From Disappointment to Purpose

I'm known for my determination. If I want something, I go 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.

But this year everything ______ . I had set my sights on a summer job 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 perfect 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 and carefully prepared for my ______ . I was certain that nothing could keep me from my dream job.

But after my interview, 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 whether I would be interested in the kids' summer day camp. I decided that I had nothing to ______ , so I called the manager and scheduled an interview. She was impressed by my babysitting experience and employed me. In less than a week, I had ______ forgotten 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 significant. 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 exactly what we want. 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 better is waiting for us around the corner!

1.A.proved B.appeared C.changed D.happened

2.A.land B.stop C.find D.keep

3.A.meeting B.speech C.entering D.interview

4.A.praised B.punished C.cheated D.refused

5.A.save B.learn C.lose D.regret

6.A.completely B.naturally C.quickly D.clearly

7.A.track B.secret C.future D.purpose

8.A.satisfied B.nervous C.disappointed D.interested

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