Some people still live in their hometown. 1, others may only see it once or twice a year. Today, millions of Chinese people leave the countryside to find jobs in big cities. Among these is Zhong Wei, a 46-year-old husband and father. He has been living in Wenzhou for the last 13 years. With a hard job in a crayon factory, he doesn't find much time to visit his hometown. "I used to 2 home at least once a year, but I haven't been back for almost three years. It's a shame, but I just don't have the time," he said.
Many people like Zhong Wei wonder with great 3 how their hometowns have changed. Maybe large hospitals and new roads have appeared(出现). In many places, the government has built new schools and sent 4 from the cities to help.
"I noticed, my hometown is like this," Zhong added. "Children have learned to read and count at my old primary school since the mid-20th Century. But now the buildings are very old. I hear that they will build a new school there." Zhong Wei believes such developments are 5, he also knows that his hometown cannot always stay the same.
According to Zhong Wei, however, some things will 6 change. "In my hometown, there is a big old 7 in the school. Still there, it 8 a symbol of the place. Most of the children in my time liked to play together under the big tree, especially during the summer holidays. It was really a 9 childhood. Our hometown has left 10 soft and sweet memories in our hearts."
