It seems that beautiful people rule the world. But Kodi Lee is a reminder that all are ________ and everybody has a voice worth listening to.

Born in 1996, Kodi Lee ________ a serious illness that left him blind and was diagnosed with autism (自闭症) later. Surprisingly, he ________ it to the talent show “America’s Got Talent”. Seeing the disabled boy ________ the stage, the audience grew silent, their faces filled with ________. They were worried for the young man who had difficulty keeping his ________ when he walked. ________, with the aid of his mother, Kodi Lee made his way to the piano bench.

________ resting on keys, lips testing the distance to the microphone, Lee changed into a performer who ________ emotional lyrics (歌词) from some inner power. It felt like the love he sang about was the only thing that was needed. The standing claps ________ to his next performance.

Although his ability to communicate is ________ in some ways, he is deeply connected with music. The most joyful thing in his life is to play the piano in front of an audience because it makes people so ________

As we look at our own ________ on our screens, save a few spaces for messages that make others happy. No matter who we are, something ________ inside us connects with people and ________ them joy, encouragement and smiles.

When I was in college, my grandpa was diagnosed with cancer. My grandma has always_________stuff as a hobby, which she did more often, after grandpa’s diagnosis, to help relieve_________. After a year of near-constant knitting, she had mountains of scarves, hats, socks, mittens, small blankets, and other items_________up in the house.

My mom and her siblings convinced grandma to start_________items to help raise funds for grandpa’s_________. It was decided that everyone would be responsible for some stuff, with co-workers, friends, and neighbors as the_________, and then pass the money back to grandma. I took some to college and_________pictures and prices on social media, along with the story about my grandpa. A few of my close friends shared it_________on their social media, and within a week, I had people from all over campus_________me looking to buy gifts for themselves or their significant others. I sold out everything within a month and still had people messaging to ask for trade.

Out of__________, everyone showed their sincere support. Even though it was a stressful time when I was trying to__________family needs and my school work, the messages from buyers were a huge encouragement that helped me__________the year.

My grandpa__________the cancer and is still with us today. My grandma has continued to knit though at a__________pace than she used to, and two or three times a year. Still, we all carry stuff wherever we are, which we give away, instead of sale, to show that we are__________for the kindness we’ve received.

Within just one year, Jack had abruptly changed from riches to rags. Today was his birthday and rather than go down to the shelter for a meal, he decided he would _________ with his last valuable _________, an expensive Swiss watch and spend on a nice meal and a few supplies.

On his way to the town, Jack noticed a young woman _________ in worn-out clothes walking towards him with two small children. His heart _________ at the sight of their hardship but there was _________ he could do to relieve their pain because he was broken.

“Sir, can you _________ some change?” the woman asked. “It is for my hungry children.”

_________ into woman’s begging eyes, Jack sadly replied, “I am sorry. I have no _________.” “Thank you anyway, sir.” The woman’s _________ slowly dropped and the family continued their path to an unknown __________.

No more than a few seconds passed and something good deep inside Jack’s soul __________ and shouted, “Wait a moment ma’am.”

Shocked and slightly __________, the woman stopped in her __________ wondering if something was wrong.

Jack grasped his __________ as he spoke in a calmer tone. “I am sorry if I scared you and your children __________ I do have something for you. It’s not much but perhaps it will help. ”

There are times when misfortunes can __________ the best in all of us. Seeing other __________ fortunate and responding in a __________ way reminds us that we have sympathy and therefore be able to help one another, and that is __________ what Jack did. On this particular day, Jack’s birthday gift was one he didn’t receive but one he __________ the gift of kindness.