Use the past simple and past continuous.

Gap-fill exercise

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My aunt - Katy (be) a studious woman who (dedicate) her life to education. She (grow) up in a small town and (live) with her grandma in childhood. Through her tireless efforts, at the age of 18, she (receive) a scholarship to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. While my aunt (study) at university, she (work) part-time to support herself financially. She (try) to balance between attending classes during the day and working at a local library in the evenings. Despite the challenges, she (excell) in her studies and (graduate) with honors. In her thirties, she (pursue) a master's degree in education to enhance her skills and contribute more to the field. She is a role model that I admire very much.