3 . The very definition of love is an intense feeling of deep affection. Love _________ many forms, and I want to share a love story that _________ my heart.

Meet the Feltons. Their daughter Lily is on the autism spectrum (自闭症), and I met this _________ family through my work with Pathfinders for Autism, a non-profit. And two years ago, Lily received a service dog. Lily loves Teslas and knows every _________ and model. _________, her new dog was given the name Tesla. I remember the day I drove my Tesla Model S to our elementary school and Lily’s mom told me it was her daughter’s dream car. I _________ telling her that I promise one day she could _________ in it. Little did I know that that promise would indeed be _________.

Soon Tesla has won the _________ of the entire family. She wasn’t just giving Lily __________ but teaching the family what it means to love a dog.

This is __________ our love story gets deeper. Tesla was __________ with cancer six months ago. Due to the __________ of cancer, Tesla has only a few weeks to live. Lily had created a bucket list for Tesla, including a road trip, ice cream but the biggest __________ was giving Tesla the honor of riding in a real Tesla, the __________ behind her name.

When Felton called me to ask a __________ favor of his dog getting a ride in my Tesla, I did not hesitate. The word YES __________ from my mouth. We made arrangements for a Sunday drive. When I asked Lily if she wanted a chance in the driver’s seat, she politely __________, claiming, ‘This is Tesla’s __________.’

This was seemingly a small act of kindness on my part, but, little did the Feltons know, they were __________ doing me the favor. You see, I LOVE being able to bring joy.

4 . I once worked as a PE teacher. One day, my left arm got severely ________ in a crash, and it was later amputated (截肢) below my elbow.

Back home after the operation, I found everything a ________ . My husband Owen tried to help me with things, but I wanted to be ________ . I called my left arm Stumpy and tried to ________ .

I really wanted to get back into ________ . Figuring that getting active would aid my ________ , I started going to the gym. First I tried to swim and got to the ________ of the 25 m lane. Then I tried triathlon (铁人三项). I learned how to ________ the bike with one arm and started running again. Within a year, I ________ New Zealand’s first athlete with disabilities to win silver medals at the Paratriathlon World Cup.

I began ________ the youth with physical disabilities to get into sports for the disabled through ________ action. In 2020, I got a bronze medal after competing in the first qualification race for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. ________ , when COVID-19 hit, all travel plans stopped. Thus I decided to do New Zealand’s ________ event, the Coast to Coast.

Generally, the ________ run for 36 km, cycle for 70 km and go kayaking (划皮艇) for 50 km from Kumara Beach on the South Island’s West Coast to Christchurch’s New Brighton Beach. I ________ hard over the next six months. Kayaking with Stumpy was very painful, but I tried not to let it ________ me. At the three-day event, I ________ the finish line. At the last few kilometers, I heard loud ________ . So many people came to support me.

People are surprised that the three years since having my arm amputated have been the ________ of my life. I think life is short, but things can ________ in a heartbeat.

6 . Occasionally, misfortune will happen in our life and no one can avoid it. If you choose only to complain and escape from the misfortune, it will constantly follow you no matter where you go.     1    

A girl, called Selina, lost her arms in a traffic accident that caused her father’s death — who was the main source of support for the whole family.     2     For the sake of caring for her, her elder brother became her shadow , never leaving her alone for years. Except for writing with her toes, she was totally unable to do anything in her life. Then one day, her elder brother wanted to live his own normal life, and they had no choice but to separate. So she was almost desperate and didn’t know what to do next.

    3     When he tried to prepare dinner for his parents, he overturned the kerosene light on the stove, resulting in a fire that took his hands away. Though his younger brother that was studying in another city, showed his willingness to take care of him, he was determined to be totally independent. At school, he always studied hard. Most of what he learned was to be independent. Once he wrote the following in his composition: “I am lucky. Though I lost my arms, I still have legs; I am lucky. Though my wings are broken, my heart can still fly. ”

One day, the girl and the boy were both interviewed on a television program. The girl complained to the TV host about her uncertain future at being left on her own, but the boy was full of enthusiasm for his life.     4     The girl wrote: My elder brother’s arms are my arms. However, the boy wrote: Broken wings, flying heart.

    5     It is true that life is unpredictable. Disasters can strike at any time. How you deal with misfortune when faced with it is the true test of your character. If you choose only to complain and escape from the ordeal, it will always follow you wherever you go. But if you decide to face it bravely, the hardship will turn out to be a fortune on which new hopes will arise.

7 . Do you believe just a simple delivery could change a stranger’s life forever? Well, when 21-year-old Anabelle _________ some food using DoorDash, she _________ started a chain of events. It started when her doorbell camera gave her a _________ of an elderly man delivering her food. He was clearly _________, but he still _________ to get the job done. And it _________ Anabelle’s heart. To help him out, she gave him a $30 tip on a $21 order — but that was just the start of her _________.

After a TikTok she _________ of the delivery went viral, Anabelle became _________ to use the attention to raise money for this man. But first, she had to find him. Against all odds, she tried __________ DoorDash to get his information and kept posting __________ on TikTok.

Finally, Anabelle knew this sweet man’s name: Kerry. And __________ he’s normally very private, she had the __________ to get more information of him. At 71 years old, Kerry has yet to have the opportunity to __________. His wife died in 2011, and his two disabled sons are __________ his care. He works as a driver and that income doesn’t __________ his life. His recent health __________ have even made things more difficult. Anabelle shared his story on GoFundMe where it slowly __________ surely began to reach countless people moved by Kerry’s struggles. Before they __________ it, news outlets around the world were sharing Kerry’s story. And now, over a month later, over $107K has been raised!

“I can’t begin to __________ the amount of support from across the world! This is life changing for Kerry and beyond what I could ever imagine!” Anabelle wrote.

8 . I developed my fascination for China as a child and when the opportunity arose for me to learn in China, I did not ________. My China journey is one in the wonderland.

Already stressful and challenging, my experience of struggling for my Master’s Program in Xi’an Jiaotong University ________ into a greater storm as COVID-19 rocked our boats. My life ended up in chaos. Our ________ was in the Chinese government. We believed they would soon take us out of this ________—leaving or staying. And they did.

My time in China has given me many moments of self-reflection, and opportunities for ________ who I am. Finding new styles to express my inner self is truly an ________ activity within China!

I now travel to and from on the busy roads, tunnels and sidewalks of the city in all kinds of weather to meet deadlines on a daily basis. It is my total ________ that the traffic system of this country ________ what China is—the best of both worlds—Western and Asian.

Food! Being invited to a home cooked dinner really helps to ________ nostalgia (乡愁). Cooking together has been an unforgettable way of ________ with friends, and without doubt, friends are ________ for living a meaningful life.

Same as ________ ! Have you seen how the elders of the nation play Ping Pong? It is played so ________ and skillfully as to be named the official sport. My university, Xian Jiaotong University gave me a wonderful opportunity to ________ this sport and many more.

Having ________ in kindergarten for five years in America, I’ve understood that good parenting and education are the ________ of a child’s discipline and personality. I’ve been blessed to observe that the Chinese ________ and parenting methods have ________ Chinese teachers and children in a special way. I would love to ________ their unique schooling techniques into my educating practice.

My two years in China have been just as unbelievable yet beautiful. Such a ________ of the body, heart and mind can surely carve memories on stone forever.

9 . High school graduations are one of the most important moments in a teenager’s life. However, heading into the _________ on June 6th, David was stopped at the door by a gatekeeper. So you can imagine how _________ David was. Although his sneakers were not extremely unacceptable, David learned they were in _________ of the school’s dress code and he was _________ entry.

David was about to _________ his chance to walk across the stage with his classmate when he caught sight of a _________ face. Butler, a famous local educator, came to the graduation as a parent. Learning David’s unpleasant situation, he _________ the young man back to the entry to see if he could _________ the gatekeeper’s mind.

“I was hoping that she would let it go, but she _________ not letting this young man in, and I didn’t have time to __________ with her, ” Butler said. “I wasn’t going to let him miss the most __________ moment in his life for anything. ”Without missing a beat, Butler simply changed his __________ with David. Just as the __________ closed, David made it inside the hall. Eventually he __________ David from ruining his graduation day.

Although firstly __________ by the last-minute substitution, Butler’s family were thrilled that his quick thinking turned a very __________ situation into a joyful celebration. “I wasn’t __________ because Mr. Butler is always helpful,” a __________ parent of David’s said.

It’s said that a truly __________ man will give the shirt off his back to someone in need. Now it seems, the saying also __________ to the shoes off his feet.

10 . Maria and her parents moved to the US from Brazil one year before the pandemic (流行病). Better education opportunities lay ahead, and they were excited to get Maria into an American high school to prepare for college.

Each parent got a job, and Maria started studying. She also signed up for a service club because she wanted to meet people, practice her English and be a part of the community. “I love to serve,” Maria says. “I think it is my thank-you for the opportunities I have.”

She worked at the local food bank with other kids of her age, organizing bags for families who were having a hard time making ends meet. But when the pandemic hit, she found herself at the food bank for another reason: to bring home groceries to her parents. “We were all shocked when my mother lost her job. My friends at the food bank got me through it,” Maria said.

Luckily, her father kept his job. And with classes moving online, Maria was able to secure a full-time job and do her class work at night. Three of her courses were college prep classes that demanded a lot of work. During her senior year, Maria worked 40-hour weeks and studied even more. Yet, in her spare time, she packed food bags for others before taking hers home.

Just before graduation, Maria came into the food bank. One of the volunteers started getting a bag ready for her. “I don’t need one today,” Maria said. “My mother got a job. I’m here to help.”

Maria supported her family for eight months. She graduated on time and got scholarship offers from three different colleges. She moved to part-time work and has completed her first semester of college.