It all started with a(n) ________. I watched the baby take his first steps on TV, right before his family left for a trip to Disney World. An idea struck me: I wanted to go to Disney World as well. For most young kids, it’s a(n) ________ request, but for me, it is unique. I was born with cerebral palsy, a brain disease, which doesn’t allow me to walk on my own. Over the next three years or so, I worked with my physical doctor and practiced walking, standing, and balance — all ________ that I would need to turn my goal into a reality.

I remember the feeling when my legs would ________ doing any more work. Despite this, everyone else told me I could do it, so I persisted. I walked, stood, balanced, until the ________ came. I stood in one end of tunnel (隧道) leading to Main Street of Disney, looking around at my adoring fans — my ________.

My dad asked me if I wanted any help doing this thing. I promptly replied “NO!” and ________ the other end of the tunnel, feet ________ firmly. One step, two, three, four, bump! I realized quickly what had happened: I ________ my balance and my focus, crashing into something and falling down.

________, we had practiced this type of ________ many times. Holding fast onto the handlebars, I gathered all of my six-year-old strength and ________ up. I ________ my pace once again. It wasn’t too long before the ________ became louder because I had made it to the end, where my mom was waiting with tears in her eyes.

Looking back on that experience, I realize something thoughtful. Once in a while, life will ________ a few barriers in the road. Though they may set you back for a bit, don’t let them stop you from progressing.

Ryan was 6 years old when a talk by his grade one teacher changed his life. She told the_______about people in Africa who had a very_______time getting clean water and access to wells. African people,_________children, can get sick and sometimes_______. Deeply moved, Ryan persuaded his parents to _______him to do extra chores and finally earned S70, which he thought was enough to drill a _________.

But WaterCan, a non-profit organization that provides_______water to poor countries, told him that it would need $2,000 to drill a well. Ryan didn't_______. He got very busy doing more chores and_______his fundraising. Several months later he________. collected the $2,000. He ________the money to WaterCan and in January, 1999, Water Can drilled a well beside Angolo Primary School in northern Uganda, with funds________by Ryan.

Since the first well was dug, Ryan's Well Foundation has raised over $800,000 to provide clean water to people in__________. And others have also________along the way, including his school, and The World Health Organization

In the past 18 months, Ryan has________across the world, like Japan, China, and England,making speeches, to________others to spread his "seeds of hope". His Ryan's Well Foundation has supported water projects that have been completed or are under________in many African countries.Ryan has met many________people and even been blessed by the Pope(教皇) but he________he is "just a normal boy". His mother Susan says, "In his heart we all make a________as long as we help the people in need."

It was in spring, 1968. I was standing beside a road, hoping someone could give me a_______. I was heading back to campus that was miles away and was considering _______.

Many drivers slowed down and then _______ after having a look at me. I didn’t _______them. Why would they pick up a bearded, long-haired stranger? My life was very _______. I felt at a loss in college. I considered packing up my belongings when returning to my _______.

Two hours passed. Finally a car _______. I told the driver my destination. “The college in Oneonta? That’s _______. Get in,” he said. “I’m Aaron. This is my wife, Sylvia.” “I’m Dave, a junior,” I said.

Aaron asked what I was _______ in college. “History,” I said. “Secondary education.” “So you’ ll be a teacher,” he said. I nodded. “ ________!” He said excitedly. I was surprised by his reaction. Sylvia explained Aaron’s dream was to be a teacher.________, he couldn’t afford college schooling. So he really ________ me.

Aaron asked about my college life. I painted a positive picture of my________. For the first time. I saw my future in front of me — to be a good teacher. I was filled with a sense of________ . Thanks to the couple, I gave up the idea of discontinuing my studies and finally ________ a successful teaching career.