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 2. 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 3 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 4," he said.
Many people like Zhong Wei wonder with great 5 how their hometowns have changed. Maybe large hospitals and new roads have 6. In many places, the government has built new schools and sent 7 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 8. But now the buildings are very old. I hear that they will build a new school there." Zhong Wei believes such developments are 9, he also knows that his hometown cannot 10 stay the same.
According to Zhong Wei, however, some things will11 change. "In my hometown, there is a big old 12 in the school. 13 there, it has become 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 14 childhood. Our hometown has left 15 soft and sweet memories in our hearts."
