Following my previous posting, I studied really hard on English. My background of English was so weak that I had to begin from learning A, B… and 音标. However, I told myself that I had to work hard on English if I really want to go abroad and study in a foreign country.
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I began from NEW CONCEPT English 1, then new concept English 2… till 4. Do you think I was done with my English study?
Actually not, the more challenging study was TOEFL, too many new words, strange grammars and reading. I had to practice at least two real exam questions every day. I forgot how long I spent on the study, just remember I saw the sunrise and sunset every day. This kind of study continues about one year, I improved my TOEFL score more 100 points. Although my score still was nothing or a joke compared with those who are really good at English and taking exam. But at least, it was an encouragement  to me.
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09/22/13 NOTE1
To be able take TOEFL test armed with only less than 2000 familiar words, I began to practice historical TOEFL exams taking review classes at 新东方. 新东方 is an amazing school and very energetic. I had never seen so many students studying together in the summer. More than 500 students sat for about 3 hours in a classroom that was a 厂房 without air condition. I could not even read anything in my first day studying there because sweat too much and my eyes were blocked by sweat. Second time, I was better and could manage beginning study. However, concentrating on something too difficult for me was a real challenging after 6 years out of school. I hardly understood anything about the TOEFL questions and sweat, sweat…, worrying whether I could even take such kind of test in my life time.
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09/22/13 NOTE 2
不求喝采声,只求鼓励同路人.
I was amazed by teachers’ zeal and intelligence of students sitting around me. I asked around how many words they could memorize a day. I heard from 800-1100 words a day. The first summer was full of energy, zeal, intensive study with the hope that my TOEFL score would have a dramatic improvement. I decided to take a first TOEFL test in my life after studying about less than one year English beginning from scratch.  I knew it sounds stupid for those geniuses who are good at study and taking tests. However, it was very hard for me because after 6 years out of school, I forgot how to study, especially learning a foreign language. Luckily, I got a personal tutor and had a lot of friends who spoke excellent English. The enthusiasm and encouraging stories from新东方 empowered me. I studied day and night to prepare my first test. When the test result came out, it appeared that my score was not good enough even enter into an undergraduate program abroad. I already studied for about one year and quit my job. Should I back to workforce or continue preparing my TOEFL and GMAT tests?
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