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arch for work in the cities. Among these is Zhong Wei, a 46year old Hometown Feelings husband and father. He has lived in Wenzhou for the last 13 years. With a hard job in a crayon factory, he doesn’t find much time to visit his hometown. “I used to return home at least once a year, but I haven39。t been back for almost three years now. Its a shame, but I just don’t have the time,” he says. Many people like Zhong Wei regard with great interest how their hometowns have changed. Perhaps large hospitals and new roads have appeared. In many places, the government has also built new schools and sent teachers from the cities to help. “I noticed that’s true of my hometown,” adds Zhong Wei. “Children have learned to read and count at my old primary school since the mid20th century. But now the buildings are really old. I hear they re going to build a new school there.” Zhong Wei thinks such developments are good, and he also knows that his hometown cannot always stay the same. According to Zhong Wei, however, some things will never change. “ In my hometown, there was a big old tree opposite the school. It is still there and has bee quite a symbol of the place. Most of the children in my time liked to play together under that big tree, especially during the summer holidays. It was such a happy childhood. Our hometown has left many soft and sweet memories in our hearts.” It’ s a shame, but l just don’ t have the time… 實在是 遺 憾 , 但我就是沒句吋間 … It’ s a shame. 是一種常見的口語表達,表 示 一種 不 如人愿的情形 ( an unhappy situation), 相當于漢語中 “真遺憾;多可惜啊” 的意思。例如: Language points A: I didn’ t have enough money to buy the guitar I wanted。 B: It’ s a shame!真是遺憾呀! It’ s a shame to cover this beautiful table with a tablecloth. 把這張漂亮的桌子用桌布蓋起來真是可惜。 shame還可表示 “ (因做錯事而感到的)羞愧;慚愧”, 例如: His face burned with shame. 他的臉因羞愧而發(fā)燙。 1. They have been here since 2021.