Have you ever been sad because you failed in something? If so, please remember, for often, achieving what you expect is not the most important thing. Here is a story to tell you why.

One day, a little boy decided to dig a hole behind his house after watching a science program. As he was working, a couple of boys stopped by to watch. “What are you doing?” asked one of the visitors. “I want to dig a deep hole all the way through the earth!” the boy answered excitedly. The other boys began to laugh, telling him that it was impossible to do it. Then they left.

The little boy kept on digging and digging. Suddenly, a few small colorful stones caught his eyes. He collected them and put them into a glass jar patiently. Humming a song, he went on digging. The jar was full soon. Then he talked to himself calmly and proudly, “Maybe I can’t finish digging all the way through the earth, but look at what I have in the process (過程) of digging!”

The boy’s goal was too difficult, but it did cause him to go on, in other words, to cause us to keeping working!

Not every goal will be achieved. Not every job will end up with a success. Not every dream will come true. But when you can’t achieve your goal, maybe you can say, “Yes, but look what I’ve found along the way! There are so many wonderful things that have come into my life because I tried to do something!” It is the digging that life is lived. It is the unexpected joy on the journey that really has a meaning.

1.What did the boy do after watching the program?

A. He bought a glass jar. B. He started to dig a hole.

C. He played with some visitors. D. He bought a bike.

2.What did the other boys think of the little boy?

A. He was silly. B. He was strict.

C. He was strong-minded. D. He was tall.

3.When did the boy find the stones?

A. Before he met the other boys. B. When he wanted to give up digging.

C. After the older boys laughed at him. D. When he had a rest.

4.What does the underlined sentences “It is the digging that life is lived.” mean according to the article?

A. Life is to make a big success. B. Life is to find the colorful stones.

C. Life is on the way to achieve the goal. D. Life is difficult.

5.Which is the best title for this article?

A. Enjoying the Process. B. How to Achieve Goals.

C. A Journey through the Earth. D. A boy.

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