Lifestyle

Shared Threads in Chinese and English Daily Lives 

by Katharine Qiu, Grade 8 We often dwell on the contrasts between East and West—the bustling streets of Shanghai versus the quiet villages of the Cotswolds, the grand ceremony of a Chinese banquet against the informal warmth of a British pub. Yet, after years divided between the two countries, I’ve …

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Standing Still 

by Katharine Qiu, Grade 8 Modern lives aren’t just growing busier, but are gradually becoming more inundated with urgencies. We are overwhelmed with lateness and appointments. People feeling impatient for a 90-second wait in a queue, employees having lunch eaten over their keyboards, students racing against their assignments’ deadline… you …

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A Love Letter to Tomato Pasta

By Elizabeth  Grade 6 Wherever you are in the busiest streets or the most serene alleys, a welcoming bowl of tomato pasta is always within reach. With its bright sweetness from sweet tomatoes and the mild taste from the pasta itself, tomato pasta has surely received countless “love letters” from …

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Be Your True Self

By Elizabeth  Grade 6Have you ever copied someone? Like famous movie stars or music icons? Or do you like to wear the same clothes as your “popular” friends? Whether you are wearing trendy shirts or using popular cosmetics, it all shows that you are overly concerned with others’ perceptions, rather …

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Astrology and How to Find your Big Three

Many people have a certain amount of knowledge on astrology, but there is a much deeper area surrounding it. Today’s topic is surrounding your sun sign, moon sign and your ascendant, otherwise known as your rising. These 3 signs help you gain a better understanding of yourself. Now, people may …

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Secrets of Wine Bottles

From the fertile valleys along the Nile and Tigris-Euphrates rivers to the undulating hills of the Mediterranean, the grapevine has been revered for its biological alchemy in transforming humble fruit into an exalted libation. Take a look at any culture from all parts of the world, and you would surprisingly …

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