Like most children growing up in the countryside, Mike loved being outdoors and traveled around every inch of the area.
With a deep love of the land, he had a strong wish to 1 it. When Mike saw rubbish floating in the rivers, he got 2 . He knew he had to do something. While only in third grade, Mike started a group. Its purpose was to 3 the countryside and teach other young people about pollution and its dangers.
But Mike faced a challenge. As he was 4 , he found it hard to speak out in public. However, with his mom's help, Mike 5 dealt with his fear. He said. "I took responsibility（责任）and did what needed to be done. When your heart is into it, 6 will stop you."
Mike worked hard to 7 his idea to the public. He handed out leaflets and even appeared on radio and TV. His efforts paid off. He won 8 from several thousand people. And his group collected and recycled more than 22,000 pounds of rubbish.
Now as a college student, Mike's 9 remains the same. He often says, "I want to create a 10 life for my kids and grandkids. It's beautiful countryside, where I'm from, and I want my kids to see it like I see it."
