1 . Shawn Cheshire rode across the country on her bicycle, depending on Jesse Crandall, a chemistry professor, to guide her every step of the way. Cheshire lost her ________ after an accident nine years ago and turned to ________ because she believed sports and physical challenges gave her “another opportunity at ________.” Through a friendship with Crandall, she has ________ bicycling to her activities, traveling across the country, meeting and inspiring people all along the way.

To Crandall, teaching and guiding are about helping others through ________. “For many students, chemistry is something they have no experience with,” Crandall said. “So, when I’m teaching, it helps to think about my experiences ________ my blind friend Cheshire. Then I try talking about the lesson in a language that, ________, everybody can understand.”

Crandall and Cheshire have been skiing, climbing and bicycling together for the past decade. In 2018, the ________ faced the steep terrain of the Grand Canyon, completing a ________ hiking in just over 24 hours. As they walked 42 miles through the night, Cheshire ________ warnings of dangers from Crandall, as well as the noise of the bell he wore, which ________ as they advanced. In 2021, Cheshire ________ another world record by riding her own bicycle from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean.

While their next adventure remains uncertain, Crandall knows that there are no ________ with Cheshire. They have discussed skiing across Antarctica as a potential future endeavor. Their ________ and shared determination will continue to motivate others to overcome setbacks and ________ boundaries.

2 . Gina Ginsberg was born to a wealthy family that lost its fortune. For years, Gina’s life was ________. Eventually she managed to ________ in the U.S where she became a practicing physician and co- founder of a free health clinic. She was accomplished and ________.

But she ________ constantly that the family would fall into ________. She would tell her three children, “We ________ have one dollar for food today. It has to ________ all of us.”

Gina retired in 2020 and ________ her retirement funds. She still thought money played an important part in her life. But her attitude towards spending money was much more light-hearted.

“I once gave a guy a $20 ________ for pumping my gas,” she said. “He was like, ‘Wow, how ________!’ What if I could do that over and over?” So she ________ to give away $100 a day for a month to those in need of help. She would write ________ to share her activities with others on her website. She set some rules for herself. She had to meet each person as part of her normal routines.

That ________ was marked by many similar meetings. The process of ________ made her feel good. When the month was over, Dr. Ginsberg ________ it hadn’t been enough. She felt grateful she could afford it. Small actions can make a big difference.

3 . I was with my father at a clinic near his home for a routine blood test. An elderly woman came in and sat on a ________ room chair. She settled into the seat opposite my dad and smiled at him and he smiled back ________. He was 77 years old and had been living with Alzheimer disease for several years. It’s a disease that ________ your loved ones, slowly, day by day and the memory loss is painful and ________.

After a while, she started singing the tune My Heart Will Go On. Since Alzheimer disease also has a(n) ________ to damage a person’s patience, I couldn’t help thinking that this little woman was playing with fire. Her singing began gently. I glanced at Dad to see his ________. His smile was gone, and he was ________ right at her. I couldn’t read his expression initially, but it seemed to be something like ________. I wondered if he was lost somewhere in his memory, or maybe he was trying to figure out whether this was someone he should ________. Slowly, the woman’s singing got louder and her eyes closed with ________. Now Dad looked a little shocked. Still, I watched nervously, noticing the ________ of an angry outburst and was considering my options on how best to ________ in. Instead, his face changed, and the tension ________ in his eyes. He no longer looked confused.

When her song ended and the waiting room became ________, the woman opened her eyes. My dad was still looking directly at her. “That was beautiful,” he said. ________, she smiled and said, “Thank you.”

4 . I started my cycling adventure early. The morning ride was _______ , the gentle breeze (微风) was pleasant and the road was free of traffic. The path was lined by colorful flowers. Gazing at the mountains, I felt like I was _______ through a painting. Looking down, I _______ fallen leaves on the track. It was the first time I realized leaves could be so rich in color. I came to understand the true _______ of autumn is found in these subtle, often overlooked details.

Of course, this journey was also a challenge. Each time I endured a lengthy uphill climb, I _______ myself somewhere ahead lay a (n) _______ downhill section. It became a kind of reward. I was thirsty and tired. I pushed my bike up the incline, which helped stretch my muscles.

I passed by a woman selling oranges. I wanted to buy some. However, the woman _______ my money and encouraged me to help myself, _______ the oranges were from her own trees. I was deeply _______ .

After eating two, I crouched (蹲) by the roadside, gazing at the uphill stretch ahead. A young couple in a car ____________ to buy oranges. I asked if they could give me a lift. They ____________ and even offered me bread and water. I learned they were from Suzhou and had driven here for the weekend. They ____________ I visit Suzhou for an around-the-lake ride of Taihu. About 10 minutes later, I said goodbye to them and continued riding.

My mood was ____________ transformed. A team of cyclists approached, giving me thumbs-up. I was incredibly motivated. Cycling 144 km in nine hours was a (n)   ____________ . However, as I reflect on the beauty along the route and the kindness of the people I met, I am still full of   ____________ and I am glad came.

6 . If not for the kindness of a stranger, Jamaican hurdler (跨栏运动员) Hansle Parchment may not be a Tokyo Olympic gold medalist today.

The 31-year-old athlete took the _________ bus on the day of his semifinal race._________ in enjoying music, he didn't realize it.

“By the time I _________, I realized, ‘No, this bus is not going the right way. ’I'm not familiar with these _________,” he said.

Running out of time quickly to _________ another bus to the right place is almost impossible. The hurdler explained how he met a games volunteer who paid his taxi fare to get him to his _________. Because of her, he made it with enough time to _________—and then compete in the men's 110-meter race that _________ him gold and his best time of the season.

Parchment was _________ to share the victory with the person who helped him. Parchment boards the bus that __________ him to the same area — this time __________—and rides back to find the stranger named Trijana Stojkovic.

He __________ her, pulls out his medal and thanks her. “You were __________ in me getting to the final that day,” he tells her,__________ her the medal for her to see.

Parchment also shows his __________ by giving Stojkovic a Jamaican Olympic polo shirt and __________ the money she had given him. And the thanks didn't __________ there: Jamaica's Ministry of Tourism sent an official __________ to visit the island.

Stojkovic later posted a picture of herself __________ the shirt on her Instagram: “This is a great __________from dear Handle. Perfect!” she wrote.