homesickness
A:David,your camputer is absolutely wonderful.
D:my parents bought it for me for my birthday.
A:they're so thoughtful.you're very lucky,David,to have such a nice family.
D:is something wrong,Amily?
A:no,nothing.
D:yes,there is.i can tell.what's the matter?come on,you can tell me.what's up?
A:i don't know.someting's wrong.
D:ok.let's talk.
A:i received a letter from my parents this moring.
D:did they write some bad news?
A:no.
D:well,then why are you so sad?
A:i miss them.i miss them very much.
D:i'm sorry,Amily.but i understand.
A:the classmates treat me so nicely,and i love being with you so much...but when i received the letter with photographs of my family,i cried.i cried because i miss them all.
D:you really miss your family,don't you?
A:yes,i know i must seem silly.it's not like i have nobody.i like my classmates very much,and they're so kind to me.
D:hey,why don't we go out for a cheeseburger and french fries?that'll cheer you up.and you can use my camputer.
A:that's a good idea.i want to have fun.let's go.