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Alex's Journey English Exercise
Once upon a time, in a small town nestled between rolling hills and a picturesque landscape, there lived a young man named Alex. Born into a humble family, Alex faced the challenges of life with determination and an unwavering spirit.
Alex's journey began in the heart of the town, where he ___ his first job as a dishwasher in a bustling local restaurant. Day in and day out, he ___ plates, washed glasses, and tirelessly ___ the kitchen's cleanliness. While his hands ___ busy with soapy water and suds, his mind ___ filled with dreams of a brighter future.
During his breaks, Alex ___ books from the local library, diving into the world of sports science. Despite the demands of his job, he ___ solace in learning about the intricacies of the human body, nutrition, and the science behind athletic performance. The more he ___, the more his passion for sports science grew.
One day, as fate would have it, a renowned sports scientist named Dr. Thompson ___ the restaurant. Alex seized the opportunity to strike up a conversation. Intrigued by Alex's enthusiasm and determination, Dr. Thompson ___ him under his wing as a mentor. Alex's journey ___ a new turn as he started attending evening classes and workshops on sports science.
Balancing work and study ___ no easy feat, but Alex persisted. He gradually ___ the academic ladder, moving from a high school equivalency diploma to an associate degree. Driven by his aspirations, he ___ his education, earning a bachelor's degree in sports science.
Despite facing financial challenges and skepticism from those who doubted his humble beginnings, Alex's perseverance ___ off. He ___ a scholarship for his master's degree, and eventually, he ___ his dream of obtaining a Ph.D. in sports science.
Years later, Dr. Alex Rodriguez returned to his hometown as a college professor in sports science. His journey from a dishwasher to an esteemed educator ___ many, reminding them that with passion, hard work, and a thirst for knowledge, anyone ___ overcome obstacles and achieve greatness.
And so, in the small town where dreams ___ distant, Alex's story ___ a beacon of hope, echoing through the hills and inspiring generations to come.
Possible Answers:
- 1. (began / starting / had begun) - began
- 2. (landed / lands / has landed) - landed
- 3. (scrubbed / scrub / has scrubbed) - scrubbed
- 4. (were / are / have been) - were
- 5. (were / are / have been) - were
- 6. (were / are / have been) - borrowed
- 7. (continued / continue / has continued) - found
- 8. (became / become / has become) - read
- 9. (visited / visit / has visited) - visited
- 10. (proves / prove / has proved) - took
- 11. (has / had / holds) - took
- 12. (faced / face / has faced) - was
- 13. (was / is / has been) - climbed
- 14. (looked / look / has looked) - continued
- 15. (thought / think / has thought) - paid
- 16. (became / become / has become) - earned
- 17. (earned / earn / has earned) - achieved
- 18. (inspired / inspire / has inspired) - inspired
- 19. (can / could / will) - can
- 20. (seemed / seem / has seemed) - seemed
- 21. (became / become / has become) - became