An 11-year-old boy called Nehemiah Turner shows that small acts of kindness can bring long-lasting changes. For over two years, he has read books for homeless dogs at a local animal shelter. Finally, he became the___1___ (one)child to finish 100 volunteer hours in the Jacksonville Humane Society’s Pawsitive Reading program, creating a wonderful milestone (里程碑).
This program welcomes kids___2___all ages to read aloud to shelter animals. It helps children improve___3___ (they)reading skills and calms stressed dogs at the same time. Nehemiah first came to the shelter with his grandmother more than two___4___ (year) ago. He still___5___(clear) remembers his first experience of reading for a dog named Auggie. He loved staying with the animals so much that he even cried___6___ it was time to leave.
In June, Nehemiah got a special certificate (证书) for his great dedication. The shelter’s CEO praised him highly, saying his story proved the power of___7___ (kind). His hard work not only comforts homeless pets but also___8___(set) a great example for others. As a straight-A student, Nehemiah also improved his literacy (读写能力) skills through long-term volunteering.
Though he has achieved 100 volunteer hours, he will not stop. He plans to keep going and reach 200 hours in___9___ future. For those lonely dogs___10___(wait) for new families, those extra hours will mean even more comforting voices, more quiet moments, and maybe one more reason to keep hoping that their forever family is just around the corner.
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