Learning to Change Fate Learning to Change Fate Learning to Change Fate Learning to Change Fate, Struggle to Achieve Life Struggle to Achieve Life Struggle to Achieve Life Because of poverty, he gave up his college dream, dropped out of high school, became one of millions of migrant workers, and embarked on a long road of self-education. Because of his ideal, he stuck to his original intention, endured loneliness, persisted in teaching himself English for ten years, passed the national grade examination, scored high in the TOEFL, and did many things that college students could not do. Zhang Liyong, who has worked in the canteen of Tsinghua University for 8 years, scored 630 points in TOEFL, passed CET-4 and CET-6, and obtained the undergraduate diploma of Peking University. Commended by the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League as one of the top ten outstanding young people in China, he became the spokesperson of the "Three-Guide Self-taught Examination Series" of Tsinghua Temporary Workers and Aviation Industry Press. 1 1 years ago, Zhang Liyong went out to work because of poverty, but he never gave up the idea of studying abroad and learning skills. He said that the earliest worship of reading came from an uncle in the village when he was a child. My uncle is a graduate student of China Renmin University, and will stay in Beijing to work after graduation. A seed of reading fell into Zhang Liyong's heart. It has become his greatest wish to read a good book, go to college and let his family live a good life. 1993, Zhang Liyong dropped out of school to work in Guangzhou to earn money and pay off debts. 1996, under the introduction of my uncle, I came to Beijing and worked as a temporary worker selling steamed bread in Tsinghua canteen. When he first entered the Tsinghua campus, he looked up to everything on the Tsinghua campus like Granny Liu just entered the Grand View Garden. There are many good lectures on Tsinghua campus every day. After the evening shift, Zhang Liyong always rushes to the classroom to listen to the lectures of the masters. Because the off-duty time is always after 8 pm, Zhang Liyong can only stand and listen to many lectures. But standing in the last row of the classroom, watching those people who could only see and hear in books and TV not far away, are now giving lectures not far from themselves. Zhang Liyong's heart is surging, and his imaginary happiness can be so close! In the future, during his stay in Tsinghua, Zhang Liyong will attend lectures whenever he has the chance. In lectures again and again, he absorbed the spirit of students in Tsinghua University soil, and he integrated the life of an ordinary chef and migrant workers into the rich campus life in Tsinghua. After working in Tsinghua for a period of time, Zhang Liyong was not only intoxicated by the beautiful environment in Tsinghua University. He decided to take the English he was interested in as a breakthrough. He began to make a "cruel" timetable: he must get up at 6 am; Running time is from 6: 00 to15-6: 30; Recite English from six thirty to seven; 15 Brush your teeth and wash your face from 7: 00 to 7: 00; Go to work from 7: 00 to 15-7: 30; Control the lunch time within 8 minutes, and recite English for the remaining 7 minutes; Listen to English radio at noon 1 o'clock; Get off work at 8 o'clock in the evening and learn English until12; Listen to English radio from 12: 45 to100 in the evening. In order to avoid getting up in the morning, Zhang Liyong even bought two or three small alarm clocks to wake him up at one o'clock, but he couldn't remember. Zhang Liyong not only tried hard to teach himself English, but also actively participated in the English Association in Tsinghua University. Tsinghua's English club is a student club, but he also has a Zhang Qinghua chef's membership card. The places where the membership card goes to work are all "VIPs" (very important people). In addition to club activities, Zhang Liyong also participated in the campus English corner many times. He listened to his classmates at the English corner and said that learning English must open your mouth, just like brushing your teeth, so you must open your mouth before brushing your teeth, so that whatever you say can be said boldly. For this reason, he also opened an English window in the canteen of Tsinghua for about a year, and spoke English when selling rice. After several years of study and practice, Zhang Liyong can speak English fluently, not only with China students, but also with many foreign friends. In spite of this, Zhang Liyong was not satisfied. He also decided to use the national examination to test his study. So, he decided to take CET-4 and CET-6. He wanted to get an authoritative certification, not just personal feelings. From 2000 to 200 1, he took part in CET-4 and CET-6 for more than a year, and both passed with more than 80 points. Then he took the TOEFL test. Unexpectedly, he scored 630 out of 670 TOEFL scores. At that time, he made a sensation in Tsinghua University. At the forum in Tsinghua, Shui Mu, the topic about Zhang Liyong became a hot topic. Someone left a message on BBS: "It's equally shocking to say that we are Tsinghua Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Sweeping Monk of Shao Lin and Tsinghua steamed bread gods." Gaining a good reputation and serving the society stirred up a thousand waves, and the story about Zhang Liyong spread like wildfire in the online forums of major universities. Gradually, the media began to pay attention to Zhang Liyong; Gradually, all walks of life began to understand Zhang Liyong; From June to October, 2004, Zhang Liyong was awarded the "China Youth Learning Award" by the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League. Commended by the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League as one of the top ten outstanding young people in China, he was also interviewed and reported by influential columns such as Son of the Orient, Face to Face, Press Room and more than 100 media. Zhang Liyong, from a little-known chef to a news figure; From an ordinary working youth to a self-taught youth. He began to become famous, but by the time he was nearly thirty, he no longer cared about the feeling of being a celebrity. He never wanted to be famous. He just didn't want to work in mediocrity, but he unexpectedly became a celebrity. He jokingly regards "fame" as a by-product of his efforts and diligence. However, he is willing to use his self-study spirit to encourage those who need his help. He starts with small things. At first, he seriously replied to letters or phone calls asking him for advice on English learning. Later, I also taught some students who came to me English and helped them learn English in their spare time. He also educated two undergraduates with his own stories. Both students have good family conditions, but they don't like learning English. Zhang Liyong talked with them all night, telling them the methods and spirit of learning English, and encouraging them to prepare for the grade exam in two months. It is said that both students were sent to graduate school later. A student from Beijing Institute of Technology came to Zhang Liyong after seeing the story of Zhang Liyong. He said to him, "Li Yong, I used to be too playful, but I just lacked your spirit." Zhang Liyong began to understand that he not only learned English well, but also helped those who needed help with the spirit of "learning to change fate and strive to achieve life", which really made him feel more proud. Besides doing his job well, he began to devote himself to other social work. He used to do English training for waiters in Tsinghua University Catering Center during his summer vacation. These waiters are migrant workers from all over the country, and some have never even seen 26 letters. After training in Zhang Liyong for a period of time, they can have some simple conversations, some of which are quite good. Zhang Liyong read Sprite, 7 Up and What would you like to drink? When my English came out of their mouths, I felt a little sense of accomplishment, just when I was glad that I had made progress in my study. He is also busy making use of his rest days and even giving speeches for some units after work in the evening. When giving a speech at a university, Zhang Liyong will be under pressure, because most of the people standing on the podium are successful people and famous scholars, and he is just a chef in the canteen, so standing in the lecture hall will naturally be a little scared. However, the students listened with relish, and Zhang Liyong saw recognition and respect in their eyes. He began to talk about his study experience and experience seriously. After the speech, he always wins sincere and lasting applause. After the meeting, many people signed autographs around him, and he never dared to neglect, even if the signature was sour. He believes that as long as they get motivation, confidence and courage, I will do anything for them, for those who need help and encouragement.