Alice was a charming girl with blonde, sleek hair and lived at the rural area in a dilapidated house. Alice really disliked to go to school as her life was not a bed of roses. She always worked as a part-time seller in a shopping centre. Hence she felt irritated to complete all her endless projects and homework. Everyday, she brought home the bacon as she was the only backbone in her family after his father's death. She did not blame others for her unfortunate life at all.
During the school holidays, her teacher met her for some counselling. Her teacher, Mary advised her to study hard thus she could earn better salaries. '' Alice, although your family members are not well-educated, you can change your life if you study hard. '' Alice decided to heed her teacher's advice as she was convinced that education really could change her family's life. She even thought about her future that might influence herself and her family.

''Mum, I'll be an industrious student and intent to get the most A's in my SPM examination.'' Alice's mother agreed what had been told by Alice and felt delighted. Since that day, Alice changed her attitude. Instead of working, she was willing to spend extra time to do her revisions. She even burned the midnight oil daily just to catch up what she had lost in the past few weeks. Apart from that, she dared to approach to her teacher when she didn't understand the topic taught by her teacher.

Alice's friends were helpful too as they assisted Alice to do some notes when she was busy and they also usually discussed their homework in their study group. Alice knew her SPM's days were numbered so she forced herself to drive more into the ground. In the evening, she prepared dinner for her siblings and kept an eye in their study. Her siblings were concerned about Alice either, they seldom disturbed her when Alice was occupied.

Finally, the day which was waited by Tom,Dick and Harry came! Alice didn't feel nervous at as she was well-prepared enough to sit for the examination. Alice answered each and every paper confidently. she felt relieved after sitting the examination for ten days. On the other hand, she also felt anxious as the result would determine her future. She kept on praying to God. However, she didn't regret the efforts done by herself.

Soon, the day had come. Alice burst into tears on receiving her result as she passed the examination with flying colours. Her mother and her family were really proud of her. Besides that, her teachers also felt impressed with her achievement.

Alice entered the most prestigious university-Oxford and she still studied diligently. Finally, she graduated to become a pharmacist. Two years later she married a doctor from London. When people asked about her tip for success, she prefer to say, ''Hard work is the key to success.''