I am Jackie Lee, an (America) Chinese. Let me tell you about my (grandfather) life story.

    My grandfather was born in 1932 and (grow) up in a poor village in Fujian, China. At the age of 14, he first heard of America. It (say) to be the land of gold and poor people could (easy) become rich there.    So, my grandfather came to America. "I had thought it was easy to make money in America," he told me. "But when I (arrive) in Los Angeles, I realized it was not true. I couldn't find a good job because  I spoke little English. I wanted (go) to a language school to learn English, but I couldn't afford it. Later, I worked in a small restaurant ,(serve) the guests, cleaning up the tables, washing the dishes and sweeping the floors. I was such a helpful and honest worker my boss was pleased with me. I was popular with my workmates, too. Life became easier and in the end I entered an evening school to learn English."

      My grandfather kept working hard , and finally made (he) dream come true. Things do not come easily in life. That is what I have learned from my grandfather.