世界实时：【十年特辑CISK Anniversary】Interviews with Founding Students-Part 2

Interviews with Founding students

This year, CISK celebrates its 10th year anniversary! Over the past decade, nearly three thousand students and teachers from more than 20 countries and regions have lived, studied and worked at CISK. With the changing of the seasons, CISK has witnessed the development of its students into upstanding young adults ready to enter the world. And as time has passed, our students have also seen CISK grow as a long-term partner, mentor and guide.

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今年CISK迎来了她的第十个生日。十年间，有来自20多个国家及地区的近三千名师生在CISK学习与生活。春来秋去，CISK一路见证了学生们的蜕变；日落月升，在长久的陪伴中，学生们也见证了CISK的成长。

We met our founding students Annie and Steven T. last time, but what is life like at CISK for two of this year"s Grade 7 students, Apple and Nathan?

我们上次一起认识了创校生Annie与Steven T，而对今年七年级的Apple与Nathan来说，CISK的生活又是什么样的呢？

Apple

MYP G7

Been in CISK for 9 years

Nathan

MYP G7

Been in CISK for 8 years

Let"s hear how they reply to the young reporters’ questions.

让我们一起来听听小记者们与他们的对话吧。

Q:How long have you been studying at CISK? What was your first impression of CISK?

你在CISK学习多久了？你对CISK的初印象是怎样的？

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Apple said:

I have been at CISK for nine years now. I have almost forgotten my first impression of CISK since it was so long ago. But my impression of CISK now is that it is very open and the relationship between teachers and students is very harmonious.

我在CISK已经九年了。由于时间关系，我几乎忘记了我对CISK的第一印象，但现在我对CISK的印象是，它非常开放，师生关系非常和谐。

Nathan said:

About 8 years. I think CISK is a very good place because studying here is quite free. Teachers don"t force you to do things. Instead, they give you the freedom to learn what interests you. Every subject at CISK is fun.

大约8年了。我认为CISK是一个很不错的地方，因为在这里学习是相当自由的。老师不会强迫你做事情。相反，他们给你自由，让你学习你感兴趣的知识。在CISK的每个科目都很有趣。

Q：What kind of changes do you think CISK has brought to you? How have you grown at CISK?

你认为CISK给你带来了什么样的变化？你在CISK是如何成长的？

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Nathan said:

I think my experience at CISK has made me more mature. When I encounter a problem, I first try to calm down and think of a solution. I don"t let myself get caught up in negative emotions anymore.

我觉得在CISK的经历使我变得更加成熟。当我遇到问题时，我首先会试着冷静下来，思考解决方案。遇到问题时，我不会再让自己陷入负面情绪。

Apple said:

When I first came to CISK, I was very young. After nine years, I have learned a lot here. Especially my English skills, I am now at a high level of fluency in English.

刚来CISK时，我还很小。经过九年的时间，我在这里学到了很多东西，尤其是我的英语技能，我已经能很流利地讲英语啦！

Q: Having studied at CISK for such a long time, you must have experienced every aspect of CISK. What are some of the campus activities at CISK that have impressed you most?

在CISK学习了这么长的时间，一定有很丰富的体验。在CISK，你最喜欢的部分是什么呢？

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Apple said:

My favourite campus activity is Terry Fox because it is in memory of a very brave and strong man who overcame the challenges of cancer to be an example of not giving up too soon.

我最喜欢的校园活动是Terry Fox，因为这个活动是为了纪念一位在抗癌路上积极勇敢面对困难且成功克服困难的顽强人士。

Nathan said:

My favourite part at CISK has been learning and playing with my friends. I have made a lot of friends here. In addition, I like doing activities in class. These activities have given me a better understanding of the concepts covered in the course.

我在CISK最喜欢的部分是和朋友们一起学习和玩耍。我在这里交了很多朋友。此外，我喜欢在课堂上做活动。这些活动使我对课程中涉及的概念有了更好的理解。

Q: Have you encountered any challenges in your studies?

你在学习过程中有没有遇到哪些挑战呢？

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Apple said:

For me, the biggest challenge I"ve encountered so far was the PYP exhibition. I think it was a very difficult time for me and I was busy for a long time with the exhibition on an animal theme.

对我来说，目前遇到过的最大的挑战是PYP的展览。我想那时候对我来说是非常困难的，我为动物主题忙碌了很久。

Nathan said:

Yes, both Math and Chinese were challenging for me. However, I spent a lot of time studying and revising both subjects and my grades got better. I also believe that if I continue to work hard, my grades will get better and better in the future.

有的，对我来说，数学和中文这两个科目都很有挑战性，然而，我花了很多时间来学习、复习这两门学科，我的成绩变得更好了。我也相信，如果我继续努力，我的成绩会变得越来越好。

Q: This is your second year at MYP, what advice would you give to the PYP students who will be joining MYP?

这是你在MYP的第二年了，对即将加入MYP的学弟学妹们，你有什么建议呢？

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Apple said:

You must read more and read a lot, because the next course is much, much harder than the previous one.

你们一定要加强阅读，一定要读很多书。因为下一个课程比上一个课程难很多很多。

Nathan said:

I would advise them that they should work hard and review what they have learned every day. However, at the same time, don"t put too much pressure on yourself and give yourself a break, too. In short, put your best foot forward and be the best you can be!

我建议他们应该努力学习，每天复习他们所学的知识。然而，与此同时，不要给自己施加太多压力，也要让自己休息一下，总之，拼尽全力，成为最好的自己！

Whether it was Annie and Steven in the last article or Apple and Nathan in this one, during their years at CISK, they have explored their surroundings and embraced others and themselves as they grew step by step. CISK is not only their educational cradle but also their performance stage.

无论是上期的Annie和Steven，还是本期的Apple和Nathan，在漫长的时间里，他们都在慢慢探索周围，探索他人，探索自己，也在一步一步的成长中拥抱周围，拥抱他人，拥抱自己。CISK不仅是他们的摇篮，也是他们的舞台。

We will continue to share with you the inside stories of our students in our 10th-anniversaryseries, so don’t miss a single column!

后续我们将继续在十周年系列中与大家分享学生们的精彩生活，不要错过！

Author | Apple, Nathan, Vero

Editor| Stella, Susy

Credit to | Apple, Nathan, Robin, Charlie, Julia