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Going Home for the Spring Festival
During the Spring Festival, we didn't go travelling. Instead, we 1 to go back to Mum's hometown.
We got up very early in the morning to catch the train. The train 2 took more than seven hours. Then we changed to a bus to get to my grandparents' village. And we finally 3 there in the evening. Grandpa and my little cousin came out to welcome us. We walked quickly to greet them. Grandpa helped us 4 the heavy luggage into the house.
“Ah, home again!” Mum said 5. Grandma, my aunt, and my uncle were busy cooking dinner in the kitchen. They were very happy to see us. After a little while, my parents went to the kitchen to help. They talked happily while preparing dinner. The kitchen was full of 6.
Grandpa brought my favourite snacks. I shared them with my cousin and talked with Grandpa. He was happy to hear I was doing well at school.
When dinner was ready, I helped set the table. We then 7 all the delicious food together.
“Mm, the familiar 8 of home!” said Mum.
During the dinner, my uncle told us some 9, and we couldn't help smiling.
Several days later, when we were leaving, Grandma held my hands and asked us, “Will you come home more often?”
Mum 10, with tears in her eyes.

1. planned 2. journey 3. arrived 4. (to) pull 5. joyfully
6. laughs / laughter 7. enjoyed 8. taste 9. jokes 10. nodded