Stimulate the inner strength for growth

G12，Class 1，Hank Yang杨俊浩

Parents seem like a piece of the sheltered firmament that brightens our confusion on the road of life, a magnificent tree that protects our growth. The selfless dedication of their own life let the child in the development of safety protection. They feel gratified for the development of their children, for their pay without regret, even though their pay is not any return. Because of their love, we through layers of obstacles. Children are springing up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, but also as uneven as weeds.

How many frosts and scorching sun, days and nights selfless parents spend caring for us?

Probably most children hate their parents due to some reasons such as limiting their entertainment time or intervening in their own decisions. However, it is not the truth as their image.

I was addicted to playing games, especially ones on mobile phones, and fed up with studying when I was in junior high school, which led my academic performance to be lower increasingly. At the same time, whenever my father came home and found me playing games, he would think I had been playing too long and give me a scolding. Under that circumstance, all people surrounding me included my parents, suspected that the main murderer of wasting my time studying. Therefore, my father had to make a decision that confiscated my phone and believe the guess that my studying would be better as long as I was left with those devices which may distract me.

However, I was unwilling to try to find out where my father had hidden my phone. Luckily, I found it quickly so that I could sneak it out for a little while every time they went out. Indeed, each time I did not have my phone, I would study hard to get it back. After I made some progress in my grades, my father would hand the phone back to me. During my three years in junior high school ，, I constantly repeat the process of losing and getting my phone back. During this period, I often quarrel with my father because of this matter.

Until one time, I walked by my parents' room and overheard them talking about me. Puzzled, my mother asked my father why he kept my phone in such a prominent place, even in the same position. Nonetheless, my father was quite to indicate his purpose that he only wanted to cultivate my self-awareness. No matter what I do, he won't hinder me. On the contrary, he hoped to correct and improve himself through my reflection.

To sum up, he didn't want to force me to do something that would duplicate the tragedy of other people's failed education. After that, I lay quietly in bed thinking about the topic and recalling the pictures corresponding to dad’s saying. I suddenly realized how much my father wanted me to succeed. I lose control of laughing at my ignorance and capriciousness and am determined to study hard and repay them with my actions in the future rather than being useless like an armchair soldier. Therefore, I realized my parents' good intentions

Thank for my parents’ education. Because of you, ignorant children understand the truth of life, and good habits have made our life. 

G11，Class 1，Bob陈泓博

Thanksgiving is a holiday in the U.S. observed on the fourth Thursday in November every year. The day is usually marked by gatherings of families and friends who share a meal together. In practice, Thanksgiving is more than just a meal, as you can literally see, but an expression of thanks to others. As a matter of fact, we ought to be grateful to others since it can entertain others as well as entertain us.

First off, I want to thank my family members since they have invested considerable time and energy in me. For instance, my grandpa takes me to and from school every day. He waits for me at home every morning and at school gate when my classes are over. He always arrives so early that he has to wait a long time, but he doesn’t complain. As the weather gets colder, I asked my mom to take me home from school. She immediately agreed, and sometimes she would bring some little snacks with her so that I won’t be so hungry. Sometimes I have squabbles with my parents, but they never mind; sometimes I share my ideas with them and they would listen to me. Such tiny things in my daily life encompass their infinite love for me.

In addition, I want to thank my teachers since they have taught me various things. For instance, Lizzy, who is my class teacher, always encourages and stimulates me to take part in school activities in order to increase my experience, which would be helpful in my future. She also talked with me several times to correct my shortcomings, as they might cause harm to my future. Although sometimes I still go my own way, she never gets angry with me and still patiently advises me. Marco, who is my physics teacher, also have taught me a wide array of things. In fact, I think that Marco is an interesting teacher since he always has a mysterious sense of humor. He is always fun to talk to, in and out of class. Sometimes I would ask him a question that I didn't understand, maybe because of the language barrier, neither he nor I could understand each other, but he still took the trouble to give me the answer, which made me feel very moved.

What’s more, I want to thank my classmates since they have helped me a lot. Marc, who is my best friend, is also an interesting person (at least from my point of view). The way he talks makes me think he's interesting. Sometimes I would ask him questions, and his answers would surprise me. Besides, he is really good at English since he has an enormous vocabulary. We make fun of each other sometimes, but he is also a real source of joy to me. However, most of the time, we help each other and make progress together.

We should always be grateful since you can't take anyone's kindness for granted. That's what Thanksgiving is all about.

G11，Class 1，Ally顾瑞容

学会感谢他人、学会理解他人、学会珍惜身边的一切—这也许就是感恩节设定的真正意义。

年幼时，热爱音乐的我，沦陷在了《感谢有你》的甜美歌声里，却不明白人们为什么要懂得感谢。随着年龄的增长，意识到感恩两字成为了我生活中必不可少的一部分。她是我高中阶段的第二个数学老师，她第一次进教室的那一刻我却从未想过她成为了我高中阶段最需要与值得感谢的人。

2021年开学初，数学课正好是这学期的开场学科。我静静地坐在教室里，期待着新数学老师的到来。这位老师没有做自我介绍，直接为全体同学带来了一场生动的数学课。所有的知识点讲完后，急切地想了解同学的她，打算请学生来回答问题。真巧，这一刻我抬了头，彼此对视在了一起。就这样，我成为了第一个回答问题的人。数学薄弱的我，不免有些紧张，生怕回答错问题。这位老师并没有因为我不懂而训斥我，而且耐心地一步步引导我回答问题。那一刻，我第一次感觉数学也可以被教的如此生动。从此，我每节数学课都用百分百的精神去听课，不让自己错过任何一个知识点。

第一次去她办公室的场景，仍然令我记忆犹新。当我走到她办公桌前，表示我想向她请教一些问题时，她一边对着我微笑，一边热情地说：“见到你真开心！”她解决了我所有的疑问，让我受益匪浅。“谢谢…老师。”我羞涩地说。她似乎从我的眼睛里看出了我腼腆的性格，用最温柔的声音鼓励着我：“有什么问题多来问我，加油，你一定会好起来的！”她给我带来的温暖与寒冷的天气形成了鲜明的对比。她的鼓舞与柔情，彻底激发我对数学的全部兴趣，使我下定决心一定要提高自己的数学成绩。

每个青少年在成长的过程中都会经历叛逆的阶段，我也不例外。在不理智占据了我全部大脑的情况下，我犯下了巨大的错误。我后悔当时的冲动，更不敢面对作为当事人的她。冷静了几天后，我鼓起勇气，准备向她道歉。令我意外的是，这位老师主动跟我开了口，迫不及待地教育我。她希望我能变得成熟，变得理性。并且告诉我，她是老师，她会教育我，但社会上，没有人会包容我，不能养成冲动做事的习惯。她并没有因为我的错误行为而计较，而是希望我能向更好的方向发展。一个优秀的老师，不仅擅长教学，更善于育人。

后来我去了文高美高部继续深造自己，这位老师在高一国内部继续为祖国培养更多人才，感化更多学生，彼此在不同的专业领域闪闪发光。一日为师，终身为父。我依旧把她当做我的老师，她也依旧把她当做她的学生。每当我遇见困难时，她总会教我去克服困难；每当我遇见烦恼时，她总会及时开导我，帮助我度过难关；每当我取得进步时，她总会为我喝彩。数学考试前，碰巧遇见了走在上课路上的她。“遇见了你后，我瞬间就有信心参加考试了”。“加油！”正当我们往不同方向走时，她突然回过头，对我喊了声：“祝你好运！！”我的眼眶瞬间湿润了，心想我一定要认真考试，不辜负她的期望。带着她给予我的力量，我考出了自己满意的成绩。收到成绩的那一刻，我激动地热泪盈眶。令我烂熟于心的不只是她给我讲解的知识，更是受到她的鼓动后对数学产生的终身热爱。与她的故事将会成为我印象中最明亮的星，永远闪烁在我记忆的银河里。

“美高部的老师也都非常有耐心，文高的老师都非常好的。不管在哪个部门，我们都是文高人！”这是我刚刚来到新的环境后这位老师对我说的第一句话。毋容置疑，这成为了事实。关心着学生们的老师们与热心的同学们使我第一天就爱上了我的美高部生活，性格也渐渐变得开朗。文高人，文高魂！时时刻刻铭记着：博文约礼，鉴往知来的校训！文高老师们兢兢业业、认真负责的精神深深地打动了我，令我萌生了回母校成为一名老师，为教育事业贡献一份力量，将爱传递下去的理想。感谢文高提供良好的学习环境，距离实现我的梦想又近了一步！

将来的我，一定会心怀感恩的心，向充满希望的未来坚定不移地前进着。

  点评二等奖 杨俊浩同学讲述了自己和父亲之间发生的故事。父母永远是港湾，在背后默默的支持我们前行，文章深刻的表达了杨俊浩同学对于自己行为的反思，对于父亲的感恩，以及对于自己未来的指引。文章用词精炼，语句流畅，情感真切。 陈泓博同学在他的感恩书信中敞开心扉，用心感受了身边的人们对自己的爱。他描述了一件件生动的小事，感谢了家人对自己的关怀和包容；感谢了老师们对自己的鼓励和耐心；感谢了同学们给自己的帮助和快乐。行文流畅、结构工整、用语凝练。 顾瑞容同学在文中娓娓道来了她和她的数学老师的故事，深切表达了对这位老师的爱与感激。同时也表达了自己对文高的热爱，立志要回到这里成为一名老师。情真意切，感人肺腑。

文章转载自：【上海文来中学】