I’m going to talk about one of the cognitive milestones, uh, in my mind about myself. Uh, I think, uh, when I was, uh, in my primary school days, uh, at the first stage, I think, uh, all of my classmates was receiving award, uh, in one day, which was, uh, specific for the talented students. And I think we were about 14 students and all of them except five or ten students, uh, were receiving awards and gifts. It was a turning point, uh, for me, uh, because I wasn’t a good student. I didn’t study well because I actually hate my, uh, teacher. But after seeing my classmates, I prefer, uh, to study because, uh, because I, um, I thought that receiving gifts was very exciting. Uh, I started to learn math because it was appealing, uh, for me. After that, I think within one year, I became ranke first, uh, in my class. After that, I, um, maintained being, uh, rank one, um, until university, uh, and I earned a place, uh, in one of the top universities. And I think all of these, uh, occ kurt. Because that day changed my point of view to the life.
Band 7+: describe a memorable period or event from your childhood, what it was? what happened? why it is memorable? what did you learnt?
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One of the most significant turning points in my childhood occurred during my primary school days. It was a special day dedicated to recognizing talented students, and all my classmates were eagerly anticipating the awards ceremony. I remember feeling a sense of excitement as I watched my peers receive their awards and gifts. However, I was one of the few students who didn't receive an award. At that time, I wasn't a particularly good student. I struggled with my studies and even disliked my teacher. But seeing my classmates' joy and the recognition they received sparked a change within me. I realized that studying could be rewarding, not just for the sake of grades, but for the sense of accomplishment and the opportunity to excel. I decided to focus on my studies, particularly math, which I found appealing. Within a year, I had made significant progress and became the top student in my class. This newfound success motivated me to continue striving for excellence, and I maintained my top ranking throughout my school years, eventually earning a place at one of the top universities. Looking back, I believe that day at the awards ceremony was a pivotal moment in my life. It shifted my perspective on learning and instilled in me a desire to achieve my full potential.
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