I must say, this is the first time I write something in English on my blog. I don't know how to describe the feeling, strange and a little exciting. I know it will take me a long time to finish the blog. I had English class since my primary school. The class was boring, teachers always focus on grammar, grammar and grammar. To be honest, I do not interested in English. Finally, I get into college and the English class will pay more attention to writing. I'm looking forward to the class, although I'm worried about it too.
I like reading, especially novels. I used a summer to read kongfu novels written by a famous writer in China. But it is difficult for me to remember the authors' name, even the name of the characters. This is the reason why I need to read the same book again and again. In other words, the only thing I care about is the story. I usually spend the whole day reading novel, moved by the story and keeping crying. Sometimes I just hope I can jump into the book to experience the story by myself. I guess this is why I like Harry Potter so much.
I'm a big fan of Harry since I was a little girl. I have known him for ten years, really a long time. I read the whole series of Harry Potter and watched all the movies. I was crazying about that amazing magic world, was curious about owls and believed there is a school like Hogwarts. The only reason we still have to be muggle is our owls lost their way and the letters from Hogwarts never come. Is this a little crazy?
Another book I like very much is The romance of three kingdoms, one of the most famous masterpieces in China. There is an old saying in China,"Heroes emerge in troubled times". It likes an biography of many famous historical people. The book talks about history, military strategy and tactics, the complicate relationship between people. I can learn a lot of things from this book.
I do the same thing that you do. When I read a book particularly fiction. I find myself sitting there reading it all day. I have read many series and as I sit there reading the book I also find myself wishing I was in the novel doing the same things that the main characters. I think it would be amazing just to see what Hogwarts is like. I did get to go to Orlando this year and I went to Universal Studios. The Harry Potter world was amazing and all it did was make me wish that I could go into the Harry Potter series even more. Generally the books I read dont move me that much. But certainly there are many movies that move me. Some of my favorite movies are the ones that arent comedies but are the ones that make you sit there afterwards and think. I will admit the novel Where the Red Fern Grows made me cry. It was so emotional when the dog dies at the end.
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I'm glad you're interested in the course and are striving to improve your language skills. I think it is essential for you to know that you have nothing to be worried about and we'll do our best to help you if you just ask.
ReplyDeleteHarry Potter's world is definitely a fascinating and inviting one. If you're still craving for easy-reading magical literature, then I strongly recommend a series called 'Septimus Heap' by Angie Sage.(I didn't remember the name of the author on this one either, had to look it up)
'The Romance of Three Kingdoms' definitely sounds like the kind of book I would like to read. I'm certain I will be able to locate an English translation somewhere.
One of my favorites is Catch 22. It's a piece of fiction that jumps from gore to wit to sex to economics to workplace ethics and comes back at you with another mound of wit. Excellent read.