At times my mom has been uncomfortable seeing these qualities in me. For example, when I was 12, I went to Puerto Rico all by myself to stay with my grandmother for the summer. My mom was very nervous (紧张的）about it. She kept telling me how things were different in Puerto Rico, to always put on sunglasses, not to walk away from my grandmother, and other warnings. She helped me pack and did not leave the airport until she saw my plane take off.

But despite(尽管)her worries, she let me go on my own. As I moved into my teens, she continued to give me space to grow and learn, even when it might have been difficult for her. When I reached my senior year, I decided to move away for college. Once again I found that I differed from my peers(同伴): While many of them wanted to close to home, I couldn't wait to be out in the world on my own. While my mom may not have been happy at the thought of my going away, she was supportive (支持的) and excited for me.

One big thing I realized during my senior year, as my mom allowed me more freedom, was that she actually believes in me and trusts me. That means a lot. Most of my life, and especially when I was little, the main person I tried to impress in my schoolwork or other things was my mother. I knew she expected nothing but the best from me. Sometimes it was hard to live up to her standards (标准); getting a single B on my report card would make her feel bad because I knew she wanted me to have all A's.

I know that her high standards have helped me stay focused (集中注意力的) on what is important , like education, and made me who I am. I am thankful for her support and involvement (参与) in my life. Most of all I respect her. She is the strongest woman I know and that's why I have turned out so strong and independent.

Different from regular concerts, roadside concerts in Guiyang, capital city of southwest China's Guizhou Province, allow people to immerse themselves in music. Without tickets or fences, young people held hands together, singing and dancing. Videos showing their relaxing and cheerful performanceswent viral after being posted on social media.

From common people to stars, music brings people together. "Whether they are ordinary people or stars, when stepping onto the small stage by the road, they can enjoy the joy of music together," said Zhou Wenjia, deputy head of the publicity department of Yunyan District.

Sun Guang, head of Nanming District's cultural and tourism bureau in Guiyang, became a hit for the roadside concert.

"I have a music dream," said Sun, who once took part in national competitions and performed on stage in Beijing. But for being busy with his work, he saw his guitar covered in dust. While seeing the flowing crowds, Sun signed up in secret, put on his leather jacket and sunglasses, and stood on his beloved stage.

But perhaps because of his wonderful performance, some audience recognized him. When singing on the stage for the third time, a short video showing his performance became a hit online and received nearly 1 million views, which put him at a loss for a time.

Qingyun Market, one of the venues of roadside concerts, is a famous tourist attraction in Guiyang which sells night snacks and local cultural and creative products. With the popularity of concerts, the market has become an important engine to boost the city's economy.

"Roadside concerts now have become an important economic booster, and I could be a promoter. This is a good combination of my hobbies and duties," said Sun.

As roadside concerts continue to gain steam, music has become a driving force for consumption. Guiyang has made it clear that roadside concerts will continue to require zero tickets, zero business, and zero distance from the people, with an aim to build a city with warmth and hospitality.

To create paper and other wood products, millions of new trees must be planted each year. 

Don't use products that come with excessive (过度的) packaging.

A candy may come in an individual wrapper (包装纸), within a bag that's also placed inside a box. Buy items that haven't been wrapped several times. Next time you or your family go shopping, make sure you take reusable bags and buy things without packaging.

Another large cause of paper waste is takeout food containers. They are often made of paper products or packed in paper bags. Next time you and your family decide to eat out for a meal, request that you sit down in the restaurant instead of taking the food in to-go containers. Most fast food restaurants use paper products to individually wrap all food. Therefore, ask your family if you can cat at a conventional sit-down restaurant for your next night out.

Encourage others to save paper.

To have an even bigger impact, you can encourage others to save paper as well. One of the best ways to reach the most people is to put up signs that inform people how they can help.  They will help raise awareness of the importance of protecting trees. Make sure you print or draw your signs on reused paper (like the back of old homework). Trash containers and recycling bins are a great place for signs.

A. Choose to use paper plates and dishes.

B. Here are some ways to save paper.

C. It is a good way to reduce paper waste from packaging.

D. Many grocery stores provide paper bags to pack groceries.

E. Dine in instead of using takeout containers at restaurants.

F. Many of today's consumer items are wrapped several times.

G. There are lots of signs that you can print off from the Internet.