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 of2into learning Chinese. When you first started to learn Chinese, I3it was nothing but a passing fad (一时的狂热) . However, you didn't4halfway, but kept on learning and did a good job in the HSK (汉语水平考试) . Now you finally got what you had5for a long time. You got the chance to6life in China for one year. You should have it, my son, for chances only come to those who are7.
When you study there, you will have to face8in everyday life that you have never experienced before, but after a year abroad, you will return with a new9at life—and at yourself.
Your mum and I are both10you. Keep it up, my son!