Teaching & Learning English
Welcome to the latest Orwell news where simulate a post-1984 world on Mars. We are joined by reporter Messi and will learn about the novel 1984. Reporter Ronaldo:Hey reporter Messi, could you please summarize what you have seen over the past few days? Reporter Messi: Thank you reporter Ronaldo, The people and buildings here are … Read more
I went to Nantong this May Day holiday with my friends by taking my friends’ car and they drove us there. Through our journey to Nantong, I saw distinctive trees, fabulous buildings and even high-speed trains alongside the road. I was totally amazed by the scenery I saw. After we arrived there, we stayed in … Read more
At the beginning of this year, my family and I went on a five day trip to Melbourne. On New Year’s Eve, we boarded the flight to Melbourne. The next day, after getting off the plane, I immediately took off my thick jackets to embrace the warm summer of Melbourne. In geography class, the teacher explained that … Read more
Last Christmas holiday, my parents and I went to Japan. This blog post will focus on the things I found interesting in Kyoto. Since Kyoto doesn’t have an airport, we had to fly to Osaka and then take a bus for over two hours to reach Kyoto. I had to wake up in the middle … Read more
My family went to Mount. Hua on New Year’s Eve. We settled in The Hotel of Mount. Hua, a delicate, cozy hotel nestled at the mountain foot. The moon gate (a specific type of gate in Suzhou-style gardens) framed the view of a front courtyard consisting inclining maple branches, a tiny trickling waterfall on some … Read more
During this year’s winter vacation, I embarked on a five day, four night journey to Japan. Here are the places I visited during my trip and some suggestions for everyone to plan their itinerary👍. 😊Osaka Universal studios When it comes to Osaka, Universal Studios is definitely a must-visit. There is the world’s first Nintendo-themed park … Read more
England is renowned for its quaint countryside villages, unique historical sites and typical “British weather”. However, English cuisine is not one of the first attractions that comes to mind. Instead, the English are infamous for their bland food and lack of cooking skills, having the tendency to take some perfectly fine ingredients and boil them … Read more
As a person who was born in a country where everyone looks different from you, or when you’re back at your supposedly “home” yet everything feels unfamiliar, I tend to feel confused on the term “home”. I’ve always considered Nottingham as my true home, only because I spent my childhood there and feel the most … Read more
When my extended family—grandma, grandpa, aunt, uncle, and a squad of cousins—decided to go on a family trip to Zhangjiagang in Jiangsu, I knew it would be full of chaos, laughter, and a lot of food. It turns out I’m right! Waking up early always seems like a destined start of every holiday trip. At … Read more
I have doubts about almost everything: I doubt that Darwinism is true, I doubt that the Earth is round, and I doubt that writing analytical essays is fun. But there is one thing I have no doubt about—“Bird Paradise” in Singapore is the most spectacular zoo in the world! Bird Paradise is the largest aviary … Read more
At least I enjoyed the verdant scenery from Germany to Luxembourg before I received the email by the benevolent school. I didn’t have the slightest idea what kind of sinful crime or the apocalyptic felony we had committed, but it’s clear that we are not hardy kids who were eager to take the responsibility. Anyway, … Read more
I have no idea if someone asks me, “Where is your hometown?” My life experience has been crazy throughout the past 14 years. I don’t think I’ve stayed in a place for more than 5 years. I was born in Ruian, Zhejiang. It was also my mom’s hometown. It’s a small and a bit rural … Read more