I recently gave my class a task. It was to go to someone and say "I love you" It could be someone you felt sorry to or had never said those words to before.1this, my students were silent, because they were too shy to express love, especially the boys who considered speaking out love not macho (男子汉的).
When I checked their work, Zhang Rui was the first to share his story. "2my sister was born, she has got tons of attention of the whole family. I felt left out and unhappy," Zhang Rui said. "They were not angry with me. Instead, they comforted (安慰) me. When I said ' I love you', they were 3but moved. "
As soon as Zhang Rui sat down, many students put up their hands actively. Du Yang got the chance. "My father and I had an argument one month ago. After that, we4 spoke to each other. When I went back home with the task, I took courage, stepped5and said, ' Dad, I just want to tell you that I love you.' My father's face softened and his eyes watered. He reached out, hugged me and said, ' I love you too, but I have never 6say it.' The next day, my father volunteered 7COVID - 19. Several days later, he called and thanked me for those words. He added that8could be stronger than the power of love and support from family. I believe that my father will have a safe return." With tears in his eyes, Du Yang sat down.
Hands were waving when the bell rang. No 9all my students had expressed love. However, there was still a person in the room 10didn't. It was me. It was my turn to do that.
