Jim Barr stared in awe (敬畏) at the platform in the crowded school hall. The headmaster marched onto the stage, followed by the captains of the school soccer team and rugby side. Jim watched with envy as each was presented with an honor s jacket for their contribution to the school's sporting success over the previous year. When the next presentation of honors jacket would come around, Jim knew there was little hope that he would be the receiver of one of these treasured items of clothing.
"I wish you all a happy summer holiday, " the headmaster announced. "Although most of you will be going away to sunnier parts, there are others who will be staying near their home. The local council has asked the school to undertake a project over the next six weeks to help clear up rubbish around the area and separate it for recycling. If anyone is interested, come to my office and you will be supplied with a rubbish picker, bags and heavy-duty gloves. "
Jim knew he would be at a loose end over the holiday, so he went to the office along with five classmates to pick up the equipment needed to gather up the rubbish which littered the streets around the school. When he arrived home, his mother looked at him curiously as he placed the equipment on the kitchen table.
"What is this all about?" she asked with a smile on her face. "Mum, I'm an average pupil and I'm not very good at sports, " he replied. "This waste recycling is one way I can contribute to the good name of the school. "
"Just as long as you don't get fed up and stop half way through, " said Mum.
"I won't give up. I have made up my mind to do it well, " Jim said confidently.
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Over the next few weeks, his classmates dropped out of the project.
Hearing his name called by the headmaster, Jim nervously made his way to the platform.
