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向外国友人简单介绍黄山英语作文

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安徽黄山被联合国教科文组织定为世界自然文化遗产。假设外国友人到你校参观后,准备去旅游。请根据要点向外国友人简单介绍黄山( the Yellow Mountain )。

( 1 )位于安徽南部,是中国著名的旅游胜地。每年有大批中外游客前去旅游观光。( 2 )乘汽车去大约要花 3 个小时;也可以乘火车或飞机去。( 3 )登山便可领略其云海( the sea of clouds )、奇松( wondrous pines )、怪石( unique rocks )等秀丽的风景及清晨美丽的日出。

注意 1、词数: 80 词左右。 2、请不要逐字翻译。

The Yellow Mountain is one of the most famous mountains in China 。 It lies in the south of Anhui 。 Every year thousands of Chinese and foreigners pay a visit there 。 Its not far from here 。 It takes you about three hours to get there by bus 。 You can also go there by train or by plane 。 While you are climbing the mountain , you can enjoy the sea of clouds , wondrous pines and unique rocks around you 。 In the early morning when the sun rises , the sky looks very beautiful 。 Its really a nice place to visit 。

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篇1:英语自我介绍·

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Good morning/afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is my great honor to be here and have this interview.

First of all, may I introduce myself please. My name is ....I"m ...years old. And I"ve just graduated from ... High School. I"m an active and optimistic person in daily life, and I like singing, shopping and watching TV with friends very much.

And most impotantly, I would like to let you know that, I"ve been interested in universities/institues of International relations, espeically its majors and environments, since my first year in high school. and I"ve also tried to know some more about them in my free time. My total points of the university entrance examination might not be good enough for our shool, however, I"ll be grateful if I have the chance to be a student here, and I"ll do my best in my study and college life and be an useful person in the furture.

Thank you very much!

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篇2:中国人春节初二英语作文

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As the spring festival is coming, I decide to tell you something about Spring Festival .

Spring Festival ,known as the Chinese New Year,which counts from the first day in the lunar calendar ,and is the most important holiday in China.From late January to early February,Chinese people are busy preparing for the New Year.They clean their houses ,have their hair cut,and buy new clothes .Jiaozi or dumpling is most popular.To those who live far away from their home,this festival is also a framily reunion occasion.

And they often go back home to celebrate the festival with their family.At the time,the children will play the fireworks and firecracker。further more,once the children greet to olds, for return,the olds will give the children lucky money.and last The first day of the new year is the time when people visit their friends and wish each other good luck in the new year,remember to be happy!

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篇3:介绍自己的英语

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Hello, everyone. Im glad to introduce myself to you. Im from Chongqing. I

am a teacher. I have many hobbies, such as taking notes, reading, listening to

music, dancing, singing, playing basketball and swimming. I think we should

treat everyday as the last day for us to live in the world. That is me. I like

making friends. I hope I can be your friends.

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篇4:大学开学英语自我介绍

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I am ___________. I was born in _________ . I graduate from senior high school and major in English. I started learning English since I was 12 years old. My parents have a lot of American friends. That’s why I have no problem communicating with Americans or others by speaking English.

In my spare time, I like to do anything relating to English such as listening to English songs, watching English movies or TV programs, or even attending the activities held by some English clubs or institutes. I used to go abroad for a short- term English study. During that time, I learned a lot of daily life English and saw a lot of different things.

I think language is very interesting. I could express one substance by using different sounds. So I wish I could study and read more English literatures and enlarge my knowledge.

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篇5:大学新生入学英语自我介绍

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My name is liu * *, for the sake of the name, I used to call themselves the Internet the queen of the "star". Do not think I am too mad, because the stars themselves both ordinary and flash, so I like them. One of the numerous stars, of course, also want to be. If one day, you met online a girl named "star dance", it must be me - 11 years old, monkey, virgo to choose a suitable text book

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A lot of beautiful sounds of music to choose a suitable text book

You have to ask why I love this music, in fact, I dont know. But, when I am in the rhythm of the music, I felt a great deal of enjoyment.

I also like the Olympic math, because it can develop my intelligence, makes me on the head turn, turn. Difficult as past castle, although it is difficult to overcome, but as long as I use your head, you can feel the joy of success. Of course, there must be less than America and China, my shortcomings is very sloppy, every day to find things at home, watch on today, tomorrow to find, everything all over the place. Alas! The family and I cant, dont look at me in the life is very careless, but I dont careless, to solve the problem. I can check each question carefully. , however, and the occasional careless like that I do, because not serious topic, papers clearly demand reduction ratio, I have made for ratio! Worse, dizzy, abbreviation! Just because of this, the teacher gave me a buckle 4 points. After this lesson several times, I must be in the future to correct this bad habit, sloppy bull is not blown oh! Believe me!

Paint bottom like me? In the future there will be three years of time to test and verify. I really really want to do the north star - the brightest the star sky, of course, this need me to pay a huge effort.

The above is my personal introduction, hope in the next three years, the teacher and the students get along well, and the teacher the students were rushed through the difficulties!

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篇6:有关交通英语初二

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In modern society, the problem of heavy traffic has aroused a wide concern.

Concerning with this problem, different people hold different opinions. As far

as I am concerned, to solve this problem, we need to begin with the following

steps.

First, limiting the number of private cars is a significant step to solve

the problem of heavy traffic. Private car occupies a larger space and it is

responsible for traffic jam to a large extent. Less private cars will accelerate

the flow of traffic. Second, it is also a good means to open up the special

roads for buses. By doing this, the phenomenon that the buses block the street

when passengers get on or get off the buses will not occur again. At the same

time, it will upgrade the efficiency of buses. Finally, reinforcing punish

toward the over-speed cars and drunk driving so as to reduce the rate of traffic

accident, and then decrease traffic jam.

To put it in a nutshell, only we put the above advice into practice

together can we solve the problem of heavy traffic.

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篇7:求职自我介绍英语100字

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1. i have been for over five years in teh employ of an exporting company.

本人曾经前后五年被受雇于出口贸易公司,英语求职自我介绍

2. i have been in the business for the last ten years, and worked as the superintendent in the personnel department.

本人在过去十年在商界担任人事部主任迄今。

3. i have had five years‘ experience with a company as a salesman.

本人曾在某一公司担任推销员,前后有五年之久。

4. for the past three years, i have been in the office of the brothers trading co., where i have been ad still am an accountant.

本人曾经在兄弟贸易公司服务三年,担任会计工作,现仍在职中。

5. i am twenty years of age, and have been employed for the last two years by the green trees co., in teh general clerical work of the office.

我今年20岁,曾于绿林公司服务两年,担任一般文员工作,自我介绍《英语求职自我介绍》。

6. i am 25 years of age, and have had two years‘ experience in my present post, which i am leaving to better myself.

我今年25岁,已在目前的职位工作两年,兹为寻找更上一层楼,准备离开此职位。

7. i am nineteen years of age, female and have had two years‘ experience in a company‘s delivery office.

我今年19岁,女性。曾在某家公司担任收发工作两年。

8. i am just leaving school, and am eighteen years of age.

本人18岁,不久即可毕业。

9. i am twenty years of age, and am anxious to settle down to office work.

本人20岁,希望能找到一个公司,以便安定下来。

10. since my graduation from the school two years ago, i have been employed in teh green hotel as a cashier.

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篇8:春节习俗介绍英语作文

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在中国,凡逢春节和其他的喜庆日子,人们总要燃放爆竹来表示庆贺.燃放爆竹可以说是中国民间一个十分重要的风俗习惯.

爆竹也叫"炮竹","爆仗","炮仗",平常人们更习惯叫"鞭炮",有大约2000多年的历史了.最早的爆竹叫"庭燎".是用竹竿一类的东西做成火炬,燃烧时发出噼噼啪啪的爆裂声,也叫"爆竿.

燃放爆竹风俗最早起因于驱鬼除邪,祈求一年的吉祥顺利.传说,有个叫做"山臊"的四角怪兽和恶鬼平常藏在深山,每隔365天便出来伤害人畜.这些无恶不做的坏东西害怕爆炸的声音和亮光.于是,每到岁末年首,人们就争着燃放鞭炮,用来驱赶"山臊"和恶鬼.

中国的唐代发明火药以后,人们便把火药放进竹筒,点燃后发出巨大的声音,这种爆竹叫做"爆竹筒".到了宋代,爆竹的制作方法改为把火药装进用纸卷成的筒里,名字也叫爆竹了.后来人们开始把许多小的炮仗用药线连接起来,成为"一发连百余响不绝"的鞭炮.讲究的鞭炮用红颜色的纸制作,鞭炮爆炸后,红屑满地,人称"满地红",表示吉利.随着发展,鞭炮的品种和色彩也由原来的单调发展得丰富多彩,有小鞭炮,电光雷,母子雷,射天炮,百头,千头鞭,甚至还有几万头长的鞭炮.

现在,随着人们环保意识的加强,燃放鞭炮的习俗在中国很多大城市中受到禁止.但是,聪明的中国人依然想出了其他热闹的庆祝节日的办法.

Useful Words and Expression The spring festival(春节)

generation gap(代沟)

stereotyped concept/opinion(传统观念)

commercialized versions(商业化版本)

shopping rush(购物热)

tourism-oriented trend(春节旅游化趋势)

spring outing(春游)

the spring festival eve dinner(年夜饭)

spring festival couplets(pasted on gatepost or door panels)(春联)

Variety Show on CCTV-1(春节联欢晚会)

migrant workers(民工)

home-returning(返乡)

white-collar(白领)

petty bourgeoisie(小资)

over-loaded transportation during the spring festival(春运)

pay aNew Year call(拜年)

Christmas prayer(religious aspect)(圣诞祷告)

the thorough house-cleaning(年前大扫除)

etraditional entertainment(playing cards,mahjong)(传统娱乐节目,如打扑克,玩麻将)

The Spring Festival is anational holiday.

On that day,people often play firecrackers,hang lantern,affix Spring Festival couplets and New Year paintings,pay New Years call and eat Jiao-zi.

For the children,the most exited thing is fetting their gift money.

It is really ahappy day.

上面的生词是必须要的,是介绍春节的

春节是全国人民的假期.

那天,人们常常放鞭炮,挂灯笼,贴春联和年画,互相拜年,和吃饺子.

对于孩子们来说,最兴奋的是能得到压岁钱.

那真是一个让人愉快的日子

Spring Festival The Spring Festival is very important to Chinese people.

In the past,people could not often have meat,rice or other delicious food.They could only eat these during the Spring festival.So every year they hoped that the Spring Festival would come soon.Now,although peoples life is much better,and we can eat the delicious foods everyday.People still like the festiv al.Because most people can have along holiday,and we are free to go on atrip or visit our friends or have parties with our family.In the evenings,we can have abig meal in the restaurant or stay at home with family and watch the TV programmes.

I like the Spring Festival very much.How wonderful the Spring Festival is!

春节见闻英语作文1 Far and away the most important holiday in China is Spring Festival,also known as the Chinese New Year.To the Chinese people it is as important as Christmas to people in the West.the dates for this annual celebration are determined by the lunar calendar rather than the GREgorian calendar,so the timing of the holiday varies from late January to early February.

To the ordinary Chinese,the festival actually begins on the eve of the lunar New Years Day and ends on the fifth day of the first month of the lunar calendar.But the 15th of the first month,which normally is called the Lantern Festival,means the official end of the Spring Festival in many parts of the country.

春节见闻英语作文2 Spring Festival is the most importantand popular festival in China.Before Spring Festival,the people usually clean and decorate their houses.And they go to the Flower Fairs to buy some flowers.During Spring Festival,the adults usually give lucky money to children.People often get together and have abig meal.Some people eat dumpling for dinner.

I love Spring Festival.

春节见闻英语作文3 The spring Festival is coming soon!The festivel is considereded the most important one for Chinese people.It is on the first day of lunar year.It is also the day of reunion among family members.During these days,people would say"happy new year!or wish you make fortune!to each other.They would also visit their relatives and friends.Children would be given"red packets".Children would have more to eat and play than usual.Playing firecrackers is also apopular game for children.春节见闻英语作文

春节见闻英语作文4 Spring Festival is the most important festival in China.Its to celebrate the lunar calendars new year.In the evening before the Spring Festival,families get together and have abig meal.In many places people like to set off firecrackers.Dumplings are the most traditional food.Children like the festival very much,because they can have delicious food and wear new clothes.They can also get some money from their parents.This money is given to children for good luck.People put New Year scrolls on the wall for good fortune.

The Spring Festival lasts about 15days long.People visit relatives and friends with the words"Have all your wishes".People enjoy the Spring Festival,during this time they can have agood rest.

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篇9:介绍自己的英语作文

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Everyone has hobbies. Hobbies are the important things in our life. I also have hobbies. Next,let me tell you.

Exercise is my one hobby. I love sport. The more exercise I do,The more healthier I have. After I have dinner,I often go for a walk with my sister on the streets,and when class is over,I usually play badminton with my friends. Sometimes I play ping-pong,too. So I think I live in a wonderful life.

Reading is my the other hobby. In weekends,I often read some novels. Such as《Jane Love》. 《Zhao Hua Xi She》and so on. That can make me improve my Chinese.

This is my hobbies. If you have hobbies,you can exchange with me.

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篇10:介绍家乡安顺英语作文

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If Anshun is a ship, then Im on board the diligent crew. If Anshun is a vast sea, then I am a small fish in the sea. If Anshun is a kingdom, then I am the loyal people of this kingdom. If... Yes, Anshun is my home. I cant have it without it.

Of course, some people hate Anshun, she felt dirty and messy, almost can be used to describe the The atmosphere was foul. A few years ago was clear moat, now become the paradise of flies and mosquitoes. People are so narrow - minded that they start to fight like the machine gun that cant stop. Its a habit to spit and throw rubbish everywhere...

But if you are a citizen of Anshun, then, will you hate it? Destroy it? Or is it going to build it? Protect it? Not to say, you will choose the latter, but it is easy to say, it is difficult to do it, after all, people have formed a habit. Yes, Anshun is not Dalian clean, less than Japans grave, but it has the worlds second largest waterfall - Huangguoshu Waterfalls falls, it is beautiful and magical underwater, quiet and huge waterfalls in Zhijin cave, the scenery is more beautiful...... It also has the colorful spring, the luxuriant summer, the beautiful autumn and the white and silent winter. Here also has laughter and laughter, and also has the sadness and loneliness... Anshun, it has the beauty of nature, the magic of nature, the endless charm of nature! I know that people love is the beauty of simplicity, in this city far away from the denitration place, we can relax my heart, more simple. However, people do not know how to cherish the natural beauty, the simple beauty, let us start from now, learn to cherish it!

Spring girl came to us. Although the greening of Anshun is still not very GOOD, there are always some strong grass that quietly sneak out of the little head and show the green of life to us.

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篇11:简单口语英语自我介绍

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Hello everyone, Im a freshman in the college.My major is Engineering Management, and I love it. Because I think that machines are wonderful, and really useful. They are of great help to us human beings. It can be said that the whole world is functioning based on machines.Besides my major, I also have many hobbies, like watching TV, reading novels and shopping. After all, Im glad to meet all of you and I hope we will become good friends.

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篇12:英语比赛1分钟自我介绍

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I am a girl who loves life, is positive, optimistic and conscientious. In the study and life of high school, I not only learned a lot of knowledge, but also improved in all aspects. In the face of difficulties, I never go back, always start my mind, try to solve the problem and overcome the difficulties. And every solution to a problem, to overcome a difficulty, all of my confidence has been promoted. I believe that as long as there is enough confidence and double efforts, we will be able to overcome all kinds of difficulties and difficulties and lead to the other side of success. In the course of high school learning, I can take every course seriously, preview carefully, and review actively. When you have a problem, ask your classmates and consult your teacher. I will constantly improve the learning methods, find the most suitable learning methods, adjust the study plan, and arrange the time. I think of learning as a knowledge, to enrich my music, and to be full of interest in it.

I like music very much. I actively participate in chorus in school. In chorus team, we cooperate with each other, and compete for school, get excellent results, and win honor for school. And I am also very good at playing the guzheng, and I have won national awards. Through participating in the school choir, I deeply realized that doing anything requires not only enthusiasm, but also the spirit of conscientious and responsible and the spirit of cooperation with others. For individual competitions, it is necessary to take serious treatment, and more importantly, to practice more, so that it will not be unfamiliar.

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篇13:英语自我介绍

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Very happy and we feel we are one together - young teachers heroic

feelings, My name is Ling, graduation Yidu teacher.

I was crying my choice too, have work for me sad too, because I embarked on

a career like I did not do a very poor teacher, I cry many times my choice, they

can In countless grief I have been comforted, when I saw both of that is full of

naive, but eager to swim in the ocean of knowledge a child, my sinking, floating

calm the mind, and slowly I also learn from practice feel the teachers pride,

he was like a Spring Silkworms, like the dedication of their own candles no

regrets, I have seen it countless teachers no regrets, and with their youth and

lives to defend the sanctity of the teaching profession, but also what they use

their own actions, with traces of life, inspired by those of us who come after,

I have reluctantly enamel reluctantly, by the reluctance to wholeheartedly love

this job, because I have seen that life will go beyond the utilitarian, although

meals for life, But the living is not for eating, living in the possession of

many small minded, short-term birth in eternity, while the teachers are such a

career.

I know that a teacher tired, bitter, but to their own ideal, I still would

like to pursue, to the surging waves of fighting, to sinister mountain climbing,

there may be storms, a storm, the road may be bumpy, but I still would use

laughter, with songs to fill ups and downs, I will meet with the merry laughter

of the rising sun, I will be flying the heart to face my work and life. Yes

ah!

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篇14:酒店面试英语的自我介绍

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i am xx . i was born in . i graduate from senior high school and major in english. i started learning english since i was 12 years old. my parents have a lot of american friends. that’s why i have no problem communicating with americans or others by speaking english.

in my spare time, i like to do anything relating to english such as listening to english songs, watching english movies or tv programs, or even attending the activities held by some english clubs or institutes. i used to go abroad for a short- term english study. during that time, i learned a lot of daily life english and saw a lot of different things.

i think language is very interesting. i could express one substance by using different sounds. so i wish i could study and read more english literatures and enlarge my knowledge.

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篇15:英语自我介绍

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My name is Li Haiqing. I am a local person who is 21years old. I am from

chongqing and I am of the opinion that my hometown is a beautiful city.

Moreover, I would like to say something about my family. I have my mother

,my father,and my elder sisther,they love me very much,I know my parents have so

much hops and dreams for me。So I must study well.

I have the confidence because I have such ability! I am kind-hearted,

patient, outgoing and creative. I am a hard working student especially do the

thing I am interested in. I will try my best to resolve any problem no matter

how difficult it is. I always believe that one will easily lag behind unless he

keeps on learning.

In spare time, I like reading books, surfing on the Internet, listening to

music like, classic, or light music, because they can make me feel relaxed.

Nobody could keep on working efficiently, therefore proper amusement is a must.

In addition,() I insist on do some physical training such as running, and

horizontal bar as well. By doing this, I can always stay healthy.

Thatrsquo;s all. Thank you for giving me such a valuable opportunity!

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篇16:介绍舞蹈英语作文80字小学

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I was a shy girl and I never dared to make performance in the public, but

everything will have the exception. Last week, our English teacher gave us a

job. All students needed to make performance in group. I was chosen to be the

protagonist in my team. At first, I told them that I couldn’t make it, but they

believed that I was the suitable person. So I practised hard and tried to get

over my fear. It was my stage. I stood in front of my classmates. With my

teammates, I finished my job. I felt so cool and dared to face so many

people.

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篇17:少儿英语大赛自我介绍

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Hello, my name is Leo. Im from. Zhengxin school. As you can see I have a round face and the big eyes. I like music very much. In my spare time, I like take some reading and go shopping.

It can make me feel happy. I like chatting with others, because it can help me to know this world. I have lots of friends. All the things in the world are colorful. I love peace and I take proud of my motherland. Thank you!

您好,我的名字叫力欧,我来自正心学校,正如你看到的一样 ,我的脸很圆,眼睛也很大,我喜欢音乐。

空余时间我喜欢阅读和购物,这些都可以让很开心很愉快,我喜欢跟别人聊天,因为能帮助更了解这个世界,我有很多朋友,这个世界的东西都是多姿多彩的,我喜欢和平,我为我的祖国感到骄傲和自豪。

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篇18:介绍我的朋友英语Myfriend

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One of my friend is a beautiful and clever girl whoes name is Li Hua.

with rosy cheeks,she has a pair of bright eyes,which shine below her

arch eyebrows. within her small mouth there are two lines of white teeth.

Her hair is straight and long. hanging down to her shoulders. she is healthy and attractive.

she is loved by her classmates.

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篇19:英文自我介绍面试英语教师

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Hi, Good afternoon everyone :

My name is *** .And I am from No.*** Overseas Chinese Middle School of *** .It is really a great honor to have this opportunity for an interview . I would like to answer whatever u raise , and I hope I can make a good performance today .Now let me introduce myself briefly .

I am *** years old . I graduated from “*** University”in *** . And then I got a higher degree in“ *** university ” in *** . I have worked for *** years since I graduated from the university .And I have been a headteacher for *** years .

Being a teacher is tired but excited . Having taught for so many years , I think I am experienced in teaching field . I have ever got much honor in teaching , but still I think I need a new environment to challenge myself .

I am open—minded , quickly thoughs and skillful in searching for information on internet . I can operate computer well . In my spare time, I have broad interests .Such as reading ,surfing the internet ,enjoying music ,writing some articles on my blog and even chatting with foreign friends online if possible .

I always believe working hard can bring us more opportunities . To be the best one is a little bit hard. But “Trying All My Best ” always can cheer me up .To succeed or fail is not the only thing . Its in how we face and invaluate ourselves .This is the chance we take , and this is what weve worked for all our lives . Shining like a shooting star at night , and always smile at life .Weve got to give it all . Someday when we turn back for what the footprint we have left , time will record the victory in our heart . So “ Try All My Best ” --- this is the motto of mine .

Ok !So much .Thank you !

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篇20:介绍清明节英语作文

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The qingming (Pure Brightness) Festival is one of the 24 seasonal division points in China, falling on April 4-6 each year. After the festival, the temperature will rise up and rainfall increases. It is the high time for spring plowing and sowing. But the qingming Festival is not only a seasonal point to guide farm work, it is more a festival of commemoration.

The qingming Festival sees a combination of sadness and happiness.

This is the most important day of sacrifice. Both the Han and minority ethnic groups at this time offer sacrifices to their ancestors and sweep the tombs of the diseased. Also, they will not cook on this day and only cold food is served.

The Hanshi (Cold Food) Festival was usually one day before the qingming Festival. As our ancestors often extended the day to the qingming, they were later combined.

On each qingming Festival, all cemeteries are crowded with people who came to sweep tombs and offer sacrifices. Traffic on the way to the cemeteries becomes extremely jammed. The customs have been greatly simplified today. After slightly sweeping the tombs, people offer food, flowers and favorites of the dead, then burn incense and paper money and bow before the memorial tablet.

In contrast to the sadness of the tomb sweepers, people also enjoy hope of Spring on this day. The qingming Festival is a time when the sun shines brightly, the trees and grass become green and nature is again lively. Since ancient times, people have followed the custom of Spring outings. At this time tourists are everywhere.

People love to fly kites during the qingming Festival. Kite flying is actually not limited to the qingming Festival. Its uniqueness lies in that people fly kites not during the day, but also at night. A string of little lanterns tied onto the kite or the thread look like shining stars, and therefore, are called "gods lanterns."

The qingming Festival is also a time to plant trees, for the survival rate of saplings is high and trees grow fast later. In the past, the qingming Festival was called "Arbor Day". But since 1979, "Arbor Day" was settled as March 12 according to the Gregorian calendar.

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