2006年6月真题短文1(1/2)

Born and raised in central Ohio,

I am a country girl through and through.

I'm currently studying to become a physical therapist,

a career path that marks a great achievement for me.

At Ohio State University, admission into the physical

therapy program is intensely competitive.

I made it pass the first cut the first year I applied,

but was turned down for admission. I was crushed,

because for years I have been determined to become a physical therapist.

I received advice from friends and relatives about

changing my major and finding another course for my life.

I just couldn't do it. I knew I could not be as happy in another profession.

So I stilled myself, began to work seriously for another year and reapplied.