I was born in a small town in Japan. And I spent most of my _________ there. However, I _________ to America with my family two years ago.

I never lived in another country, so I was very shy at the beginning. It wasn’t so _________ as I had thought. I had to learn and speak a new _________ so that I can know what people said. In class, I always _________ to keep silent because I wasn’t _________ of myself at the new school. I didn’t join any club though my teachers always _________ me.

One day, all the students stayed together and played on the playground. _________, I just watched everyone playing happily. In fact, I was talented in sports. _________ while watching them playing, I wanted to join them. I said to __________, “I can’t just sit on the ground without playing. I need to __________ and be brave to have fun with my classmates.” All these thoughts pushed me to walk out of my comfort zone (舒适区). Finally, I stood up and joined them. __________ has changed since then. Now, I have a lot of friends and I am a member of many clubs at school.

So don’t be __________ to walk out of your comfort zone. After walking out of it, you will get a lot of surprises. You will build __________ relationships with others. Actually, being out of your comfort zone is a great __________, and you will be more confident about your life.

Bill enjoys telling jokes very much. All his friends loved his _________. He thinks making people _________ is the best thing in the world.

Because he was always joking, many people _________ his words as a joke. One day, his child was born and his wife was _________. His salary（薪水）was not enough to cover all the _________ of the family. He felt there was no other way except asking the boss _________ help. So he knocked on the door of the boss’ office.

“I’m sorry, sir. I have to go to your hat in hand.” Bill said in a _________ voice. “Ha, hat in hand? _________ do we need to hold our hats in hands instead of putting on the heads? You must be telling a joke _________!” the boss laughed.

“No, sir, I don’t tell a joke. I want to borrow a little money from you __________ I can’t do anything except coming to you. My wife is ill.” Bill explained and was __________ what the boss would say next.

“Have you really __________ trouble? You didn’t want me to hold my hat in hand?” the boss __________ laughing.

“Yes, sir. Would you like to help me?” Bill looked kind of shy.

“Of course! I’m not only your boss, but also your friend. Your trouble is also __________.” the boss said kindly.

“Thank you, sir! Thanks a lot, sir.” Bill took off his __________. He held it in hand and made a face to his boss, then left.

Dave and his younger sister Tina lived in a small village. One day, they took part in a competition. They had to climb a few _______ to win the competition.

In the beginning, things went _______. But after a few days. Dave was too tired to walk any farther. Tina was _______ him. In Tina’s eyes. Dave could do everything well.

“Perhaps I should be the strong one and _______ him.” she thought. So she said to Dave, “All right, but you should walk _______ me for the rest of the day. Then you can go back if you like” This was easy for Dave, _______ he agreed and they achieved their goal. The next day, Tina pointed to the next mountain and said. “I _______ you to walk to that mountain with me.”

Dave agreed _______ because it was not far. Every day, Tina would set an easy goal for Dave so that he could walk with her. Finally, _______ finished climbing all the mountains and won the competition.

All of us face challenges (挑战). But if we ________ them step by step (逐步地), we will succeed in the end.