1 . It all started when I learned to read, or rather, before I learned to read.

When I was two years old, my grandma decided it was time to ___________ me to poetry. I didn’t understand the words, but my parents said my first complete sentence was the recitation of a poem because my grandma had read it to me so many times that I could ___________ it.

Throughout my childhood, I always had a bunch of ___________ about who I would become when I was older, like an inventor, a doctor, or a dancer. But these ideas ___________ in middle school. I spent a few years wandering ___________ through life, having no clue what I was ___________ about.

___________ , in my first year of high school, I met Miss King, who ___________ my life. She was enthusiastic and encouraging. I loved her and I wanted to make her proud of me. So I worked hard and put my ___________ into every essay she assigned. I even practiced ________________ in my spare time and brought what I wrote to her for feedback. One day, she said to me encouragingly, “I recommended you to the school newspaper, and you can write for it.”

Her words ________________ something in me. Suddenly, I wasn’t ________________ anymore. I had a destination. I’d become a ________________ . Doing well at the school newspaper was the first step to get there.

Thanks to the first poem my grandma read to me and Miss King’s ________________ , now I’m writing for newspapers all round the world. It’s still the bottom of the ladder, and I’ve got miles left to ________________, but at least I’ve made somewhere.

2 . My heart raced as I read Noelle’s message. She was ______ that someone had shared her private news, something she’d only told a few. Shame wished over me; I was the one who had let it ______ . Despite knowing it wasn’t right, I’d told someone outside her inner ______ .

Noelle’s ______ seemed to spread to many people, giving me the chance to stay unknown. “I’m so sorry this happened to you,” I ______ .“It’s terrible that your trust was betrayed (背叛).” Her response was quick: “Thank you.”

Later that day, ashamed of both my actions and my cover-up, I approached Noelle. “Noelle, I need to ______ something,” I said, my voice trembling. “I was the one who shared your ______ news. I’m so sorry for not coming clean earlier. I was afraid of damaging my reputation, but I realize now that being ______ is far more important.”

Noelle ______ me, her expression mixed with surprise and disappointment. “I appreciate your honesty,” she said ______ “It hurt deeply when that news got out. But I forgive you. ”

Tears welled up in my eyes as I ______ her for her grace (大度). Though I didn’t know if she would share my ______ with others, I felt a weight lifted from my shoulders. By ______ truth and seeking forgiveness, I had ______ myself from shame and strengthened my honesty. Our friendship ______ , a proof to the healing power of honesty and grace.

3 . One time, probably at my age of 16 or 17, my motorcycle broke down at a crossing. It suddenly died while I was _________. I pulled the bike to the side of the road and onto the _________. It was nighttime and it was dark. I was so _________.

Not knowing where to seek help, I tried to _________ the problem of my bike. Then, out of nowhere a man walked up the sidewalk. He _________ next to me, looked at me, and smiled. “Do you need some help? I have a flashlight.” I told him I had no idea what was _________and I just was going to call my dad. He handed me the flashlight and helped me _________ the bike to a car wash, which was brighter.

I called my dad but he went to the wrong _________. So I had to wait twice as long for him, during which the man _________ talking to me just about life and growing up. To be frank, I was in no __________ for what he was saying. But due to his company, my fear disappeared and I __________ calmed down. In the end, my dad __________. The man helped us load the bike onto my dad’s van (小型货车), and then he waved goodbye to us and walked away.

Years have passed, but that night still __________my mind occasionally and gives me a feeling of warmth. Never hesitate to offer your __________, for you will never know what a(n) __________ it can make.

4 . Glen Edwards became a hero when he rescued a construction worker trapped on top of a 160-meter-high building.

As a crane (吊车) _______ working on a construction site, Edwards _______ found himself in a life-saving mission when a fire broke out. He recalled how he _______ the trapped worker from his crane’s cabin (驾驶舱), and how he came up with the idea of saving the man by lowerin a cage to him to let him _______.

However, his attempt to _______ the cage before the man was by no means an easy job, as each post (弹) of wind prevented to throw his crane off balance. Besides, the smoke and flames also added to the difficulty. _______ the great challenges, Edwards refused to give up and fought to _______ control. Luckily, someone on the ground offered _______ on where to land the cage through a radio. Edwards _______ the crane’s movements, inch by inch, until the cage hanged (盘旋) just inches from the edge of the _______. With determination, Edwards successfully landed the cage.

Eventually, Edwards watched the cage _______ the man away from the horrible fire below and lowering him to safety. The crowd _______ a big round of applause, a tribute (致敬) to the courage and skill _______ by Edwards. He knew that his quick thinking and strong _______ had made all the difference between life and death in the face of disaster.

A GoFundMe page has now been set up to raise money for him —— with organizers _______ people to “buy Glen a beer” for his life-saving efforts.

5 . Asli Samanci, a food scientist, was driven by her childhood dream of becoming a scientist, leading her to pursue a career in food science. “It ______ everything: biology, microbiology and chemistry all together,” Samancil said.

With this passion, she established a company that ______ health products made from propolis (蜂胶), a natural substance produced by bees. Samanci’s dedication to ______ is evident in every step. of her product development process. “All products are ______ by science,” Samanci said.

The ______ behind Samanci’s venture also lies in her son, who experienced frequent health issues during his early years. Upon a doctor’s recommendation, she ______ propolis as a means to help strengthen her son’s immune system. However, not ______ with the products on the market, Samanci worked ______ with a beekeeper to craft the ideal solution for her son’s needs. Gradually, Samanci has made her specialized products ______ to a broader range of consumers.

Meanwhile, Samanci and her beekeeping partners have witnessed a significant ______ in the bee population, Recognizing that 80% of all plants rely on bees for pollination (授粉), this development has proved to contribute to ______ nature. Samanci firmly believes in the concept of a win-win business model, where ______ can make a positive impact on the environment. And she urges all entrepreneurs and scientists to find that ______ . Samanci says, “To get something from nature in a(n) ______ way, we urge more food scientists and agricultural scientists to join us. ______ , nature will not give us anymore.”

6 . Working at a hotel, I had the pleasure of welcoming a family of five one Friday. As they entered, the youngest child greeted me with a cheerful “hi”. I always _______ well-behaved children like them, as they bring a special joy to the place. _______ around young ones in my own family, I have a talent for understanding their _______, making interactions with them enjoyable. I always like hearing about their plans for the weekend, and our hotel _______ us to engage with young guests.

During the check-in process with the parents, the youngest child _______ announced, “It’s my birthday tomorrow!” I asked how old she would be. “Nine!” she _______ with a big smile. I was impressed by her excitement.

The mother _______ they were in the area for university applications for their eldest child, but didn’t talk about any plans for the little one. As they went up to their room, I felt it necessary to do something for the birthday girl. Though we couldn’t _______ anything extravagant(奢侈的), I decided to give her a children’s book and a handwritten “Happy Birthday” _______ .

I delivered the ________ to the family’s room and later, when they returned, the mother expressed how ________ the birthday girl was with the presents. She mentioned they would read the book together, which ________ my heart.

After my shift ended, I didn’t work until Monday. Upon my return, I found a(n) ________ thank you letter and drawings from the girl directed to me. The gesture nearly brought tears of ________ to my eyes, knowing that a ________ act of kindness had made a difference in their stay.

7 . “I’m sorry, but visiting hours are over,” The nurse said _________. My husband Eric had just got out of surgery. I wanted to stay with him, but the hospital’s visiting policies allowed no _________.

The nurse handed me a piece of paper. “That’s my cell number. You can _________ me tonight if you’re worried or just want a（n）_________.” I knew Eric would be _________ OK, but I couldn’t be with him when he needed me, which still _________ my heart.

I _________ Eric’s nurse once I settled in my room in a hotel. She texted back, saying he was still feeling sick. I sighed, feeling the _________ rush in. Then I turned on the TV to distract myself, which didn’t _________. Around midnight, Eric’s nurse texted me. “He’s fine now and just fell asleep. You should get some __________ now, too.”

When I had checked into the hotel, the clerk said, “We have a cabinet full of books and games in the corner. We’ll feel __________ if you use anything there during your stay.”

I made it to the hall to __________ a book. I was looking through the titles when I heard a sound behind me. It was an elderly woman, who __________ herself as Shirley, adding that she had been there to accompany her husband in hospital. During our talk, her __________ attitude made me feel much better.

The next morning, when __________, I felt much better at that time than when I came into the hotel yesterday.

8 . Anytime I travel on my bicycle across the country, I’m always amazed by how kind people can be to strangers.

One night, my friends and I were camping in a town in Missouri. There was a severe storm and we were getting ______ . A complete stranger came by to ______ us that there were tornadoes(龙卷风)heading our way. The stranger invited us to his home. We were surprised by his ______ for our safety. Later we learned that there had been a lightening strike near the place where we had camped and several cattle had been ______

Fortunately, we spent the night in a nice dry home. We were ______ given the opportunity to take a shower. The next morning we had breakfast with the family and ______ contact information. In a way we felt like the family had become a part of our journey. This was one of the most heartwarming ______ of my life because this family had nothing to ______ by being so kind to us. We were ______ not the type they would usually ______ but they treated us with respect and kindness.

The kindness of a stranger always ______ my faith in humanity. Whatever the person ______ always comes with no strings attached and that’s the most _____ part.

That family _____ us so much that during the rest of the trip, we _____ others out every chance we got. We even bought food with our busking(街头卖艺) tips for the homeless. It’s always heartwarming when giving feels as good as receiving.