By Elizabeth Tang, Grade 6 As a student, of course, my life is full of homework and childlike innocence. To me, everyone gets a different life; it depends on what we see and learn every day. As we grow up, our experiences change. Looking back, what built me wasn’t just …
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By Elizabeth Tang Grade 6 Rain dropped down the street, splashing the water mist up. In a corner of the city, a shopkeeper, who was a senior man, sat on a chair, repairing clocks. At this moment, the “tick-tock” of the clocks and the song from the radio blended into …
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By Elizabeth Tang Grade 6 My parents often reminded me of an ancient truth: “Harmony comes in diversity.” For a long time, I confidently believed I was a tolerant person. It was only as I grew older that I began to question whether my open-mindedness was real, or simply a …
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What is test anxiety?Test anxiety is a feeling of worry and fear before exams. Physically, you may feel your heart beat faster, breathe more quickly, or even have trouble sleeping. Your memory may get worse, and in the exam room your mind may go blank, even making easy questions seem …
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SherryGrade 8 In China, there is a large nationwide exam called the National College Entrance Exam, or “Gaokao.” People’s scores on this exam decide whether they can get into a good university or whether they can go to university at all. Many people believe that if you do well on …
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By Elizabeth Tang Grade 6 I never dreamed of being seen. The indifferent gaze of others and their constant negation left me breathless. Piles of homework were placed on the table, and snowflakes stuck to the window. Winter—originally a season of “slumber”—was a time when I didn’t know I was …
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By Elizabeth Tang Grade 6 The summer wind always hides a coolness that urges people to leave. The last leaf had fallen off the tree outside our classroom. Just like that leaf, we were ready to pack our school bags and finish our last day of primary school. However, the …
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By Elizabeth Tang Grade 6 I once heard a sentence about friendship: “Friendship is the condiment of life, as well as the painkiller of life.” I was deeply touched by these words. I have a confidant who cares about me and brings me happiness every time, even though we are …
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