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The importance of life- long learning Nowadays, more and more people of various ages and backgrounds are continuing to study to improve themselves. Here’s what they have to say about their life-long learning experience. Sun Wen – 28 years old “It’s never ________late to learn.” That was the advice I got after I __________ my college entrance exam. Now I’m about to graduate from University. Because of my new qualification, I’m getting promoted at work. In the past, if someone like me ___________to get into university through the college exam, he ____________no chance of getting a degree. But it’s different now. I decided to give myself a second chance by studying for a degree in the evenings and on weekends __________a secure full-time job._____________, the last four years have been hard work, but it’s been worth it! Ms Tang – 45 years old Three months age, when my manager told me that I would be laid off, my mind____________and my heart swelled with anger. In the past, if someone ___________for a company for over 20 years, they________________ there until retirement! I suspect that they laid me off because the company was not doing that well. I felt as if I had done something wrong! I know this isn’t true though. It’s just the status of the job market at the moment. At first, I __________a full-time housewife. But soon I _____________and decided to do a business course. I have learn so many new skills and have already prepared a business plan for setting up my own export company! I think that getting laid off will prove to be the best thing __________ever happened to me. Grandpa Chen -75 years old I’m sure you all know the saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Well, it’s certainly not true! I’m an old dog, and I’m teaching myself new _______every day! It all started a few months ago when postage went up. I’d been sending letters by airmail to my daughter in the US once a week, but, suddenly, it was too expensive. I decided that it was time I became an In