Note to recorder: a little bit slow, thank you!
My primary school was named Zhao Jia Chang, the ancient name of this area. It is located beyond the main street, just a stone’s throw away from my home. Surrounding the school were all residential areas. The people who live there have been to this primary school for generations. The school was small and old, and there were six old trees planted in the small playground. One of the trees was so huge that it took at least three kids linking their arms together，to completely encircle its trunk. Our classrooms were in large bungalows. In summer, the rooms were stuffy and warm because there were no ceiling fans, and in winter, I still remember, our teacher had to arrive at school early to light the furnace in each room. The conditions then were poor compared with those of today, but my school life was enjoyable and colorful. I used to find bats, frogs and other small animals in the far corners of the playground. Now due to the development of the city, this is no longer possible. Our teachers were patient, and praised us as soon as we made a little progress. The most impressive thing was the big, old, iron bell. The doorman knocked on it to signal the time when a class began and ended/, but if several pupils who were taking their PE class in the playground got a chance, they liked to knock on the bell as a practical joke.
I hope it's slow enough for you. It is really difficult speaking slowly without sounding like a robot.