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One Important Thing to me When I Was A Kid Today I'd like to write something about the toy in my childhood - a hand made kite that has been kept by me for many years, and take the opportunity to discuss the importance of toys in our lives.

It's a big dragonfly-shaped kite made from silk and split bamboo, which was a birthday gift from my grandpa, who's an artisan specailising in making handicrafts like paper cuttings, wood carvings, lanterns and kites. It used to be very hard to come by a decent toy when I was a kid, because my family was quite poor, so my my parents wouldn't give me money to buy expensive toys. The kite was the best toy I could ever get, so I was very excited and grateful when receiving the gift and I've cherished it very much. It was still kept in my wardrobe. It brings back old memories whenever I see it.

With the kite, I had chances to experience some interesting things, like taking part in kite-flying competitions during kite-flying festivals, and playing with the kite accompanied by my friends on the countryside road. I have to say it was a good companion more than a plaything to me in my childhood, and it is a really good traditional product, which involves many cultural heritage aspects and cultural deposits in my hometown.

I believe toys are an indispensable part of everyone's childhood, which not only give us joy and happiness without being bored and lonely, but also boost our intelligence and shape our character.

(Thank you if you could help me with this essay!)

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Today I'd like to write something about the a toy in from my childhood - a hand made kite that has been kept by me I've owned for many years., and I'd also like to take the opportunity to discuss the importance of toys in our lives.

It's My toy, a big dragonfly-shaped kite made from silk and split bamboo, which was a birthday gift from my grandpa, who's who was an artisan specailising in making handicrafts like paper cuttings, wood carvings, lanterns, and kites. It used to be very hard to come by a decent toy when I was a kid, because my family was quite poor, so my my parents wouldn't give me money to buy expensive toys. The kite was the best toy I could ever get, so I was very excited and grateful when receiving the gift and I've cherished it very much. It was is still kept in my wardrobe. It brings back old memories whenever I see it.

With the kite, I had many chances to experience some interesting things, like taking part in kite-flying competitions during kite-flying festivals, and playing with flying the kite accompanied by with my friends on the countryside road. I have to say it was a good companion more than a plaything to me in my childhood, and it is a really good traditional product, which involves many cultural heritage aspects and cultural deposits in my hometown.

I believe toys are an indispensable part of everyone's childhood, which not only give us joy and happiness without being bored and lonely, but also boost our intelligence and shape our character.

(Thank you if you could help me with this essay!)

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1) Two different topics need two different sentences. Topic 1 is describing your toy, part 2 is about the theme.

2) Defining the topic, and changing the tense.

3) "accompanied by" is technically correct, but it sounds strange. Also, cultural deposits doesnt make sense in this context.

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I also think toys are things that can hold lots of sentimental value. I have a bear that has travelled the world with me. These items can help bring us back to different times and places. I think your kite sounds lovely.

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Thank you! Cheers! :)
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That was a pretty nice story !!! I'm agree with you everybody must have a toy it's something really important in this part of the life!! good one!!

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