May 13, 2008
My grandfather experienced a war which totally changed his life. In 1945, WWII came to an end after Japan surrendered unconditionally. But China was still under the fighting because the Chinese Communist and Kuomintang party were at war. It was devastated everywhere, and my grandfather’s hometown was no exception.
During the war, Chiang Kai-shek, the president of Kuomintang, was calling on the teenagers attending the army to fight against the Chinese Communist. Driven by the patriotism, my grandfather left his family and joined Kuomintang. At that time, he was only 17 years old. The war was unfavorable to Kuomintang. Finally, Kuomintang lost, and forced to leave China. Chiang Kai-shek decided to move to Taiwan and waited for the right time to fight back. About two million people followed Chiang while others decided to stay in China. My grandfather followed Chiang and moved to Taiwan. However, he didn’t know that he couldn’t go back to China until 40 years later. “Fighting back to China” is just like the castle in the air.
In Taiwan, my grandfather remarried and settled in Taipei. When the government lifted the ban of going to China, he went back to his hometown finally. Everything has changed. His former wife has remarried; his sons have 40 years old. I witness a tragedy caused by war. And numerous similar tragedies happened to people of my grandfather’s generation. Their patriotism and loyalty lead to the falling apart of their families. This event made me understand how horrible and miserable wars are.
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Posted by dv5606
April 11, 2008
Neihu has a close tie with me. I was born here, grew up here and went to school in Neihu. I was familiar with everything of Neihu.
I loved Neihu for some reasons. First of all, Neihu is not as crowded as Taipei downtown. There isn’t serious air pollution or terrible traffic jams which are the annoying things in most cities. You can have a city life but don’t have to tolerate the noise.
Second, Neihu lives up to its name. This place once had a big lake, but now there were only two. One is called Tahu and the other is called Bihu. Both of them two are a great place to take a stride. Every time I go there I can tranquilize myself, and sort myself out. What’s more, there are a number of mountains, which makes Neihu the hiker’s heaven.
Last but not least, people in Neihu are kind, helpful and united. Boys are handsome and Girls are beautiful. Here is filled with talented people. Look at me! I am the best example!
I am proud of being a Neihu resident. Here is my forever and ever home town.
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Posted by dv5606
February 29, 2008
Feb, 21, 2007
Dear Diary,
I thought I have prepared myself to face the results of the exam. It wouldn’t be good because I knew I didn’t do well on the exam. I was upset and discouraged during the winter vacation. But the saddest thing was that I disappointed my parents and teachers again. I always feel that many people think highly of me, and I am glad to live up to their expectation. However, it is still painful when I don’t achieve the goal I had set for myself or they had set for me. These frustrations make me stronger and stronger. I know this was also one of the frustrations which I was destined to encounter. I am proud that I still have courage to continue to fight. Mom gave birth to me, raised me, and made me brave the frustrations. I wished to always keep the faith whenever I am in difficulties. After all, where there’s hope, there’s life!
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Posted by dv5606
February 22, 2008
I am the member of the LS Badminton Club. I enjoyed playing badminton once a week. Through playing badminton, I can not only work off the pressure of the study but also make new friends. Welcome to join us!
The man who I flew cross is the leader of the club.