Moderator: One fears being eaten, while the other fears starving to death. Survival is their common goal. Is life not the same? At every station in life, in every instant, if we are passive and lazy, refusing to strive for progress, we will inevitably be left far behind, eliminated from the race, or crushed by life, leaving us shattered. Therefore, whether you are an antelope or a lion, whenever the sun rises, you must run forward without hesitation. Facing high school, a stage that will inevitably determine the future life status and life trajectory of every student, you must also "run," and you must run faster!
Next, let's move to the inspirational essay reading session.
"Never Give Up on Yourself"
I have fallen, I have been hurt, I have been trapped in deep pits, and I have been so desperate about myself that I wanted to give up. But I didn't. Because I know: Before others give up on you, you must never give up on yourself!
Yes, before others give up on you, it's not that you *can't* give up on yourself, but that you have *no right* to give up on yourself! Sometimes people truly hit rock bottom, feeling deeply sad and desperate. When a loved one leaves, or a best friend betrays you, and when facing even greater blows, we have to face them. But we are fragile and helpless. Often at such moments, we want to give up on ourselves, thinking that giving up would bring liberation, sparing us from living so painfully in this world. But have you asked the people around you? Have they given up on you?
Not everyone will hurt you; only a very few will. When they leave, it is truly not a bad thing. You can return to being yourself, without needing to be so entangled and distressed.
So I advise all those who are about to give up or are on the verge of giving up: ask the people around you, have they given up on you?
Life is never smooth sailing; there will always be some hardships and twists and turns. The reason there is a distinction between the strong and the weak in the world is that the former, when accepting the challenges of fate, says: "I will never give up; we cannot lightly say we give up!"
Never say give up. This is a firm belief, a persistent pursuit, and also a precious self-confidence. Never saying give up is a kind of happiness and a kind of pride. A healthy person can happily say, "I possess health and happiness." A disabled person can proudly say, "My heart has not given up beating; I have not given up on life."
Never give up. Once a person chooses reform, they should never give up. Striving is arduous, and reform is tough. But as long as we never give up, we will always have this pursuit, belief, and self-confidence; we will always have this courage, and always have this standard.
When you want to give up, think for a moment. Perhaps the sunshine is just around the corner. If you give up now, you will never touch the hope of success. So tell yourself: Hang in there, success comes from persistence.
Moderator: Now think for a moment. When have you had the thought of giving up? What was the reason you ultimately didn't give up, or did you give up? How do you feel now—regretful or unregretful?
Moderator: Please take out a sheet of paper. The midterm exam is coming soon. Please write down your expected class ranking for the midterm exam and your declaration for exam preparation!
Moderator: Here are a few sentences for you to remember:
Be able to withstand the test of exams.
The palest ink is better than the strongest memory.
Learn a little more, do a little more, and your ability will be a little stronger.
Please do not casually say you give up.
Having confidence doesn't guarantee winning, but lacking confidence guarantees losing.
The diligent have hope every day; the lazy have nothing but disappointment.
Firm up your confidence, do practical work, and enjoy the pleasure of learning.
One person for the whole class, the whole class for one person.
May every student become their best self.
Moderator: Next, let's watch the video of "I Believe" sung by Yu Jiahui. Students can sing along.
Finally, a summary. In this class meeting, students were very active and proactive. They were able to recognize their shortcomings and set goals for their future studies. I hope you can persist, set goals, and not let down your parents' expectations. This class meeting ends here.
