The wagon train departed bright and early this morning. I was disappointed that I had to tell
my friends goodbye, but I had chosen to remain here in Denver. By that point, we had already been
traveling for several long months. I was sorry to leave St. Louis, but I heard there was gold in
California. It was June when we had first left St. Louis and it was October when we got to Denver. I
had made the difficult decision that I would not be continuing onward with the rest of the families on
the wagon train.
When we left St. Louis, we were extremely excited, because we were planning on traveling all
the way to the ocean. We would journey to California. But that was not to be for my family.
Almost immediately, we stumbled upon the first major problem of our trip. Our very first day
on the road, a wheel flew right off of our wagon. The wheel was badly cracked, which meant we
were unable to repair the damage ourselves. Since we were not terribly far from St. Louis at that
point, John rode all the way back there on his horse. He returned to the wagon train with a brand
new wheel; however, that took nearly an entire day while the other families waited.
After that, we struggled with yet another problem. There was an awful rainstorm, and with it
came so much mud that the oxen pulling our wagons were unable to get the wagons moving again.
We had to wait for the rain to stop completely and for the mud to dry before we could continue
onward. Because of this, we lost an additional two days.
We were unbelievably exhausted and it had been a mere two weeks, but we kept on traveling.
Unfortunately, we then had to stop once more because the Brown family fell ill. We waited a few
days for them to recover, but they eventually gave up and turned back.
Every single day, we faced very difficult work, but we still persevered. Nevertheless, by the
time we arrived in Denver it was just too much to handle. We had decided then that we were going
to leave the wagon train. That night, we informed the wagon master of our plans.
The wagon master asked us to change our minds, and told us, “We’ve overcome the worst,
now.” However, I knew our trip would certainly not be getting any easier. The mountains we had
just crossed were only the beginning. It had already been such hard work to get where we were now,
and I knew it would be even more difficult to reach the ocean in California. That is when we decided
the best option was to remain here in Denver.
Today, I have gone off to hunt for a new job. There are several jobs in the mines, and I hope to
fill one of the positions. Then, we will be able to get our own home. I am extremely thankful that
living in a tent beside the covered wagon is over. Instead, we will have a permanent place where we
can live.
Although I will greatly miss my friends, I will not miss all the troubles and hardships we
endured. I wrote a letter to a friend I made on the trip. I wanted him to know we are doing well
although I miss him.
1. Jim is telling something interesting about his last voyage.
Is Jim telling anything interesting about his last voyage?
Jim is telling nothing interesting about his last voyage.
Jim isn't telling anything interesting.
2. There is somebody in the radio-room.
Is there anybody in the radio-room?
There is nobody in the radio-room.
There isn`t anybody in the radio-room.
3. Somebody is speaking English in the class-room.
Is anybody speaking English in the class-room?
Nobody is speaking English in the class-room.
Anybody isn`t speaking English in the class-room.
4. I would like to go somewhere on Sunday.
Would I like to go anywhere on Sunday?
I would like to go nowhere on Sunday.
I wouldn`t like to go anywhere on Sunday.
5. Someone is waiting for you in the hall.
Is anyone waiting for you in the hall?
Noone is waiting for you in the hall.
Anyone isn`t waiting for you in the hall.
Объяснение:Once upon a time, in a small village nestled between rolling green hills, there lived a young girl named Lily. Lily had a heart full of dreams and a smile that could brighten even the cloudiest of days. She lived with her loving parents, who worked hard to provide for their family.
Lily's days were filled with laughter and joy as she explored the beauty of nature surrounding her village. She would often spend hours wandering through the lush meadows, picking wildflowers and listening to the songs of birds. But despite her happy disposition, Lily yearned for something more in her life.
One sunny morning, as Lily was strolling along a babbling brook, she came across a mysterious old woman sitting under a towering oak tree. The woman had a twinkle in her eye and a warm smile. Intrigued, Lily approached her.
"Greetings, young one," said the old woman. "I sense a deep longing within your heart. What is it that you seek?"
Lily hesitated for a moment but then mustered up the courage to share her dreams. "I want to see the world beyond our village, to discover new places, and to make a difference in people's lives. I want to find my purpose and spread happiness wherever I go."
The old woman nodded knowingly. "Your spirit is rare, dear Lily. I shall grant you a gift—a magical compass that will guide you on your journey. It will always lead you to happiness and bring you back home safely."
Lily's eyes widened with excitement as the old woman handed her a gleaming golden compass. She thanked the old woman profusely and promised to use the gift wisely.
With the magical compass in her hand, Lily embarked on her grand adventure. She traveled to distant lands, meeting people from different cultures, and learning about their traditions. Along the way, she shared her infectious joy and brought smiles to many faces.
One day, while exploring a bustling city, Lily met a young boy named Sam. Sam had lost his parents and was living on the streets, his spirit dampened by the hardships he faced. Lily's compassionate heart was immediately drawn to him, and she knew she had to help.
Using her magical compass, Lily found a job for Sam and provided him with a safe place to live. Together, they started a small initiative to support homeless children in the city. Their efforts caught the attention of kind-hearted individuals, and soon their project grew into a full-fledged organization, providing shelter, education, and hope to countless children.
Years passed, and Lily's organization continued to thrive, bringing happiness to the lives of many. The love and kindness she had shared had created a ripple effect, inspiring others to make a difference as well.
One day, as Lily sat under a blooming cherry blossom tree, her heart overflowing with gratitude, she realized that her journey had come full circle. The magical compass had not only led her to happiness but had also led her back home—to her village, where her loving parents eagerly awaited her return.
Lily embraced her parents tightly, tears of joy streaming down her face. She shared her stories of adventure and the impact she had made, knowing that she had fulfilled her purpose.
From that day forward, Lily continued to spread happiness, both near and far. Her story became a legend, inspiring generations to follow their dreams, make a difference, and find happiness wherever they went.
And so, dear reader, remember that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of hope. Just like Lily, follow your heart, chase your dreams, and share your light with the world. For happiness awaits those who dare to seek it.