The one-week event, which started on October 28th, was held on a farm in Guangdong Province. After an(hour) drive, about 500 students arrived the countryside and began to live, eat and work with the local people.
"It was my first time to be here, "said Huang Ziteng, 16."I was afraid that the living conditions might not be (comfort) for me. "However, the fresh air changed his mind, and he quickly (throw) himself into hands-on work in the fields. A whole afternoon, he harvested crops, tied them up and moved them to a warehouse (仓库)"I now understand far it travels from the farm to the plate. I'll cherish food and (absolute) not be too picky(挑剔的)about it anymore," he said.
But the outdoor experience was not all about hardship. (live) in a quiet village was a real pleasure as well. "Escaping from the electronic world, I could have great time with my friends, "said Pei Fangzhou, a 16-year-old girl.
Farming(activity) have become a required course in Chinese schools. Students(encourage)to practice on farms so they can develop more hands-on skills that highlight the value of labor.
