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When I was in school, I volunteered to work in a hospital for some time.

On one visit, I carefully entered a dark room to find an elderly man 1． (lie) in bed. I firstly thought he was sleeping. When I moved 2． (close), however, I realized he was very much awake. He wanted to communicate something; but I couldn’t make sense of what he 3． (say). He seemed quite weak, and I couldn’t tell if he was in pain, or just frightened. I knew nothing about him, and I felt totally helpless. He clearly didn’t want me 4． (leave) him, but I felt so lost and uncomfortable that I had to leave the room after only a couple of 5． (minute).

The next time I was at 6． hospital and saw him again, I was certain he didn’t remember me. But he 7． (immediate) said, “I remember you. You gave me hope in my darkest hour that evening!” I was so 8． (amaze) that I didn’t know how to answer.

In the short moment of my staying there, I did nothing at all. 9． surprisingly he found in me something he needed, just because I was there.

I have thought about this thing often over the past years. 10． makes me want to offer whatever kindness I can to others, and I try to make it out and appreciate (赞赏) it.