Song Lian was a famous historian and writer in the Ming Dynasty. When he was a child, he was crazy about reading. His family was really poor, so little Song had to borrow books ____1____ others.

One day, Song borrowed a book ____2____ found himself liking it more with each page. He decided ____3____ (copy) it down for his own records. As the book was due (到期) soon, he copied it every day until midnight. The freezing weather made it difficult for him to move his fingers properly while writing.

His mother said, “It’s not good for you to stay up so late. The ____4___ (own) of the book isn’t waiting to read it, is he?”

“It doesn’t matter whether he’s waiting or not,” Song replied. “It’s a matter of integrity (诚信). If you make a habit of breaking ____5____ (you) promises, how can you win the respect (尊重) of others?”

Another time, Song had made an appointment (约定) to visit a teacher who lived far away, but on the day he was to set out, it snowed ____6____ (heavy).

“How can you travel so far on such a ____7____ (snow) day?” his mother asked. “Why don’t you wait until the snow ____8____ (stop)?”

Song smiled, “Mom, no matter how hard the snow falls, I must go. It would be disrespectful to break my appointment with the teacher.”

When Song went out of his way to arrive on time, with his shoes completely wet, the teacher ____9____ (touch) by him. He said, “Young man, nothing can stop you from keeping your word. You’ll surely have _____10_____ bright future!”