The next day my condition deteriorated rapidly. The rash went up to my chest and neck. I was very much afraid that it would next crawl up to my face. Should that happen, how could I face my love day in day out? In the end I decided to be hospitalised.

“Oh no! You are so cruel, Mother. I do not allow you to do it that way,” my sister protested.

Man is not born perfect. You do not have to win first place all the time. As long as you’ve tried your best, you are a champion.

One evening my brother and I were admiring the snowman through the window again. “Woof! Woof!” the snowman barked. OMG! I was so scared that I almost fainted on the spot. My brother started to shriek. Right away the adults came over and asked us what the matter was. We said the snowman had just barked. They were incredulous.

In the test room, when it was my turn to perform, I cleared my throat and went off. I sang confidently. I did Justin Bieber’s Love Yourself. After my performance, the judges applauded my excellent skills and gave me an A.

The racket had accompanied me for almost 12 years. Anytime I held it in my hand, those sweet childhood scenes came flooding back to mind. These days whenever I think of my pet racket, it seems as if a knife were stabbing my heart. I could not miss my favourite racket more.

In Mother’s eyes, her parents are as incompatible as fire and water. Grandpa used to be a farmer who had just finished primary school. In contrast, Gran was college educated. Their marriage is simply unthinkable. Because of their different education backgrounds, Grandpa and Gran cannot get on well.

He sells not only good pens and paper, but also enjoys a good reputation among YYHS borders.

The two stray cats I met in the lane are just like my best friend, Michael, who has been absent from school for weeks.

Instead of the cold gate handle, I found myself grasping the girl’s warm soft hand in my hand. I blushed instantly, as did the girl. A thrill ran through my body.