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Lv Yao: Use language tools to knock on the door of diplomacy

Reporter Wang Qi

Lv Yao, a 2018 master's degree student in English Interpretation from the w88 casino of English. While in w88 casino, he served as monitor of the English Interpretation major of the English w88 casino and won a first-class academic scholarship. In 2019, he passed the early selection of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and will soon take up a post in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

When receiving the interview, Lu Yao was in California, USA, participating in the training after the selection examination for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Summer is about to enter California, and the sun is as bright and warm as ever. During his free time from online classes at home, Lu Yao often walks by the river alone wearing a mask and blowing in the breeze. The United States during the epidemic prevention period allows him to calm down and think about something more profound, about life and the future. When Lu Yao mentioned the selection exam half a year ago, his tone was calm, as if it was just a small test among the many exams in life.

Every foreign language student probably has a diplomatic dream in his heart. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also one of the best employment platforms for foreign language students. In Lu Yao’s view, this is a very suitable place to display one’s abilities. In addition, because of the enthusiasm of young people in him, he is eager to do his part for the country's diplomatic career. Speaking of his story with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lu Yao said frankly that he did not have a diplomatic dream since he was a child. What he did more was to be down-to-earth and learn professional knowledge in a down-to-earth manner. So when the opportunity for the selection examination for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs came, for Lu Yao, who had been working hard in the English major for seven years, everything was natural and fell into place.

A down-to-earth practitioner

Entering the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the ideal of many students, but there are very few who can finally realize their ideal and obtain a pass from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. And the name of Lu Yao's pass is Practicality.

Lv Yao majored in English at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The seven years of hard work all started out of interest. At the end of the college entrance examination, out of interest in English language and culture, Lu Yao chose to apply for the English major. During his undergraduate studies, he always maintained his interest and enthusiasm for English. He expanded his horizons on the basis of strengthening the English knowledge he already had in high w88 casino and took the initiative to understand the world from a more diverse perspective. But in the process, he gradually discovered that English is a language tool that many students in other majors can also learn very well, so studying English as an undergraduate major did not make his core competitiveness more prominent. After fully weighing his abilities and interests, Lu Yao chose to continue his studies at the postgraduate level.

However, life is not always easy. When Lu Yao decided to take the postgraduate entrance examination in the first year, he failed. For Lu Yao, who loved the English major and wanted to continue his studies, the failure of the postgraduate entrance examination was a big blow to him, but he chose to digest his sadness silently. After a while, he immediately made the decision to commit to World War II. "It's like making a desperate move," Lu Yao recalled his mental journey. "I believe that I will definitely pass the exam. I have the ability and energy." With this belief, Lu Yao embarked on the journey of World War II. The World War II postgraduate entrance examination was not just a contest of abilities, but more like a psychological war. At this time, a good attitude was more important than anything else. In order to concentrate on his review, he rented a house to study, learned from his previous inadequate preparation for the postgraduate entrance examination, and started reviewing in a down-to-earth manner. During this period, he transformed his state into a practicing "monk", neither angry nor sad, down-to-earth and calm.

"Put it and polish it, and the jade will be perfect." After a year of hard work and painstaking carving, the wood and stone in my heart finally turned into a radiant jade. When he saw the notice of successful landing, he was not only excited but also relaxed. He could finally embrace the future that should belong to him.

Entering the postgraduate stage, with the deepening of knowledge, the difficulty of learning also increases greatly. Studying the interpreting major requires more time and energy than when you were an undergraduate. Different from the interests of undergraduates, at this time, Lu Yao regarded English more as a "vocational skill." In-depth study at the graduate level also enabled him to become more comfortable using this tool.

Seven years of study have allowed Lu Yao to deepen his understanding of the English major. He mentioned: "English studied as an undergraduate cannot become your skill. Only when you study in depth and master translation or interpretation skills can you say that English is an advantageous skill that makes you different from others."

“English has opened the door to a new world for me”

Lv Yao, who studies his major as a hobby, has also encountered a bottleneck period. For a period of time, he would be confused about "not knowing how to learn". The study of English continued throughout his growth. This knowledge was taught repeatedly in high w88 casino and practiced in college. For a while, he felt that there was no way to improve. But when he continued to study to a certain extent, he gradually discovered the beauty of English - "English opened a door to a new world for me." Through this door, one can understand the way Westerners view the world. After getting to know more deeply, he found that Westerners' worldview sometimes caused them to misunderstand China. At this time, he would think - "If I were a translator, how should I express myself and resolve such misunderstandings." English learning is like this, from the interest when you first get started, to the surprise of finding that you can read foreign magazines and communicate with foreigners freely, to the thinking of looking at the world from multiple perspectives. Each stage of learning has a sense of freshness and gain, allowing you to discover that you still have shortcomings and there is still a lot to learn. It was in this process of constant thinking and learning that Lu Yao stepped onto a new level step by step.

When talking about how to learn English, Lu Yao said: "English ability is not reflected by the number of certificates, but by your ability to use it - whether you can use this tool to communicate with the outside world. " In his view, it is necessary to clarify the "instrumentality" of English, to make one's English skills "go out", to use English skills to understand the latest international and domestic events, and to use this as an opportunity to cultivate one's international perspective. For students who want to enter the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lu Yao also gave his suggestions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a platform that attaches great importance to comprehensive quality. While improving one's professional quality, one should also pay attention to all-round development and improvement of international vision, and shape oneself into a "learning talent."

“Be down-to-earth and your efforts will not be wasted.” Looking back on his study and life over the years, Lu Yao summed it up with this sentence. He understands the meaning of this sentence better than anyone due to his past unsatisfactory life experiences and the experience of taking the postgraduate entrance examination in World War II. The experience of life cannot be smooth sailing. When encountering difficulties, it is more important than anything else to do good deeds, not to worry about the future, and to continue to be down-to-earth and devote yourself to practice. He firmly believes that after the storm, there will be a rainbow, and all the efforts will not be in vain. When the next opportunity comes, good luck will come.