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昨天中午把GRE考完了，成绩还算过得去。结束了将近一年的英语学习，感到如释重负：这一年，太难忘了。 准备留学有点晚，大约在大三上的时候才做决定的，当时对GRE和托福考试完全没有感念。今年2月在上海关了…

Suddenly I realized it's already the end of October, with less than two weeks left until the 11G exam. I've already wasted at least five days in this review process. I can't help it, my old habit has resurfaced, and today I'm starting to get nervous. Tomorrow I'll begin the fourth stage of review, focusing on the foundational material…

Today I'd like to share my thoughts on recent events on Taobao Mall. Discussion is welcome, but those who just want to vent should stay away. I don't quite understand why Taobao Mall's price increase for shops has caused so much dissatisfaction among small vendors, ultimately leading to a series of "mob" protests…

Today is the last day of the National Day holiday, and also the 30th day until my second attempt at the GRE. Although there are only 30 days left, my preparation isn't going very well. My TOEFL scores came out close to National Day, which was quite unexpected. After that, various things took up my time, and my study efficiency at home during the National Day holiday wasn't very high. There's always…

I woke up a little late this morning. Sleeping at school is always affected by various factors. Around 2 AM, the other dorm rooms next door were engrossed in a game, screaming and yelling, waking me from my dream. They didn't stop for about half an hour. I can't stand people with no manners. I exceeded my task quota this afternoon…

Yesterday, I searched the entire sixth teaching building for a study room, but luckily, I got news at the last minute that two classrooms would be used as exam rooms, so I could go and reserve seats after the exam. An hour before the exam ended, students were already lining up outside with various books. After patiently waiting for an hour, I finally managed to grab a seat…

Today is the 13th, tomorrow is the 14th, the day after tomorrow is the 15th, the day after that is the 16th, and the day after that is the 17th. I only have four days left to prepare for the TOEFL! Suddenly the pressure has increased dramatically. It's all because my preparation over the past two months wasn't solid enough; it's burdened me so heavily now. I remember telling myself back in June…

A week into the short semester, the school atmosphere is fading. Entering university, I no longer experience the bittersweet feeling of September 1st; entering my senior year, I no longer feel the usual gatherings and reunions at the start of the semester. The campus feels distant now; most of my classmates have already embarked on their futures, some have gone to work…

The weather in Hangzhou turned cooler today. Wearing short sleeves outside, a chilly wind blew, and a light drizzle added to the chill, making it feel like autumn had arrived. This kind of weather always makes me reminisce; autumn carries both melancholic and beautiful memories. I just celebrated my 21st birthday yesterday, and suddenly I realize I need to mature…

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, and I'm still single, which I'm quite unhappy about. However, compared to Valentine's Day, August 6th has an even greater significance: it's the first time taking the reformed GRE. I shouldn't have needed to worry about the new GRE, but my unsatisfactory old GRE scores have forced me to take on the new one. The new GRE…

Leave this disappointing country and create a brilliant life on an open, fair, and free platform. Can you not tolerate the ignorant and foolish mockery of a minority? Can you not tolerate the corruption and darkness of the government? Are you filled with righteous indignation at the cover-up of the truth…?

Early yesterday morning, the Japanese women's national football team defeated the United States to win the World Cup. Seeing this news, my feelings were extremely complex; I didn't dare click to read the detailed report. On one hand, I was very pleased that Asian football had reached the top of the world; on the other hand, I was filled with envy and jealousy. Twelve years ago, the Chinese women's national football team narrowly missed victory in a penalty shootout at the Rose Bowl…

This article is unrelated to the title; it's just a casual essay. (The title was chosen after I finished writing because I couldn't come up with one, so I used the topic discussed in the last paragraph.) It's been a long time since I've written in my journal. I've been wanting to write something these past few days, but various things have kept getting in the way. And whenever I finally have free time to write, I find myself unable to…

The following are conclusions drawn from my own conjectures and life experiences; they are just casual writings and not mature opinions. Any discrepancies are welcome for correction. I believe that humanity has a significant flaw: without any guidance or supervision, primal evils will exist. Without education, we lack moral restraint…

I've had several days of free time and feel lost. When I was preparing for the GRE, I imagined how many things I'd love to do after the exam, but now that time has actually come, I've become lazy and don't want to do anything. Restlessness and vanity have accompanied me to this point; I know a few small skills and thought I was already…