Chapter 6: The Challenge of the Metropolitan Examination
Capítulo 6: O Desafio do Exame Metropolitano
The metropolitan examination was held as scheduled, and Zhou Jin and Fan Jin entered the examination venue to begin the three-day examination. Inside the examination hall, it was absolutely silent, with only the sound of pen tips scratching on paper. Everyone answered questions with full concentration, not daring to have the slightest slackness.
O exame metropolitano foi realizado conforme programado, e Zhou Jin e Fan Jin entraram no local do exame para começar o exame de três dias. Dentro da sala de exames, o silêncio era absoluto, com apenas o som das pontas das canetas arranhando o papel. Todos respondiam às perguntas com concentração total, não ousando ter o menor relaxamento.
The questions in the metropolitan examination were more complex than those in the provincial examination, requiring candidates to have a deeper understanding of the classics. Zhou Jin carefully read each question and thought about how to answer with his own views.
As perguntas do exame metropolitano eram mais complexas do que as do exame provincial, exigindo dos candidatos uma compreensão mais profunda dos clássicos. Zhou Jin leu atentamente cada pergunta e pensou em como responder com seus próprios pontos de vista.
Fan Jin encountered some difficulties while answering. He found that his understanding of certain classics was not deep enough and could not give satisfactory answers. He felt anxious but tried to stay calm and do his best.
Fan Jin encontrou algumas dificuldades ao responder. Ele descobriu que sua compreensão de certos clássicos não era profunda o suficiente e não conseguia dar respostas satisfatórias. Ele se sentia ansioso, mas tentava manter a calma e fazer o seu melhor.
After the three-day examination ended, Zhou Jin and Fan Jin both felt exhausted. They walked out of the examination hall, breathed fresh air, and felt a moment of relaxation. Regardless of the result, they had completed this important challenge.
Após o fim do exame de três dias, Zhou Jin e Fan Jin se sentiam exaustos. Eles saíram da sala de exames, respiraram o ar fresco e sentiram um momento de relaxamento. Independentemente do resultado, eles haviam completado este importante desafio.
The days waiting for results were long and torturous. Zhou Jin and Fan Jin guessed their grades every day, worrying about whether they could pass. This waiting made them feel uneasy and anxious.
Os dias de espera pelos resultados foram longos e torturantes. Zhou Jin e Fan Jin adivinhavam suas notas todos os dias, preocupando-se se poderiam passar. Essa espera os deixava inquietos e ansiosos.
Finally, the results of the metropolitan examination were announced. Both Zhou Jin and Fan Jin's names appeared on the list, and they had successfully passed the metropolitan examination. This result made them ecstatic, embracing and celebrating.
Finalmente, os resultados do exame metropolitano foram anunciados. Os nomes de Zhou Jin e Fan Jin apareceram na lista, e eles passaram no exame metropolitano com sucesso. Este resultado os deixou em êxtase, abraçando-se e celebrando.