Dear Michael,
I am glad to learn that you have been chosen to study in China. Your dream has come true!
I can well remember that you1China for the first time when you were nine. Ever since you returned, you have been interested in Chinese culture and have put a lot of 2 into learning Chinese. When you first started to learn Chinese, I 3 it was nothing but a passing fad(一时的狂热). However, you didn't 4 halfway, but kept on learning and did a good job in the HSK(汉语水平考试). Now you finally got what you had 5 for a long time. You got the chance to 6 life in China for one year. You should have it, my son, because 7 only come to those who are prepared(准备).
When you study there, you will have to face 8 in everyday life that you have never experienced before, but after a year abroad, you will return with a new 9 at life—and at yourself.
Your mum and I are both 10 you. Keep it up, my son!
Love,
Dad
