From Disappointment to PurposeI’m known for m...

From Disappointment to Purpose

I’m known for my determination. If I want something, I _______ for it; I refuse to give up ___________ I succeed. Over the years this attitude has worked well for me and helped me achieve my goals. For example, when I wanted to be on the dance team at school, I learned all the dances and practiced until I could hardly _________. And when I wanted money for a new computer, I washed cars, babysat, and walked dogs for all my neighbors.

_______ this year everything changed. I had set my sights on a summer _______that I was determined to get at the Water Zone, because the employees there could go on the water rides after their work and get free food at the snack bar. It was the _________ job to have on hot summer vacations. So just as I had achieved every goal in the past, I set out to _________ the job. I completed the application in my neatest handwriting, carefully prepared for my interview, and gathered a pack of _______ letters. I was certain that nothing could keep me from my dream job.

But after my ___________, the manager of the Water Zone told me that he could hire only those with experience in water safety. I was ____________. I felt like a failure.

On the last weekend before school ended, my teacher, Mrs. Keller, asked me __________ I would be interested in the kids’ summer day camp. I decided that I had nothing to __________, so I called the manager and ____________ an interview. She was ____________ by my babysitting experience and employed me. In less than a week, I had completely __________ about wanting to work at the water park. Each time I comforted a little boy who missed his mother or a little girl who needed to help tying her shoes, I felt I was doing something __________. I realized that I had discovered my life’s __________: to work with children. I now have a new goal. I’m going to study to become an elementary school teacher.

Sometimes in life we don’t get __________ what we want. Our dream guy or girl may not be interested in us. The coach may not select us for the team. A certain employer may not choose to hire us. It’s natural to feel __________; I sure did. But I also learned an important lesson. Occasionally, when we don’t get what we want, something even ____________ is waiting for us around the corner!

1.A.go B.apply C.cheer D.wait

2.A.when B.until C.since D.once

3.A.smile B.speak C.think D.move

4.A.Otherwise B.So C.But D.Therefore

5.A.day B.course C.job D.camp

6.A.perfect B.tough C.regular D.potential

7.A.land B.quit C.change D.keep

8.A.instruction B.application C.recommendation D.invitation

9.A.practice B.interview C.expectation D.experiment

10.A.promoted B.punished C.selected D.refused

11.A.how B.whether C.what D.why

12.A.save B.learn C.lose D.regret

13.A.scheduled B.cancelled C.mentioned D.gave

14.A.inspired B.impressed C.touched D.puzzled

15.A.doubted B.complained C.forgotten D.known

16.A.challenging B.reasonable C.traditional D.significant

17.A.track B.motto C.belief D.purpose

18.A.only B.exactly C.properly D.immediately

19.A.curious B.nervous C.disappointed D.interested

20.A.better B.easier C.higher D.crazier

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From Disappointment to Purpose

I’m known for my determination. If I want something, I _________ for it; I refuse to give up until I succeed. Over the years this attitude has worked well for me and helped me achieve my goals. _________, when I wanted to be on the dance team at school, I learned all the dances and practiced until I could hardly _______. And when I wanted money for a new computer, I washed cars, babysat, and walked dogs for all my neighbors.

_______ this year everything changed. I had set my sights on a summer _______ that I was determined to get at the Water Zone, because the employees there could go on the water rides after their work and get free food at the snack bar. It was the _________ job to have on hot summer vacations. So just as I had achieved every goal in the past, I set out to _________ the job. I completed the application in my neatest handwriting, carefully prepared for my interview, and gathered a pack of recommendation letters. I was certain that nothing _________ keep me from my dream job.

But after my _________, the manager of the Water Zone told me that he could hire only those with experience in water safety. I was ________. I felt like a failure.

On the last weekend before school ended, my teacher, Mrs. Keller, asked me ________ I would be interested in the kids’ summer day camp. I decided that I had nothing to __________, so I called the manager and __________ an interview. She was __________ by my babysitting experience and employed me. In less than a week, I had completely __________ about wanting to work at the water park. Each time I comforted a little boy who missed his mother or a little girl who needed to help tying her shoes, I felt I was doing something __________. I realized that I had discovered my life’s ________: to work with children. I now have a new goal. I’m going to study to become an elementary school teacher.

Sometimes in life we don’t get __________ what we want. Our dream guy or girl may not be interested in us. The coach may not select us for the team. A certain employer may not choose to hire us. It’s natural to feel ________; I sure did. But I also learned an important lesson. Occasionally, when we don’t get what we want, something even __________ is waiting for us around the corner!

1.A.go B.apply C.cheer D.wait

2.A.In addition B.For example C.Before long D.As a result

3.A.smile B.speak C.think D.move

4.A.Otherwise B.So C.But D.Therefore

5.A.day B.course C.job D.camp

6.A.perfect B.tough C.regular D.potential

7.A.land B.give C.change D.keep

8.A.should B.must C.need D.could

9.A.practice B.interview C.expectation D.experiment

10.A.promoted B.punished C.selected D.refused

11.A.how B.whether C.what D.why

12.A.save B.learn C.lose D.regret

13.A.scheduled B.cancelled C.mentioned D.gave

14.A.inspired B.impressed C.touched D.puzzled

15.A.doubted B.complained C.forgotten D.known

16.A.challenging B.reasonable C.traditional D.significant

17.A.track B.motto C.belief D.purpose

18.A.only B.exactly C.properly D.immediately

19.A.curious B.nervous C.disappointed D.interested

20.A.better B.easier C.higher D.crazier

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The captain determined to be with the ship forever and never _____ to disappointment even when the ship sank.

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As is well known, our success in life depends on our determination to grasp opportunities that ________ to us.

A.present B.are presenting C.are presented D.have presented

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Having been a teacher for thirty years, I have known well what a loving hug means to my students. It can ______ all kinds of barriers to reach the students in a special way. It can be the ______ by which each child finds his light. I was ______ to my duty of being a loving hug giver.

One morning I received a(n) ______ from my doctor who told me cancer under my arm had already invaded my lymph nodes(淋巴结). I considered whether or not to tell the kids about my ______ . The word cancer seemed so ______ to them.　 When it became ______ that they were going to find out one way or another, I ______ to tell them myself.　 It wasn’t easy to get the words out, but the ______ I saw in their faces as I explained it to them told me I had made the 　______　 decision.　 When I gave them a ______ to ask questions, they ______ wanted to know how they could help.　 I told them that ______ I would like best would be their letters, pictures and prayers.　 A little girl ______ herself into my arms and looked up into my face.

“Don’t be afraid, Dr. Peter,” she said seriously, “I know you’ll be ______, now it’s our　 ______ to take care of you.”

During my stay in the hospital the letters and pictures kept coming ______ they covered every wall of my room. What healing comfort I found in being ______ by the love of these kids. I didn’t expect anything in ______ when I helped them, but when they did return the favor, it was such an ______ loving bonus.

1.A.break through B.run across C.go through D.knock into

2.A.goal B.means C.course D.experience

3.A.accustomed B.opposed C.addicted D.limited

4.A.call B.letter C.instruction D.order

5.A.opinion B.difference C.disease D.experience

6.A.frightening B.abstract C.aggressive D.confusing

7.A.lucky B.evident C.necessary D.impossible

8.A.regretted B.decided C.promised D.hesitated

9.A.concern B.trust C.pleasure D.fear

10.A.right B.false C.foolish D.quick

11.A.challenge B.change C.chance D.choice

12.A.also B.hardly C.mostly D.nearly

13.A.if B.how C.why D.what

14.A.ran B.jumped C.struggled D.threw

15.A.dead B.away C.alone D.back

16.A.idea B.lesson C.turn D.duty

17.A.before B.after C.until D.since

18.A.reminded B.shared C.surrounded D.stuck

19.A.time B.order C.mind D.return

20.A.accurate B.enormous C.extreme D.adequate

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"Everything happens for the best," my mother said whenever I faced disappointment. "If you carry on, one day something good will happen. And you'll realize that it wouldn't have happened if not for that previous disappointment."

Mother was right, as I discovered after graduating from college in 1932. I had decided to try for a job in radio, then work my way up to sports announcer. I hitchhiked to Chicago and knocked on the door of every station and got turned down every time.

In one studio, a kind lady told me that big stations couldn't risk hiring an inexperienced person. "Go out in the sticks(边缘地区) and find a small station that'll give you a chance," she said.

I thumbed home to Dixon, Illinois. While there was no radio-announcing job in Dixon, my father said Montgomery Ward had opened a store and wanted a local athlete to manage its sports department. Since Dixon was where I had played high school football, I applied. The job sounded just right for me. But I wasn't hired.

My disappointment must have shown. "Everything happens for the best," Mom reminded me. Dad offered me the car to job hunt. I tried WOC Radio in Davenport, Iowa. The program director, a wonderful Scotsman named Peter MacArthur, told me they had already hired an announcer.

As I left his office, my frustration boiled over. I asked aloud, "How can a fellow get to be a sports announcer if he can't get a job in a radio station?"

I was waiting for the elevator when I heard MacArthur calling, "What was that you said about sports? Do you know anything about football?" Then he put me before a microphone and asked me to broadcast an imaginary game.

On my way home, as I have many times since, I thought of my mother's words: "If you carry on, one day something good will happen. Something wouldn't have happened if not for that previous disappointment."

I often wonder what direction my life might have taken if I'd gotten the job at Montgomery Ward.

1.The author dreamt of becoming ________.

A. a manager in a station

B. a football player

C. a manager in a sports department in Dixon

D. a sports announcer

2.The reason why author failed to find a job in Chicago may be that ________.

A. at the very beginning, he decided to become a sports announcer

B. the stations in Chicago had hired others

C. he had no working experience

D. he preferred to work in his hometown

3.Which of the following words can be used to best describe author?

A. Diligent and polite.

B. Persistent and inexperienced.

C. Confident and handsome.

D. Hardworking and energetic.

4.What’s the best title for the passage?

A. How to find a job

B. Peter MacArthur gave me a chance

C. Mother’s words

D. A lesson of life

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“Everything happens for the best,” my mother said whenever I faced disappointment. “If you carry on, one day something good will happen. And you’ll realize that it wouldn’t have happened if not for that previous disappointment.”

Mother was right, as I discovered after graduating from college in 1932, I had decided to try for a job in radio, then work my way up to a sports announcer. I hitchhiked to Chicago and knocked on the door of every station—and got turned down every time. In one studio, a kind lady told me that big stations couldn’t risk hiring an inexperienced person. “Go out in the sticks and find a small station that’ll give you a chance,” she said. I thumbed home to Dixon, Illinois.

While there were no radio-announcing jobs in Dixon, my father said Montgomery Ward had opened a store and wanted a local athlete to manage its sports department. Since Dixon was where I had played high school football, I applied. The job sounded just right for me. But I wasn’t hired. My disappointment must have shown. “Everything happens for the best.” Mom reminded me. Dad offered me the car to hunt a job. I tried WOC Radio in Davenport, Iowa. The program director, a wonderful Scotsman named Peter MacArthur told me they had already hired an announcer.

As I left his office, my frustration (挫折) boiled over. I asked aloud, “How can a fellow get to be a sports announcer if he can’t get a job in a radio station?” I was waiting for the elevator when I heard MacArthur calling, “What was you said about sports? Do you know anything about football?” Then he stood me before a microphone and asked me to broadcast an imaginary game. The preceding (在前的) autumn, my team had won a game in the last 20 seconds with a 65-yard run. I did a 15-minute build-up to that play, and Peter told me I would be broadcasting Saturday’s game! On my way home, as I have many times since, I thought of my mother’s words: “If you carry on, one day something good will happen. Something wouldn’t have happened if not for that previous disappointment.”

I often wonder what direction my life might have taken if I’d gotten the job at Montgomery Ward.

1.The writer shows his _____ by saying “… if I’d not gotten the job at Montgomery Ward”.

2.   The underlined phrase “out in the sticks” probably means _____?

3.   Why did the writer mention his mother’s words over and again? Because _____.

4.   Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

5.When did the writer decide to take a radio-announcing job?

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“Everything happens for the best,” my mother said each time I faced disappointment or even depression. “If you carry on, one day, something good will happen. And you’ll realize that it wouldn’t have happened if not for that previous disappointment.”

Mother was right, but I didn’t realize that until I graduated from college in 1932. I had decided to try for a job in radio and then work my way up to be a sports announcer. I hitchhiked (搭顺风车) to Chicago and knocked on the door of every station — and got turned down every time. In one studio, a kind lady told me that in most cases, big stations couldn’t risk hiring an inexperienced person. “Go out in the remote areas and find a small station that’ll give you a chance,” she said. I went back home to Dixon, Illinois.

While there were no radio-announcing jobs in Dixon, my father said Montgomery Ward had opened a store and wanted a local athlete to manage its sports department. Since Dixon was where I had played high school football, I applied. The job sounded just right for me.

But I wasn’t hired. My disappointment must have shown. “Everything happens for the best.” Mom reminded me. Dad offered me the car to hunt for jobs. I tried WOC Radio in Davenport, Iowa. The program director, a wonderful Scotsman named Peter MacArthur, told me they had already hired an announcer.

As I left his office, my frustration boiled over. I asked aloud, “How can a fellow get to be a sports announcer if he can’t get a job in a radio station?” I was waiting for the elevator when I heard MacArthur calling, “What was that you said about sports? Do you know anything about football?” Then he stood me before a microphone and asked me to broadcast an imaginary game. The preceding autumn, my team had won a game in the last 20 seconds with a 65-yard run. I did a 15-minute boost to that play, and Peter told me I would be broadcasting Saturday’s game!

On my way home, as I have had many times since, I thought of my mother’s words, “If you carry on, one day, something good will happen. It wouldn’t have happened if not for that previous disappointment.”

1.Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. The author graduated from college in the 1930s.

B. The author’s dream job was a sports announcer.

C. The author was refused by every radio station across the country.

D. The author was considered unqualified because of his lack of experience.

2.What does the underlined phrase “boil over” (in paragraph 5) most probably mean?

A. To pass on some evil emotions.　　 B. To become overwhelming.

C. To be turned into calmness.　　 D. To break down.

3.What can be inferred from the passage?

A. The author was given a car by his father after he failed his first-ever job interview.

B. The author’s mom always advised him to learn from his failures.

C. Peter MacArthur, the program director of WOC Radio, turned down the author for his lack of flexibility.

D. Peter MacArthur was able to recognize the talent of the author as a sports announcer.

4.What lesson can be drawn from the author’s experience in the passage?

A. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

B. Practice makes perfect.

C. No pain, no gain.

D. The early bird catches the worm.

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“Everything happens for the best,” my mother said whenever I 36disappointment. “If you can carry on, one day something 37will happen. And you’ll realize that it wouldn’t have happened if not for that 38disappointment.”

Mother was right, 39I discovered after graduating from college in 1932. I had decided to 40 a job in radio, then work my way up to sports   41. I hitchhiked（搭便车） to Chicago and 42on the door of every station—and got turned 43every time.

In one studio, a kind lady told me that big stations couldn’t risk hiring an 44person –“Go out in the sticks（偏远地区） and find a small station that will give you a 45,” she said.

I thumbed home to Dixon, Illinois. 46there was no radio—announcing job in Dixon, my father said Montgomery Ward had opened a store and wanted a local athlete to 47its sports department. Since Dixon was where I had played high school football. I 48. The job 49just right for me. But I wasn’t hired.

My disappointment must have 50. “Everything happens for the best,” Mom 51me. Dad offered me the car to job hunt. I tried WOC Radio in Davenport, Iowa. The program director, a wonderful Scotsman named Peter MacArthur, told me they had already hired an announcer.

As I left his office, my frustration 52. I asked aloud, “How can a fellow get to be a sport announcer if he can’t get a job in a radio station?”

I was waiting for the elevator 53I heard MacAethur calling, “What was that you said about sports? Do you know anything about football?” Then he asked me to stand before a microphone and to broadcast a (an) 54game.

On my way home, once again I thought of my mother’s words. I often wonder what 55my life might have taken if I’d gotten the job at Montgomery Ward.

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The letter was a great disappointment to me. It was from Holy Cross, the only school I really wanted to41 . I scanned the page, “…. We had a great applicant pool this year. …We can’t offer spaces to42  … and place you on our waiting list.”

“What does it say, honey?” my dad asked, his voice full of 43  for me.

“I didn’t get in, but I’m on the waiting list.”

“Well, at least it isn’t 44 ,” he said brightly.

“Yeah, but 45 , I don’t want to be on the waiting list; I want to be 46 . No one gets in off the waiting list. It’s a way of saying ‘Thanks for 47 ’.”

“Then let’s go out there and tell them so.”

“That sounds 48 , dad.” I said sadly, “It doesn’t work.”

Upset and annoyed, I 49  myself in my room. However，my father’s advice kept 50  in my head. I thought about it for a few days, finally coming to the 51  that he was right. And the next day I seated myself across from Mr. Luis Soto, my admissions officer.

“What can I do for you, Nacie?” he asked pleasantly.

“Well, sir, I am here to tell you that I love this school and would love a 52  to be here. I just wanted to tell you how much going here would 53  to me—it is my only dream college— and that I would use my time here to the best 54 . I wanted to let you know that if you gave me a chance and reconsidered my application, you wouldn’t 55  it.” The words had poured out56 I could stop them or check their desperate tone.

Mr. Soto looked me over for a minute before he smiled broadly.

“OK, that is the kind of thing we love to hear. Congratulations, you’re in.”

It was so 57  and I asked, “I’m sorry?”

“We want people in the class who want to be here, who will 58  the best of this education. I’m glad you came to talk 59  to me. I’m happy to offer you a position in the Class of 2009.”

The whole experience taught me a lesson: if you truly want something, never, ever 60 .

1.A. attend                   B. study                       C. admit                      D. visit

2.A. everyone          B. anyone                  C. someone        D. no one

3.A. trust             B. pity                    C. anxiety          D. curiosity

4.A. admission          B. imagination             C. restriction        D. rejection

5.A. ever              B. again                 C. also              D. still

6.A. recognized          B. received                 C. accepted          D. permitted

7.A. writing            B. trying                   C. replying           D. waiting

8.A. lame             B. reasonable               C. painful         D. practical

9.A. enjoyed            B. comforted            C. stayed             D. buried

10.A. saying         B. ringing               C. showing          D. reminding

11.A. point            B. conclusion              C. agreement         D. arrangement

12.A. chance                B. motivation         C. degree         D. change

13.A. refer            B. turn                    C. mean            D. stick

14. A. contribution      B. condition                       C. advantage        D. result

15.A. suspect                   B. disappoint               C. refuse              D. regret

16.A. as             B. when                 C. until           D. before

17.A. unbelievable       B. unforgettable           C. unbearable     D. favorable

18.A. take                    B. get                          C. make                D. receive

19.A. patiently                 B. openly                     C. carefully           D. calmly

20.A. get through          B. give up                 C. keep on            D. try out

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