During the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, ghost stories held readers enthralled with their supernatural charm.

For the first nine years of my schooling, I was often told to sit tight in the classroom and learn from textbooks.

Whenever I’m bored or frustrated, I play Lana Del Rey’s music on my phone. I first discovered her three years ago, when she gradually became more than just a singer to me; she became my literary teacher, my life guide, and an integral part of my identity.

We had a weeklong holiday for National Day in early October. While many of my friends had fun traveling out of Shenzhen, I dedicated myself to basketball training.

Stand-up comedy has gained increasing popularity in recent times in China.

I went through a great deal this summer vacation. It all began with an intensive three-week preparation for the TOEFL test.

I gazed at the content of the textbook, slouched back in my chair, my mind blank. Yet, I could find no justification for my lethargy.

During this past National Day holiday, I traveled to Macao with my family and had a great deal of fun.