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I came to England last summer. I (be) in England for eleven months. I am going to finish my studies in England soon, and will leave China next month.

At first it was very difficult for me (communicate) with other people in English,now I can speak English much (well), and even understand English television, because I have studied hard and my teachers and classmates have helped me a lot.

I have lots of English(friend) now. Some of (they) have even invited me for dinner at their houses I have learned a lot about their custom. They are  (interest) in Chinese culture and Chinese people. Every time they ask me a lot of (question), I realize how little I know about my own country.