1 . “Dear department, I would like your approval if I can have a unicorn (独角兽) in my backyard if I can find one. Please send me a letter in response.” In mid-November, Joyce wrote a letter to the local department of animal care and control with a(n) _______ request.

Director Annabelle Bradshaw wrote back a few weeks later with good news. She said the department does in fact license unicorns under certain _______. Those include polishing the unicorn’s horn (角) at least once a month, giving it _______ access to sunlight, moonlight and rainbows, and feeding it watermelons at least once a week.

_______ that Joyce would meet all the requirements, Bradshaw sent her a “preapproved unicorn license” for her future pet. “It is always   _______ to hear from young people who consider providing a loving home to animals.” Bradshaw wrote. She deals with a lot of “emotionally exhausting” issues on the job. So Joyce’s letter has _______ brightened her spirits. The first-grader also _______ her for wanting to ask permission in the first place, and doing her research to figure out how to go about that.

Joyce’s mother didn’t want to _______ her when she asked for a unicorn at first, so advised it might come down to getting approval. Joyce agreed and she _______ and an hour later she came back and said, “Will you help me ________ this?”

While the letter was received and replied to in a matter of weeks, Joyce thought the license would be a perfect present for her birthday this month.

Two firefighters     1     (wait) in line at a fast-food restaurant when the siren (警报器) sounded on their fire engine outside. As they turned to leave, a couple who     2     (receive) their order a moment ago handed their food to the firefighters. The couple then got back in line to reorder.     3     (appreciate) their selfless act as a reward, the manager refused to take the couple’s money.

3 . As I watched the bus driver set my luggage on the sidewalk, I realized my anxiety had begun. This was my first visit to the international airport, and nothing was _____. I could not make sense of any of the signs. I had been in this country for a whole term, but I could not even recognize the basic characters. I began to _____. I had to find help because I could not be late!

Fortunately, another _____ arrived and the passengers came out. I dragged my suitcase behind me and followed the group. We finally reached the elevators. Oh, no! They all fit in it, but there was not enough _____ for me. I watched in despair as the elevator doors closed. I got on the elevator when it returned and stared at all the buttons. I pressed button 3.

I _____ nervously when I stepped out of the elevator. Tears formed in my eyes as I saw the deserted lobby (大厅) and _____ that I couldn’t find the inspection counter. Just then an airport employee appeared. He saw that I was _____ and asked if he could help. He gave me his handkerchief to dry my eyes as I related my difficult situation. He smiled kindly, and _____ me down a long hallway. We walked up some stairs, lines of people and pushed my luggage to the inspection counter.

When I turned to thank him for all his help, he was gone. I will never know that kind man’s name, but I will always _____ his unexpected politeness. He helped me when I needed it the most. I can only hope that one day I will be able to do the same for another ______ who is suffering through a terrible journey.

Don Stephenson used to live in the streets a few years ago. He was homeless and poor. “I didn’t know     1     my next meal was coming from,” he says. Now Stephenson has a home and makes a living as a mechanic. But he has not forgotten the people in the streets. One night a week he goes to the poor side of the town. He stands on street corners and hands out $5 or $10 to anyone     2     needs it. In addition, he gives away food and clothing. “I don’t want to see anyone     3     (hunger),” he says. “I understand these people because I     4     (be) there.”