Chapter 902 How Many
Chapter 902 How Many
This night is full of warmth and sweetness, as if all worries have been thrown away, leaving only the strong family affection and beautiful vision of future life.
As time went by, Qi Tongwei's family lived a happier life. The children studied hard in school, achieved excellent results, and made many good friends. Qi Tongwei and his wife managed their own lives with great care. They planted a few acres of land and raised some poultry. Although their life was plain, it was full of fun.
Xiangyang Village is also developing in this peaceful and harmonious atmosphere. The roads in the village are wider and flatter, the houses are neater and more beautiful, and the living standards of the villagers are getting higher and higher. Everyone helps each other, unites and loves each other, and jointly creates this warm home.
On a sultry summer evening, the sunset glowed like fire. A white curtain was set up early on the threshing ground in the village. After school, the children trotted here and chattered about the movie to be shown tonight - "Journey to the West: Havoc in Heaven". This was a grand entertainment event in the village for a long time, and everyone was looking forward to it.
"Dad, come and see, the movie is about to start!" Qi Tongwei's eldest son Xiaoyu excitedly waved the stick pictures in his hand. They were treasures he won when playing with his friends. They were printed with characters from "Journey to the West" such as Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie. Qi Tongwei smiled and put down the farm work in his hands, and walked to the grain drying field with his wife. The youngest son Xiaoxuan hugged a bag of melon seeds tightly, and grabbed a handful of peanuts in his other hand, stuffing them into his mouth while walking, eating with relish.
When we arrived at the threshing ground, we saw that the villagers had already gathered together, holding cattail leaf fans in their hands to drive away mosquitoes and chat with each other about family matters. Some young girls and wives brought needlework with them, planning to mend their clothes while watching the movie while it was still light. Qi Tongwei's family found a seat near the front, and Xiaoyu and Xiaoxuan couldn't wait to share stick pictures with their friends around them, and the small circle was filled with laughter.
The movie started, familiar music sounded, and Sun Wukong appeared majestically on the screen, waving his golden cudgel. The children's eyes widened, deeply attracted by the wonderful plot, sometimes exclaiming in amazement, sometimes cheering for Sun Wukong's bravery. The adults also watched with great interest, and from time to time exchanged their views on the movie. The threshing ground was filled with a relaxed and happy atmosphere, as if all the fatigue had disappeared at this moment.
During the break in the movie, Mr. Li, an English teacher from the village school, came over. Mr. Li is a young college student who has been teaching in Xiangyang Village for some time. When he saw Qi Tongwei and his family, he greeted them warmly: "Brother Qi, Xiaoyu and Xiaoxuan have been doing very well in school recently and are very active in their studies!" Qi Tongwei smiled and replied: "That's good, thanks to your good teaching, Mr. Li."
Teacher Li went on to say, "Times are different now, and English is becoming more and more important. I see that Xiaoyu and Xiaoxuan are very interested in English and have good talents. Maybe they will have the opportunity to study abroad in the future." Qi Tongwei was moved when he heard this. He had always hoped that the children would have a broader space for development, to get out of the village and see the outside world.
Since then, Xiaoyu and Xiaoxuan have become more and more enthusiastic about learning English. Every morning, they get up early and read aloud English words and texts in the yard. "A - p - p - l - e, apple." "B - a - n - a - n - a, banana." The tender voices echoed in the quiet village. Although Qi Tongwei and his wife don't understand English very well, they are very happy to see the children working so hard. They silently support them, prepare nutritious breakfast for the children, and encourage them to study hard.
In school, Mr. Li uses a variety of interesting teaching methods. He would lead the children to sing English nursery rhymes, "Are you sleeping, are you sleeping, Brother John, Brother John." The cheerful melody allows the children to remember words and sentences in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. He would also organize English games, such as word chain games and situational dialogues, so that the children can learn while playing and play while learning. Xiaoyu and Xiaoxuan actively participate every time, and their English level is constantly improving.
Once, the school organized an English speech contest. Xiaoyu and Xiaoxuan both signed up to participate. In order to prepare for the competition, they spent a lot of time practicing every day after school. They looked in the mirror, corrected their pronunciation and intonation over and over again, and added some vivid expressions and movements. Qi Tongwei and his wife would also be the audience, cheering them up and giving them some suggestions.
On the day of the competition, Xiaoyu and Xiaoxuan stood on the stage, a little nervous, but their eyes were full of confidence. Xiaoyu's speech was titled "My Dream". He spoke in fluent English about his dream of becoming a scientist and exploring the mysteries of the universe. Xiaoxuan's speech was titled "My Hometown", describing the beautiful scenery and warm life of Xiangyang Village, expressing his love for his hometown. Their wonderful performances won rounds of applause from teachers and students, and they both received excellent results in the end.
As his children's English level improved, Qi Tongwei became more determined to study abroad. He began to inquire about relevant information about studying abroad and learn about the education systems and policies of different countries. He also actively participated in educational lectures organized by the village and consulted experts on how to cultivate his children's comprehensive qualities and prepare for studying abroad.
In order to create better learning conditions for their children, Qi Tongwei and his wife worked harder. They carefully took care of the fields, allowing the crops to thrive and harvest more food; they carefully raised poultry, fattened them up, and sold them at the market for more income. Although life was still busy, their hearts were full of hope.
In this process, other villagers in Xiangyang Village were also influenced. More and more parents began to pay attention to their children's English learning and encouraged them to study hard and pursue their dreams. A good learning atmosphere was also formed among the children in the village. They helped each other, competed with each other, and made progress together.
Xiaoyu and Xiaoxuan did not become complacent because of their achievements. They knew they still had a long way to go. They began to try to read some simple English originals. Although it was a bit difficult, they persevered. They looked up words they did not understand in the dictionary and asked Teacher Li for help when they encountered sentences they did not understand. They also watched some English movies and cartoons, imitating the pronunciation and expressions in them to further improve their English listening and speaking skills.