21 English and I

English used to be a headache to me.

I always found it difficult to memorize new vocabulary.

Grammar was also a closed book to me because there were many exceptions to the rules I had learned,which almost drove me crazy.

Needless to say, my English was poor,but I persevered.

Fortunately, I had a patient teacher.

Rather than scold me, he kept on encouraging me.

With his help and my diligence, my English improved step by step. After some time, I didn't seem to be struggling in English anymore.

In fact, English is now my strongest subject.

It only goes to show that there's no substitute for hard work

1.used to V 以前曾经/常常……
例:There used to be a park near my house.
    我家附近以前有座公园。
2. find it+adj.+to V 发现/觉得……
例:Jane finds it boring to go out with Denny.
    简发现和丹尼出去很无聊。
3. Rather than+动词原形，S+V(非但)不……(反)而……
例:Rather than slap me in the face，she gave me her phone number.
     她非但没给我一个耳光，反而把她的电话号码给了我。
4. step by step逐渐地;一步一步地。
例:Frank learned how to play the guitar step勿step.
     弗兰克一步一步地学会了弹吉他。