Excellent composition of Phoenix Chinese School: This year's summer vacation

Phoenix City Chinese School's excellent composition: This year's summer vacation Yue Kangwen I have loved music since I was a child. I started learning piano when I was four years old, and a few years later, I also started learning to play blowing...

Yue Kangwen I have loved music since I was a child. He started learning the piano when he was four years old, and a few years later, he also started learning to play the clarinet. In January this year, I received a music scholarship. So I was chosen to go to the Easton Music Festival in North Carolina—five weeks in total from mid-June to the end of July over the summer. I have never participated in such a famous music festival before, but I learned a lot from this new experience. We lived in the school dormitory and had breakfast every day in the school restaurant. After eating, we went to the orchestra to rehearse. Because there are almost over a hundred and eighty students, and the Easton Music Festival has two equally good big orchestras. To keep things fair, the two orchestras exchange some students every week. After usually practicing, I go back to the restaurant to have lunch. In the afternoon, each student has his or her own course, such as class or small band rehearsal. Of course, we also have dinner in the dormitory restaurant. There are concerts mostly every night. Even with so many classes and a tight schedule, there was always time to chat, go out for ice cream, and sleep. Except for the violin player, all the students in the orchestra have already gone to college. I feel like I am younger than them and have a lot to learn from them. I was a little nervous to be with them at first, but after a few weeks, I found that I had learned a lot from them, and they were very nice to me. I also made some really good friends in the dorms. During these five weeks, we can do whatever we want together. We were all sentimental when we left at the end of July. Although I won’t be returning to Easton Music Festival next year, I learned a lot this year and made a lot of friends. This year's music festival will be a wonderful memory in my life.

Wen Ji'en kept thinking about every detail of this summer vacation. Although it is only a month, the experience I gained from this month will stay with me for the rest of my life. Not only did I meet many wonderful friends, but I also got to explore the people and culture of a beautiful country - I also discovered that I don't have to be afraid to try new things, and as a result I gained a better understanding of who I am as a person. These things all happened because I went to a place─Taiwan. In order to teach English to children in the countryside of Taiwan, the night before departure, I stuffed all my clothes, toothbrush, shampoo and shoes into my suitcase. I only thought about hoping that the weather would not be too hot, and praying that I would not get bitten by too many mosquitoes. Who knew that when I came back from Taiwan, I would bring back a whole box full of beautiful memories. My teaching team developed a great rapport from the beginning. Although each of us is very different, this summer camp has turned eight of us from different life backgrounds into good friends, and very, very good friends. The eight of us were like glue together for a whole month. We have breakfast together in the hotel every morning, and then go to school to teach English together. At the end of the day, everyone is tired, but they still drink bubble milk tea and exchange teaching experiences in the office. I often go swimming when I return to the hotel. After swimming, of course I have to have dinner. But after dinner, it’s not time to go to bed yet! In the room, we will watch movies, play games, talk, and eat mango snowflakes together! Day by day, we slowly became like a family. I can tell them anything without fear of being laughed at, and they do the same with me - because our relationship is really that good. When I started class on the first day, I was really a little scared. I have been thinking, do I have the ability to teach these children? What if they don't like me? We were all strangers on the first day, but by lunch we were all good friends. In class, we will teach English vocabulary and play various games with the children. Then during the break, everyone chatted and exchanged jokes. The child is really cute, very good and very smart. Although we don't have a lot of time to teach them English, I think we have conveyed a more important thing - don't be afraid to learn new things, as long as you do it with your heart, you will definitely gain something. So fast, three weeks passed. The last week is spent traveling around the island. I am really happy to have this opportunity to understand Taiwanese culture. This experience was very profound for me. During my trip around the island, I learned how to adapt to a new environment. In Taiwan, most places are toilets that you have to squat on, and there are many six-legged friends everywhere. But, I knew I had to accept it, otherwise I wouldn't be able to actually play. There are no washing machines or dryers in hotels, so you have to wash your clothes by hand! The weather in Taiwan is hot and humid, and it’s hard to dry clothes, so I need to take them to the car to dry! Because of this, I am grateful for the life I have now, but more importantly, I have more confidence in myself and know that I can take care of myself. In fact, it is a very difficult task to write this experience into an article. There was really so much going on, and everything had a huge impact on me. The inner feelings cannot be described by words. I will never forget that month in Taiwan. How could I forget a place that had so many influences on me? So although I have returned to the United States, my heart is still in Taiwan!

Fu Shiting Summer vacation is a two-month relaxing vacation, but this summer vacation, in addition to rest, I also did a lot of things - returned to Taiwan, met my classmates here to hang out, and participated in the school's band summer camp. Returning to Taiwan is a very special experience because every time I go back to Taiwan I visit different places. This year, when I arrived in Taiwan, I went to Taipei first and stayed at my grandpa and grandma’s house. They took me to eat different cuisines; for example: oyster noodles, hot pot, Yunnan-Burmese cuisine and Japanese cuisine. We also went hiking in Xitou. Although climbing was very tiring, when we climbed to the top of the mountain, I saw a lot of fog. This was really a rare experience. After that, we went to a relative's house in Taichung, and they specially took us to a very special ice cream shop called "Gongyuan Eye Clinic". There were various ice creams of different flavors wrapped in the dough, and you could add three different things on top, such as a banana, pineapple cake, chocolate sauce, caramel, etc. We also went to Yehliu Geopark to visit the Queen’s Head. Although there are many fossils of different shapes there, I still think the Queen’s Head is the most special. I had a great time in Taiwan and two weeks passed in a flash. When I returned to the United States, I stayed at my aunt's house in California for a few days. I also visited my friends who lived there, attended their birthday parties, and went shopping together. After three days, we headed back to Arizona. Here, when I am bored, I will go to watch movies and eat with my classmates. In the last week of the summer vacation, I went to PAYSON with the school band for a week of training. We get up at 5:40 every morning and don't go to bed until 10:30 at night. Except for meal time, the rest of the time is spent practicing. But occasionally I also go hiking, play in the river, and do some leisure activities. There are no TVs, computers or mobile phones here, it's like going back to the old days. On the last day, there will be a concert - a performance of the practiced music for parents to enjoy. This summer, in addition to vacationing and participating in band training, I also prepared for the SAT with my classmates. So this summer vacation is the most meaningful one for me.

Huang Kai I read two books. These are two very good books, I like them very much.

After reading them and writing a thesis, you can graduate successfully. Additionally, I drove to California and Tucson. In California, visiting friends and family. In Tucson, go visit a museum.

This summer vacation is so relaxing and fulfilling!

Wu Yilin When summer vacation comes, I feel like I can relax! I was finally free and liberated from school and homework! ! Even if it is only a short period of time, I decided to enjoy this wonderful time.

On the first day of summer vacation, I slept until the afternoon and ate all kinds of delicious food, as if I was celebrating summer vacation! This summer vacation is very special because it is the first time that my brother and sister are out of town and not at home. The whole house is my world! Like a fish in water, free and at ease, so happy! No one competes with me for clothes or books. I have all the freedom, time and space. But halfway through the summer vacation, I finally tasted loneliness. I usually look for trouble when I have nothing to do, but I make a lot of noise about big and small things. Now I don’t even have any opponents! Finally realized how interesting and happy it is to have brothers and sisters! In addition, I often get together with my classmates and friends, go shopping, watch movies, drink coffee and chat, and do things that I couldn’t do when I was in school to relieve stress, so everyone should relax and enjoy the summer!

Zhang Zhongjia My summer vacation in previous years has been tasteless and boring. However, this year's summer vacation is different, much more special than before. This is because I went back to Taiwan. Although I went back once three years ago, I already missed my relatives and Taiwanese food. Being able to go back this summer vacation is what I long for most. Although I only stayed in Taiwan for a short three weeks this year, it was much less than last time. But I was very satisfied and had a lot of fun. On the first day I arrived in Taipei, I immediately went shopping. Shopping in Taiwan is fun. Because everything there is beautiful and lovely. I bought a lot of stuff that you wouldn't normally see in the US. In addition to shopping, I also visit relatives and visit famous places in Taipei with them, such as Taipei 101, Tamsui, and Ximending. Another thing I like to do more is try the food there. Taiwan has many delicious snacks - bubble milk tea, stinky tofu, oyster omelette and tofu pudding. Going back to Taiwan this year is a very good vacation for me. I got a chance to see family and buy lots of cute stuff to make my summer more fun. Moreover, every time I return to Taiwan, I feel as if I am returning to my own home. After returning to the United States, I really hope to go back as soon as possible!

Zhang Zhongdi This summer is very happy because I met some new friends and also went to Taiwan! Although taking summer courses felt a bit tiring and not fun, I got to know some friends from other schools, which was a bit rewarding. After the summer course, I went to Taiwan. It’s been 3 years since I went back. I miss Taiwan’s snacks and family and friends. So I am very excited to return to Taiwan this time, and my family is also very happy. Since I didn’t go back for a long time this time, I didn’t get to go to many places. Although I didn’t go there, I ate a lot of my favorite food and bought a lot of new and interesting things. So I feel very satisfied and happy. When I came back, my luggage had gained several pounds and of course I had gained a lot of weight! After I came back, I had to exercise more every day to lose weight. This year’s summer vacation is really fun!