Helping the Remote Village

A year ago, the famous astronaut received an invitation by airmail from a remote village. Intending to sniff some fresh air, he and his interpreter paid a fortnight visit there. It was a privilege for them to be there, but they were shocked by what they saw. The tracks were muddy. The river was drying_up.

Most villagers only possessed one broom,_a few tins and several jars and their rectangular grass huts with round angles were surrounded by weeds. Besides, their school had no roof and platform,_and the students had no concept of clicking a computer at all. They were badly in_need of help.

Soon, the astronaut made a generous voluntary donation to the village. There were textbooks for students, sewing_machines for tailors and tractors for farmers. His distribution catalogue also included operating a clinic and a trunk library, as well as giving weekly lessons to teach relevant farming knowledge like how to dry_out seeds or raise oxen. He himself not only helped do some paperwork but also purchased grills for boys to toast potatoes and combs for girls who were_dying_to get one. The_other_day,_he heard_from the villagers again inviting him to participate_in the donation anniversary. For political and security reasons, he couldn't adjust his outgoing arrangement. Otherwise he would go. But his deeds were remembered forever.