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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By Elizabeth Tang Grade 6 When I was little, traveling to a new world seemed so easy. Wherever I was, I could be a superhero to save the world, or a “Sailor Moon” sought after by people. I could also be a naive little girl learning magic in the sorcery …
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By: Sherry – Grade 8 Jingzhe, or “Awakening of Insects,” is the third solar term in spring. It usually falls around March 5th or 6th each year. As the weather gets warmer, spring thunder begins to rumble. According to ancient Chinese belief, this thunder wakes up the sleeping insects underground. …
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By Elizabeth Tang Grade 6 The sunlight dappled on the slides and swings, birds are twittering in the trees, and the wind is blowing on my face—everything seems just as it was when I was little. The splendor of nature transported me into a trance for a moment. I can …
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By: Elizabeth Tang Grade 6 On a hot summer afternoon, you walk down the street eating your favorite ice cream. As you take a big bite of your favorite chocolate ice cream, a wave of cool, sugary delight sweeps through you. Does it sound good? This is because dopamine creates …
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