I participated in a sports competition once. I thought I was really good at that particular sport. But during the game, I made a really basic mistake that cost my team a lot. My teammates were disappointed, and the opponents kind of mocked me a little. It was a very humiliating moment for me. I realized I had been overconfident and needed to practice more fundamentals. So I started training harder to improve my skills and not let that happen again.
It was possible for a novel to tell the story of "me" and "you" based on one's own experiences. This was often called an "autobiographical" novel. This kind of novel would usually use the protagonist's personal experience as a clue to describe his/her growth experience, life experience, love story, etc., so that the reader could feel the protagonist's emotional changes, thoughts changes, and life setbacks. An autobiographical novel could allow readers to have a deeper understanding of the protagonist's story. At the same time, it could also inspire readers 'thinking through the protagonist's experiences, and promote readers' understanding and reflection on their own and others 'life experiences. Therefore, such novels were often very popular.
Sure. I have a friend who is a really nice guy. One day, we were at a park and there was a group of kids playing soccer. One of the kids accidentally kicked the ball too hard and it landed in a small pond. My friend didn't hesitate. He took off his shoes and socks and waded into the pond to get the ball. When he came out, he slipped on the grass and fell flat on his back. But instead of being embarrassed, he made a joke about how he was now a 'human water slide' for the ball. The kids thought it was hilarious.
Well, I knew a mother who lost her husband at a young age. She had to raise four kids all by herself. She learned new skills like carpentry and plumbing just to fix things around the house and save money. On Mother's Day, her kids surprised her with a renovated kitchen that they had worked on together. Her strength and resourcefulness were truly inspiring.
Yes. I once volunteered at an animal shelter. There was a senior dog that had been there for a long time because it was not very friendly at first. But over time, with love and patience, it became very affectionate. Eventually, a kind - hearted family adopted it and it now has a happy home. This is a true story that shows the power of love and patience.
I once worked in a part - time job at a store. One day, I made a mistake while calculating the bill for a customer. I accidentally charged her more. When I realized my mistake, I immediately told my manager. My manager was very impressed with my honesty. He let me correct the bill and even gave me a small bonus at the end of the month. It made me realize that honesty can bring good things even in a small work situation.
My nephew once. He was about five years old. We were at a Thanksgiving gathering. When asked what he was thankful for, he pointed at his shoes and said, 'I'm thankful for my shoes because they can run really fast.' We all laughed because he seemed to think the shoes had a mind of their own and could run without him.
Yes. I once had a friendly encounter at a park. I was sitting alone reading a book when a dog ran up to me. Its owner came over, apologizing. We started chatting and found out we both love the same author. We ended up exchanging book recommendations and became friends. It was such a simple yet friendly moment.
I don't really have personal experiences in the way a human does. But I can tell you a story that might seem like it. There was a time when I 'imagined' I was a bird. I soared over vast landscapes, seeing mountains and rivers from above. I flew over a field of flowers that looked like a colorful carpet. It was a wonderful 'experience' of freedom and beauty.
I once had a Haribo gummy bear that got stuck to my cheek. I was talking on the phone and not paying attention while eating them. When I finally realized, I couldn't stop laughing at myself. I tried to pull it off quickly but it was really sticky. It was a really embarrassing yet funny moment.
I had a great teacher in college, Professor Lee. He taught physics. His lectures were not just about equations and theories. He related everything to real - world applications. For instance, he explained how the principles of physics were used in building bridges. He was also very approachable. Whenever we had questions, he would patiently answer them, no matter how basic or complex. He organized field trips to science museums and research facilities, which broadened our understanding. His teaching made me see physics as an exciting and useful subject.