Last summer, my family had a vacation that left a lasting impact on me. Our family is a tight-knit (紧密的) group, each member with their unique _______ . My mother stands out with her cheerful and humorous _______ . Her personality has a way of _______ any situation, making her the heart and soul of our adventures.

During our journey, we _______ a situation that showed my mother’s kindness and humor. We had just arrived at a little town when we _______ a lost tourist looking bewildered (茫然的). Most people would have walked by, but not my mom. She _______ the stranger with a warm smile and started a _______ . Her sense of humor and friendliness _______ put the traveler at ease.

As we listened to their conversation, I realized the importance of extending a helping hand to those in need, even to _______. Finally with my mom’s help, the tourist reunited with her partners. It was a heartwarming moment that taught me the power of kindness, humor, and the beauty of human ________ .

Throughout the trip, I ________ how my mother’s positive attitude and willingness to lend a hand made our journey smoother and more ________ . She taught me that life’s adventures are not just about the ________ but also discovering valuable life along the way.

Looking back on, I ________ myself on having such a loving family. And the trip was such a ________ experience.

A video has gone popular now, which is about a Hawaiian beach man, Kamalu Rosa, helping put a big smile on the face of a woman with cerebral palsy (脑瘫) on the surfboard. Long before the _______ video, the Waikiki beach surfing instructor had quietly done other acts of _______ .

Rosa, aged 43, has _______ many people with special needs and _______ challenges enjoy the sea. "I'm just very _______ because I can do what I like for a living. I can help people," he said. He sees them on the beach and offers them a free surfing _______ .

Kamalu Rosa was on the shores of Waikiki when he _______ met a woman named Stephanie. Due to her condition, she's unable to _______ , but still had dreams of surfing. In talking with Stephanie's _______ and family, he realized he could help her ________ that.

"I can help people," Rosa said. "If I have the ________ to help them out in the ocean, like taking them surf, I try to ________ the moment."

Rosa quickly grabbed his ________ and went to the water's edge. He went back for Stephanie, and ________ her onto the board. He paddled out, held on to her and together they caught some ________ at Waikiki beach.

"I burst into tears there," Rosa said. "She was so ________ and happy. It's the kind of thing you don't have to ________ too much. It's body language." It ________ everybody in the ocean. It was a(n) ________ experience in my life," he added. For Rosa, he said it's the ________ surf lesson he has ever given.

Recently I’d decided to get some guinea pigs (天竺鼠) as a way of getting rid of the wild grass in my little farm. My friend Sharon had heard I was on the ______ and gave me one. “His name is Tim Tam,” Sharon said, but I thought this name didn’t seem to suit him, so I ______ it to Basil.

Guinea pigs are ______ pets who need company, so Sharon bought me another, who I named Squirtle after the Pokemon character. Before long, ______ more guinea pigs were given to me. The five ______ so well and had plenty of room to explore the farm together.

“What happened to them getting rid of the wild grass?” Sharon ______ .

Truth was, these pets had won me over so ______ with their attractiveness and gentle nature that I’d forgotten about the ______ of having them. Growing up, I’d had different ______ in my childhood, but guinea pigs were special. Curious by nature, they were both ______ and relaxed. Each time I ______ them, I was greeted by their whistles of excitement. I felt very lucky for their ______ .

As time went by, I’d been ______ more I eventually ended up with 37 guinea pigs! Realizing they needed extra ______ , I set about building small house with white fences (栅栏), clothes lines, and used metal cans for them to play with. I made everything on my own except for the deckchairs. ______ I knew it, I had an entire town for them!

Putting up a ______ which read Guinea Vale, home of the Guineas, I felt ______ of my work. Sharon was amused. “When you do something, you really go at it at full speed, don’t you?” she ______ .

Honestly speaking, welcoming these pets into my life has made me a lot ______, and it’s very meaningful to know that people around the world can ______ the joy, too.