2 . As a child I was always good at drawing and art. I won ____, got constant attention, and even saw my face in the ____ and on television because of my natural ability to ____.
Most people who ____ to come across something that they are good at are ____ to take it and run with it. Of course, my life was no ____. From teachers, to principals, to family members, ____ seemingly had a ton of advice to give me in regards to art.
All the while, my true desire was ____. I entered poetry, essay, and short - story contests and ____ them all. It was such a contrast from my artistic ____ experience! It was so bad that I ____ a good friend of mine who told me once, “If you are so good at drawing why do you even care about writing? ____ drawing!”
Though well intended, eighteen years later I’m ____ I didn’t take his words to heart. Years went by with me still writing and still occasionally entering ____.It wasn’t until my first year in college that I finally got honorable ___ in a poetry contest. As a writer I’ve truly ____.
I’m sure there are things in your life that are ____ and yet, rewarding. Endurance (忍耐), especially when it comes to things you truly love is ____. Take some time to devote some more ____ to the “thing” that didn’t come ____ and see what happens.
1. A.praise | B.awards | C.supports | D.success |
2. A.street | B.school | C.newspaper | D.book |
3. 4. A.want | B.mean | C.agree | D.happen |
5. A.encouraged | B.invited | C.developed | D.permitted |
6. A.perfect | B.different | C.similar | D.lucky |
7. A.everyone | B.who | C.that | D.no one |
8. A.art | B.fixing | C.writing | D.music |
9. A.won | B.ignored | C.missed | D.lost |
10. A.interest | B.competition | C.career | D.talent |
11. 12. A.Give up | B.Take in | C.Stick to | D.Put away |
13. 14. A.training | B.contests | C.articles | D.trouble |
15. A.appearance | B.change | C.mention | D.name |
16. A.forgot | B.regretted | C.expected | D.grown |
17. A.challenging | B.beautiful | C.appealing | D.hopeful |
18. A.meaningless | B.popular | C.essential | D.painful |
19. A.consideration | B.energy | C.money | D.education |
20. A.young | B.bad | C.usual | D.easy |