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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) to learn about China and Chinese people. Every time they ask me a lot of questions, I realize how  (few) I know about my own country.