These days, Riverside High School has cut dc own the students' homework and encouraged them to take part in social activities. Last week, the school newspaper asked the students about them. Here are some of the replies.
Xue Mei, 13
I fell in love with paper cutting as soon as I watched it on TV. This year, I have time to learn it in our local art museum on weekends. Now I am able to make a lot of wonderful paper cuttings. l also teach my classmates to do it. I hope that our traditional Chinese art can be passed down from one to another.
Wang Yan, 14
My father tells me that food is the first necessity of man. This spring, I grew some tomatoes and corn with the help of him. While working in the field, I feel close to nature. It's hard but meaningful to look after my plants. I believe that the food grown by myself must be the most delicious.
Wen Man, 14
I spend every weekend working in my uncle's pet shop. There I care for the pets and play with them. When I help the homeless animals find warm-hearted owners, I get a strong feeling of satisfaction. Working at the pet shop is tiring but interesting, I hope to have my own pet shop some day.
Tian Hao, 15
I'm a ping-pong lover. Without so much homework, I can practice it with my classmates more often. Now my ping-pong skills have improved a lot. And I can even help teach little kids in the ping-pong club. I plan to take part in the city's ping-pong competition next summer.
