Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung's will to overcome difficulties in the Literature exam

Accordingly, in the recent second semester quality assessment exam for grade 12 students of Hung Yen High School for the Gifted, the Reading - Comprehension section mentioned the extremely difficult but powerful past that moved fans of goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung - the hero who is being talked about the most today.

Bui Tien Dung had an extremely difficult childhood. There was a time when his family was so poor that his football dream seemed to be forced to be put aside, giving way to cement, bricks and mortar and hired labor... However, thanks to luck and the will to overcome difficulties and hardships, Bui Tien Dung overcame adversity like a dream.

“The fairy tale for U23 Vietnam has gone from one glorious chapter to another. The thrilling penalty shootout victory over U23 Qatar has brought the pride of Southeast Asia to the continental final. And for Bui Tien Dung himself, becoming a hero twice after the shootouts against Iraq and Qatar was like a blessing in disguise, after a past of hardship, difficulty and many tears.

Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung of U23 Vietnam and the story about the past that moved fans.

Bao village, Phuc Thinh commune, Ngoc Lac district, Thanh Hoa province is where Tien Dung and his younger brother Tien Dung were born and raised. Tien Dung is the second child in a family of three Muong ethnic sisters. Dung's family is poor. His parents work hard all year round. His childhood is associated with bamboo banks, stubble, cassava and sweet potatoes, which become familiar meals every day, every month...

The meals of young men of growing age consisted of only a plate of fatty pork and a little soup and vegetables to get through the day. Tien Dung and his teammates at that time had to share each spoonful of rice and piece of meat. In the mornings when he went to school, he only had a small handful of sticky rice to ease his hunger.

There were even days when Dung had to grit his teeth and go hungry. Returning to football was not easy for Tien Dung. But he never blamed himself for being so miserable. For Tien Dung, being able to play football was a blessing, and eating meat, even fatty meat, was an endless happiness,” an excerpt from the exam.

According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong Thuy, Principal of Hung Yen Specialized High School, the author of this exam is Mr. Tiet Tuan Anh, one of the best teachers in the school's Literature department.

"Mr. Tuan Anh created this test because of his admiration for the goalkeeper of the Vietnam U23 team and because of his love for football," said Ms. Thuy.

Talking with PVDan TriOn the morning of February 8, Mr. Tuan Anh shared that the test was made by him to be included in the second semester assessment exam for grade 12 students of the school on February 2. From the above excerpt, the test author has dissected many questions, ensuring scientific but objective nature and testing and evaluating students' abilities.

“Many people commented that the story of U23 is a miracle, an earthquake and a big turning point in the history of football in our country.

However, I think this event is not only meaningful in terms of football but also a factor that helps Vietnamese people to awaken patriotism and national spirit because everyone's heart beats as one. Everyone is looking towards the team and here, the team represents the country," said Coach Tuan Anh.

The exam has a picture of Bui Tien Dung from Hung Yen Specialized High School.

According to the author of the exam, the achievement of U23 Vietnam is even greater than football, it is connecting the hearts of Vietnam.

As for goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung, the reason the teacher took inspiration from the goalkeeper to include in the exam questions is because besides his talent, what touched him the most was his personality and the beauty of his soul. Tien Dung possesses many good qualities that everyone, especially the youth, can consider him an example to learn from.

“Especially in the current context where many children are straying from the path of morality, we really need role models like this to learn from, not only in terms of talent but also personality and morality.

Bui Tien Dung's halo is only a part, but to be respected by everyone, besides talent, one must have ethics. That is filial piety, extraordinary willpower, modesty, diligence, and willingness to learn to always strive to shine like Dung", said teacher Tuan Anh.

According to the author of the test, the tests are currently being graded by teachers, and the scores are well differentiated. The teacher shared: “When receiving the test, many students are quite interested because this is a current issue, capturing the pulse of events that have just happened and has a very large reach. Many people only think about praising the players through the halo, but I think the main thing is to exploit what remains to build the human soul so that besides material factors, there are still better things about the soul.”