Well, it was 2 years ago when I had to join in entering a Sam to my current high school. And was for and I was very busy to practice because my goal is the school top one in my hometown. So it is it was the most important and challenging task until now. And at that time, I was busy and I buried my head into both. I was, uh, cry every day. And because of pressure, I did because I think that I didn’t have time to, uh, brief to prepare for the exam and it was sorted. It’s hard to be failed because my mock test score is very low. At that time, uh, my grandmother saw that pressure, and she always been by my side. And we have a conversation and she advised me not to abandon my dream. Let’s try to even harder. And she told me uh, that I have to keep going that she understood me and encourage me every day so I regain my spirit and continue my journey. And after really relentless efforts. I have highest overall score as night Mark at literature, and I become a Victorian of literature. My family, my relatives, especially my grandmother, probably, and so do I. And I really appreciate and love my grandmother, and I was on night clouds because my efforts are worth it. And I have a lesson that I need to come in every situation.
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Two years ago, I faced a daunting challenge when I had to prepare for the entrance exam to my current high school. My goal was to be the top student in my hometown, making this exam the most important and challenging task I'd ever faced. I was incredibly busy with my studies and felt immense pressure. I was constantly stressed, even crying every day. I felt overwhelmed and worried that I wouldn't have enough time to prepare adequately, especially since my mock test scores were low. During this difficult time, my grandmother, who has always been a pillar of support, noticed my distress. We had a heart-to-heart conversation, and she encouraged me not to give up on my dream. She urged me to work even harder and reminded me that she understood my struggles. Her unwavering support and encouragement helped me regain my spirit and continue my journey. After relentless effort, I achieved the highest overall score in the exam, particularly excelling in literature. I became a Victorian of literature, a title I was incredibly proud of. My family, especially my grandmother, were overjoyed, and I was on cloud nine knowing that my hard work had paid off. This experience taught me a valuable lesson: to persevere through any situation, no matter how challenging it may seem.
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