Life is a test everywhere.

 　　It's that time of year again for the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao). From the "Black July" of the past to the "Black June" of today, the pressure of the Gaokao, the tension of students, and the worries of their families have remained unchanged for decades, and may even be intensifying. If there's any change, it's that back then, getting into university basically guaranteed a stable job. Not just universities, but even junior colleges, vocational schools, and technical schools all offered guaranteed employment. But what about today's children? Getting into university and obtaining a diploma is much easier than before, but finding employment is much more difficult. For parents and children, the importance of the Gaokao lies in laying a stepping stone for graduation four years later. If they are excellent, diligent, and lucky enough, this stepping stone shines brightly, making it easier for them to succeed in future competition; otherwise, they will face much greater hardships. A single exam often influences a lifetime; its importance is self-evident.

　　But influence doesn't equal determination. In today's society, success or failure in the Gaokao is just one of the most crucial exams in life. Four years later, want to study abroad? Take the exam! Want to pursue postgraduate studies? Take the exam! Want a government job? Take the exam! Want to work for a good foreign or state-owned enterprise? Exams! Aside from those who choose independent entrepreneurship, life is a constant series of tests. For example, after entering the system, if you want to rise from the grassroots to higher levels—from the township to the county, city, province, or even the central government—after passing the civil service exam, countless selection and appointment opportunities await you. Therefore, no matter what university you attend, what your major is, or how correctly you grade your exams, your life has only just begun, and your tests have only just begun.

　　In fact, in the arena of life, tangible tests are finite, while intangible tests are eternal. You may not be able to take various exams due to age, education, or other limitations, but you will always have to answer the challenges from work and life—two mandatory questions. To answer these two major questions well, you must always maintain a student's attitude and a test-taker's mindset. What is a student's attitude? Humility, a thirst for knowledge, enthusiasm, and a perpetual curiosity about new things; always absorbing new ideas with an open mind, discarding the old and embracing the new, and constantly improving yourself. What is a test-taker's mindset? Calm and rational, with no regrets in your writing, you can excel and leverage your strengths to achieve victory.

　　Life is a series of tests; may you always be a scholar. Observe with keen eyes, understand with wisdom, analyze with your mind, and answer the questions with action. Let us always be like students, studying hard and striving for improvement every day; let us always be like examinees, thinking calmly, answering questions meticulously, and successfully completing this great test of our lives.

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