在成长路上，我们常常会遇到许多挫折和困难，但正是因为经历了这些，才会让我们的内心变得更加坚强和勇敢。我坚信：只要坚持不放弃，就一定会成功。
On the path of growth, we often encounter many setbacks and difficulties, but it is precisely because of these experiences that our hearts become stronger and braver. I firmly believe that as long as you persist and never give up, you will definitely succeed.
还记得刚上初中的时候，我特别不喜欢学习。一上课就走神，脑子里总在想一些乱七八糟的东西，不是在想放学去找谁玩儿，就是在想一会儿下课出去干什么，唯独就是没有想和上课有关的事。就这样，我浑浑噩噩地过了大半年的时间。
I still remember when I first started junior high school, I really didn't like studying. As soon as class starts, I get distracted and my mind is always thinking about some miscellaneous things. I'm not thinking about who to play with after school, or what to do when I go out after class, but I don't think about anything related to class. So, I spent half a year aimlessly.
期末考来临了，坐在考场中，看着考试卷，发现里面有好多道题，老师上课时都讲过相似的，而我也清晰地记得自己在走神。看着那如同“天书”般的题目，我陷入沉思，更陷入深深的懊悔之中：“唉，我当时上课的时候为啥不好好听讲呀？若不走神，也不至于像现在这个样子了！”
The final exam is coming, sitting in the exam room, looking at the exam paper, I found that there were many questions inside, and the teacher had talked about similar ones in class. I also remember clearly that I was distracted. Looking at the title that was like a "heavenly book," I fell into deep contemplation and even deeper regret: "Alas, why didn't I listen well in class? If I hadn't been distracted, I wouldn't be like this now
结果可想而知了！看着试卷上那鲜红刺眼的不及格分数很是汗颜，偷瞄了同学的成绩，都比预期要好，他们都在开心地欢呼着，只有我，一个人呆呆地坐在位上，心想：如果当初努力一点，听老师劝，不放弃就好了！……不行，我必须要努力！我一定要考好！
The result can be imagined! Looking at the bright red and glaring failing scores on the exam paper, I felt ashamed. I stole a glance at my classmates' grades, which were better than expected. They were all cheering happily, except for me, who sat in a daze and thought to myself: If I had worked harder, listened to the teacher's advice, and not given up, it would have been better! No, I have to work hard! I must do well in the exam!
自寒假开学，我便下定决心上课不走神，认真听讲，老师讲的每个知识点，我都如同饿狼一般不肯放过。回家第一件事就是写作业，我努力控制自己，不分心去玩手机，但手机就像一颗巨大的糖果一样诱惑着我。为实现自己的目标，为不被手机所控，我主动将手机上交给妈妈。妈妈对于我的改变很是惊讶，我对妈妈说：“这一次，我绝对不会再放弃了！”
Since the start of winter vacation, I have made up my mind not to lose focus in class, to listen attentively, and to not let go of every knowledge point taught by the teacher like a hungry wolf. The first thing I do when I get home is to do my homework. I try my best to control myself and not get distracted by playing with my phone, but it's like a huge candy tempting me. To achieve my goals and avoid being controlled by my phone, I voluntarily handed it over to my mother. My mother was very surprised by my change, and I said to her, 'This time, I will definitely not give up again!'
每天上课的时候，我都努力控制自己不去想别的东西，如果走神了，就狠掐自己一下。做题的时候恨不得用两个脑子想，听课的时候恨不得用四个耳朵听，读题的时候恨不得用八只眼睛看，生怕漏掉一点知识。课间的时间我也充分利用上了，水房、走廊已鲜见我的身影，双眼紧闭、双唇不停翻动、弯腰侧耳请教、伏案执笔写画……好友都惊愕地说：“你着魔了？怎么大变样了？”“我不想落后！我不能被自己瞧不起！”我语气坚定地回复。
Every day in class, I try my best to control myself from thinking about anything else. If I get distracted, I pinch myself hard. I wish I could use two brains to think when doing exercises, four ears to listen during class, and eight eyes to read questions, afraid of missing any knowledge. I also made full use of the break time, and my figure was rarely seen in the water room and hallway. My eyes were tightly closed, my lips kept moving, I bent down to ask for advice, and I sat at the desk to write and draw... My friends were all shocked and said, "You're obsessed? Why have you changed so much?" "I don't want to fall behind! I can't be looked down upon by myself!" I replied firmly.
努力中的我感觉时间过得特别快，又一次期末考试来临，我不再恐慌，不再焦虑，而是胸有成竹地走进考场。拿过试卷，埋头做答，一切都做得那样得心应手。最终，一学期的努力与拼搏通过试卷得以体现。
In my efforts, I feel that time passes by very quickly. With another final exam approaching, I no longer panic or worry, but walk into the exam room with confidence. I took the exam paper, buried my head in answering, and did everything so skillfully. In the end, the effort and hard work of the semester were reflected through the exam papers.
当我看向老师手中的成绩单，眼镜如同雷达探测器一样飞快地找到我的名字。“哇！班里第17名，这还是我第一次考进班里前二十。”望着成绩单，我内心欣喜若狂，就像吃了无数颗糖果一样甜。
When I looked at the transcript in the teacher's hand, my glasses quickly found my name like a radar detector. Wow! Ranked 17th in my class, this is my first time getting into the top 20 of the class. "Looking at my transcript, I was ecstatic, as sweet as eating countless candies.
走在回家的路上，感觉天气格外晴朗，就连风也好像是暖的。我高兴地跑回家，向妈妈报告了这一喜讯，妈妈笑得十分开心，那是我第一次看到妈妈笑得如此开心。
Walking home, the weather feels particularly clear, even the wind seems warm. I ran home happily and reported the good news to my mother. She smiled very happily, which was the first time I had seen her smile so happily.
如果说人生是一张空白的考卷，那我们在人生中付出的努力就是考卷上华丽的一笔，这一次的经历我永远都不会忘，我将把它永远藏在我的心底，因为它教会我放弃永远也解决不了问题。今后，在求学之路上，我定当不负自己，永远——不放弃！
If life is a blank exam paper, then the effort we put in our lives is a magnificent stroke on the exam paper. I will never forget this experience, and I will always hide it in my heart, because it taught me that giving up can never solve problems. In the future, on the path of learning, I will never let myself down and never give up!