1 . Ryder was born with a serious illness and has never been able to walk. When he started attending preschool, he had to be _______ to the end of the road in the _______ to wait for his school bus by his parents every day. As Ryder was unable to _______ for this bus if he was late like his schoolmates, he would have to wait for up to 15 minutes out in whatever _______ there was. Although his father had _______ a patio (露台) umbrella at the end of his driveway to provide some _______ from harsh weather, he still would get wet.

Then his father _______ for help on Facebook looking to see if someone might have an old bus hut (小屋). After the post, he was suggested to reach out to the _______ class at Westerly High School.

_______ , he sent an email to Dan McKena, who had been teaching construction technology at Westerly High School, asking if he’d be ________ in this kind of project. Delightfully, Dan ________ with an “absolutely” and then he worked hard on the hut with his students for weeks.

The hut made of wood was ________ enough to shelter both Ryder and one of his parents or a nurse comfortably and was finally ________ to the home six weeks later. Now, Ryder ________ it every day and his parents wait inside it every day while they await his returning home. He considers the hut ________ and does like to hang out in it from time to time.

In 1968, I was a student at the Sophia Hagopian High School in Beirut, Lebanon. One day, I went to the head teacher’s office and told him that my parents could not pay the tuition (学费). Although I was the top student in my class, I was sent home because of being short of money. This was a heartbreaking experience for me, as I really wanted to continue my education.

I went home and spent my day at my father’s tire-repair shop. One day, a very old man saw me in the shop and wondered why I was not in school. I told him the reason. He offered to help by calling the head teacher of the Hovaguimian-Manougian High School and asking him to accept me without tuition. The next day, I took a city bus to the school and went to the head teacher’s office. However, when I told the head teacher the reason for my visit, he shouted at me that there was no free tuition. I immediately turned around and rushed back to my home.

On the third day, one of my classmates from Sophia Hagopian High School came to inform me that the head teacher had sent him to tell me that I should come back to school and register (登记). When I arrived at school, I told the registrar that I could not pay the tuition. She said that my tuition had been fully paid. I asked the registrar who paid for my tuition so that I can thank him, I was told that the kind person wanted to remain unknown.

I went to my classroom, but kept wondering who was the person that gave me the golden opportunity to continue my education. I went back to the head teacher's office after classes and begged the registrar to tell me the name of the kind person. Finally, on the condition that I wouldn’t go and express the thanks, she told me that it was my English teacher, Olivia Balian. I promised that I would not talk to her.

A year later, I came to the United States and finally received two Master’s degrees.

After visiting my former high school, I really wanted to see Ms. Balian and thank her for her generosity (大方).

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 . Most students of UR will spend at least one evening at Tin Roof, the only bar located a block away from campus before they graduate. Kaleb Chitaphong, who spent numerous nights there as an undergraduate, bought the place.

Chitaphong didn’t intend to own a bar after graduation, instead hoping to follow his Political Science education through to a Ph.D., and probably find a career in academia. But when his frequented place was facing closure last year during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic (疫情), Chitaphong decided he couldn’t let that happen. “I grew up in this area, so when finding out the business was closing, I contacted the owner. Initially, I had no plans to buy it. But when we got talking more, things worked out and I was able to gain ownership,” he said.

Chitaphong has experience in the restaurant industry from his family. But even with background knowledge, he still had a crash course in owning a bar the hard way-learning the laws, earning his alcohol license, understanding requirements-all during the pandemic. Chitaphong reopened the restaurant this past February, starting small.

Although loved by students, Chitaphong’s hope for Tin Roof is to attract local residents as well. “It’s important for me to have a place where everybody can come and have a good time,” he said. While Chitaphong wants to have a bar that isn’t exclusive to just UR students, he also wants to remain close to campus life. “I want it to be a UR bar, in whatever way that means,” he expressed. “I’ve talked to sports teams of UR to get some jerseys (球衣) hung up.”

As COVID-19 limitation continues to ease up, Chitaphong has plans to host more events. In addition to Disco Tuesdays, he recently added Karaoke Fridays. He’s also planning cooperation with UR’s Standup Comedy to try out Stand-Up Wednesdays.

Despite his big plans, Tin Roof isn’t Chitaphong’s end game. He may open up another business. But right now he’s focusing on this space to make it the best time for as many people as possible.

5 . According to a Facebook post by Kevin Leslie, a man was traveling with his young daughter when he was told he had to buy her a plane ticket or she could not board.

"This woman needs to be recognized," Leslie wrote. "A gentleman was checking in for his flight when the agent asked how old his daughter was. He said she had recently turned two. The agent then asked if she had a ticket, The man was confused because he was under the impression she could ride for free. He was hit with emotion. He mentioned he couldn't afford to rebook this flight or get her the ticket with such short notice. He stepped aside and tried to make a few calls. Hugging his daughter and grabbing his head, you could tell he was heartbroken. This woman next to him at the front counter heard the whole thing. She walked over to him and asked what was wrong. After they talked for a bit they walked up to the counter together. She pointed back at his daughter and said, ‘I wanna buy her ticket.’ The agent said ‘You know how much this ticket costs right?’ The woman responded ‘$700 something?’ ‘$749’ the agent said. The woman said ‘that's fine’ and pulled out her credit card.”

“I was right there and I just said to her, ‘God Bless You!’ and they printed out the ticket,” Leslie continued in the post. ‘The agent kept talking about her goosebumps（鸡皮疙瘩）while the man hugged the woman and asked for her name to repay her. The woman just kept saying, ‘Don't worry about it. 'She knew she wanted to help that man and his daughter no matter what the cost. Please share this story because people like                    this need to be praised.”

Although Bolton planned to stay anonymous（匿名的）and did not buy the ticket to receive attention, after the post went viral on Facebook, a number of people left comments that revealed her identity.

Some of her personal friends and co-workers left comments that this is exactly the kind of thing that she would do, and that they are proud to know her.

9 . 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.