Shane Porter knew clearly that he was dying of cancer when he one day came home with a rusty (生锈的) 1969 Jeepster Commando. He planned to 1 it. And it was intended to be a (n) 2 activity that he could work on with his wife and their two sons for the rest of his time.
The family 3 the project and fixed the vehicle until Shane Porter died after three years. The family couldn't finish the project, but they couldn't imagine 4 the car either. It has emotional value.
So the car sat there — until last May, when Bob Mauger, a close family friend, noticed it and saw a (n) 5 . "This would be a good project for my students to complete," Mauger thought, an automotive technology teacher.
He shared the 6 with his class, and the students were 7 on board. The restoration (整修) of the vehicle was the class' most significant project 8 the meaning behind it. It also proved more 9 than the students had expected with engine parts missing and cooling system issues. It took 15 months to 10 all the problems. Many students spent their free time on the project and some even continued 11 the project after they graduated.
Eventually, the car 12 . It became drivable and safe. The students 13 the revived Jeepster to the family, causing tears of gratitude (感激) and emotion. "I know they'll have that car for a long time. It feels 14 ." Judah Castillo, a student, said. For the Porters, the revived car is more than just a vehicle; it is the 15 of Shane Porter's life and the students' devotion.
