The Journey to Success
James had always dreamed of becoming a prominent musician. Since childhood, he had spent a multitude of hours practicing the violin, hoping to one day perform in a grand orchestra. However, his journey was not smooth.
At first, his parents were not very promising about his future. They worried that a music career might not be stable, and he would be liable for financial struggles. To compel him to choose a safer path, they urged him to study business instead.
Despite their concerns, James was determined. He secretly catalogued his progress, recording every small achievement to prove his potential. His hard work started to propel him forward when he won a national competition. This victory led to an admission to a prestigious music academy.
However, attending the academy required him to commute long distances daily, and he had to mount additional challenges, such as balancing schoolwork and practice. But he refused to remain passive—he sought help from experienced musicians and mentors who could nurture his skills.
One day, he received an invitation to accompany a world-famous violinist on tour. It was his chance to depart from his ordinary life and embrace his passion fully. He was finally able to liberate himself from doubts and fears.
As he played his first concert, he realized that every struggle had been a necessary portion of his journey. The applause of the audience was proof that he had made the right choice. Success, he learned, was not just about talent but also about perseverance and the courage to follow one's dreams—no matter the penalty of uncertainty.
Vocabulary Review
- elaborate /ɪˈlæb.ə.reɪt/ - 详细说明
- liable /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/ - 可能的，有责任的
- liberate /ˈlɪb.ə.reɪt/ - 解放，释放
- catalogue /ˈkæt.əl.ɒɡ/ - 目录，编目
- prominent /ˈprɒm.ɪ.nənt/ - 突出的，杰出的
- promising /ˈprɒm.ɪ.sɪŋ/ - 有前途的
- admission /ədˈmɪʃ.ən/ - 录取，允许进入
- mount /maʊnt/ - 增加，攀登，安装
- multitude /ˈmʌl.tɪ.tjuːd/ - 大量
- commute /kəˈmjuːt/ - 通勤
- innocent /ˈɪn.ə.sənt/ - 天真的，无辜的
- nurture /ˈnɜː.tʃər/ - 培养，养育
- orchestra /ˈɔː.kɪ.strə/ - 管弦乐队
- accompany /əˈkʌm.pə.ni/ - 陪伴，伴随
- depart /dɪˈpɑːt/ - 离开
- portion /ˈpɔː.ʃən/ - 部分
- passive /ˈpæs.ɪv/ - 被动的
- compel /kəmˈpel/ - 强迫
- propel /prəˈpel/ - 推动
- penalty /ˈpen.əl.ti/ - 处罚，代价
