This episode talks about my development after experiencing the rebellious period of Form 3 when I came into contact with economics and concentrated on studying. The previous episode mentioned that the EPA subject (Economic and Public Affairs) in Form 3 will be changed to Economics in the next semester. I suddenly felt that it was very easy, it was like common sense. I probably started reading newspapers every day in elementary school, economics, financial news, etc., Demand&Supply It seemed like I was born with knowledge, and when I reached Form 4, I became a group with good grades, which started to be in line with my elementary school. The science class with the best grades at that time was Class 1, called Class C. Most of the people in this class were studying A In Math, those who scored well in Econ will be assigned to this class. When I was in Form 4, I was assigned to Class C. I was very disappointed because all my familiar classmates were in a class with lower grades called Class H, and Class C was a class full of Nerds (I felt like I couldn’t communicate). So I applied to the teacher to transfer to Class H. After the teacher approved it, I was relieved to finally be back with my friends!
The most engaging reading method: tell stories with yourself
When I was studying in Form 4 or 5, my whole confidence changed. My classmates would ask me about my homework, and I did particularly well in certain subjects. Economics, Geography, etc. These are all more theoretical and not closely related to mathematics. In fact, my Math and Physics are relatively poor. I am relatively poor in mathematics, but I am good at theoretical reasoning and logic. For example, Geography is used for notation. Weather and earthquakes, as long as there is a process and step by step, I am good at it. Chemistry is even more straightforward. The equations on the left and right are my favorites! Biology… I am not interested in plants but am interested in the human body. It is amazing. Now that I am making skin care products, the science that comes and goes is Biology: Cell Biology, Chemistry, Organic ingredients, those subjects that I am good at turn out to be useful in the end, although I am not a scientist.
I discovered the secret of reading when I was almost in Form Three. Regardless of any subject,Just tell that lesson like a story to another person or to yourself. As long as you can tell it completely, it will be remembered in your mind., don’t think it’s easy, When I first took the test, it was like a class about the Tang Dynasty in the middle school history hall. After reading it, I understood it, but when I closed the book, I couldn’t even say a sentence, and I didn’t even know where the first sentence started. To get it into my head, I had to tell a story with myself. Try to remember some key points about certain years, emperors, etc. In this way, no matter what subject it is, as long as you can tell the content to yourself once! So I’m not good at Math because it’s not story-based. Of course, those who memorize the entire lesson of “Huachao” in Literature don’t represent Chinese. The subjects I just mentioned are more suitable subjects to memorize.
My dark history of reading: Austria or Australia?
Of course, I also studied black history, that is, British history. British history was very miserable for me. My English was very poor at that time. I often thought that Australia was Australia. I often asked: “How can the war in Europe be related to Australia?” Fortunately, these black histories have passed…
Regain your passion for sports🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️
I also spent a lot of time playing volleyball in Form 4 and 5, and I also made great breakthroughs in the field of athletics. From Form 2 onwards, I only played sprinting and long jump, and nothing else. When I went to B Grade, around Form 4, I discovered a sport called javelin. I picked up the pole and threw it quite far, and my coach at that time was Sir Yu. It’s also pretty good. I play volleyball, so it’s not difficult for me to throw something out. I also had good results in academics. Although I didn’t win many awards in academics, I didn’t win many in middle school. It’s not that I’m not good enough or hard-working, (but I spent all my time dating, ha!)
Level 10: A fulfilling sports life
If I had to choose between volleyball and track, it would definitely be volleyball. It is always a group activity, and some seniors practice together (laughs). I made a big breakthrough in track. I was very happy. Track is very interesting. I don’t know why I ran 200 meters very well. You can imagine that I was very busy when I competed in the academic world. I first ran 200 meters, then jumped a long distance, then marked a gun, then jumped a further distance and then marked a gun. Because they arranged that 100 meters would not hit 200 meters, 400 meters would not hit 800 meters, and 800 meters would not hit 1500 meters. In all runner events, long, medium and short will be separated. Jumper’s high jump will not hit long. Jump, Thrower’s discus will not hit the shot put, and the shot put will not hit the javelin. In fact, every time I compete, I walk around in the final stage. It is very difficult to run 200 meters before long jump. This also affects the success of the track. Not many people play track with this combination, but I cannot deny that I am not diligent enough and do not practice physical fitness often.
After the low ebb period, continue to strive for recognition
On the other hand, there is also a breakthrough. St. Nicholas is very big and you can run cross country on campus. We have a running track. We usually run 400 meters and 200 meters. This is the case. What about Cross country? First, I ran two laps on the track, about 1,600 meters, and then there was a staircase to go up. The stairs were very, very sloped and took a long time to go up. Then there was a road that went around the mountain, and then up and down the mountain. I never won a prize in Cross Country. In these sports sessions, I just sat and watched people win prizes. But in the fifth grade, I knew that I would go to the United States to study. This was the last time I ran. Brainwash yourself a few nights before the race to finish it well! On the day of the competition, you will be very tired after running those two laps. You will not run too slowly in the first 600 meters. The whole school is watching you on the grass, so you have to pretend to run well! Generally speaking, anyone is already a little tired after running 600 meters. Some people who don’t do any exercise are already very tired after running 300 meters. Then I go up an incline. I said to myself: “Run, don’t go up, don’t go up with arms on your hips, run, run, run…” “It turned out that I passed 80 people and was running on that inclined road. Someone told me earlier that I could win a prize if I ran on that inclined road. So I ran across that inclined road and caught up with people who were usually within the tenth place. Then I knew that I would be able to do it this year! I will definitely get a prize. If I chase this one, I will be eighth, if I chase the next one, I will be seventh, and if I chase the next one, I will be sixth… I keep telling myself that I should be fifth or sixth that year, and there will be prizes for the top ten. I simply feel that I have accomplished a feat! I never thought that I was an explosive type. The javelin throw and long jump also rely on technique, and the 200 meters are also about technique. The 100 meters are only about explosiveness. The turn in the 200 meters is about technique. I also ran the third leg when I received the ball. I must be running in the corner, but it turns out that cross country can also break through! It’s really one-sided. I went through the low period from Form 1 to Form 3, so Form 4 and 5 gave me a lot of recognition, which is also very important to me.
