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1st June, 2025 Cloudy
Dear ___1___,
Today I watched an interview with an old soldier on TV. He fought in the Battle at Lake Changjin.
“The temperature dropped to —40℃,” he said. “With strong wind and heavy ___2___, we could hardly move forward.” Though it was very difficult, those soldiers stayed at their posts. “Many soldiers fell, but others ___3___ took their places, again and again,” his voice shook when he spoke of those who never came back.
My eyes watered ___4___. I listened to the old man. I was deeply moved by the soldiers. They ___5___. nothing but gave everything for China. They are true heroes.