2023年安徽省中考 - 阅读理解F

When I was in Grade Three, I watched a video about the findings of ancient ruins. It interested me so much that from that moment I knew what I wanted to do with my life.
我三年级的时候，看过一段关于发现古代遗迹的视频。我非常感兴趣，那一刻我知道我的生命中应该做些什么。

Today, I’m very lucky to work as an archaeologist. It’s exciting work. Holding a piece of history is really fantastic.
今天，我很幸运能成为一名考古学家。这是一项令人兴奋的工作，掌握一段历史真是太棒了。

I decided what I wanted to be at the age of nine. But the road wasn’t easy. Along the way I was told many things: I was too young. I wasn’t good enough, I should get married and have kids, ... All these words really got me down, but I chose to follow my heart and move on.
我在九岁的时候就决定了自己想成为什么样的人，但这条路并不容易。一路上，我不断地被告知：我太年轻，我不够好，我应该结婚生子...... 所有这些话真的让我很沮丧，但我选择了听从我的心继续前进。

I needed money to support my study, so I asked for six grants. The first five replies said no. At the beginning, it hurt. But the next no hurt a little less. Six months later, the last reply came. This time it was yes. Finally, I could go on with my archaeological work.
我需要钱来支持我的学习，所以我申请了六家助学金。前五个回复说不行。一开始，这很痛苦，但下一家依然如此。六个月后，最后一个答复来了，这次是肯定的。最后，我可以继续我的考古工作了。

As you can see, so many noes didn’t beat me. Instead, they made me stronger and helped me grow. For anyone thinking of a dream job, I would say: Just listen to your heart.
正如你所看到的，这么多的失败并没有打败我。相反，它们让我变得更强大，帮助我成长。对于任何想找到理想工作的人，我会说：听从你的心。