My IELTS score came out very promptly, thanks to the computer format I took. The answer sheets were entered into a computer by us and were easily sent to England for grading. That's why we were able to get results so soon.
So how much did I score?
8!
It was only half a point higher than the score I got from last time's test, but I was really pleased already since it is the third highest score that can ever be achieved in the test, and an 8 sounds a lot better than 7.5.
This Friday, Summer took almost the whole class to a nearby ranch resort where we could have a taste of horse riding.
Upon mentioning horse-riding, a dialogue from a book I read before instantly came to my mind.
"You know anything about horses?"
"Not much, Sir. I know how to get on one, and I know how to fall off one."
Luckily, none of us, including Summer, fell from the back of any horse.
We all rode two horses. Or ponies, as defined from their height according to our instructor's lecture.
One was named Brodie and the other one Bella. The horsebacks were around the height of our upper waist, but with a little help, we all could climb up there with next to no effort.
The range for horse riding was confined to a small area, but it was what we could manage. William was blending in well, scratching the ranch dogs' bellies when not tending to the horses and talking to the horses when brushing their mane. We all could see that he loved being with animals. Candy, on the other hand, was a stark contrast. She has had this mixture of animosity and fear for all sort of animals that don't talk human. She hates butterflies. She is afraid of dogs and, for most of the time, holds the disapproving face when any sentence remotely indicates her being in contact with another creature (me included). She as well, was asked to ride on the horse's back. She seemed reluctant but was brave enough to try. She teared up at the slightest movement of Brodie the white pony, as she claimed that it was too high for her liking. It must have been a great leap for her since she practically sat on a horse! It took some courage, but she took the chance to do something she could have shirked for life. She herself said that she knew that Brodie was tame and gentle, but the horseback was too high. Cathy then joked that she should go ride Rody the rubber bouncing miniature horse instead.
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| He was the only one who had prior experience to horseback riding |
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| You have no idea how much courage it might take |
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| Feed. |
We had fun, all thanks to the ranch. In less than a month, our graduation will take place. Bets are open for who is to cry first.
Sincerely,
Hugo
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