Dear Michael,
I am glad to learn that you have been chosen to study in China. Your dream has come true!
I can well remember that you 1 China for the first time when you were nine. Ever since you returned, you have been interested in Chinese culture and have put a lot of 2 into learning Chinese. When you first started to learn Chinese, I 3 it was nothing but a passing fad (一时的狂热). However, you didn't 4 halfway, but kept on learning and did a good job in the HSK（汉语水平考试）. Now you finally got what you had 5 for a long time. You got the chance to6 life in China for one year. You should have it, my son, for chances only come to those who are 7.
When you study there, you will have to face 8in everyday life that you have never experienced before, but after a year abroad, you will return with a new 9at life—and at yourself.
Your mum and I are both 10 you. Keep it up, my son!
Love,
Dad
