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In our daily life, we often meet with difficulties. Some people do nothing but wait, while others try hard to conquer{#blank#}1{#/blank#}. Personally, we should face with difficulties positively and make every effort to overcome them.
My memory drew me back to five years ago when I was{#blank#}2{#/blank#}middle school student. At that time, I had great trouble studying English. First of all, I felt it hard to memorize English{#blank#}3{#/blank#}(word). Besides I didn't dare to say anything in class when{#blank#}4{#/blank#}(ask) questions. What annoyed me most was that I failed exams{#blank#}5{#/blank#}(constant). I was about to give up{#blank#}6{#/blank#}my English teacher found my problems. He encouraged me and gave me some good advice. So{#blank#}7{#/blank#}(inspire) by him, I decided to settle my problems. {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(follow) his advice, I made progress gradually. I owe my achievement{#blank#}9{#/blank#}the teacher whose encouragement was of great {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(important).