As I watched the bus driver set my luggage on the sidewalk, I realized my anxiety had begun. This was my first visit to the international airport, and nothing was ____1____. I could not make sense of any of the signs. I had been in this country for a whole term, but I could not even recognize the basic characters. I began to ____2____. I had to find help because I could not be late!
Fortunately, another ____3____ arrived and the passengers came out. I dragged my suitcase behind me and followed the group. We finally reached the elevators. Oh, no! They all fit in it, but there was not enough ____4____ for me. I watched in despair as the elevator doors closed. I got on the elevator when it returned and stared at all the buttons. I pressed button 3.
I ____5____ nervously when I stepped out of the elevator. Tears formed in my eyes as I saw the deserted lobby (大厅) and ____6____ that I couldn’t find the inspection counter. Just then an airport employee appeared. He saw that I was ____7____ and asked if he could help. He gave me his handkerchief to dry my eyes as I related my difficult situation. He smiled kindly, and ____8____ me down a long hallway. We walked up some stairs, lines of people and pushed my luggage to the inspection counter.
When I turned to thank him for all his help, he was gone. I will never know that kind man’s name, but I will always ____9____ his unexpected politeness. He helped me when I needed it the most. I can only hope that one day I will be able to do the same for another ____10____ who is suffering through a terrible journey.