A Letter From A Student of Mine

    Mr. X, thanks very much for you teaching me for two years. With your help, I’ve improved my English a lot. Never have I expected that you won’t teach me in Grade Three. I try to tell myself not to be sad about it. I’ll keep on going and doing my best in this new class. At this moment, I can only use the saying “Don’t cry, because it comes to an end. Smile because it happened.” to express my feelings.

Reply

Miss T,                                                       July 8

    I am so grateful to you for showing honor to me and also surprised that you and so many good students left our class. I had no idea that the students had be “sent” to the new class at all! It is prejudice that led to this happening. I think “someone” will be regretful to make a wrong decision some day. It seemed as if you had “lost face”, but on the contrary, it gave you a good chance. “When God shuts a door, he opens another.” The new class might be in a more district discipline and harmonic atmosphere. I believe you will make great progress in all the subjects. You should work with a light heart.

    You are a smart pretty girl and at the same time you are sensible and thoughtful. You once gave me some good advice and please forgive me as well as my mistakes in class. The past two years saw everything and that good time will never fade from my memory.

    I’m sorry I’d like to correct your “composition” again. “thanks” serves as a noun. eg: “No, thanks.”; “Thanks a lot.”. “Thanks very much for…”→“Thank you very much for…” By the way, don’t forget to sign your name and to date your letter.

    Thanks again and blessing to you!

                                                  Sincerely

                                                        X.