25: 高考只是起点，不是命运 Gaokao Is Just the Beginning, Not Your Destiny（B2)

In this episode , we discuss China’s National College Entrance Exam, known as the Gaokao, which has just concluded.We reflect on our own experiences, how much pressure students face, and whether this one exam should define someone’s future.Is Gaokao really a life-or-death turning point? Or is it just one step on a much longer road?We also share:Thoughts on alternative paths in life and educationThe differences between Chinese and Western mindsets about successMessages of encouragement for students who didn’t perform as expected🎧 Whether you're a student, parent, or someone curious about Chinese culture, this episode offers heartfelt, real talk from those who’ve lived through it.在这一期《听俩北京姑娘闲聊》中，Kerin 和 Annie 聊了聊刚刚结束的中国高考。我们回忆了自己当年的高考经历，讨论了：高考带给年轻人的巨大压力一考定终身，这种说法到底公平吗？考砸了是不是就“完了”？其实人生的路远比你想象的更宽广！我们还分享了一些：给学生和家长的建议对中国教育制度的看法中西方对“成功”的不同理解📌 高考是一个阶段，但绝不是人生的终点。欢迎你留言，分享你的高考故事，或告诉我们你对这场“大考”的看法。🎯 20个关键词（中英文对照）：高考 – Gaokao教育制度 – Education system人生选择 – Life choices压力 – Pressure中西方文化差异 – Cultural differences between China and the West成功 – Success失败 – Failure第二条路 – Alternative path成长 – Personal growth家长焦虑 – Parental anxiety留学 – Studying abroad考试焦虑 – Exam anxiety自我认同 – Self-identity成绩至上 – Score-oriented mindset心理健康 – Mental health青少年 – Teenagers社会期待 – Societal expectations梦想 – Dreams一考定终身 – One exam decides your future路有千万条 – A thousand roads aheadSupport the showFollow us on Youtube: 听俩北京姑娘闲聊UCVBf2Zflj4WabkdCvEAFWew