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　　Three years ago I failed an important exam in my life and became a student in an ordinary school. Disappointed as I felt at the shabby campus and the poorly-equipped classroom, I found the teachers patient and considerate. Besides, I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere in class. I decided to make the best of it. I worked hard and got along well with my teachers and classmates. Whenever I had difficulties, they were always available. Soon, I became one of the top students in my class, which greatly increased my confidence and got me motivated.
　　My experience tells me that it is not what you are given but how you make use of it that determines who you are.
　　三年前一次重要的考試我的失敗了,（只能）成為一個(gè)普通的學(xué)校一名學(xué)生.寒酸的校園和破舊的教學(xué)設(shè)備令我失望,我發(fā)現(xiàn)老師很體貼并且有耐心.此外我喜歡班上友好的氛圍.我決定充分利用它.我努力學(xué)習(xí)并且和老師同學(xué)相處得很好.每當(dāng)我遇到困難他們總會(huì)幫助我.很快,我成為了班里的尖子生,這大大的增強(qiáng)了我的自信和激情.
　　我的經(jīng)歷告訴我并不是給了你什么你你就能充分利用它,決定權(quán)在于你自己.