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Ten years ago, I was visiting Costa Rica when I found I was in a bad situation. I only knew basic Spanish and the only possessions I had was some _________ and a return ticket to Guatemala in two weeks.

With the coins, I _________ to arrive at Santa Rosa by bus. It was _________ in the middle of the night, _________ I could still see some houses in the distance, so I walked toward them. I went   _________ door to door, explaining my situation. “I can cook and clean and _________ your kids, I can do anything. Can you give me a _________?” Everybody replied saying “Oh my gosh, but we are so _________. We have no extra food. Maybe you can try the next family.” _________, I arrived at a Chinese restaurant, the owner of which was incredibly __________. She told me that her son had a (n) __________ experience. At that time, some other people were very kind to him, and she remembered how __________ that made her feel.

She called the Red Cross to __________ me. With their help, I spent my __________ days in Costa Rica. I’ve __________ all over the world. But this was one of the best trips, the best two __________. I ever had in my traveling life.

At first, I felt __________ and stupid for not traveling with a __________ plan. But then I realized that when you’re in a position to be able to __________ help, it actually makes people feel happier. Being able to receive kindness is a gift for other people as well. And kindness __________ more kindness in small ripples (涟漪).