diskusbooks Chapter 122 The First Monthly Exam in High School
Chapter 122 The First Monthly Exam in High School
The cultural performance came to a successful close, and the enthusiastic applause and cheers still seemed to echo in our ears.
Yuan Bao and his classmates did not linger in the joy of the successful performance for long. Soon, they quickly adjusted their mindset and devoted themselves wholeheartedly to their studies.
Because the first monthly exam of high school is coming soon.
After the two-day monthly exam, many students in the class exaggeratedly slumped in their seats, shouting loudly that they wanted to enjoy the upcoming National Day holiday.
Yuan Bao was deeply moved.
No. 2 Middle School truly lives up to its reputation as a school that integrates excellent teaching philosophies from home and abroad. It is like a treasure trove of knowledge, radiating a unique brilliance.
In the month since the start of the new semester, the teaching pace at No. 2 Middle School has been like a stirring musical movement, compact yet orderly.
The daily schedule is packed with classes. From the first rays of sunlight entering the campus in the morning, students begin their fulfilling learning journey.
However, learning here is not about the dry and boring indoctrination of book knowledge.
Teachers of each subject are like navigators in the ocean of knowledge, not limited to the content of textbooks, but like magicians, skillfully extending the classroom into the vast world outside the classroom.
In Chinese class, when teachers explain ancient poems, they not only analyze the literal meaning and background of the poems, but also extend the discussion to the historical culture behind the poems and interesting stories about the poets' lives.
The students seemed to travel through time, conversing with the ancients and experiencing the profoundness of Chinese culture.
In math class, teachers introduce real-life examples, from geometric principles in architectural design to data analysis in business operations, making abstract mathematical knowledge vivid, interesting, and highly practical.
English classes are more like international cultural exchanges. Teachers not only teach grammar and vocabulary, but also share foreign customs, popular movies and music, allowing students to broaden their international horizons while learning languages.
The teachers also especially encouraged students to cultivate their innovative thinking.
In the classroom, one can often see students engaging in heated discussions, expressing their own opinions and offering different insights and solutions to the same problem.
Whether in group discussions or individual presentations, students actively participated, and sparks of thought constantly clashed in the classroom.
In addition to the rich learning experience, the campus life at No. 2 High School also brought Yuan Bao many surprises.
What makes Yuan Bao happiest is the food in the school cafeteria.
The diverse and abundant dishes, with their perfect color, aroma, and taste, make every bite a feast for the taste buds.
We have to thank Zhang Mengmeng for the "intelligence".
During a casual chat during a break between classes, Zhang Mengmeng vividly complained about the food in the cafeteria at No. 1 High School: "Ugh, I heard that the food at No. 1 High School is simply inedible. Not only is there a limited variety, but the taste is also really strange. Many students can't eat it."
Although Yuan Bao applied to be a day student, she usually stays at school for lunch.
After a busy morning of classes, walking into the cafeteria and smelling the familiar aroma of food makes all the fatigue of the day seem to disappear.
She would sit at the dining table with her classmates, enjoying delicious food while sharing stories from the morning's classes, their laughter echoing in every corner of the cafeteria.
As for evening self-study, if the teacher doesn't arrange any lectures, Yuan Bao will pack his schoolbag and head home.
The quiet environment at home is more suitable for her to study at her own pace.
Yuan Bao enjoys this kind of campus life.
After the National Day holiday, Yuan Bao unsurprisingly ranked first in his grade again, attracting countless envious or jealous glances.
That afternoon, sunlight filtered through the dappled leaves, bathing the classroom in a warm yellow glow.
Before PE class, the classroom was already a bit noisy. At this moment, the PE committee member, Sun Xiangyang, strode up to the podium, slammed his hands on the lectern, and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Hey! My brothers and sisters in Class One, pay attention!"
His loud voice instantly drew everyone's attention, and the classroom fell silent.
Sun Xiangyang cleared his throat, his face beaming with excitement, and continued, "The PE teacher has asked each class to organize its own boys' and girls' basketball teams. From now on, there will be weekly matches between the classes by drawing lots. I will lead the boys' team, and I promise to lead everyone. I also hope that everyone can stick to training and show the spirit of our class in the upcoming matches!"
He paused, then turned to Zhang Mengmeng with a trusting smile: "The girls' team will be led by Zhang Mengmeng. She loves basketball and has strong organizational skills. I believe that under her leadership, our class's girls' team will definitely shine on the court and bring glory to our class!"
"During PE class later, any students who are interested can come and practice. Let's all do our part to form a basketball team!" As soon as Sun Xiangyang finished speaking, the classroom erupted in excitement.
The students whispered among themselves, discussing whether they should participate, their eyes shining with eager anticipation.
Zhang Mengmeng was so excited her face turned red. She grabbed Yuan Bao's arm and said excitedly, "Yuan Bao, let's practice together later and see if we can form a super strong girls' team! I've been wanting to show off my skills on the basketball court for a long time. You play basketball so well. With you and me joining us, our class's girls' team will definitely be a piece of cake!"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Bao's face lit up with a bright smile, his eyes sparkling with anticipation. He said, "Great! It's been a long time since I've played basketball, and I'm really itching to get back to it. This is a perfect opportunity to stretch my muscles, and training with everyone will definitely be a lot of fun."
The school bell rang, and the students gathered on the playground.
Sun Xiangyang and several male classmates arrived at the playground early and brought a basket of basketballs from the sports equipment room.
The PE teacher, with a straight posture and brisk steps, walked to the front of the line. With a hearty smile on his face, he said in a loud voice, "Students, I have something important to tell you in today's PE class."
His words instantly attracted everyone's attention, and the students straightened their backs and listened attentively.
"In order to enrich everyone's extracurricular life and enhance our physical fitness and teamwork skills, the school has decided to organize basketball games between classes regularly."
The PE teacher's eyes revealed anticipation. "I urge each class to form a boys' basketball team and a girls' basketball team as soon as possible. Starting next week, we will hold a draw for matches every week."
Upon hearing the news, the students immediately became excited, and whispers and discussions rose and fell among them.
Some students have already started whispering about their class's team formation plans, while others are eager to try it out.
The PE teacher raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and then said, "This competition is not only about determining a winner, but more importantly, about letting everyone experience joy through sports and cultivate team spirit. I hope everyone will actively participate and showcase the style of our respective classes!"
Afterwards, the physical education teacher led the students in warm-up exercises, from simple joint movements to jogging and stretching. He carefully demonstrated each movement, and the students followed along meticulously.
After the warm-up, the PE teacher waved his hand and said with a smile, "Alright, everyone, practice on your own. Those who have a basketball background can practice with each other, and those who are not yet familiar with it should also take the time to practice and strive for good results in the competition!"
The students immediately sprang into action. Most of the boys rushed to the basketball hoop, starting to shoot and pass, exchanging tips and techniques. Some of the girls gathered together to discuss tactics, while others practiced dribbling diligently on the sidelines.
The entire playground instantly came alive with energy. The thud of basketballs hitting the ground and the cheers of the students mingled together, creating a scene brimming with youthful vitality.