Some people still livetheir hometown. However, (other)may only see it once or twice a year. Today, millions of Chinese people leave the countryside to find jobs in the cities. Among these is Zhong Wei, a 46-year-old husband and father. He has lived in Wenzhou for the past 13 years. With a hard job in the factory, he didn't find much time to visit his hometown. "I used to return home at least once a year, but I haven't been backalmost three years, it's ashame, but I just don't have the time, "he says.
Many peopleZhong Wei regard with great interest how their hometowns have changed. Maybe the big hospitals and the new roads have appeared. In many(place), the government has also(build)new schools and sent teachers from the cities to help.
"I noticed that's true of my hometown, " adds Zhong Wei. " Children have learned(read)and count at my old primary school since the middle of twentieth Century. But now the buildings arevery old. I heard that they will build a new school there. "Zhong Wei believes that the developments are good, he also knows that his hometown can not always stay the same.
According to Zhong Wei, however, some things will never change. "In my hometown, there was a big tree opposite the school. It is still there and has become quite(symbol)of the place. Most of the children in my time liked to play together under that big tree, especially during the summer holidays. It was such a happy(child). Our hometown has left many soft and sweet memories in our hearts. "