Composition 1 draft 2
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1) The narrator overslept and was over an hour late for a job interview at 10:30am on a Saturday morning. 2) While hailing a taxi, the narrator witnessed a car accident and helped the victim until an ambulance arrived, making the narrator even later for the interview. 3) Despite pleading his case, the narrator was told he did not get the job for being late. However, days later the boss called to offer the narrator the job after learning he had helped the accident victim, who was also an interviewee.
Composition 1 draft 2
- 1. The Day I learnt a lesson Draft 2 Done by: Adrian (16) 4/3 It was a bright and shiny Saturday. The sun shone brilliantly and the water in the pond glittered like silver. I woke up, stretching my lazy arms and sat on my comfortable bed. I rubbed my bleary eyes and saw that the time was 11 minutes past 10 in the morning. Knowing that I was already late for the interview by about an hour, I quickly jumped out of bed, did my morning chores as fast as lightning and flagged for a taxi. There were not many taxis to be seen. Furthermore, a few taxis were hired, while others were either busy or were On call. Only one taxi was free. Just as the taxi stopped infront of me, a nasty accident happened. A man, believed to be in his early 30s, was hit by a saloon car that went out of control. The victim was hit severely on his chest. The saloon car driver escaped unscathed and he quickly came out of his car that was transformed into a piece of useless metal scrap. He apologized profusely to the victim and helped him to the side. I knew that saving a life was more important than a job. I quickly dialed 995 for the ambulance. There were also a few onlookers to help the victim and explain the incident to the police, so I decided to leave for my interview. The taxi had left so I had to find another one. Suddenly, I caught a taxi that went by. I flagged for it and it picked me up. I glanced at my watch and saw that it was almost 11.30a.m! I was late by an hour and thirtyminutes. I was thinking of giving some excuses to my boss. The interview just
- 2. seemed to be so important. I did not even have to bother about paying bills. Furthermore, I would get a salary of $50,000. I could even stay in the most expensive hotel in Sentosa for a vacation. It would be so much fun! But first still, I had to pass my interview. As time flew on, my confident level started to decrease. The taxi dropped me off at the office that was decorated by beautifully potted plants. Everyone was anxiously waiting for the results. I quickly ran to my boss. I apologized to my boss and pleaded for the interview. However, the boss said, Every wrong doing has a punishment and you for being late your punishment is that you will not be getting the interview which means you do not get the job. Im sorry. The results are out. Two interviewees had been disqualified I and the other was Ned, who was absent. I was really sad that I did not get the job but from the other point of view, I was happy that I helped someone in need, which was a good deed. But that wasnt the end. There was more to it. After a few days, the boss called me on the phone and said, I knew why you were late for the interview you helped Ned in the accident. Congratulations! You can come over here to the office anytime tomorrow and I will tell you what to do for your job. I was surprised that Ned was the victim of that accident. I was on cloud 9 as I was selected for the job I had wanted. I visited Ned at the Tan Tock Seng hospital to check on how he was. The doctor said that he could be discharged in another 2 days. I jumped up and down in high spirits as I entered the office. Though I got back my job, I promised to never to be late again.