My Name
My name is Li Ming. Li is my family name. Ming is my given name. I am from Shenzhen, China. It is a very common Chinese name in Shenzhen.
In Chinese, the family name comes first. My English name is Tom. My friends call me Tom at school. I think it sounds nice. My parents chose this name for me before I was born.
I like my name very much. It is easy to spell. Every letter has a special meaning to me. I hope you like my name too.
I am happy to introduce myself to you. I hope we can be good friends.
My Age
I am twelve years old this year. I am in Grade Seven. I am a young student in middle school. I started school when I was six years old.
I was born in Shenzhen in 2014. I am young but I am growing fast. Every year I get taller and stronger than before. Many of my classmates are also twelve.
My birthday is in March. On my birthday, I eat cake with my family. I feel very happy and excited about getting older. Growing up is a wonderful journey for me.
I want to be a big boy soon. I study hard every day and I exercise to grow strong and tall.
My Birthday
My birthday is on March 15th. It is my favorite day of the whole year. There are always many balloons at the party.
My mother makes a big cake for me. There are twelve candles on the cake. I close my eyes and make a wish. Then I blow out the candles. My father takes photos of me on my birthday.
My friends come to my party. They bring me nice presents. We play games and eat delicious food together. We sing the birthday song. I cannot wait for my next birthday to come.
I always celebrate my birthday with my family. It is a very special and happy day for me.
My Family
I have a big and happy family. There are five people in my family. We live in a nice apartment in Shenzhen.
My father, my mother, my sister, my brother and I live together. My father is a teacher and my mother is a nurse. They work very hard. My parents teach us to be good people every day.
My parents love us very much. They take care of us every day. My sister helps me with my homework after school. I will always love my family forever and ever.
My family is warm and nice. I love my family more than anything in the world.
My Appearance
I am a Chinese boy. I am not very tall but not short. I am of medium height. I look different from my older sister.
I have short black hair. My eyes are big and round. I have a small nose and a wide mouth. I wear glasses every day. People say I take after my father.
I am a little thin. My legs are long and my arms are strong. I like to wear a white T-shirt and blue jeans. I feel good about the way I look.
I think I look nice. My friends say I am a good-looking boy. I am confident about myself.
My Hobbies
I have many hobbies in my life. I like to do many things in my free time. I spend about one hour on my hobbies each day.
I enjoy reading books very much. I read storybooks every evening before bed. I also like drawing pictures. I draw animals and trees. Sometimes I try new hobbies to see if I like them.
Playing basketball is my favorite sport. I play it with my friends after school. It is a lot of fun and good exercise. I hope to have more hobbies in the future.
I like singing English songs too. My hobbies make me happy every single day.
My School
I study at a middle school in Shenzhen. My school is big and beautiful. There are over one thousand students in my school.
There are many buildings in my school. The classrooms are clean and bright. We have a big library and a large playground for students. The teachers here are very nice and kind to us.
The school gate is very tall and strong. Many trees and flowers grow around the school. The environment is very nice here. I feel proud to be a student at this school.
I like my school very much. I study hard here every day. My school is like my second home.
My Grade
I am in Grade Seven this year. It is my first year in middle school. My classmates are all very friendly to me.
I am in Class Three. We have many subjects like Chinese, math, English and science. I like English best because it is interesting. We have six classes every day from Monday to Friday.
Everything is new to me in this grade. I make many new friends in my class. We study together and help each other. I am excited about the new things I will learn.
Grade Seven is a new start for me. I will work hard and do my best in every subject.
My Classroom
My classroom is on the second floor of the school building. It is Room 205. There is a big clock on the wall above the blackboard.
There are forty desks and forty chairs in the classroom. My seat is near the window. I can see the playground from here. Our class teacher is very strict about keeping it clean.
There is a big blackboard on the front wall. The classroom is clean and bright. It is always quiet when we study. Everyone in my class helps to keep the room tidy.
I like my classroom a lot. I keep my seat clean every day. It is a good place for learning.
My Friends
I have many good friends at school. My best friend is Wang Lei. We have known each other for three years.
Wang Lei is a kind boy. He is very helpful. When I have problems with my homework, he always helps me. He is also funny. Sometimes we study together at the library after school.
We talk and play together every day. We share our food and books with each other. I trust him very much as a friend. Good friends make life much happier and better.
A good friend always has a big smile. I am lucky to have so many good friends around me.
My Personality
I am a quiet boy most of the time. But I am also friendly to everyone around me. My personality makes me a good listener.
I am polite to my teachers and classmates. I always say hello and thank you. I try to be honest all the time. I try to be cheerful even when things are difficult.
Sometimes I am a little shy. But I am brave when I need to be. I am patient and gentle with young children. Everyone has a different personality and that is fine.
I am cheerful most of the time. I like to smile and make other people happy every day.
My Daily Routine
I have a busy but happy daily routine. I do many things every single day. My mother wakes up even earlier than me.
I wake up at six thirty in the morning. I wash my face and brush my teeth. Then I dress and have breakfast quickly. I leave home at seven. I never miss breakfast because it is important.
I arrive at school at seven thirty. I return home at five in the afternoon. I rest for a while, then I do my homework. I like my routine because it keeps me organized.
I sleep at nine thirty every night. My daily routine is good and healthy for me.
My Favorite Color
There are many beautiful colors in the world. My favorite color is blue. My best friend likes orange the most.
Blue is the color of the sky and the sea. It is a bright and clean color. Looking at blue things makes me feel calm and happy. We talk about our favorite colors at school.
My friend likes green because it is the color of trees. My sister likes pink best. My mother likes red very much. I wear blue clothes as much as I can.
Colors make our world beautiful and wonderful. I think blue is the best color in the world for me.
My Favorite Food
I like many kinds of food. But my favorite food is dumplings. My father likes fish and pork very much.
My mother makes the best dumplings in the world. She puts meat and vegetables inside them. They are very delicious. The taste is wonderful. We eat together at the dinner table every evening.
I also like rice and chicken for meals. Fresh vegetables are healthy and good for my body. I eat fruit every day after school. Eating good food makes our family very happy.
My mother cooks dinner for our family every evening. I love her cooking very much.
My Room
I have my own room at home. It is small but very comfortable and nice. I have a small desk lamp for reading at night.
There is a bed, a table and a chair in my room. A lamp is on the table for reading. I have a big bookshelf near the window. My mother helps me clean my room every weekend.
There is a poster of a basketball star on the wall. The floor is clean and tidy. I keep everything in good order. I spend a lot of time in my room every day.
I like to read and do homework in my room. It is my favorite place in the whole house.
Morning Routine
I get up early every morning. The alarm clock rings at six thirty. I open the window to let in some fresh air.
I stretch my arms and yawn in bed. Then I go to the bathroom. I wash my face and brush my teeth carefully. I comb my hair. My father also gets up early to go to work.
After that, I feel fresh and awake. The morning air outside is nice and cool. I look out the window and see the bright sun. A good morning makes the rest of the day better.
I am ready for a new day of school. I like my morning routine very much.
Breakfast
Breakfast is very important for everyone. I eat breakfast every morning. My father drinks a cup of coffee with his breakfast.
I usually have an egg, some bread and a glass of milk. Sometimes I eat porridge with a salty egg. My mother also makes steamed buns. Sometimes my grandmother makes breakfast for us.
I do not like sweet food in the morning. I like to drink warm milk. It is very good for my health and my body. A good breakfast keeps me focused in class.
A good breakfast gives me a lot of energy for the whole day. I never skip my breakfast.
Going to School
I go to school from Monday to Friday every week. I usually walk to school. On rainy days, my mother drives me to school.
My home is not far from school. The distance is short. It takes about ten minutes on foot. I walk with my good friends. I always say goodbye to my parents at the gate.
Sometimes I take the bus when it rains. I cross the road at the traffic light carefully. It is safe to follow the rules. Going to school with friends is much more fun.
I never hurry on the road. I always arrive at school on time every day.
My Schoolbag
I have a blue schoolbag. It is a nice gift from my father. There is a small pocket on the side of my bag.
My schoolbag is a little heavy because I carry many things in it. I have textbooks, notebooks, pens and pencils inside. I also have a ruler. I clean my schoolbag every weekend.
There is a zip on my schoolbag. I zip it closed every morning. I keep my things in good order all the time. My schoolbag is blue and it looks very nice.
My schoolbag is my good friend. It goes to school with me every single day.
In the Classroom
I spend most of my time in the classroom. I learn many useful things here. We have four classes in the morning and two in the afternoon.
I listen to the teacher carefully during class. When the teacher asks a question, I raise my hand. I stand up and answer loudly. The classroom is air-conditioned in summer.
I take notes in class every day. I pay attention to the lesson. I try hard to follow the teacher and understand everything. I always sit up straight during class.
I like my classroom very much. It is a place where I learn and grow every day.
Lunch Time
I have lunch at school every day. Lunch time is at twelve o'clock noon. We have forty-five minutes for lunch.
We eat in the school canteen together. I get a tray with rice, meat, vegetables and soup. The food is always warm and tasty. Sometimes I buy extra fruit at the canteen.
I am always very hungry at lunch time. I eat a lot and feel full after the meal. I always finish all my food. I chat with my friends while we eat.
Lunch gives me enough energy for the afternoon classes. I enjoy lunch time very much.
Doing Homework
I do my homework every day after school. I do it at my desk in my room. Math homework takes me the longest time.
First, I review what I learned in class. Then I write my homework carefully. I practice math exercises and read English books aloud. I always finish my homework before dinner time.
Sometimes I make mistakes in my homework. I correct them and learn from them. I check my homework before I finish. My father checks my homework when I am done.
I always do my homework on time. Doing homework helps me learn better and remember more.
Evening Time
The evening is a special time for me. After homework, I relax at home with my family. The stars come out in the dark sky at night.
The sun sets and it gets dark outside the window. My family has dinner together at the table. We talk about our day happily. I drink a glass of warm milk before bed.
After dinner, I watch TV with my parents for a short time. The house is quiet and peaceful in the evening. The evening is my favorite time of the day.
I like the evening because I can be with my family. It is a warm and happy time.
Weekend
I love the weekend very much. Saturday and Sunday are my favorite days. I do not need to wake up early on Saturday.
On Saturday morning, I sleep late and rest. In the afternoon, I go to the park with my family. Sometimes we go to see a movie. We sometimes go to the cinema on Sunday evening.
On Sunday, I visit my grandparents in the morning. I also swim in the pool with my friends. The weekend is full of fun. The weekend passes very quickly every time.
I always have a good plan for the weekend. I enjoy my free time with people I love.
Shopping
I go shopping with my mother on weekends. We usually go to the big supermarket. I help my mother find the things we need.
We buy many things like rice, eggs, fruit and milk. Sometimes we also buy clothes and shoes. I look at the price of everything. The supermarket is very big and has many floors.
Some things are cheap and some are expensive. My mother pays money at the counter. We get the change and the receipt. We go shopping about twice a week.
Shopping is a fun activity. I like to help my mother carry the heavy bags home.
Watching TV
I watch TV for a short time every evening. I like watching cartoons very much. I only watch TV for thirty minutes.
There are many channels on TV. I use the remote control to change channels. My favorite program is a funny cartoon show for kids. There are too many advertisements on TV.
My father watches the news on TV. My mother likes cooking shows very much. I turn down the volume when I need to study. Reading a book is better than watching TV.
The TV screen is big and clear. I only watch TV after I finish all my homework.
Playing Games
I like playing games in my free time. I play games on the computer and on the phone. My parents set a time limit for games.
I play games with my friends after school sometimes. Sometimes I win and sometimes I lose. I always want to get a high score. I like puzzle games that make me think.
Each game has many different levels. It takes a lot of time to finish a game. I like the challenge of hard levels. Games can be bad for my eyes if I play too much.
But I do not play games for too long. I know I must finish my studies first.
Reading
Reading is one of my favorite hobbies. I read books almost every day. I have a bookshelf in my bedroom at home.
I like storybooks very much. I go to the school library to borrow books. I read page by page and enjoy every story I read. I read before I go to sleep every night.
Books help me learn many new things. Every book has an interesting story. The author writes very well and I learn a lot. Reading helps me improve my English a lot.
I always return my books on time. Reading makes me a wise and happy person.
Sleeping Habits
Good sleep is very important for my health. I go to bed at nine thirty every night. I set two alarms to make sure I wake up.
I have a soft pillow and a warm blanket on my bed. I feel very comfortable. Sometimes I have interesting dreams at night. My brother sometimes sleeps late on weekends.
My alarm clock wakes me up early in the morning. If I sleep enough, I have a lot of energy for the whole day. Good sleep helps me focus better in class.
I never stay up too late. Enough sleep makes me healthy and strong every day.
The Weather
The weather changes in every season. I look at the weather every morning. Shenzhen does not get very cold in winter.
In spring, the weather is warm and sunny. In summer, it is hot and sometimes rainy. In autumn, it is cool and a little cloudy. I check the weather forecast on my phone.
In winter, it is cold and windy in Shenzhen. I wear a jacket when it is cold. I use an umbrella when it rains outside. Good weather always puts me in a good mood.
I like sunny weather best because I can play outside. The weather affects what I do every day.
My Mother
My mother is the most important person in my life. I love her very much. She is thirty-eight years old this year.
She is gentle and beautiful. She is a very kind woman. She takes care of our family every day. She cooks delicious food for us. She teaches me how to be a good person.
My mother is patient with me. When I have problems at school, she always helps me. She works hard and never complains. I will take care of her when she is old.
I want to be a good person like my mother. She is the best mother in the world.
My Father
My father is a great man. He is strong and tall. I respect him a lot. He is forty years old and very healthy.
He is a little strict, but he is also very wise. He teaches me many things about life. He protects our family and supports us. He reads the newspaper every morning.
My father encourages me to study hard every day. When I am sad, he talks to me and makes me feel better. He is my hero. I learn a lot from my father every day.
I am very proud of my father. I want to do well and make him happy.
My Sister
I have an older sister. Her name is Li Hua. She is fifteen years old this year. She is in Grade Nine at her school.
My sister is pretty and very smart. She studies hard every day. She often helps me with my math homework. We share many things. She likes to draw and paint in her free time.
Sometimes we argue about small things. But we always forgive each other quickly. We do many things together every day. We get along very well most of the time.
I am lucky to have a nice sister. She is not only my sister but also my good friend.
My Brother
I have a little brother. He is six years old. His name is Li Wei. He starts school this September.
He is very cute and playful. He is a naughty boy sometimes. He is always active and has a lot of energy every day. He likes to play with toy cars at home.
My brother likes to follow me everywhere I go. He copies what I do and say. Sometimes he teases me, but I do not get angry. I teach him to read simple books.
I love my little brother very much. I want to be a good example for him to follow.
My Grandparents
My grandparents live near my home. I visit them every Sunday morning. My grandfather likes to drink tea in the garden.
My grandfather is old but still strong. He grows vegetables in the garden. My grandmother makes nice food for us. She tells me old stories. They have been married for over forty years.
My grandparents have many good memories. They are wise and kind people. They love me and care about me very much. I want them to live a long and happy life.
I love my grandparents deeply. I always help them with things they need. They are wonderful people.
Family Dinner
My family has dinner together every evening. It is a happy time for all of us. My father cooks the meat dishes.
My mother cooks many dishes for dinner. She serves the food on the table. We enjoy the delicious meal together happily. We usually have dinner at seven o'clock.
We have a nice conversation at the table. We talk about school and work. Everyone laughs and smiles during dinner. This is the best time of the whole day.
Family dinner is warm and happy. I love this time. It brings our family closer together every day.
Helping at Home
I help my parents at home every day. I do some chores in the evening. I also take out the trash every evening.
I sweep the floor and mop it clean. I wash the dishes after dinner every night. I keep my room tidy and in good order. My parents are proud of me when I help.
Doing chores is my responsibility at home. My parents work very hard all day. I should help them more often. I learn many life skills by doing chores.
I feel proud when I help at home. I learn to be a responsible person by doing chores.
My House
I live in an apartment in Shenzhen. It is on the tenth floor of a tall building. We have lived here for about ten years.
There is an elevator in our building. We also have a nice balcony. We can see the city from the balcony. Our neighborhood is quiet and safe. There are many good neighbors in our building.
There are three bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and two bathrooms. It is a comfortable home for our family. I feel safe and happy in our apartment.
I love my house very much. It is the best place for me to live and grow.
My Bedroom
My bedroom is my favorite room. It is small but very cozy and comfortable. I change the sheets on my bed every week.
There is a comfortable bed, a wardrobe and a desk. A big mirror is on the wall. There is a blue carpet on the floor. There is also a small radio on my desk.
I have a nice curtain on the window. My pillow is soft and nice. My alarm clock is on the desk. I decorate my room with pictures. My bedroom is my private and personal space.
I keep my bedroom clean and tidy. It is a nice place to rest and sleep.
The Living Room
The living room is the biggest room in our house. The whole family spends time here. The carpet is brown and very soft.
There is a big sofa and a television. We have a coffee table in the middle. There are some green plants in the corner. We have a big bookshelf in the living room too.
There is a big family photo on the wall. The living room is comfortable and warm. We watch TV and talk happily here. My friends like to visit our living room.
I like the living room because it is full of love and happiness. It is my favorite place.
The Kitchen
Our kitchen is not very big, but it is clean and very nice. My father sometimes helps my mother cook.
There is a stove, a fridge and a cupboard. We keep fresh food in the fridge. Pots and pans are in the cupboard. We have a sink. We keep the kitchen clean every day.
My mother uses a knife to cut ingredients. When she cooks dinner, the kitchen smells very good. I love the nice smell. I like to watch my mother cook in the kitchen.
The kitchen is an important room in our house. It is where we prepare all our meals.
The Bathroom
We have two bathrooms in our house. Both of them are clean and tidy. We use different towels for face and body.
There is a shower, a toilet and a sink. We keep towels on the rack. We have soap and shampoo near the shower. My mother cleans the bathroom every week.
There is a big mirror above the sink. I look in the mirror every morning. I turn on the tap to wash my hands and face. I take a shower in the morning before school.
I flush the toilet after I use it. I keep the bathroom clean and nice every day.
The Garden
There is a small garden in front of our building. I like the garden very much. Old people like to sit and rest in the garden.
There are many flowers and trees in the garden. Green grass covers the ground. We water the plants every day. They grow well in the soil. Children like to run and play there.
Sometimes I see butterflies in the garden. They fly from flower to flower happily. It is a very beautiful sight. The garden is a wonderful place for everyone.
The garden makes our neighborhood look nice. I enjoy walking there every afternoon.
Family Photo
We have a big family photo in our living room. It is very special to all of us. We took the photo on a sunny day.
The photo was taken last year at a studio. Everyone in the family smiles in the picture. My father took the photo with his camera. Everyone was wearing nice clothes in the photo.
We put the photo in a nice wooden frame. We hang it on the wall. It helps us remember happy times together. I want to take more family photos every year.
Every time I look at the photo, I feel warm. Family photos are very precious to me.
My Pet
I have a pet dog at home. His name is Bobby. He is very cute and smart. Bobby is two years old now.
Bobby is small and white. He has a short tail. He barks when he sees strangers. He likes to eat bones very much. I feed him. He likes to play with a ball in the park.
Bobby is very loyal to me. He follows me everywhere. He is good company for me. I play with him after school every day. Bobby sleeps at the foot of my bed at night.
I love my pet dog. He is like a good friend and a member of our family.
My Teacher
My English teacher is Miss Wang. She is a very good teacher at our school. She has been a teacher for ten years.
Miss Wang is kind and patient with every student. She explains every lesson clearly. When we have questions, she answers them carefully. She comes to school early every morning.
She is sometimes strict, but she always encourages us to try hard. She praises us when we do well. We all respect her very much. All the students in our class like her very much.
Miss Wang has a lot of knowledge. I want to learn English well and make her proud of me.
Math Class
I have math class every day at school. Math is interesting but sometimes difficult for me. Our math teacher is Mr. Li.
In math class, we work with numbers. We learn to add, subtract, multiply and divide. We solve many different problems. He gives us a lot of homework to practice.
We use formulas to find the correct answer. We must be very careful with every step. Our teacher shows us how to think. I study math for one hour every evening.
I practice math every day after school. I want to be good at math and get high scores.
English Class
English class is my favorite class at school. I learn many new things here. Our English classroom is on the third floor.
We learn new words and sentences every lesson. We study grammar and pronunciation carefully. We practice speaking, reading, writing and listening. We have English class four times a week.
Our teacher asks us to speak English in class as much as possible. We read English stories and sing English songs together. I write an English diary every week.
I practice English every day. I want to speak English well and communicate with more people.
PE Class
I have PE class twice a week. PE stands for Physical Education. I like it very much. We do warm-up exercises before running.
In PE class, we run and jump on the playground. We play ball games like basketball and football. We kick the ball and run fast. The PE teacher blows a whistle to start the race.
Sometimes we have a running race. We are divided into two teams. We sweat a lot but we feel really great. I always drink water after PE class.
Exercise is good for our body and health. I enjoy PE class very much.
Art Class
I have art class on Wednesday afternoon. I like art class very much. We have art class in a special room.
In art class, we draw and paint beautiful pictures. We use brushes, crayons and colors on white paper. We paint many things. There are many art supplies on the shelves.
Our teacher tells us to be creative. We use our imagination to create nice art. I like to draw animals, trees and houses. I show my pictures to my parents at home.
Art class is relaxing and fun for me. I love making beautiful pictures with colors.
Music Class
I have music class on Friday morning. Music class is wonderful and fun. We have music class in the music room.
In music class, we sing songs together. Our teacher plays the piano. Some students play the guitar. We learn about melody and rhythm. There is a big piano in the room.
Sometimes we sing loud and sometimes soft. We learn many beautiful songs in class. Music makes me feel happy and relaxed. We give a small concert at the end of the term.
I like music class because it is interesting. I want to learn to play the piano someday.
The School Library
Our school has a big library. I go there every Wednesday after class. The librarian is a kind old woman.
There are many books on the tall shelves. I can borrow two books at a time. I must return them within one week. Students must be quiet in the library.
The library is a quiet place. We must follow the rules. We keep silence inside. There is a fine for returning books late. There are also some computers for us to use.
I like to read in the library. I use the catalog to find books I want to read.
The Playground
Our school has a large playground. I play there every day after school. Younger students like the slide the most.
There are slides, swings and a seesaw for young students. We play basketball and football on the big field. We run a lot. There are two basketball courts on the playground.
Many students play on the playground after class. We cheer for our team loudly. Everyone is excited and very happy. We have PE lessons on the playground too.
The playground is a fun and exciting place. I love playing sports with my friends there.