Lesson 35
- Vague: Kabur, tidak jelas, samar-samar
- Elevate: Meningkatkan, mengangkat, meninggikan
- Lottery: Lotere, undian, perjudian
- Finance: Keuangan, pembiayaan, dana
- Obtain: Mendapatkan, memperoleh, menerima
- Cinema: Bioskop, teater, tempat nonton film
- Event: Acara, kejadian, peristiwa
- Discard: Membuang, menyingkirkan, membuang
- Soar: Terbang tinggi, melambung, terbang tinggi
- Subsequent: Berikutnya, selanjutnya, berurutan
- Relate: Berhubungan, berkaitan, menghubungkan
- Stationary: Stasioner, tidak bergerak, diam.
Summer Travel
If you are tired of making vague excuses for another dull summer at home, here is a thought to elevate your spirits. You do not need anything so radical as winning a lottery to finance a European trip. A student identity card that can be obtained for a few dollars from the Council on International Educational Exchange entitles you to discount tickets on certain charter flights to London and Paris and reduced admission to museums, cinemas, and musical events.
Once in Europe, you can stretch your budget by staying at approved youth hostels for about ten dollars a night. So don’t discard your hopes of becoming an international traveler. Soon, you can be soaring into the skies or skimming over the waves to new adventures that you will subsequently relate to your stationery friends.
Whispers of Destiny
In the bustling city of Lumina, where the rhythm of life pulsed through the crowded streets, a tale of destiny unfolded in the most unexpected corners. The narrative, titled “Whispers of Destiny,” began with a seemingly vague prophecy that foretold the fate of an ordinary individual destined to elevate beyond the confines of a mundane existence.
At the heart of this prophecy was Samuel, a young man with dreams that far surpassed the limitations of his humble beginnings. His days were spent navigating the labyrinth of a monotonous job in the finance sector, but his heart yearned for a destiny that transcended the daily grind. Little did Samuel know that fate had woven his story into the fabric of an extraordinary event.
One day, as Samuel idly strolled through the city, he stumbled upon a peculiar lottery booth nestled between towering skyscrapers. The air buzzed with excitement as the booth promised a chance to win not just material wealth but the key to a destiny that soared beyond imagination.
Drawn by the allure of the unknown, Samuel decided to participate. The lottery, more than a mere game of chance, felt like a beacon calling him to a future that was both thrilling and uncertain. The moment the lottery numbers were announced, the city collectively held its breath.
As fate would have it, Samuel emerged victorious. The seemingly vague prophecy had found its vessel, and Samuel’s life was set on a trajectory that would elevate him to heights he had only dreamed of. The prize was not just a material windfall; it was an invitation to an exclusive event that promised to unravel the mysteries of his destiny.
The event, hosted at Lumina’s historic cinema, was a gathering of visionaries, scholars, and individuals whose destinies had been similarly shaped by the whims of fate. Samuel, surrounded by those who had obtained their tickets through the lottery, felt a sense of kinship—a shared understanding of the extraordinary nature of their lives.
During the event, a sage revealed that each attendee’s destiny was interconnected, a subsequent chapter in a grand narrative that spanned generations. Samuel’s humble beginnings in finance were not a random occurrence but a crucial thread in the tapestry of Lumina’s destiny.
As the revelation unfolded, Samuel discarded the notion that his aspirations were stationary and limited. He realized that the lottery had not just granted him material wealth; it had opened the door to a realm of possibilities where dreams could soar to new heights.
In the aftermath of the event, Samuel found himself on a path where every step seemed purposeful. His destiny was no longer a vague concept but a tangible force guiding him toward greatness. Lumina, once a city of routine, now bore witness to the extraordinary stories of those who had obtained their tickets to destiny through the whimsical lottery.
“Whispers of Destiny” echoed through the city, leaving behind a legacy of dreams realized and destinies intertwined—a testament to the extraordinary journey that begins with a single, unexpected event.
