Act 2

To begin with, my name is Helen Zheng, and I am a sophomore at Cheshire Academy. I am 17 years old(almost turn into 18 in September). Oh! The most important thing about me is my hometown.  I am from Shenzhen, China which is a developer and fairness city. What's interesting is Shenzhen have only been advanced for 20 years, so it is a small city as well. Although it is tiny, people there are genteel and polite to each other, also the buildings there are fabulous and prodigious which are all around the center of Shenzhen. There are not only prodigious edifice around, but also some rustic style of constructions. I love to stay in Shenzhen because I can feel energetic and optimistic from that city. Additionally, there are five people who live in our home including my mom, dad, brother, grandma and me. I have been living in Motter for 2 years. But now, I live in Hurley which is another side of the school.

For me, I have lots of enjoyable hobbies. The incredibly one is I love to listen to pop music because it makes me release all of my stress and pressure from work. Sometimes, inside my head, there are plenty of tests, questions, and quizzes. Nevertheless, when I harken the music, I feel free and soft like I was stepping on the cotton candy. I can leave all my pressure behind my head. Listening to the rhythm and singing the songs can let me put down all of the burdens. It works for me every time when I am either sad or angry about events. What's more, playing guitar was another way of throwing pressures. I have learned guitar for 2 months Cheshire Academy. The first time I played was exciting and strange because I have never played it before. By learning more music score from the Internet, I can invent more music on guitar. It replenishes my life both in Cheshire and in Shenzhen.

Furthermore, the most important thing that happened in my life is when I chose to come to America. When I first came here, I knew nothing about the culture and everything. What's more, I did not like to socialize with other people because I am timid and shy, so I don't know if people are going to accept me or not. Actually, I was afraid of being social with individuals. As time flies, however, I tried to answer questions in class and say hi to my classmates. Sometimes, teachers encouraged me to say more in class, and more and more classmates communicate with me. Gradually, I get some confidences in class because of that. In my view, it is vital for me because it changes me from a girl who rarely talks to a girl who can talk confidently with other. If I do not come here, I would still be a girl that is shy and could not talk, yet come to America convert me to an outgoing girl.

While another essential thing for me would be my best friend. In my opinion, friends are important in lives cause they can always change your life. I firmly believe in this, and I feel so lucky that I have such friend in my life. I acknowledge that we are not in the same country, but whatever I need help or something, she will by my side and give me some advice for solving the problem. We encourage one another when we feel inert, exhausted in class and in lives.

Eventually, the reason why I choose this class is that I want to comprehend the hard part in the book. Sometimes, I think so simply or shallow that never think of another side of the book. I want to improve this situation and the problem in my head. I knew that IB courses were harsh and lots of people could not handle or encounter those, but I want to have a try to see if I can overcome these. Also, I acknowledge that in this class we would read less book than other IB classes, so we should understand more and acknowledge the emotions that the author put in the story. I am interested in the languages and the moods they use so that I can apply it in a more proper way when I was writing my essays or books. Besides, I am so nervous in classes; I am afraid of saying things in front of everyone. People are all looking at me. I always think if I did wrong, it's going to be hilarious.  Everyone in the classroom will laugh at my mistakes. Attending this class, I want to modify myself to be outgoing and active to the public and can probably speak to strangers. This class can practice my courage to say it out loud and don't matter whether it's wrong or right. Trying to perform in the eyes of other people can really help myself not getting nervous.