1 . I live in a town near Prague(布拉格), the capital of the Czech Republic. Besides cars, bikes are the most important _________ of transportation(运输). As it _________ you to go almost anywhere you want, cycling is a big _________ for Czech people. On weekends, you can see cyclists _________ through the towns wearing helmets (头盔) and cycling clothes.

Some people _________ that living in a town is inconvenient (不便利的), including me. _________, I find life in towns much more _________ than that in big cities after living here for a while. I was _________ given a bicycle by my host family. _________ it is only an ordinary bike, I was still __________ and couldn’t wait to take a cycling trip alone.

One sunny Sunday afternoon, I took my first cycling trip to a village nearby. I cycled for a while, alongside a river. But then, something happened: One of my tires __________. There was no choice but to __________ my bike back home, which took an hour.

I didn’t give up though: One week later, I __________ again. This time, however, there was__________ wrong with my tires. It was a very beautiful town, with a typical Czech castle and a park full of peacocks. People were taking part in a marathon that day. There were also stands selling __________ Czech foods and drinks, such as potato pancakes and beer.

It was already sunset when I __________ to head home, and I saw almost no one on the way back. As the warm breeze softly stroked (轻抚) my face. I felt very __________ and happy.

I believe many of us need a(n) __________ like this to take a break from our __________ life sometimes. So, I really do encourage all of you to take a cycling trip alone, even just to a nearby village. Just look around you, and you’re sure to __________ some hidden beauty.

2 . There is no doubt that first responders (急救人员) are heroes and deserve a lot of appreciation. This was also the ____ of Natalie Reilly, an Arizona native who started a “Nothing but Love Notes”_____. She began this activity on Valentine’s Day four years ago with her mother who was___ cancer at the time.

As an attempt to _____ her mother up, she got many cards and filled them with heartfelt ______. After writing many “thank you” notes, they went around town for hours looking for police officers, veterans, firefighters, and many more. What was a successful attempt in   ______ her mother’s spirits has become a tradition that she continues to uphold.

Whether the notes came to them on a cloudy day or after a long and tiring shift, the recipients of these notes_____ appreciate them.

It turns out that the ______ and love we send out has a way of coming   ______ to us. After years of   ______ good   will, love, and appreciation, Reilly found___ through the notes when she handed one to a retired police officer who____ became her boyfriend. Continuing the tradition of writing and handing out love notes to first responders in her mother’s___ has brought about a lot of positivity for Reilly and all the recipients.

_____, this amazing story will___ many more such acts of kindness in all of us.

3 . Life is already difficult as a single mother, but for Rebecca Polston, every day is a battle of strength and courage.

Her son, Rhylon, has been on dialysis (透析) since he began his _______ against a terrible disease at birth. Until he receives the right treatment he needs, she is unable to _______ due to his medical condition. She _______ heavily on her car because emergencies happen a lot, but disaster _______ this summer when Rebecca’s car was damaged _______ by a hit-and-run driver. With no job, Rebecca had no way to _______ money for new wheels. For this small family, the future was _______ — until a radio station heard about her story.

Rebecca and Rhylon were _______ by the 94.9 KLTY team: a group of staffers (员工) from the _______ who are dedicated to doing good deeds for people in their community. A check for $1,000 was __________ to them, as well as brand new toys for Rhylon—but the __________ didn’t stop there. Astonishingly, a set of keys and a brand new __________ came into their sight —silver, topped with a red ribbon, and completely paid for.

Since then, Rebecca has been able to fully meet Rhylon’s needs, which have included at least one __________ visit each week. The 94.9 KLTY team made a video and __________ it on Facebook, which resulted in a flood of support that has __________ in for the Polston family.

4 . When my mother told me stories about Emily, her grandmother, who she admired, I was all ears. My mother drew a _______ between Emily and Jacqueline Kennedy, former US president’s wife. Mom described her _______ features: a long graceful neck and a tiny waist. “Emily was just like Jacqueline,” Mom said. “But their origins wouldn’t _______: Emily was graceful, soft-spoken, but possibly born a slave.”

Emily attracted me. Not until 2005 did my research on ancestry really start to _______ , for the reason that I was no longer _______. “When does your new job start?” asked my mother. “I refuse to take a job for at least a year,” I replied. My mother had no _______ with such words. “Anyway, you should have a job.” I remained _______ and didn’t explain it. But I felt I must _______ my job to collect more stories about my _______.

I ________ my mother’s line to a place called Cane River. I found the bill of shameful slave sale for my great-great-great grandmother, who was ________ in 1850 for $ 800. I had to write the stories. This time the novel Cane River was sold in a（n） ________ way.

One day, the phone rang, “Hello, this is Oprah Winfrey, the talk show hostess.” I couldn’t believe my ears. I responded in ________, “Hello, Ms Winfrey. What can I do for you today?” She told me she selected my novel for her book club, which ________ led to Cane River on The New York Times bestseller list and a ________ readership than I expected.

5 . Life became dull when social distancing began in March due to the coronavirus. The_________all faded (消逝) together into what felt like one unexplainable long day. Not only did I have no opportunity to_________with my friends, but as more time passed in solitude (独处), I lost any_________to be around people.

That is, until July, when one of my_________from another state asked me to go camping with her family. I agreed, although somewhat_________. Once you have forgotten the pure_________of being among friends, the idea of driving six hours to live in a tent in the middle of a bug-infested (虫子滋生的) forest doesn't hold much_________anymore.

I don't remember the drive there, and even the scenery slowly_________from my mind. What I do remember is the_________feeling of happiness that washed over me. Within seconds, I remembered what it was like to live each second to its__________. I slept under the stars,__________from cliffs (山崖) into the crystal-clear water and walked through a night so__________that I couldn't see 2 inches (5cm) in front of me. I made new friends that are among my closest friends to this day. I instantly fell__________in love with the liveness of life.

The coronavirus brought on the hardest couple of months of my life. But I wholeheartedly__________that it was worth it.__________the advantages of the past gives you a greater appreciation of them when they finally return. Those five days in New York will forever be among my happiest.

6 . A video of a young Italian man celebrating his 25nd birthday with 25 random (随机的) acts of kindness was post on the Internet._________ by this, I mentioned to my wife Hayley that I’d like to do the same for my coming 50^th birthday in December. Well, she agreed to the _________ and make it happen.

We placed cheery stickers (贴纸) on the shirts of children,_________ a park, gave out delicious chocolate to those in the park — many of whom appeared _________, offered bottled water and played with a bored 10-year-old boy who was waiting for his sisters to finish shopping, and _________.

The most _________ for me occurred at the end of the day when we were giving out flowers in a retirement home after their dinner. At first I found myself questioning my _________ and how it would be received. It _________ that the local Church had a large group there at the same time singing to the residents.

_________, the first thing that took me a bit ____________ was how almost every man also enjoyed receiving a flower, not only from Hayley, but also from me. Then, I found myself giving the women longer deep caring ____________. One commented that she had not been hugged like that for years. But then my heart was permanently ____________ when another woman told me that she had not been hugged like that by a man for five decades.

I didn’t count the number of ____________ acts we did that day, and neither do I count that birthday as one of the good ones. Without a doubt, I know it was my ____________.

I’m feeling ____________ for Hayley and every person who has ever inspired me.

7 . I walked into the grocery store not particularly interested in buying groceries. The_________of losing my husband was still too raw. And this grocery store held so many_________memories. He often came with me and almost every time he'd pretend to_________and look for something special. However, I’d always spot him, three yellow roses in hand. He knew I loved yellow roses. With a heart filled with grief, I only wanted to buy my few _________and leave.

Suddenly a woman in green came beside me. I watched_________she picked up a large package of T-bones, dropped them in her basket...._________, and then put them back. She turned to go and once again reached for the pack of steaks.

She saw me watching her and said,“My husband loves T-bones, but honestly, at these prices, I don't know.”

I_________ the emotion down my throat and met her pale blue eyes.

“My husband passed away eight days ago,” I told her. Glancing at the package in her hands, I fought to control the tremble in my _________. “Buy him the steaks. And cherish every moment you have together.”

I turned and pushed my cart _________the length of the store. While walking down the aisle, I saw first the____________suit, and then____________the pretty lady coming towards me.

As she came closer, I saw what she____________and tears began misting in my eyes. “These are for you and these are ____________for,” she said and placed three beautiful yellow roses in my arms. I looked ____________ at the beautiful roses. How did she know? Suddenly the answer seemed so ____________. I wasn't alone.