Life Is a Struggle 生活是就一场战争
Life is a struggle. I shall never forget the most striking part of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow' s poem -- A Psalm of Life: "In the world's blood field of battle, In the bivouac of life, Be not like dumb, driven cattle! Be a hero in the strife!"
Ludwig van Beethoven was a typical "hero in the strife". He was not only one of the greatest composers, but also one of the most persevering men. As a deaf man, he went on working with his strong will in the last year of his life, though he was not able to hear his own fine and original music. Another example of persistence in struggle is Deng Yaping. She once said that her technique came from continuous training, emphasizing the importance of daily practice to a player.
As a student, I seem to be in a boat sailiug against the current. I must make an effort to forge ahead. A little carelessness will result in being driven back. Indeed, learning is a struggle against idleness and carelessness. Following the examples of Ludwig van Beethoven and Deng Yaping, I shall take great pains to urge myself on, moving steadily forward like a heroic boatman in the rough sea of knowledge.
生活是一场斗争。我永远不会忘记Henry沃兹沃思朗费罗的诗——生命的诗篇中最引人注目的部分：“在世界的战斗血场，在野外生活，不要像哑巴，带动牛！做一个战斗英雄！”
路德维希贝多芬是在斗争中一个典型的“英雄”。他不仅是最伟大的作曲家之一，但也是最有毅力的人之一。作为一个聋子，他在他生命的最后一年工作的坚强意志，虽然他没能听到他自己的优秀原创音乐。另一个例子是邓亚萍坚持斗争。她曾经说过，她的技术来自于不断的培训，强调对于一个球员日常实践的重要性。
作为一名学生，我似乎是在逆水行舟。我必须努力进取。一个小的疏忽会导致被击退。事实上，学习是对懒惰和粗心的斗争。跟据路德维希Van贝多芬和邓亚萍的例子，我要想方设法鞭策自己，稳步推进就像在知识中的惊涛骇浪英勇船夫。
