Esias Bedingar always knew he wanted to study medicine. After (decide) to experience a new culture, he came from Africa to the USA. There was one challenge: He (speak) no English. But within just four months, he completed the ESL program. Three years later, he finished his undergraduate degree and was accepted to Harvard University, where he is pursuing a master' s degree in public health. He said it was (he) dream that got him to Harvard.
Confucius (孔子), born in the district of Zou, near today' s Qufu city in Shandong province, was an educator and philosopher (哲学家) founded Confucianism, a school of thought that deeply influenced later generations. He was the first Chinese to set up private schools and enroll students from all walks of life. Confucius (see) as a symbol of China' s traditional culture. Nowadays, Qufu holds memorial events every year (honor) him and popularize his theory to the younger generations.