My old and new hometown When you see the word, you feel strange. Why do I have an old and new hometown? As the saying goes, when you are a child, the place where your mother is, is home. When you grow up, the place where your children are, is home. I was born and grew up in Zhengzhou city, Henan Province. It is my old hometown. My daughter studies and works in the USA and I have followed my daughter and helped her for about 12 years. I still live in Mountain View in the USA now, so I have a new hometown. My old hometown Zhengzhou city is the capital of Henan province. Henan is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese culture .Shaolin Kung Fu is world-famous ,and it is right in my hometown .Zhang Zhongjing, known as the “Sage of Chinese Medicine’’, is also from my hometown. The weather in Zhengzhou is characterized by distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures often soaring above 35 degrees Celsius and heavy rainfall sometimes leads to sudden downpours. Winters are cold and dry, with temperatures dropping below freezing, and it may snow occasionally. In contrast, Mountain View enjoys a mild and pleasant Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry, rarely too hot. Winters are mild with relatively little rainfall. The temperature here remains quite comfortable throughout the year, making it possible to engage in outdoor activities at any time . Zhengzhou has a rich culinary heritage. Local specialties like HuLa Tang, a spicy and savory soup filled with various ingredients such as gluten,meat slices and spice,offer a bold and intense flavor. We also have steamed stuffed buns and steamed dumplings with meat filling and delicate wrappers which are juicy inside. These are all very popular foods. Henan mutton noodle soup is a combination of delicious meat, rich and flavorful soup and strong noodles. This food attracts people from all over the world. If you have it once, you can’t forget it ever. In Mountain View, influenced by diverse cultures, there is a wide array of cuisines that people can indulge in. There are numerous high-quality restaurants serving everything from fresh California seafood dishes to Mongolian BBQ. The people in Zhengzhou are known for their warm -heartedness and straightforwardness. They have a strong sense of community and are deeply rooted in traditional values. In Mountain View, the population is highly diverse, with people from all over the world. This diversity is reflected in the openmindedness and inclusive atmosphere. People here are generally very friendly. There is a great emphasis on innovation and technology, as the area is home to many leading tech companies. Everyone is busy with their own careers, but still manages to maintain a sense of community, often coming together for various culture and social events. My old and new hometown are quite different. I unconditionally love my old hometown where I was born and raised, because that is where my relatives are, and it is the place where I came into this world. Meanwhile, I have deeply fallen in love with my new hometown. Here, I am accompanied by my children. The delightful weather, the diverse cultures and the inclusive atmosphere make me cherish it deeply. Alina is a student in the Advanced ESL class in the morning
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