M: Why?
W: She hopes her story can encourage other single mothers.
M: So when will you finish it?
W: In three months. I’ve written some. Do you want to read it?
M: Sure. But I have to go swimming this afternoon. I’ll read it this evening.
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My mother is a very beautiful lady. She is in her late thirties now. She is very tall and has long golden hair. She likes smiling and people around her like her smile. She works in fashion, so she has a lot of beautiful clothes. Her friends like asking her about what to wear. And she often gives them some good advice. My mom often goes shopping with me. But we don’t buy very expensive clothes. She often says that not all expensive clothes look good while some clothes costing not much look good too. My mother likes watching TV at night. She usually watches TV with me for an hour every night. When we are watching TV, we talk with each other like friends. I like talking with her. Not all mothers spare enough time for their children. My mother loves me very much and takes good care of me. She often helps me with my studies. When I have problems in studies and in life, I like to talk about them with her. And she often gives me some advice. Though she is busy with her work sometimes, she cooks for me at home. She often says she is a mother first, then she is an employee. In my eyes, she is the best mother in the world. I love my mother very much!
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A possible version
Dear headteacher,
I’m writing to you about the discussion we’ve had on “Picture of an ideal boy”. The majority of my class think that boys should be generous, responsible and gentle. And he should be humorous.
When he grows up into a man, he will be under pressure from others, his family and society. This means that a real man is more than just a good-looking guy. He should be brave, active and knowledgeable. What’s more, he should be loyal to his friends. It’s of great importance that students behave properly. Besides, an outstanding boy should be outgoing and charming.
As far as I am concerned, an excellent boy should be the kind of person who takes responsibility for what he does. He should be filial to his parents and always kind to others.
Yours truly,
Li Hua