4 . Last year, my friend, Kydee Williams, and I started a non-profit project. Because we wanted to do _______ work differently. Thus. The Pop-Up Care Shop was born.

TPUCS is a traveling shop of _______ donated goods for people in need. During the holidays, we held clothing drives and then went to women's shelters. Our main _______ was to help inspire women who were homeless with hope as well as bring a little holiday cheer to our local communities. Starting any project or movement wasn't _______. Brainstorming and coming up with cool ideas was the fun _______ . But actually bringing those _______ to life can seem almost impossible at times. However, there were lessons about _______ that we didn't fully realize until we started this journey.

From our experience, we learned smaller shelters, especially those in less-commercialized areas were often ignored when it came to getting community _______. Actually, they were typically more open to new and creative ideas and would _______ welcome volunteers who offered help. Under our inspiration, many selfless people ________ themselves to non-profit work. Many shelters are understaffed and the ________ overworked. Working directly with them ________ us understand the specific needs of the shelter.

While material things like ________, clothes, money, and shelter can help people survive, what truly helps people live is the intangible (无形) necessities like ________, presence and patience. Even though we can't help every single person in the world, we can make a world of ________ for at least one person.

6 . The caring employees at a Costco store near Cleveland, Ohio, are being honoured as heroes. It was because of their quick thinking and sympathy (同情), which ________ saved the life of a fellow co-worker.

The story happened one morning when the employee failed to ________ for his scheduled shift (换班) at 5 a.m.. ________ for his colleague, the manager, Jesse Orsborn, decided to ________ what had happened and make sure everything was okay.

“In situations where someone might oversleep for the early shift, we usually give them a ________ wake-up call, checking if they’re on their way. However, this daily check-in took an unexpected ________,” shared Orsborn. When the employee answered the call, his speech wasn’t understandable, and the connection suddenly ________.

Alarmed by the unusual conversation, Dave Mackin, the assistant general manager at Costco’s Mayfield Heights location, ________, “We started calling several times, and each time, it became more ________ that something was seriously wrong. There was mumbling and groaning (喃喃自语,呻吟着), and it was evident that he was experiencing a medical emergency.”

As events ________, it turned out that the co-worker was in the midst of a stroke (中风). Without wasting any time, the quick-thinking workmates kept the man on the ________ while others dialed emergency services. Thanks to their quick ________, the man was quickly transported to the hospital and, fortunately, later went out of the hospital. ________, it was noted that he faced a challenging road to recovery.

________ on the incident, Mackin stressed the strong sense of community within the Costco family. “We take care of our members. We take care of our employees. They mean the ________ to us,” he stated proudly.

8 . Be a Good One

“Whatever you are,” said Abraham Lincoln, “be a good one.” He _______ it with his own life. And in the present age, his words need an improvement.

Composer Frederick Loewe was not always _______. He learned the piano from the great masters of Europe and achieved huge success as a(n) _______ and composer in his early years. But when he immigrated to the United States, he _______ as a piano genius. For a while he tried other types of _______ including looking for gold and boxing. _______ he never gave up his dream and continued to play the _______ and write music.

During those _______ years, he could not always afford to make payments on his piano. One day, bent over the keyboard he heard nothing but the music that he played with such rare inspiration. When he finished and looked upon, he was _______ to find that he had the audience of three men who were seated on the ________ .

They said nothing and made no movement toward the piano. Instead, they stood from the floor and dug into their pockets, collected together enough money for the payment, placed it on the piano and walked out, empty-handed. Moved by the ________ of his music, these men recognized excellence and ________ to it.

Whatever you are, be a ________ one. If what you do is worth doing, if you believe that who you are is of value, then you can’t afford to be ________ with mediocrity. When you choose the path of excellence through this life, you will bring it to your best and ________ the best it can offer in return. And you will know what it is to be satisfied.

9 . About 15 years ago, I packed my suitcase and traveled to a town a few hours away. I would have an important ______ the next day, so I arrived ______. When I woke up the next morning in the hotel and started to get ______, something came to my notice —I had ______ to pack a white shirt.

This discovery made me get into ______. There was only about an hour left. Without thinking, I ______ went down to the lobby (大厅) immediately and flew to the attendant at the front desk. I explained my ______ situation and asked if he could suggest a nearby store where I could get a new shirt. I received a response before I finished speaking. “Sir, I have got a ______,”The attendant replied. How excited I was when I heard that! But instead of ______ me to a nearby shop, the man did something ______. Without saying a word, he ______ his own white shirt and handed it to me.

I finally arrived on time. Things ______ in the end—I got my dream job. I expressed my ______ when giving back the shirt.

That nice ______ has stuck with me over the years and that man’s behavior has ______ me ever since. And so now, when I see someone who needs anything, I’m willing to share.

10 . At the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Romanian gymnast Nadia Comǎneci made history. She performed a routine ________ on the uneven bars (高低杠), scoring a perfect 10. She pursued ________ in her practice, which led to remarkable achievements in the game.

Perfectionism is generally ________ as a good quality. Therefore, it’s not surprising that perfectionism in society has been on the rise for years. And it is more ________ in certain professions like top athletes and medical specialists. Perfectionism can be seen as a ________ tendency. Perfectionists usually set extremely ________ standards for themselves and others. According to researchers, such behavior is rooted in ________. Many perfectionists worry that if they don’t pay enough attention to detail, it will hurt their performance. So they ________ their perfectionism even when it’s self-defeating.

Aiming for a high degree of success isn’t necessarily ________ as long as you behave reasonably. People with adaptive perfectionism work hard to meet ambitious goals, but are also able to tolerate mistakes, changes, and problems that they didn’t ________. When encountering ________, they stay flexible.

Maladaptive perfectionism, which ________ an intense desire for others’ approval, and a high level of concern over mistakes, is ________. It tends to weaken individual confidence and affects relationships and overall well-being. To overcome it, it’s crucial to shift your mindset. Start by being realistic and gaining a ________ perspective. Give yourself permission to loosen up a bit on certain matters, enabling you to prioritize what truly matters. ________ can be challenging, but it is indeed attainable.