When I studied at school, I had to work hard. I did not have (1) many talents and had to spend all my time on studies. I knew (2) little about maths or physics but was naturally talented in spelling. (3) Few pupils in my class were as good as I was at writing dictations. One day I said to myself: «If I get As in maths and physics, I’ll come top of the class». To reach the goal I began to work even harder. I spent (4) many hours reading and doing exercises. «You should give yourself (5) a little rest» , - my mother used to say: «you will end up in hospital if you do not go out for a walk once in a while». But I said to myself «Knowledge is power, and I want to be powerful». In (6) a few months I made so (7) much progress that all the teachers agreed I should be awarded «Top of the Class» badge.
