Tuesday, September 20
I arrived in New York two weeks ago. I am writing my diary in English because my English teacher Rachel says it is a good way to practice English. So far, I like New York and my school. I have three classes a day. Most of my classmates come from Japan, South Korea, Spain, Germany and Australia. There aren’t many Chinese students, so I have to use English most of the time. I am learning a lot! I am living in student housing, and I have my own comfortable room.
Thursday, October 21
My English is hopeless! I was on the bus this morning and a man spoke to me, but I hardly understood him. I was very sad. Why is my English improving so slowly? I want to make lots of American friends, but this isn’t happening so easily. I’m a shy girl. It is hard for me to talk to some people, even my classmates! I like them, but sometimes I can’t understand them very well. I miss my friends and family. I want to go home in December.
Thursday, November 16
I went to a school party last Friday and it was great. I talked with a Japanese boy named Kenji, a German girl named Wendy and an Italian girl named Carla. We talked about our countries’ customs (风俗) and our experiences in America. We are going to walk around New York together this weekend. Also, Kenji wants me to write for the student newspaper here at school. Maybe things are getting better!
【小题1】Where is the writer probably from?| A．Japan. | B．China. |
| C．Australia. | D．America. |
| A．Because she was late for school. |
| B．Because she took the wrong bus. |
| C．Because she couldn’t understand someone. |
| D．Because she forgot to bring her homework. |
| A．In September. | B．In October. |
| C．In November. | D．In December. |
| A．Carla is a shy student. |
| B．Wendy comes from Germany. |
| C．The writer is an outgoing girl. |
| D．The writer has four classes a day. |
