On my fourteen birthday, I received lots of presents. Which present is the best in my eye? It’s hand-made notebook, that my best friend Jane gave to me. Jane makes it by herself. On each page of the notebook, there’s a picture for Jane and me with some words. She either encourages me or tell me how she feels about our friendship. Every time I look at the notebook, I’m touching by something warm. This present is a memory of the wonderfully time we’ve spent together. I will be keep this special gift forever.

Three years ago I failed a important exam in my life and became a student in an ordinary school. Disappointing as I felt at the shabby campus and the poorly-equipped classroom, but I found the teachers patiently and considerate. Besides, I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere in class. I decided make the best of it. I worked hard and get along well with my teachers and classmates. Whenever I had difficulties, they were always available. Soon, I became one of the top student in my class, which greatly increased my confidence and got him motivated.

My experience tell me that it is not what you are given but how you make use for it that determines who you are.

Last Sunday, Li Ming and his classmates went to the park near the school. Can you guess that they did there? They take part in a volunteer activity. They reached in the park at nine o'clock and then they divided into three groups. Li Ming was in Group Three. All group had different tasks. Group One planted trees. Group Two picked up rubbish leaving by the tourists and cleaned benches. A group that Li Ming was in wiped all the equipment in the Children’s House. All of them worked hardly. Before noon, we finished working. Each of them felt a little tired, and they were happy because they had done a good deed.