Run for Class President
Two months ago, when our class election (选举) started, I decided to run for class president. I enjoyed speaking in public and got along well with people, so I felt it easy to win. But I was1that people would feel bad for me if I lost.
I was busy preparing in the following week. My plan wasn't to make promises to do things I couldn't2 but to show my class why I wanted to be the president. I put up my posters in hallways and in the classroom. I also spent three hours writing my speech, saying that I was the one they could turn to whenever they had a problem. Since I was 3 prepared, I felt that my chances of winning were strong.
However, when I gave my speech on Election Day, the response (反应) wasn't what I had4. Few people actually listened. When it was my opponent's (对手的) turn, everyone was screaming (尖叫) his name. His speech was short,5 all to the point. By then, I realized I should have made6 shorter and clearer.
It was obvious (明显的) who would7. For the rest of the day, I felt like it was over. I wanted to just go home and cry, but I made it through.
My prediction was right: I didn't win.
The next day, people were still talking about the8. I just pretended (假装) not to hear. But later, things got better. People9 about the election and talked to me just as they did before.
I don't regret putting time and energy10 the election because I've learned that things aren't always going the way I expect. And moments of failure like this build character — since then I've learned to face disappointment and grown stronger.
