gather with family and friends to share a meal 与家人朋友相聚一堂,共进大餐
continued hard work and effort to do sth. 坚持不懈的奋斗与努力做……
language barrier 语言障碍
a state championship 全国冠军
show pride in one's culture 以……的文化为荣
make an effort to be successful in life 追求成功人生