英文奖学金申请书范文【精彩20篇】

On Saturday, we and aunt go to McDonalds to eat hamburgers.

By McDonalds, I ordered a plate chicken leg, end to the second floor, find the position of sit sat down, and eat it with relish.

Finished eating hamburgers, aunt took us to buy Christmas presents, I picked out a blue suit small rabbits and a pink bag, over three little flower, flower is pink, one is yellow, and one is white.

Elder sister to pick four with bowknot hairpin also picked a yellow puppy.

Two elder sister picked two cubs, wearing a black clothes, wearing a black hat, a white bow on the neck, the other has been, wearing a white veil, very cute!

I love this Christmas. What a colorful Christmas!

Dear Dad：

Today is father’s day, for so many years I’ve been seekig a way to express

my heartfelt thanks for all you have done for me. Here comes it!

Thank you for always being there sharing my life when I need you most.

Whenever I encounter difficulties, I never feel alone and vulnerable, because

you will keep me on the right path. I’m blessed to have you.

Thank you for offering me education and teaching me how to be a man. You

always inspire me not by words, but by what you have done! Your efforts in the

work, your loyalty to your friends, your responsibility for the family and your

persistence in the life have already set me good examples in my own life.

Thank you for always appreciating my work, no matter how tiny it is! You

have made me realize that it’s capacity not scores that really counts.

Dad, I love you and I will love you forever!

Yours beloved,

Oh! Spring is coming.

Spring is the first season of a

year .The weather is warm and windy . It rains a lot .Look! All the things are reviving. The world is colorful. The trees and grass are green.

Flowers are beautiful. Some are

red,some are yellow,some are purple. The birds are flying in the blue sky. The bees are singing. They are very busy. The butterflies are dancing in the garden. The children are

playing games. I can wear my shirts . I often plant trees and go hiking . I like spring very much.

一、英语写作的特点.

The characteristics of formal writing

1.名词化趋势

I do not eat much.-->I am a light eater.

The clock on the desk reminds me of time.-->I put a clock on the desk as a reminder of time.

We once cried, laughed and disappointed.-->There were moments of tears, moments of laughter, and moments of disappointment.

注意:名词化趋势的句子当然还有动词, 目的是尽量把表达句子中心意思的那个词汇用名词表达.符合英文的习惯.

2.无灵主语(区别于被动语态)

我们中文写作中,习惯以人做主语,而英文则相反,习惯以物做主格.

More and more young students studied further in the past two decades.

-->The past two decades witnessed a growing number of young students for further study.

Looking out of the window, you will have a nice view.

-->A glance out of the window offers you a nice view.

注意: 名词化趋势和无灵主语常常是相结合的.

3.被动语态

这一点大家比较熟悉,不详细讲.比如:

Great efforts should be made to…..

What can not be denied is that….

二、句式的写作:

Main features of English sentences:

1.长短句结合

Love is patient and kind. It is never jealous, boastful, proud or rude. It keeps no record of wrong that others do. It always protects, always fruits, always hopes, and always perseveres. Love never fails.

一般来讲,总结性的句子应当使用短句,而说理的句子应用长句.

2.并列复合句

这种句子属于十分难写的句子,也举一个例子:

He who wants to save his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for me will save it.

3.单一复合句

也就是我们常说的各种从句,不再举例.

三、Variety of sentences:

1. ”-ing & -ed” groups

e.g.

(1)Standing by the riverside, the Master sighed,” May time go on and on like this, never ceasing day and night.”

(2)Reviewing what one has learned and gaining new insights, one is fit to be a teacher.

(3)Compared with the tradition, modernity is more dynamic.

2. ”to do” groups

e.g.

To spend too much time in study is sloth; to use them too much for ornaments is affectation; to make any judgment wholly by their rules is the humor of the scholar.

3. adverb

Simply, amazingly, absurdly, broadly, practically and so on

e.g.

Intelligently applied to daily life, modern technology will surely bring benefits to the well-being of the human race.

4.介词短语

In pursuit of, in spite of (注意平时自己的收集)

e.g.

In pursuit of excellence, ever pushing up the limit, life consists in the hope born of despair.

5.主语从句

e.g.

What China needs is not more morals, but more prisons for politicians.

句子的变化还有 It is self-evident(adj) that…….和There be 这样的句子

6.倒装

(1)将一些否定性含义的副词和短语在句首,用倒装会使句子生色不少.

Never before has such a high standard been achieved.

Hardly had he arrived when she started complaining.

(2)为使描绘更加生动,与介词同形的副词可以移动到句首,而把主语放到谓语后面去.

Following the roar, out rushed a tiger from the bushes.

In came a pretty girl he had never seen before.

四、插入语

插入语可以是一个小词,也可以是一个同谓语的形式.

1.先看一个小技巧：(对there be 句型均有效)

There is, recently, a debate amongst educators that……

通俗的讲,在老外眼里,主语与谓语离的越远,句子的档次越高.

2.插入语后面再接上一个定语从句;

Direct experience, a necessary means to recognize the world, which differs from knowledge acquired from books, is a major step to the cognitive world.

再看几个同谓语从句的例子:

1.Television, one of the most pervasive and persuasive technologies, marked by the rapid growth and drastic change, has a profound impact on people’s lives.

2.Courage, a basic quality that every human being is supposed to possess when facing a dilemma, is highly cherished among young people.

3. Convention, generally accepted practice especially with regard to social behavior, has now been increasingly challenged.

平时要多积累这样的句型,使之变成自己的语言.

Tip:对同谓语的解释尽量宽泛一些,有利于句子的拉长.

对于入语加定语从句开头.

就是说:将题目中的中心词拿出来,进行宽泛的解释.

这一方法对很大一部分的考题都是有效的.

以上就是我的一点总结,希望对大家会有所帮助.

Dear Mr. Li

Hello!

Time flies, time flies. Unconsciously, I have been in the national life

insurance for ten years. After ten years of insurance career, I suddenly

realized the value of life. With gratitude, I would like to eXpress my cordial

greetings and sincere thanks to you! Thank you for your support and help in the

past. Thank you for making me full of confidence and courage in the insurance

industry and enjoy the harvest and joy from it! As the saying goes: "receive

peoples gratitude, when the spring to repay!" What you have given me is a heavy

trust. I understand that only the insurance road has been going on, has been

walking well, is the biggest return to you! Please believe that enthusiasm and

enthusiasm of HongXia will always be by your side. Insurance, as a way of life

arrangement in the future, is being accepted and loved by more and more people.

I am honored to be your life insurance financial consultant and have the

opportunity to serve you! In the past days, because of insurance, we have more

contacts and eXchanges. Your open-minded and wise, understanding and trust, let

me be inspired and grateful. Since I entered the insurance industry, insurance

has made my heart become more broad and integrated, strong and enterprising.

When my heart is frustrated and hit, when I think of the support and trust of

many customers and the eXpectation of my family, I dare not let myself slack off

and continue to move forward bravely in this industry.

Calm and tranquility are the embodiment of life power, which comes from the

inner calm and security. Although life insurance cant resist risks, it can make

people feel sad and soothe the soul, and let the people who love us and those we

love deeply feel a continuous love and responsibility, so that the courage to

live and the vision of creating a new life cant be achieved by other goods and

services. Therefore, I have warned myself more than once that I should never

sell insurance to others because of my love and never say "no" to insurance

easily! I want to go on firmly in the insurance industry, and give more people

satisfaction insurance services! Its the beginning of the year again. Thank you

for giving me the opportunity to learn from you. I also sincerely wish you good

health, smooth work, harmonious family, prosperous business and prosperous

career! For myself, I will continue to learn and forge ahead to become more

substantial and professional, I will continue to provide you with the most

professional, the most perfect, the best quality service! I hope you can

continue to give me more support and help in the future, let me give security to

more people and more families!

China Life Dong HongXia to January 2013

A review of the Pursuit of Happiness

“The Pursuit of Happyness” was released on the 15th of December 2006. It is a dramatic story based on a biography of Chris Gardner’s nearly one-year struggle with homelessness. Directed by Gabrielle Muccino, the film stars Will Smith as Chris Gardner, and co-stars Jaden Smith playing Chris’ son, Christopher Jr. For Will Smith’s performance in the film, he was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Actor. The ‘different’ spelling of the title, ‘Happyness’ is seen by Chris Gardner on the building outside the play centre is son attends, which Chris reminds the owners of the building multiple times that it is spelt with an ‘I’.

The film shows us the struggles Chris Gardner has with homelessness. He is bankrupt because he invested his life savings in portable bone-density scanners, which he thought hospitals would be interested in buying, but in the end hardly any doctors wanted one, as they considered it an ‘expensive luxury’. During the struggles, his wife Linda leaves to go to New York and Chris and his son are left in San Francisco with no income and living in a motel. Chris sees interest in become a stockbroker, but to become one he has to go through an internship. Meanwhile, Chris and his son are evicted because they can’t pay rent, and they are forced to go to a homeless shelter, and even one night had to sleep in the bathroom of the underground rail system. During his internship, he never once mentions his financial struggles and at one point he is asked to give one of his bosses 5 dollars for a cab, a sum that he can’t afford. After an intense six months, Chris is taken into the bosses’ office, and is offered a job as a stockbroker, the final scene shows him being in unbelief of the position he was offered and showing his happiness and gratefulness for the opportunity, Chris realises that his financial struggles are over as he now has a job with a regular income.

Christ was unfortunate, for he got a wife who was not understandable at all (though she has her own difficulties) and was in bad luck with his business. But he was very fortunate also, for he got a son who was very thoughtful and, I think, tough life experiences always make a great person. It is said that this movie is inspired by a true story, and I want to say, this movie does inspire me a lot. What impressed me most are: Christ’s wife left him because of life pressure; Christ’s love to his son and Christ’s strong belief towards life. Through these, I know that it is not easy to be a good husband and a good Papa, since in reality, only love cannot only make everything. And I also learn that one has to strongly believe in himself, no matter how difficult the situation is, but of course, hard-working is indispensable.

January 25th Saturday

Today mother took me to skate. I was very happy. But I hadnt expected I

fell down as soon as I got in. Today I didnt know why my two feet were out of

control. If I wanted to head east， they would head the opposite. I fell down

from time to time. My hands and face were all dirty. I thought maybe it was

because that I hadnt skated for a long time.

On my way home， I thought that whatever one wants to do， he must work hard

at it， so he can make progress. Skating is like this， so it study.

Shakespeare in Love

文：渐行渐远的记忆

很多年以后，依稀记得那个冬天的一个下午，太阳十分慵懒，一如这个以慢节奏而著称的城市。祥和、静寂的气氛夹杂着几分淡淡的哀伤，窗外细枊无力地摇曳着。

世界上最可怕的是什么？梦想的破灭？青春的逝去？生命的终结……Shakespeare撕下一张又一张的稿纸，那支脏兮兮的鹅毛笔时而游曳于白纸上，时而停顿在半空……导演把镜头对准了Shakespeare紧锁的眉头和一张张被丢弃的废纸……何谓灵感？灵感无非是一种触动。当这位伦敦剧场界的新星失去其写作的灵感，无法再次触动尘封的心灵，这一切远比死亡来得可怕。

并不华丽的场景却真实地再现16世纪的伦敦闹市，跟随着主人翁的步伐，我们来到了剧场，这里正在招聘演员，男女主角的第一次见面就在这里发生。中国有句古话：冥冥之中，定有天意。Viola正是那位Shakespeare所需的能激发其灵感的女神，年轻的Shakespeare敏锐的感觉让他发现了 Viola是个漂亮的女孩，接着如同那些爱情小说里描写的一样，他们坠入了爱河。这时候Shakespeare的灵感如泉涌，并将他们的爱情付诸成文字， Viola成为他生命中的Juliet，而他这个Romeo也找到生存的意义。

如同众多的爱情悲剧小说里的情形一样，他们的爱情被残酷的现实所阻挠：Viola必须嫁给Wisher爵士，这是Victoria女王所钦定的，并且 Shakespeare早已成婚。在一场身分混淆、错综复杂的乌龙闹剧中，大吃干醋的未婚夫和未婚妻的情人决斗，私定终身的情侣偷偷调情，而年轻的 Shakespeare不但得为他的剧本想出完美的结局，也得为他自己的爱情找到快乐的结局。

曾为《钢琴师》、《跳出我天地》等欧洲名片谱写过电影配乐的英国新进作曲者Stephen Warbeck以其擅长的古典剧作笔法，既吸取了古典配乐上的欢快与幽默，又努力向时尚的剧情烘托靠拢。本片的配乐一直都维持了一股宫廷电影应有的典雅与高贵。音乐一路描绘着剧中人物的情感变化。影片从昂扬的揭开序曲，一路细腻且生动地描绘着剧中人物的喜怒哀乐，到及的深沉情绪中，紧密交织的古典交响曲式，慢板的钢琴曲及女高音Catherine Bott跨刀吟唱无一不紧扣人心。

人生如戏，还是戏如人生？我想Shakespeare在这一刻肯定是忘形了，所以他才演的这么投入，所以他的台词才会这么动人。

但是生活不是戏剧，生活同样也不是电影！有人说：武侠小说是成年人的童话。其实电影又何尝不是？就如电影里的Shakespeare，在舞台上他对着心爱的女人，当着众人的面，可以毫无顾忌地诉说着一切，而在现实生活中，世俗的差距就象一道鸿沟，两个相爱的人始终只能遥遥相望。

爱是需要表达的，爱也是需要争取的。看完电影，我想想也好笑：是不是我们永远在别人的故事里，流着自己的泪？

Layla Kaylif - Shakespeare In Love

Hes fought and hes fallen

Hes on his knees before hes on his feet

A sinister romantic

Oh, hes about to be and shes about to see

Teachin torches to burn bright

Shes hanging on the cheek of night

A snowy dove trooping with crows

He never saw true beauty till tonight

CHORUS:

Shell take him to the brink of deliverance

Show him that much

Oh, dont you know it

Oh, dont you know it

So he falls in love to feel that hes falling

Shell let him know his heart

Oh, dont you know it

Oh, dont you know it

Thats Shakespeare in love

Hes fought and hes fallen

Hes on his knees before hes on his feet

A glittery romantic

Oh, hes about to be and shes about to see

His bountys boundless like the sea

His love is endless, just as deep

The more he gives the more he has

`Cause both of them are truly infinite

CHORUS:

Shell take him to the brink of deliverance

Show him that much

Oh, dont you know it

Oh, dont you know it

So he falls in love to feel that hes falling

Shell let him know his heart

Oh, dont you know it

Oh, dont you know it

Thats Shakespeare in love

Thats Shakespeare in love

A sinister romantic

Hes on his knees before hes on his feet

CHORUS:

Shell take him to the brink of deliverance

Show him that much

Oh, dont you know it

Oh, dont you know it

So he falls in love to feel that hes falling

Shell let him know his heart

Oh, dont you know it

Oh, dont you know it

Thats Shakespeare in love

Thats Shakespeare in love

[渐行渐远的记忆的英文作文及翻译

Life is to make the first step in life, and life is short and often bumpy, both strong and vulnerable, both happiness and lost, is kind and cruel, is both amazing and insipid, both beautiful and bitter, both love and jealousy...

Life comes down, the path is always crooked, not a little line straight.Time is short, and youth and time are wasted, including me, and people say that people need to have goals to make progress.Of course, I have goals, but I dont move, but said not to be, was born to now, after mishaps, little progress, until met my teacher in charge, let me a spark ignited the action target, let me firmly for this goal, efforts to move forward.In order to act, you must have a goal to achieve and make a life plan.

(1) to keep my knowledge stable, but not to memorize it, to learn the meaning of it.

(2) I always knew and believed that a word "beauty is only in the heart that is not outward", so I pursue this beauty and do everything I can to help others, both to help others and to be happy myself.

(3) I need friends when I am alive, so I will always look for this true confidante, and I will treat it with my sincere heart.

(4) high school students want to take the step of success, you must want to have a real good grades, so I will try my best, beyond themselves, because the biggest opponent is not others, but yourself, beyond themselves every day, make progress every day, small product into many, a step closer from success;

(5) in my heart for an ideal school, ready to take an examination of this struggle, you will progress quickly, so I now struggle for xinhua key high school, hard for my university, for my life bit by bit to progress;

(6) in the process of learning, is bound to encounter many problems, so, I met a problem, I will struggle, dont understand went to students, the teacher for help, it was not until after the real understand dont cross-examine, absolutely not pretending to know, but cant because of a problem and delay the next knowledge;

(7) to learn true and false, life is sinister, to be able to argue good and ugly, to make a pair of bright eyes, to see through other peoples inner world, to guard against;

(8) in todays society, there must be a lot of terrorists, so learn to protect yourself, and be smart and brave to face them, and to be fearless and learn to save yourself.

(9) to learn knowledge, contribute to the countrys pillars, and build a better and harmonious family -- a society -- a country.

This is my life goal plan, I will make good use of my talents in the future, speaking of achieving, is the human spirit quality.

There is a cat in my house. It has a dark face, but its feet are black and white.

Although it was very ugly, but I still love it, because it is our home every day to catch mice diligently, and I also do the game! I really like it!

Nowadays, with the development of Internet, people count on the Internet to

do a lot of things. The most common thing is to follow the information they are

interested in. Most people like to write down their comments, while as there is

no law to limit the comment. I always see the negative words. Internet has

become a main way for people to attack others. So horrible it is. We should be a

wise person. The way we respect others decides what kind of person we are. It is

unwise to follow the bad comment and attack others. We need to have our own

judgment and be a nice person.

This years new years Day is my most happy day!

On that day, my father and the new years Day was 400 words. Mom。 His brother came to Nanning to see the lantern with a light step.

We came to South Lake Park. Four red. The Yellow Dragon first jumped into my eyes. The dragon was shining with gold. It looked like four sea dragons, flying in the broad Drum Tower Square. The colorful lights around it are just like the ocean of lights. It seems that the galaxies landed on the earth. I also entered the heaven like a synchro. The 400 word is "the 400 words of the new years Day".

We went through the bustling crowd Nang Nang, finally get to the front, watch carefully, I saw two dragon dancing around a large fireball dance, jump … … they stand tall, with two rows of sharp white teeth, brandish a beautiful body, flying in the sky. The glittering and transparent body, like a crystal stone, glitters. The big fan - like tail rose high, as if it was very proud and proud of the great achievements of the motherland. In the distance there are a pair of dragons! The four dragons are good and we are now singing, now dancing, celebrated New Years day. Ah! The wisdom and sweat of the one billion people are remitted into a torrential river. Is the great cultural industry of our great motherland not just like this joyous dragon?

Look at the lantern. Its really nice. I have to look at the lantern on the new years Day!

This new years day, I had a great time!

In the second eye, 20XX slipped like a naughty child, and a new 20XX came out of my head in front of me. Ha-ha！ The new year has arrived, and I also have a new plan.

In our house, Im a good snack. In the past year, I always cant control my mouth. I always find an excuse: I am in the critical period of long body growth. It doesnt matter if I eat more. Oh! No, my height is 1.55 meters long, and I can become stronger in the transverse direction. The weight has reached 90 Jin. I have not even participated in the sports meeting. The new year, I want to hold his own small mouth, not on any delicacy all comers, to ensure their own health conditions, more exercise, long stature, less horizontal development.

I think there is a bad habit of writing homework. Its too close to posture. Because my eyes cant bear it. I also become a "four eye family". The doctor told me that I still have a low degree now, it is false myopia, if it is correct posture, pay attention to eye use, or can remove glasses. Oh, good hope, I want to get rid of the bad habit of sitting in the new year, glasses, you wait, I will soon be with you to worship.

My family is about half an hours walk from the school. Before, my mother was not at ease, and I was afraid of wasting time. She was transported by battery car to me, which was neither electricity nor environmental protection. In the new year, Im going to school they go, because this section of the road to school early are familiar with the road, and also met with my classmates, not what to fear; and I do a lot of small cards at home, write English words, can walk in the back, time will not be waste. Mother saw my plan, which was both green and healthy, and nod agreed.

New years new year plan, new years new hope, refueling!

Dear Charlie,

Kindly excuse me for my not being able to see you off at the airport this

Saturday as I have promised.

A major business partner of our company will be attending an important

conference in Xiamen this weekend, and my boss finally chooses me to accompany

him there to negotiate about a new transaction. I have just been informed of

this plan and am happy about the decisionthis is an opportunity to both display

and enhance my abilities, so I am afraid I cannot be present at the airport.

Pursuing study overseas is an essential step in the accomplishment of your

dream. How I wish I could have the chance to share with you my personal feelings

and suggestions before you are away! I hereby send you a gift to wish you good

luck. Please forgive me.

Cordially,

Li Ming

Low-carbon life is good for everyone. To help with the environment, I

always walk or ride a bike to school instead of taking a car. Besides, I will

try to use things that can be recycled and I never forget to turn off the lights

when I leave the classroom. I think it’s my duty to live a low-carbon life. And

even the simplest activities can make a real difference to the environment. So I

suggest we should reuse books as long as possible. And we’d better not spend

much money on expensive clothes. If everyone does something for the environment,

I believe the earth will be a better place.

我有一只狗.它白黄相间.它看上去像一只小狐狸.它很可爱.我们都喜欢它.它的名字叫Hali.

它有两只小耳朵和两只又大又亮的眼睛.它的大鼻子是黑色的.它的鼻子很敏锐，耳朵也很敏锐.它的牙齿很尖利.它经常在中午睡觉.上午和下午它通常和我们出去.它早晨起得很早.

很多人都非常喜欢Hali，因为它是一只很有趣、很好的狗.

I have a dog. Its white and yellow. It looks like a small fox.Its

very lovely. We like it very much. Its name is Hali.

It has two small ears and two big bright eyes. Its big nose is black. Its nose is very sensitive and its ears are sensitive，too. Its teeth are very sharp.

It often sleeps at noon. In the morning and in the afternoon it usually goes out with us. It gets up very early in the morning.

Many people like Hali very much because its a very funny and nice dog.

The Spring Festival  the most important festival in China.People usually decorate the doors and windows with red papercuts.becouse red means good luck.People usually clean house too.becouse they want to sweep away bad luck.Children can get some new clothes or presents from their parents and grandparents.On New Years Eve,family always have a big dinner.Everybody are watch TV and talk.In the midnight,there usually fairworks.On New Years Day,people usually put on their new clothes and vit their femily and friends.They usually say Happy New Years Day. The Spring Festival finhes at the Lantern Festival after two weeks.People usually eat a kind of rice dumpling called yuanxiao.It can take people good luck all the year round.

I think smiling is as important as sunshine. Smiling is like sunshine

because it can make people happy and have a good day. If you aren’t happy, you

can smile, and then you will feel happy. Someone may say, “But I don’t feel

happy.” Then I would say, “Please smile as you do when you are happy or play

with your friends happily. You will really be happy again.”

You don’t like crying, right? So you must prefer smiling, because you know

smiling will let people forget everything unhappy. Every day, we see teachers or

students and say, “Hi/Hello! How are you?” At the same time, you are smiling,

right?

Smiling can let you have more friends. With a smile, people will know

you’re a kind person. They will talk with you, so you will have more and more

friends.

So I say, smiling is like a flower, the sunshine, warmth. It will give you

happiness.

Normally I will be very happy and excited when I get the lucky money. And all of a sudden, the problem comes that how to make full use of them. I think it is highly determined by how much it is. For example, if the number is around 500, it is wise to buy some books that I would like to read to boarden my horizons. When the number reaches 2000, travelling could be a better choice, because what we acquires in an education trip is far more impressive than books and documentary. Lets imagine in a rich family the lucky money can be up to 100000. From my point of view, investment is of great necessity, which is able to resist the currency inflation.

However, communications being what they were in the days when news traveled by foot, many people did not receive the news for several years. Others, the more obstinate crowd, refused to accept the new calendar and continued to celebrate the new year on April 1. These backward folk were labeled as "fools" by the general populace. They were subject to some ridicule, and were often sent on "fools errands" or were made the butt of other practical jokes.

This harassment evolved, over time, into a tradition of prank-playing on the first day of April. The tradition eventually spread to England and Scotland in the eighteenth century. It was later introduced to the American colonies of both the English and French. April Fools Day thus developed into an international fun fest, so to speak, with different nationalities specializing in their own brand of humor at the expense of their friends and families.

In Scotland, for example, April Fools Day is actually celebrated for two days. The second day is devoted to pranks involving the posterior region of the body. It is called Taily Day. The origin of the "kick me" sign can be traced to this observance.

Mexicos counterpart of April Fools Day is actually observed on December 28. Originally, the day was a sad remembrance of the slaughter of the innocent children by King Herod. It eventually evolved into a lighter commemoration involving pranks and trickery.

Pranks performed on April Fools Day range from the simple, (such as saying, "Your shoes untied, or I accidentally stepped on your glasses!), to the elaborate. Setting a roommates alarm clock back an hour is a common gag. Whatever the prank, the trickster usually ends it by yelling to his victim, "April Fool!"

Practical jokes are a common practice on April Fools Day. Sometimes, elaborate practical jokes are played on friends or relatives that last the entire day. The news media even gets involved. For instance, a British short film once shown on April Fools Day was a fairly detailed documentary about "spaghetti farmers" and how they harvest their crop from the spaghetti trees.

April Fools Day is a "for-fun-only" observance. Nobody is expected to buy gifts or to take their "significant other" out to eat in a fancy restaurant. Nobody gets off work or school. Its simply a fun little holiday, but a holiday on which one must remain forever vigilant, for he may be the next April Fool!

No sooner had the summer vacation begun than I returned to my native town。

Of course I must make good use of it; otherwise I would incur the displeasure of

my parents。

In the morning I reviewed my lessons and read newspapers or magazines。 In

the afternoon I played ball games with my friends or went fishing in the river。

At night (In the night) I watched television with my family (the members of my

family)。 hardly had the clock on the wall struck ten when I went to bed。