英語(yǔ)翻譯
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In Japan,children who are three,five or seven years old are thought to be especially lucky.So,on November 15,families who have children of these ages take part in a very old festival.This special children's festival is called Shichi-Go-San,or "Seven-Five-Three".
On this day,the children put on their finest clothes.And every child has a long paper bag.On each bag there are pictures with the meanings of youth(年輕) and long life.
When everyone is ready,the families go to a shrine(神殿).There they give thanks for the good health of the children.Outside the shrine,the parents will buy candy and toys to fill the children's paper bags.After the families return home,the children give some of their candy to friends and relatives.In return,the children are often given presents.
Finally,the day usually ends with a party.
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Life is not easy,so I'd like to say "When anything happens,believe in yourself."When I was a young,I was too shy to talk to anyone.My classmates often laughed at me.I was sad but could do nothing.Later something happened.and it changed my life.It was an English speech (演講) contest.My mother asked me to take part in it.What a terrible thing!It meant I had to speak in front of all the teachers and students of my school!
"Come on,boy.Believe in yourself.You are sure to win ." Then my mother and I talked about many different topics At last I chose the topic "Believe in yourself ".I tried my best to remember all the speech and practised it over 100 times.I could not believe my ears when the news came that I had won the first place.I heard the cheers from the teachers and students.Those classmate who once looked down on (瞧不起) me,now all said "Congratulations!" to me.My mother cried excitedly.
Since then,everything has changed for me.When I do anything,I try to tell myself to be sure and I will find myself.This is true not only for a person but also for a country.