第一年我们必须学习基础知识，然后参加考试。

In the first year we had to learn the basics, and then we had to take exams.

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用一点时间学习基础知识，为你需要的打好基础。

Take a little time to learn the basics to build the solid foundation you need.

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中学时代主要是全面学习基础知识，为以后深造打基础。

Then priority is given to overall learning of fundamental knowledge while at middle school so as to establish a solid base for further learning.

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