The following is taken from the textbook. Fill in the numbered gaps with
the correct form of the words or phrases in the box (there are more words than
necessary). Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. about log dawn unrealized
privilege masterpiece legend
especially while behalf There is a
1 of an artist who long sought for a
piece of sandalwood, out of which to carve a Madonna, He was
2 to give up in despair, leaving the vision of his life
3 , when in a dream he was bidden to
carve his Madonna from a block of oak wood which was destined for the
fire. He obeyed, and produced a 4 from a log of common firewood. Many of us lose great opportunities in life
by waiting to find sandalwood for our carvings, when they really lie hidden in
the common 5 that we burn. One man goes
through life without seeing chances for doing anything great, 6 another close beside him snatches from the same
circumstances and 7 opportunities for
achieving grand results. Opportunities They are everywhere.
"America is another name for opportunities. Our whole history appears like a
last effort of divine providence in 8 of the human race." Never before were there such grand openings, such
chances, such opportunities. 9 is this
true for girls and young women. A new era is 10
for them. Hundreds of occupations and professions, which were
closed to them only a few years ago, are now inviting them to enter.