题目内容：

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