It is not so common today in the United States, but it varies from place to place. The practice of hitting children has become illegal in some states, but it is still practiced. 

Entry #3: A good experience

The last year I saw an ad on the newspaper. It was writing to people who wants to change their community. They were going to selected 6 people, gave a trip to another country for learn with entrepreneurs and help with the projects in the communities. I thought "Why not? I am going to try". There were three steps for the selection of people. First, I had to do several tests. In November I went to a college for the tests and when I was there I saw really smart people and I doubted about me.

A month later I had to fill in a form. I didn't have great expectations. A week later they called me, they told me that I could go to the next step. I was very excited, it was the next to last step! We went to camp to a beautiful place. There, we had fun and more tests. I met really nice people, everybody made great things in their communities. They were only two days but they were the best. I was not selected but that was a good experience.

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Entry #3: A good experience
The last year I saw an ad in the newspaper. It was writing to people who want to change their community. They were going to selected 6 people and give them a trip to another country to learn from entrepreneurs and help them with the projects in the communities. I thought "Why not? I am going to try". There were three steps for the selection of people. First, I had to take several tests. In November, I went to a college for the tests and when I was there I saw really smart people and I doubted about myself.

A month later I had to fill out a form. I didn't have great expectations. A week later they called me, they told me that I could move on to the next step. I was very excited, it was the next to last step! We went to camp at a beautiful place. There, we had fun and more tests. I met really nice people, everybody did great things in their communities. It was only two days, but they were the best. I was not selected but it was a good experience.

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Hello, there! 

I just wanted to tell you that you are wonderful at writing in English. Keep it up! :)

learning a language

Learning a new language can be very difficult but it can be fun as well. I find a lot of pleasure in my studies. Every day I develope my skills and I can see my improvements. I set goals and I strive for achive them. Sometimes I am in a bad mood and feel discouraged but it's a transition. I know I have a long road ahead of me to reach my goal and be fluent and confident in speaking English but I will keep practicing and doing my best. I'm on the good road.