When I arrived in Sydney two years ago from Brazil to study, I struggled (努力) to find work to support myself. My savings soon became dangerously 1 and I was upset that I might have to 2 my dream of studying overseas.
One day, I was at the park, worrying about the future and 3 with my own thoughts. A lady sitting next to me noticed the 4 expression on my face and gave me a sincere smile. She asked if something 5 had happened and if I needed any 6. I didn't want to bother someone I had just 7 with my problems, so I pretended (假装) that everything was fine. But we 8 chatting for nearly two hours about life in Brazil and what I 9 about Australia. She gave me lots of 10 about places to visit in that country.
Before we knew it, it was almost five o'clock. She said she had to go to work and 11 invited me to accompany (陪同) her. Why not? I 12 although I felt a little surprised.
We arrived at a restaurant and the most 13 thing happened. She said that she 14 the place and needed some help in the 15 as one of her chefs was leaving soon. She asked if I wanted to take a part-time job there. I 16, of course, and started the next day.
I spent almost one year 17 in her restaurant, improving my English, and 18 my skills. And most importantly, I built a good 19 with my boss. Even now living in different cities, we are 20 close friends and enjoy sharing long chats about life.
