I entered this world with Poland syndrome, a disease that prevented the formation of my right arm and muscles. My parents believed playing with Lego could enhance my1 and gifted me my first kit when I was five. Initially I2 to piece the the components together but finally I crafted my first Lego work – a car. By the age of nine, I had 3 my first prosthetic arm (义肢) using Lego– a simple box that perfectly accommodated my right arm.

This early creation sparked my drive for further4 . Years later, I developed another prosthetic arm called the MK-1, which had fingers, a motor, a pressure sensor, and a grabber capable of 5 things. Before constructing it, I was against traditional prosthetics as they were too6 . My parents had looked into getting one years earlier, only to be discouraged by the prohibitive price. So, I concluded that I might not need one because I was managing well without.

As the years passed, my7 evolved from MK-1 to the more advanced and comfortable MK-V. One day, a couple with their eight-year-old son, who lost both8 in an accident, reached out to me after learning about my story. Short of money, they couldn't afford well-functioning prosthetics. "Daniel," the father9 asked, "we were wondering if you could help build a set of prosthetics for our son."

It would be a10 task, but I responded with a "yes". Without any delay, I11 the task. The subsequent days witnessed how I carefully selected the Lego piece and intricately integrated practical components to enhance its dexterity (灵巧). Days12 into weeks, and the boy-customized prosthetics finally took shape. It's time for them to fulfill their intended purpose.

I rushed to the boy's home and13 the prosthetics onto him. They worked! The room erupted with cheers! The boy expressed his gratitude and sprinted to his parents to14 them in the biggest hug. Never had I imagined that my creations, born out of mere15 , would someday make such a difference.

About 15 years ago, Andrew McLindon, a business owner, was riding his bike in Austin, Texas, when he thought about a friend's 12-year-old son. The boy had never known the joy of biking because he suffered from a brain condition that often caused balance disturbances.

When he got home, McLindon, now 60, went online and found a three-wheel recumbent( 侧卧的)bike with a seat belt, perfect for a child with balance issues. Soon the boy was cycling around the street with his peers, having fun and getting exercise. But there was more, as McLindon learned from his friend's reaction. "To see his son interacting with other kids," McLindon says. "I'll never forget the smile on his face."

That smile launched the McLindon Family Foundation. Funded by donations, the group works with pediatric rehab(小儿康复)clinics to find children who can benefit from owning bike and to help craft each bike to the particular needs of the child. A bike may include a headrest, a shoulder band, a seat belt, and a caregiver's steering and braking system in the back. The bikes are expensive一$3, 000 to $4, 000, and that's with the foundation's large discount. For kids lucky enough to get one, they 're a life changer.

"We worked with a 14-year-old who had a back problem," says McLindon. She spent most days on the couch watching TV. Soon after she got her bike, she was training for special-needs triathlons(铁人三项). In a magazine interview, she said,"I always knew there was an athlete me.

So far, the foundation has given away 450 bikes, and that's just a start."I do a lot of things. I run a lot of companies." McLindon says."But getting these kids their bikes is the most important thing that I do."

    Born in the Netherlands in 1853, Van Gogh led a simple life in a small town until the age of 16. He then left school and joined a firm of art dealers in the large city of The Hague. He eventually realized that dealing with others' artwork was not his profession, his true love was to become an artist himself.

    He devoted much of his time to learning the fundamentals of drawing. Van Gogh believed that to become a great painter, one must first master the ability to draw. It was only after he was comfortable in this area that he began to use oil paints. That is when he developed a style and talent for color that made him one of the most respected artists of all time.

    Van Gogh's paintings are amazing representations of his view of the world. The colors jump off the canvas（画布）, not only because of their brightness but also because of the brush strokes（笔画）. Van Gogh avoided light, feathery strokes, which would portray typical subjects. Instead, he used his brush and oils to make layers that built the painting until it was almost three-dimensional.

    Perhaps one of the most memorable examples of Van Gogh's use of color and brush style is his painting The Starry Night. The sky swirls（打旋）across the canvas, while the stars shine with unearthly brightness. Each brush stroke creates the image of movement. Under the sky rests a village painted with smaller strokes and finer detail, giving the impression of peace. A large tree in the foreground suggests that the view is enjoyed from the top of a hill, which offers a glance of the beauty of the night sky. The Starry Night shows Van Gogh's ability to create a powerful image with simple subjects.

    Van Gog spent only the last ten years of his life painting. He is believed to have sold only one of the 900 paint he created during those years. Yet Van Gogh today is considered one of the greatest artists of all time. He influence is evident; many painters mimic his style and use of color. His artwork can be found in museums all over the world and is valued in the millions of dollars, a testament to Vincent Van Gogh's talent.