Is there someone in your country who raised your flag in the whole world through his or her skills?
We all know different people who represented our country in different competitions whether it's in sports, cooking, talent shows, and different programs where we can showcase our skills.
Today, I'm gonna tell you a story about an illustrious athlete who's name has been known for more than half of his life.
He created a big name in the field of boxing... It seems like you are having a clue now.
Yes! I'm gonna talk about Manny Pacquiao. He is regarded as one of the greatest professional boxers of all time and had won a lot of boxing matches where he earned not just tons of money but also tons of praises from people who were flabbergasted by his skills.
He prides himself on his speed. A lot of people were amazed by his skills because though he's not tall enough compared to his foreign opponents his speed is his alas in winning a lot of matches.
He's also an inspiration to people not just in the field of sport but even in life. He came from rags to riches because he didn't give up on making his dreams come true.
Of course, for a common success story, struggles are part of it. He has faced a lot of them but he just punch them and put all those barriers down with his strong fists of perseverance and faith.
As a normal thing in sport, you will not always win. He also lost.. a lot. Actually, he just recently lost his last match this year. But it's not a big deal to him anymore because he thought that he had enough from the previous years and he's getting older and weaker as well. Now he's creating another name in the field of politics.
It's the same to everyone. There will come a time that you will be in the peak of your career then there will also be the time wherein someone will take over that place because your time is over. But even that happens, don't lose hope because you can take another path after you finished the other as what Manny did.
At least before that happens your were able to be as proud as punch in showing everyone what you got!
How inspiring is it? I know you also know someone who raised your flag in different fields. I'm quite excited to hear something about him or her.
Though you are excited to do that, don't forget to use these vocabulary that I used.
1. ILLUSTRIOUS - well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
2. PRIDE ONESELF ON - to be proud because of having (an ability, quality, etc.)
3. AS PROUD AS PUNCH - feeling great delight or pride.
Now, it's your turn!