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.
翻译：
生活是一场斗争。我将永远不会忘记亨利沃兹沃思朗费罗的诗——生命的赞歌最引人注目的部分：“在这个世界血的战场上，在这人生的宿营地，不要像个哑巴，驾驭（生活）这头牛！做这个斗争中的英雄！”
路德维希·贝多芬是一个典型的“战斗英雄”。他不仅是最伟大的作曲家之一，也是最有毅力的人。作为一个聋子，在他生命的最后一年，他以坚强的意志继续工作——虽然他不能听到自己好听的原创音乐。坚持斗争的另一个例子是邓亚萍。她曾经说，她的技巧来自持续的培训，强调日常训练对一名球员的重要性。
作为一个学生，我似乎是在逆水行舟。我必须努力进取。一个小疏忽会导致被击退。事实上，学习是一个挑战自己懒惰和粗心的斗争。通过路德维希·范·贝多芬和邓亚萍的例子，我要想方设法鞭策自己，在波涛汹涌的知识海洋我要像英勇的船夫一样稳定的向前。
