Pudong Has Changed a Lot
浦东大变样了
Last Saturday, I went to visit Pudong with my grandmother. She used to live in Zhangqiao, but she moved to my home in Puxi 10 years ago. She was surprised at the great changes there. Many tall office buildings stand in the place where there used to be farms. Long ago, it was not convenient to go out because of the poor transportation. But things are different now.
We hope Pudong will become more beautiful.
注释：
1）He was surprised at the great changes there. 她看到那里巨大的变化十分惊讶。
2）Many tall office buildings stand in the place where there used to be farms. 在原来是农田的地方矗立着幢幢办公大楼。
3）because of the poor transportation 因为交通不便
I was both excited and nervous as I stepped into the doors of my new middle school. It was a big change from elementary school, and I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. Here is the story of my first day in middle school.
当我踏进新学校的大门时，我既兴奋又紧张。这对我来说是从小学到初中的一次重大变化，我无法控制自己的情绪。以下是我在初中的第一天的故事。
As I walked through the hallways, I felt a bit lost among the sea of unfamiliar faces. However, I was relieved to see some familiar classmates from elementary school. We greeted each other with smiles and decided to stick together, at least for the first day.
当我走过走廊时，面对众多陌生的面孔，我感到有些迷茫。然而，看到一些从小学里熟悉的同学，我松了一口气。我们互相微笑着打招呼，并决定至少在第一天在一起。
Our first class of the day was English, and I was excited to meet our new teacher. She introduced herself as Ms. Johnson, and her warm smile instantly made me feel more at ease. She went over the syllabus and explained the expectations for the year. I was eager to dive into the new curriculum and improve my English skills.
我们第一节课是英语课，我很期待见到我们的新老师。她自我介绍为约翰逊老师，她热情的微笑让我感觉更加轻松。她解释了教学大纲，并说明了对这一学年的期望。我渴望投入新的课程，提高我的英语技能。
During lunch break, I joined my friends in the cafeteria. The atmosphere was lively, with students chatting and laughing together. I enjoyed catching up with my friends and meeting new classmates. We shared stories and laughed, instantly forming new bonds.
午饭时间，我和朋友们一起去了食堂。那里气氛热闹，同学们在一起聊天、笑声不断。我喜欢和朋友们聊天，结识新同学。我们分享故事，一起开怀大笑，瞬间建立了新的友谊。
After lunch, we had our first math class. I was a little worried because I had heard that middle school math was more challenging than elementary school math. However, our math teacher, Mr. Thompson, made the class engaging and fun. He used interactive activities to help us understand the concepts better. I left the class feeling more confident in my math abilities.
午饭后，我们有了第一节数学课。我有些担心，因为听说初中的数学比小学的数学更具挑战性。然而，我们的数学老师汤普森先生让课堂变得有趣又引人入胜。他用互动活动帮助我们更好地理解概念。我离开课堂时对自己的数学能力更有信心了。
As the day came to an end, I couldn't help but reflect on my first day in middle school. It was filled with new experiences, new friendships, and a sense of excitement for the year ahead. I knew that there would be challenges along the way, but I was ready to face them head-on and make the most out of my middle school years.
随着一天的结束，我不禁回想起我在初中的第一天。这一天充满了新的经历、新的友谊，对未来充满了期待。我知道在这个过程中会有挑战，但我准备迎接挑战，充分利用我在初中的岁月。
Middle school marked a new chapter in my educational journey, and I was determined to make it a memorable one. With the support of my teachers, friends, and family, I knew I could thrive and grow in this new environment.
初中标志着我教育之旅的新篇章，我决心让它成为一个令人难忘的篇章。在老师、朋友和家人的支持下，我知道我能在这个新环境中茁壮成长。
Middle school is a time filled with ups and downs, and my most embarrassing moment happened during a school assembly. It was a day that I will never forget.
初中是充满起伏的时期，而我最尴尬的时刻发生在一次学校集会上。那是我永远不会忘记的一天。
It was a Friday morning, and the entire school was gathered in the auditorium for an assembly. I was sitting with my friends, chatting and waiting for the assembly to begin. Little did I know that this day would turn into a nightmare.
那是一个星期五的早晨，整个学校都聚集在礼堂里进行集会。我和朋友们坐在一起，聊天等待集会开始。我万万没想到这一天会变成一场噩梦。
As the principal took the stage to address the students, I felt a sudden urge to sneeze. I tried to hold it back, but it was too late. A loud and uncontrollable sneeze erupted from me, drawing the attention of everyone in the room.
就在校长上台讲话时，我突然感到一阵打喷嚏的冲动。我试图压制住，但已经晚了。一个响亮而无法控制的喷嚏从我口中喷出，吸引了房间里所有人的注意。
The room fell silent, and I could feel my face turning red with embarrassment. The principal tried to continue his speech, but the giggles and whispers from the students made it impossible to ignore what had just happened.
整个房间陷入了沉默，我能感觉到自己的脸因为尴尬而变红。校长试图继续演讲，但学生们的咯咯笑声和低语让人无法忽视刚刚发生的事情。
I wanted to disappear into thin air. I could hear my friends trying to stifle their laughter as they patted me on the back, trying to offer some comfort. The embarrassment was overwhelming, and I couldn't wait for the assembly to be over.
我希望自己能消失在空气中。我能听到朋友们试图忍住笑声，拍着我的背，试图给我一些安慰。尴尬感令人不堪重负，我迫不及待地想让集会结束。
After what felt like an eternity, the assembly finally came to an end. I quickly made my way out of the auditorium, trying to avoid eye contact with anyone. I could still hear the whispers and laughter following me as I walked down the hallway.
在漫长的时间里，集会终于结束了。我迅速走出礼堂，试图避免与任何人对视。当我走过走廊时，我仍然能听到人们的窃窃私语和笑声。
The rest of the day was a blur as I tried to shake off the embarrassment. Thankfully, my friends were understanding and tried to make me feel better. They reminded me that embarrassing moments happen to everyone and that it would eventually be forgotten.
接下来的一天，我努力摆脱尴尬。幸运的是，我的朋友们很理解，努力让我感觉好些。他们提醒我尴尬的时刻每个人都会经历，而且它最终会被遗忘。
Looking back, I realize that embarrassing moments are a part of life, especially during the awkward middle school years. It taught me to laugh at myself and not take things too seriously. Although it was a humiliating experience, it also helped me grow stronger and more resilient.
回想起来，我意识到尴尬的时刻是生活的一部分，尤其是在尴尬的初中时期。它教会了我笑自己，不要过于认真看待事情。虽然这是一次令人羞愧的经历，但它也让我变得更加坚强和有韧性。
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