自从上学后，我就接受了这样的教育：新中国来之不易。是成千上万的士兵牺牲自己的生命为国家的未来而奋斗来的。当第一支军队建立的时候，前途是光明的。所以现在8月1日被命为建军节，是为了纪念伟大士兵的付出。

Since I went to school, I have received the education that the new China didn't come easy. There were thousands of soldiers fought for the country's future. They sacrificed their lives. When the first army was built, the future had been seen. So August 1st is The Army Day today, which is to honor the work of the great soldiers.
自从上学后，我就接受了这样的教育：新中国来之不易。是成千上万的士兵牺牲自己的生命为国家的未来而奋斗来的。当第一支军队建立的时候，前途是光明的。所以现在8月1日被命为建军节，是为了纪念伟大士兵的付出。

The school will organize students to watch movies about this uneasy history, or let the students go to the museum to learn about the knowledge. Some companies also organize some activities for the workers to keep the grateful heart. Indeed, our new life doesn't come easy. Thanks to the great soldiers, we can enjoy the happy life and peaceful environment.
学校会组织学生观看有关这段艰苦历史的电影，或者让学生去博物馆学习这些知识。一些公司还组织了一些活动，让员工保持感恩的心。的确，我们的新生活并不容易，多亏了伟大的战士，我们才能享受幸福的生活和安宁的环境。

Everybody can do small things to show the grateful hearts. For example, never throw away the rubbish and don't waste water. The small things we can do is to protect the environment and love our country. The most important thing is to study hard and make a contribution to the society some day. I believe that the better future of our country is the best way to show greatness. 
每个人都可以做一些小事来表达自己的感激之情。例如，不要乱扔垃圾，不要浪费水。我们能做的一些小事情就是保护环境、爱护国家。最重要的是要努力学习，为社会做贡献。我相信我们表示感激的最好方式就是让国家有着更好的未来。