Example 3: For most children, “happy” may be the most suitable word to describe their childhood. But when it comes to me, I will choose “meaningful” without hesitation.

Before my four-year-old birthday, my parents asked me whether I would like to learn something special. I thought it would be interesting so I answered “of course”. Then they took me to a musical school and I chose Pipa—one of our Chinese musical instruments immediately. Some days later, I got a Pipa as my birthday gift, which opened up a new world for me.

As I was the youngest child in the whole class, I must spend more efforts to keep up with others. At the beginning, it was difficult.for me to recognize the music scores（乐谱）and even carry my instrument. I thought about giving up, but it were mum and dad who always gave me so much courage that made me never give up.

When all of my friends played games,l had no time to do that. Every night I had to practice,and at every weekend I had to attend classes. I hardly played with my friends,but when I played on the stage and got the prizes,all of them envied me and regretted not having learned something. At that time, I felt proud that I had made a right decision.

Gradually, I love Pipa more and more,and it has become part of my life. I will never give it up. I will always be proud of my “meaningful” childhood.

Brief Comment: Example 3描述了自己“有意义”的童年。为了练好琵琶，他（她）放弃了很多。曾经觉得有很多约束，曾经以为没有快乐的周末和放肆的欢娱，曾经以为生活只有练琴……但品尝到成果之后，一切的付出都是值得的、有意义的。

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