Ethiopia

Do you know about a country called Ethiopia? I knew it from my school library book. Ethiopia is a country in Africa. Kenya lies to the south. Sudan is western of Ethiopia. Somalia is eastern of Ethiopia. And Eritrea is northern of Ethiopia.

The flag has three stripes. The green stripe stands for rich lands and hope. The yellow stripe means religious freedom. the red stripe honors those who died for Ethiopia. A star on a blue background lies in the center of the flag. The color blue represents peace The rays of the star stand for equality. Ethiopia adopted this flag in 1996.

Ethiopian Flag

Ethiopia is home to many kinds of animals. Hippopotamuses, crocodiles, and pythons live near rivers. wild pigs, porcupines, and baboons live in the highlands. Rhinos, lion, elephants, giraffes, zebras, gazelles, and buffalo live in protected parks and forests.

Soccer is popular sport in Ethiopia. Italian soldiers brought he game to Ethiopia in the 1930s. students join high school teams. They play volleyball, basketball, and soccer.

Having School at ASD is Wonderful

Having school at ASD is wonderful because the school is huge, some friends can play with you, or during recess you can play basket ball or soccer. I even think that ASD is the best school in Qatar.

One day, when I was in the first day of school, there is a boy named Niall who can let me to play basketball and soccer. And there is a boy named Max. We like to play soccer together. I meet other friends in my class and other class.

My friends and I during International Day (the left most is Max, and the one in red is Niall)

Another reason having school at ASD is wonderful is because of the library. The library has different kinds of a non-fiction and fiction books. They even have country books that I like it, such as the capital city, the religion, whats the flag means, currency, the land, village life, the foods, animals, sports and games, and celebrations.

To add on, the class I’m attending is really amazing. My teacher Ms. Wilson teaches us very hard on math, science, reading, and writing until we all understand. One day, when we learn about science, she taught about a fun activity about how tuning fork works. On the other day, on social studies, we were enjoying to learn about the compass rose that use in maps.

Continent Twister on ESL class

What I have realized now is that ASD is the best school I ever attended. I have to study very hard and will never let my parents down!

Having a little sister is challenging..

Having a little sister is really difficult because she is so annoying. She bothers me, she hits me, and she takes away my stuff. Sometimes I even wish I  didn’t have a sister.

This is my sister and I having fun together at Corniche.

One day, when I was drawing something, she scracthed my drawing book.  On the other day, I couldn’t find my HARRY POTTER book. I was looking for it, but finally I found that she’s hidden it in another cupboard for some reason. Some day, when we played a ball together, accidently the ball hits her neck. She hits me back quite hard, and it was hurts!

Another reason, having a little sister is annoying is because of her behavior. She always over excited and singing loudly. That were disturbing my concentration doing my homework. I have asked my mum and dad why it has happened?  They said that being a big brother sometimes not easy, and I have to be more patient to always try to tell my little sister how to behave. I also have to give her good examples.

After awhile, I was thinking that my mum and dad were absolutely true. Because recently we had a good time swimming together. She followed me how to practice swimming like I said to her. On the other day, I taught her how to draw properly. She love it very much, and I also happy to see it.

I realized that I am not the only child in my family, and I supposed tp help my mom and dad since I have grown up already. This makes me think that I have more responsible to myself and my family. I should be able to treat my sister as my best friend.

Essay Assignment, Dec 2009 (3F)