Well, there was a woman who was lost at sea for weeks. She managed to survive by catching fish and collecting rainwater in a makeshift container. When she was finally rescued, she was in surprisingly good shape considering the long time she had been adrift. It's a story that seems almost unbelievable.
Sure. There was a man who survived a fall from a plane without a parachute. He landed on a sloped snow - covered mountain which cushioned his fall somewhat, and he had only minor injuries. It's really hard to believe.
A cat once saved a family from a gas leak. The cat sensed the gas and started making a huge fuss until the family woke up and realized what was going on. It's amazing how animals can detect things like that.
Sure. Take J.K. Rowling for example. She was a single mother on welfare when she started writing the Harry Potter series. Many publishers rejected her manuscript at first. But she believed in herself and her story. She kept on trying and finally found a publisher. Now, Harry Potter is a global phenomenon. It shows that if you believe in your talent and your work, you can overcome great odds.
Sure. There is a story of my friend Tom. He worked hard to learn programming. He started from scratch, spending hours every day reading books and doing online courses. He faced many difficulties like debugging complex code. But he never gave up. After years of hard work, he finally got a great job in a big tech company.
There's also the story of a young artist. He was passionate about his art but no one recognized his talent at first. He couldn't afford proper art supplies and had to work odd jobs. He was rejected by galleries and art shows numerous times. However, he continued to create, and finally, his unique style was discovered and he became successful.
Sure. There's the story of a single mother who worked three jobs just to feed her kids. She barely had any time for herself, constantly tired but always pushing through for the sake of her family.
J.K. Rowling also had a hard life before success. She was a single mother living on welfare when she began writing the Harry Potter series. Despite rejections, she persisted. Her books became a global phenomenon, not only making her wealthy but also inspiring a generation of readers and filmmakers.
Sure. One of my hard college life stories was during exam week. I had three major exams all within two days. I barely slept, just constantly studying in the library. There were so many materials to review and I was really stressed out. I was worried about failing and disappointing my parents. In the end, I managed to get through it, but it was an extremely tough time.
Sure. There was a friend of mine who worked in a construction site. He had to get up at dawn every day and carry heavy bricks under the scorching sun. His hands were full of blisters at first, but he never gave up. After months of hard work, he became very skilled and was able to earn a good living for his family.
Sure, there are many unbelievable stories and idioms from real life that can surprise us. For example, some people have extraordinary survival experiences or unexpected encounters.
Sure. There's the story of Malala Yousafzai. She was a young girl in Pakistan who believed in the right of girls to education. Despite the Taliban's threats, she continued to advocate for education. They even shot her, but she survived and became a global advocate for girls' education. Her story shows that believing in a cause can make a huge difference.