Life is not easy. so I'd like to say. "Whatever happens, believe in yourself." When I was a young boy, I was 1 shy to talk to anyone. My classmates often 2 me.I was sad but could do nothing. Later, 3 happened, and it changed my life. It was an English speech contest. My mother encouraged me to 4 it. What a terrible idea! I t meant I had to speak 5 all the teachers and the students of my school! “Come on, boy. Believe in yourself. You are sure to## 6##." mother kept encouraging me,and we talked about many topics. At last I 7 the topic “believe in yourself”. I tried my best to remember all the speech and practiced it over 100 8 With my mother's great love,I did 9 in the contest. I could hardly believe my 10 when the news came that I had won the first place. I heard the cheers 11 my teachers and my classmates. Those 12 once looked down on me,were all saying "Congratulations!” 13 me. My mother hugged me and cried excitedly. 14 then, whatever I do, I try to tell 15 to be confident. This is true,not only for a person but also for a country.