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Dear Tom,
Last

Fri

day, I took part in the Coming-of-Age Ceremony in our school, which was quite a meaningful occasion in my life.
Formally dressed, we gathered at the school auditorium at 2 pm

, waiting for the great moment to come. On the stage sa

t our beloved teachers and some parents.
At the beginning, our president and a parent delivered to us their congratulations and

best wishes. We could feel both their love and expectations. Then tw

o

students, representing us, expressed our gratitude and det

ermination to take on responsibilities. The most moving moment came when we were given the l

etters from parents. Tears rolled down my face as

I read, recalling e

ach memor

able moment in my life and feelin


g

the ever-lasting love fro

m my parents. At the end of the ceremony, all of us prom


ised to try our best, not only for ou

rselves as adults, but also for our families and ou

r society.
Th

e Coming-of-Age ceremony, for me, is more than a ceremony; it is an instructive lesson.
That’s what we did on this special occasion. Do you h

ave similar events

in the USA? Please let me know if you do.
You

rs,
Li hua