I had a dream once. My classmates and I were enjoying our day on the playground. Some of us were playing basketball and running, while others were simply talking and having fun. We were happy without any pressure of schoolwork.
Suddenly, my alarm woke me up, and it was time to get up. A new day was starting. For a boy in Grade 9, preparing for the coming senior high school entrance examination takes up most of my time.
My real dream is a simple one. I wish I could have a little time for myself each day. I want to have a short break and dream about what I want to be when I grow up. It is just like seeing an island after a long, tiring journey at sea. I don't want to become a dull boy, studying all the time without any time to play.
Luckily, my teachers and parents are starting to understand. After working hard for a long time, our teachers will let us go outside and breathe the fresh air. My parents will sometimes take me out for a meal or to enjoy the seaside. It's so sweet. It's like a bird flying home to its nest.
It is also a good reward. I am starting to find my own study pace (节奏) and I am becoming one of the top students in my class. I have to say, enjoying your free time will make you better.
