My Attitude Toward Life (By Ruby)

Happiness lies in contentment. Growing in an ordinary farming family, I view everything I own as treasure. My parents work hard to earn money to raise us three children, hoping we’ll have a bright future; as a result, I learn by heart that everything I have comes from my parents’ hard working, and it is indeed “hard” to get. Without their toil, I would never live such a carefree life. Hence, I cherish what I have and appreciate it even if it is just a glass of water.

From time to time I envy others so much for their better cell phones, wealthier lives, or even prettier looks that I neglect what I’ve already had. Yet, as I grow older, I realize that it is useless to think of what I actually don’t have, and that I should cherish what I’ve got instead. For instance, when I was little, I used to think that other kids’ candies were sweetier and forgot that the candy I had was also good to eat. I just threw it away and asked my parents or grandparents to buy the same ones for me. Whenever I recall these memories, I think to myself: How wasteful I was! Never do it again!

Consequently, I have learned that everything I posses is my own treasure, and that I should cherish them and never let them slip away.

 

Remarks:

1. Paragraph 1 is well organized—a topic sentence, supporting details, and a reasonable conclusion.

2. In paragraph 2, a different perspective is given, so the central attitude toward life is restated and strengthened.

 

 

My School Life (By Daniel)

I don’t think students having fantastic school life are necessarily those popular with teachers and classmates, or have good grades in their academic performance. As far as I am concerned, I prefer to keep a low-key attitude at school. Whatever I do, I always keep humble. I do things like ants, devoting my passion to work diligently. Therefore, not only my classmates but also my teachers like to interact with me.

As for the academic performance, I think I am not a smart person but a diligent one. Although my grades are not excellent, I still try different kinds of methods to increase the opportunity of getting good grades. I thank my parents and teachers for supporting me and cheering me up. Even though the road to success is long, I never give up when I face difficulty.

In addition, I joined the softball club and the pop music club when I was a freshman and a junior. I have learned something--that is, we’ll never win an important competition without teamwork. I feel happy about joining these clubs. In conclusion, although my school life is not fantastic, I never regret what I have done in these three years. My school life is worth remembering, and I will keep it in mind.

Remarks:

1. It’s great to specifically point out what you’ve learned in high school.

2. A conclusion is helpful for readers to understand your overall attitude toward school life.