______ an old man sitting on a nearby bench. He was shivering (颤抖), his _______ jacket providing little protection against the freezing weather.

Sarah _______ the man and offered him her coat. She knew it would make her cold, but the thought of this stranger _______ while she had something to give was too much to bear. Moved by her selflessness, the man thankfully accepted the coat and gave back a smile. Little did Sarah know that her simple act of _______ would make a huge difference.

A man, who saw the heartwarming exchange, took a photo and shared it on social media. The post quickly became a _______, with thousands of people sharing and commenting on Sarah’s generosity. Encouraged by her, people began organizing events to _______ those less lucky. Schools added lessons on the _______ of helping others, and businesses started a “pay it forward” project, where people could buy more and leave the _______ meal for those in need.

Reflecting on this unbelievable journey, we can ________ our individual power, which may create an effect that would obviously reach every corner of the globe.

6 . Everyone has a different path through education. While some attend university right after high school, others find their way back years later. This was the _________ for Minnie Payne.

The South Carolina native returned to the classroom after retiring at age 68, finally _________ her much-coveted undergraduate degree when she was 73. _________ stopping there, Payne _________ her higher education path and at age 90, has become the oldest person to obtain a master’s degree at the school.

Payne will be _________ across the stage by her grandson to receive her well-earned diploma. Although much older than the other students, she _________ learning something new and reaching her goal.

“It’s never too late to learn and Minnie Payne is making history, as no one has _________” writes UNT. “As the eldest UNT graduate to complete her coursework, her _________ for writing and her positive attitude made college a joy rather than a _________.”

Before reaching her __________ goal, Payne worked as a court reporter and a __________ teacher in a textile-mill community in South Carolina. After retiring, she __________ as a student in college at Texas Woman’s University.

Payne has already __________ a new job in Houston after graduation. She will be working at a magazine that is based in the area. “It’s not my __________ to stop work,” she said. “I always wanted to improve myself. When I retired, I wasn’t doing anything constructive. And it’s my life philosophy to __________ be doing something constructive.”

We wish Payne the best of luck in her new career.

7 . Ever since I was a child, I’ve cherished cycling for the happiness, autonomy, and harmony with nature it provides. As an average senior school student, my regular bike rides have evolved into something far more significant than just a fun activity through my daily bike rides, I have come to understand how to _______ life with a positive attitude. It’s like a little _______ that has taught me important lessons about staying positive, facing challenges and being _______.

When I get on my bike and ride around familiar streets, it gives me the feeling of being on a small-scale exploration. It’s not just about reaching a(n) _______; exploring the known yet ever-changing landscape of my daily rides. It’s about enjoying the ride itself. Cycling has turned into a kind of teacher, helping me understand the _______ of practice and having a can-do spirit. One of the coolest things I’ve learned is about not giving up when things get hard. You know, when I’m endeavoring to cycle upwards a steep hill, it’s hard! But guess what? Even when my legs feel super tired, I keep going and do not give up, till I reach the _______. Life is kind of like that too. When I have a challenging task or any problems in my studies, I remember those steep hills. I know if I keep trying, I can _______ anything.

Another thing that cycling has taught me is to be ready for surprises. The road isn’t always _______. Sometimes there are bumps, and you have to ride around them. When something is wrong with my bike, I do not _______. I try to find a solution. Life’s a bit like that too. It’s not always easy, but being flexible and staying positive helps me rise to the challenge and handle ________ problems.

The most important part, though, is how cycling makes me feel happy and ________. The feeling of the breeze on my face and the steady pace of my cycling makes everything seem OK. It’s like a secret power — no matter what’s going on, it keeps me happy, lets me ________ my batteries, and lets me come back feeling ________.

In the end, my daily bike rides have become more than just a way to get around. They’ve become a(n) ________ for how I want to live my life. Cycling has shown me that being positive, facing challenges with ________, and keeping an optimistic attitude can turn the life journey into a fantastic adventure. So, here’s to more bike rides and more fun!

8 . In my work as a vocational school teacher over here in Germany, some of my classes are filled with students of different _______. Whether they are new to the country or have been here for a few years, their German skills are relatively _______. Some of these students who manage to complete their three-year apprenticeships（学徒期） may actually continue to go to school to _______ qualifications so they canattend university.

In the past few years, I have _______ them aside and given them tips on how to enhance their _______ skills. And I have given them tips on how to integrate themselves into the German culture better.

Last week, I took three young men aside and gave them tips on how to improve their German such as joining sports clubs, finding ways to build their _______ beyond class. After class, I actually even took a couple of them to a noticeboard which _______ valuable information on a poster and they were _______ for this little gesture that only took a minute of my time.

I do not get any extra _______ for offering this sort of advice and I have sacrificed one ________ or two over the years but I feel it is important to help the ________ in what I consider a valuable way because once they pass their ________ they will be likely to set up a home and spend their working life here.

Good integration is so important as it builds ________ and expands horizons. It makes me happy to ________ my knowledge as a language teacher and spread the ________ in everyday life.

9 . On Nov.29, 2011, my little sister Lily was born. The whole family welcomed her arrival with _________ and open arms. We were thrilled to have a new addition to our family.

As she grew, her _________ became apparent. We _________ she would appear distant at times and was unable to _________ with others. The smallest things would keep her entertained for long periods, and she would _________ the same routine happily throughout the day. At the age of three, Lily was taken to the hospital by my parents. We were told that she was a child with autism (自闭症), and she would have _________ in communicating and forming relationships with others.

My family were _________ to learn that our loved one would probably be unable to live a _________ life. Unaware of what exactly this would bring, we made a decision to consider autism a _________. And what a blessing it turned out to be! The diagnosis(诊断) brought our family ____________, and we realized a deeper ____________ for one another.

Raising a child with a developmental disability is a(n) ____________ process. Mistakes are ____________. However, through it all, our family is always there watching over her, ____________ a comfortable and safe environment for her at all times. And Lily knows that she has a loving and supportive family who can be ____________ and her biggest cheerleaders when ____________ is achieved.

For those normal people, perhaps my experience might make you more ____________ what is really important in life. As for me, autism has ____________ been a combination of strength, courage and hope. It should not be ____________ as a burden, but rather as a blessing to the families fortunate enough to ____________ a different lifestyle.