8 distinctions proved to be not good enough Our daughter received her matric results two weeks ago. She obtained 8 distinctions and an
overall average of 90%. She also obtained her national colours in hockey and athletics. She
was also the chairperson of the RCL at a prestigious school. Additionally, she even learned
IsiZulu as a means to improve her communication skills. After popping the champagne, we
now have to dry our tears because she has not been accepted at the medical school. Her
goal was to specialise in paediatrics and that was the driving force behind the good
performance. How does one console your child in such a situation?
#heartbroken parent​

"where are you taking me? " the car hesitated, or rather gave a faint whirring click, as if information, somewhere, was dropping card by punch- slotted card under electric eyes. "to the psychiatric center for research on regressive tendencies." he got in. the door shut with a soft thud. the police car rolled through the night avenues, flashing its dim lights ahead. which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt? o a. by showing leonard obeying the police car, the author reinforces the theme of surrendering one s individuality. o b. by relating the way the car responds, the author underscores the theme of the dangers of a mechanized of society o c. by having leonard, a seemingly normal person, taken to a psychiatric center, the author injects irony, leaving the reader surprised o d. by showing leonard communicating with another person, the author satisfies his need for human contact, leaving the reader hopeful