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Making friends with WHAT IMPRESSED ME

students around the world THE MOST

5A Chan Ka Yan, Mavis 4B Ko Hang Ting, Kathy
This is my first trip to Europe and I stayed at From July 1 to July 14, I travelled to England on
University of Greenwich, England without my parents a study tour. We all stayed in the University of
for two weeks. Sun Hoi students took part in English Greenwich Avery Hill Campus. What impressed me
lessons, sports sessions and different activities with most during the trip is the environment in Britain.
students from different countries. Thus, I got more The air in Britain is fresh. From my observation, I
chances to interact and communicate with others in think there are three reasons for it.
Look! It's a big tree
English.
On the first day, we had a fashion show and we made
use of newspaper to design a Chinese traditional
costume for Barnabas, our Sun Hoi model. Bebe, our
activity leader, worked with us and everyone shared British Cultural Immersion Programme
ideas and helped make the costume. On the third
day, I met some new friends from Turkey. Duygu,
Rengin, Sila and Yagmur were my groupmates in First, I have seen meadows many times when we
the scavenger hunt. We cooperated and took many were on the coach. Meadows are not common in
photos with each other. We stayed behind after the Hong Kong. I think plants are important as they
scavenger hunt and talked about our lives, cities and release fresh air.
Korean pop stars until 11p.m.. Since then, I texted
them and we met every day after dinner for a chat. The air is fresh here!
In addition, I met another new friend from my English
class, Elizabeth from Russia. She is at the same age
as me but she is much taller. Her eyes are blue, that
are very attractive! Since each group joined and left
the campus on different days, I was lucky enough to
be able to take photos with all of them before they
departed the campus.
Secondly, the buildings in Britain are not as tall as
This is the most memorable study tour I have ever those in Hong Kong. Tall buildings trap the polluted
joined. I learnt a lot and made many new friends air and block fresh air and sunlight.
during this time. I am looking forward to the next Sun
Hoi English study tour. Thirdly, I found that the toilets in Britain mostly do
not provide toilet rolls. I am not used to it. However,
I think it is a good way to reduce paper waste and
protect the environment. 37
No tissue but hand dryers

We are about to board - see
you all again in England Meet our friends from Turkey
What's more, when I was walking in London, I saw
some office workers riding bicycles. I guess they
were riding a bike to work. I think it is a good habit to
protect the environment as it reduces exhaust fumes.
The trip to Britain really widened my horizons and I
really enjoyed it. It was a good experience for me.
Making funny faces in a team activity
Ms Man Ms Ho and Ms Buket from Turkey

Thank you Makhey and Bebe, our activity leaders,
for taking care of us at the university.