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 education
The differences between Chinese and Western mindsets about success
Messages 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 ahead