In Xiehe, you will find a group of students who are hard-working and knowledgeable. They have remarkable achievements, and they dare to follow their dreams. They are often referred to as ‘high-ability’ students.” The high-ability student interviewed today is Leo, from class P6C.
In the eyes of his teachers, he is of excellent character and integrity. He excels in his studies via impressive concentration and persistence. He works in a stable, planned, and well-organized manner.In the eyes of his classmates, he is handsome, honest, and kind. Leo is mentally and physically capable. It is in this that he does well in sports, thus enabling him to be a versatile high-ability student. In the eyes of his parents, he is sensible, aspirant, and full of curiosity.
In the past July, he was captain of The Xiehe Team within the participation of the SPBCN National Final. Second place honors were won. In the middle of August, he also became the champion of the SPBCN National Online Final in the primary school high-grade group. Leo is a treasure. I will take you to find out more about him today.
Q：People call you ” higher-ability student”. What do you think of such a title?
A：I think I am just a little bit better than others in some aspects. In many other aspects, many people are better than me. So, I think I should work harder to become a true high-ability student.
Q：This is the first time you have participated in the competition and achieved such a good result. Can you share your experience in preparing for the competition?
A：In the preparation process, I searched and recorded the meaning and pronunciation of each word. This could effectively enhance my proficiency in the words. In addition, I reviewed continuously. I reviewed the words whenever I was free. I focused on the unfamiliar words so that I could remember them easily.
Q：As the captain of “Xiehe Team” in the “SPBCN National Final”, your team won second place. Have you faced pressure in the preparation process? How did you cope with it?
A：In fact, there was a lot of pressure. In the beginning of the preparation process, I did not have a better command of the words than the other team members. This made me feel uneasy. So, during the epidemic, I ran through as many words as I could. With adequate preparation, I could wait confidently for the upcoming match.
Q：What have you gained most from this competition?
A：I am very lucky to have participated in this competition because it not only increased my vocabulary, but it also made me understand the importance of hard work and persistence. The unknown is not the most terrible; the most terrible thing is if you are not prepared.
Q：I heard that you just transferred to Xiehe in the third grade. It is no exaggeration to say that your English has made great strides in the past three years. How did you adjust your learning status and catch up with other students?
A：When I first came to Xiehe, it was very difficult for me to keep up with the pace of English. I could not understand many of the lessons. Fortunately, our school has a lot of enriching English courses, and the teachers are also very patient. I am very interested in the large amount of language input every day, as well as the interesting topics. After a period of exploration, I gradually understood and followed them. With confidence, I told myself to work harder. After finishing school tasks every day, I did a lot of reading, and then I gradually got better and better at English.
Q：You always seem to have an easy time learning. Are there any tips you can share?
A：My advice is to spend more time and energy digesting the new knowledge of the day; have good learning habits. Face learning with a positive attitude. Listen to the teacher carefully in class. Solve problems in time. Talk to yourself about making a little progress each day.
Q：Besides studying, what else do you like to do in your spare time?
A：Besides doing homework, I like to play basketball to relieve the stress of classes, listen to music, play the guitar, and read or chat with my classmates.
Q：Your secondary school life is coming. What are your expectations and goals for the future?
A：I hope I can keep my current state of study, and I hope I can enter more competitions and school activities. Lastly, I hope I can calmly deal with every challenge so as to meet a better self.
It is difficult to be a teenager – this part of the road in life is challenging and lengthy. Yet do not give up when you face obstacles. There will always be hope for the future – easier times and all. We all wish this high-ability student a bright future!