Two years ago, Matthew Nonnemacher's teacher asked her students to think of one wish. Matthew didn't have to think too 1. He drew a picture of himself giving money to a 2 person.
Drawing a picture is easy, of course. But Matthew did much more than that. He 3 to start to collect pennies (便士)."I think almost everyone has extra (额外的) 4," said Matthew. He knew that if most people liked to give away a penny, the pennies could 5 up. He wished that he could collect $10,000.
Matthew started his work 6. He put penny boxes in schools and supermarkets. He also went on TV to 7 people to give away their pennies. When Matthew finished the work, he collected more than $18,000 in pennies.
Matthew gave away his 8 to the United Way. The United Way gives a lot of 9 to people in need. Matthew made his 10 come true with his own hard work.
One afternoon, as I was driving back home, I stopped at a busy crossing as the traffic light turned red.
Suddenly, an old woman appeared and started asking for money. The old woman was standing very close to my car. As she begged, I closely watched her face. There were lots of wrinkles (皱纹) on her face. Her eyes showed lots of sadness and her body was shaking. I guessed there was no one to look after her so that she had to beg on the streets.
After seeing this, I felt pity for her. I usually gave change to beggars. However, that day I gave her a lot so that she could have a good meal that evening.
Without any hesitation (犹豫), I took out a large amount of money from my wallet and placed it in her hand. The old woman raised her face with a toothless smile, blessed (祝福) me and then went on her way. At the same time, the traffic light turned green, and it was time to move on.
As I drove back home, I was in great joy because I was able to do something for at least one person. Her blessings will be one of the most valuable memories in my life.
ORBIS is an international charitable organization (国际慈善组织). Its main job (be) to help blind people all over the world.
ORBIS uses a flying eye hospital (visit) poor countries. On the plane, volunteer doctors have operations (手术）on blind people.
The plane is also used as teaching centre. Some doctors and nurses from poor countries can come to the plane to learn about eye (problem). Then they can help (many) blind people.
ORBIS (train) and taught over 35,000 doctors and nurses so far. Every year they travel around the world (help) thousands of people. , they need your help to carry on with their work. For just $38, you can help one person see; for $380 you can bring light ten people; for $l, 300 you can help train a doctor. No matter how much money you can donate you're your love will help open their eyes to the world.
