Xie Lei left her hometown to study in London as an exchange student. The first challenge was she had to adapt to life in a different country. She learned how (ask) for things she didn't know the English names for. And she chose to live with a host family, because living with them (comfortable) could ease her homesickness. Another challenge for Xie Lei is the (academy) requirements. She had to read a lot to form a wise opinion of her own. Students' participation in class (include) as part of the final result. After having worked hard for a few weeks, Xie Lei found herself (speak) up in class. And her (present) on traditional Chinese art was a great success, which boosted her confidence.
As well as studying hard, Xie Lei had been involved social activities. British people were fascinated by Chinese culture and eager to learn more about . So while she was learning about business, she (act) as a cultural messenger building a bridge between China and England.
