I had the appointment written on my calendar and was looking forward to the occasion.
我早已把这个约会写在我的日历上而且一直期待着这一时刻。
In this way self-confidence grows, first from mastering a subject, then from being able to take about it.
这样,你自信心不断增强,先是因为掌握一门学问,接下来是因为能够就此发表见解。