I am interested at swimming very much. At the first, I went swimming just to keep health. Now my dream was to swim for my country in the Olympics. Though practicing in the pool is very bored, I still work very hard in order to realize my dream. Because my hard work, I have already come first in much important competitions. In the competitions, I've made lot of friends and we're very close. It's much easier to have friends which are swimmers because they also have to get up early to practice like you and they understand this kind of life.

I had been collecting the songs of the Beatles for an long time. The first time when I saw them on the television, I was immediately attracted by them. Actual, my favourite song is Yesterday, that is very sad. However, not all their songs is like that. Some are funny and cheerful, and some express original idea and have lovely tunes. It seem to have an ability to describe the hopes and fears of young people and communicate them. I’m sure their music will be remembering forever.

I like watching a NBA game. The first time when I watched it, I became crazy about basketball because the players look so cool on TV. Ever since then, I have lost my hearts to the sport. I love basketball for two mainly reasons. For one thing, it require me to run, jump and try to hit, which makes me feel so great. For another, basketball, a team sport, makes that necessary to cooperate others. Besides, I have made many good friends while played it. I have played basketball for more than 5 years, but it will still be my favorite sport in the future.

My son and I drove from Pennsylvania to Seattle in late November. Approached Rawlins, Wyoming, in Thanksgiving Day, we pulled off to eat. Only place was still open. We were greeted and seated quickly, but the waitress told us the food would be out shortly. Without ever seeing a menu, we are soon served a full Thanksgiving dinner with all the food what was left. When we asked for their check, the owner said that every year the restaurant provides a freely Thanksgiving dinner to give back to the community. He wouldn’t to accept money even from travelers like us just passing through. We left in 14-degrees weather with snow blowing sideways, full of gratitude.

My father goes fishing alone every Sunday. This morning when we were got up, it was fine. Father decide to go fishing, so mother stopped him, said that it was going to rain according to the weather forecast. She asked him to put off his raincoat, but he did not take her advices. When he got to the river, it was cloud. Soon the rain began to fall heavily and he was caught in it. After she got home, he was wet. “Did you catch some fish?” asked my mother. “No, but I caught bad cold.” he answered.

When I was a little kid, I dreamed of keeping on a dog. My parents disagreed, saying that I was too young that I couldn't take care of myself, let alone a dog. I didn't give up. Instead, I tried to be independence and often helped with housework. A few month later, my parents found that I had become considerate than before. They finally approve of my request. On my eight birthday, they bought me a lovely dog as the gift. Followed my parents' directions, I've learned how to raise the dog. I still miss those days that we accompanied each other.