Vocabulary 11 class

My name is Grace Newton. Sometimes, when I look back and think about everything I have ............. so far, I would say that I have led a good and happy life.

However, I don`t think I would have made it without my parents who supported me every step of the way and helped me look at the .......... side of things.

Ever since I was a little girl, they taught me to set ............... in my life and try hard to reach them.

You see, my family didn`t lead a life of prosperity and sometimes even some of our basic needs could not be .............

That worked out for the best, though, because it made me .......... to get ahead.

It helped me overcome my ................ and win the .................. of life along the way.

It also ............. my career choice as it made me want to do something to help people in need.