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955保护环境初中英语作文
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+ 加入清单How to protect the environment
Good environment can make people feel happy and fit . To improve the environment means to improve our life.
We should plant more trees and flowers around us . We shouldn’t cut them down . We should stop factories from pouring waste water into the river and waste gas into the air.
Whenever we see litter on the ground , we should pick it up and throw it into dusbins. Never spit in public. Don’t draw on public walls. It’s our duty to protect the environment.
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篇1：初中英语感恩母亲
全文共 844 字
+ 加入清单Orginate in America in the Mothers Festival. May 9,1906, American consuming
city Jia-Wei the mother misfortune of silk dies , her grief extremely. Avoid
Japan in annual mother death anniversary, Miss An Na organizes catch up the
campaign of Sai mother, encourage other person to also express the gratitude for
own loving mother with similar way.
Hereafter, she convinces people everywhere and establishes the Mothers
Festival to the appeal of all sectors of society and call. Her appeal gets warm
response.
Through draft resolution, on May 10,1913, American Senate and House of
Representatives signs by president Wilson second that announces and decides each
years May for Sunday, is the Mothers Festival.
This measure arouses world countries, is imitated one after another,
install to 1948 Na pass away , 43 countries have established the Mothers
Festival.
篇2：初中英语日记
全文共 563 字
+ 加入清单August 6 20XX
It was sunny today. I was excited. I got up at a quarter to seven. I made a appointment to meet at nine o’clock. After I had my breakfast, I went to the Wanjia Market . It was hot outside. When I arrived, my friends didn’t arrive. I waited for him in front of the KFC’s door. I haven’t seen them for a year. And in a year, we didn’t come into contact with others frequently. About ten minutes left, my friends arrived one by one. After we greeted,we went to play basketball in Liwan Gymnasium. The match last for tow hours.Oh!I fill very happy today!
篇3：中国的环境污染为话题的初中英语作文
全文共 1341 字
+ 加入清单以下是为大家整理的关于以中国的环境污染为话题的初中英语作文的文章，希望大家能够喜欢！
Directions:For this part， you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic:
Pollution: An Increasing Concern in China You should write at least120 words following the outline below in Chinese.
1. 中国的污染的现状
2. 造成污染的原因
3. 解决的办法
Pollution: An Increasing Concern in China
It is reported that ten big cities in China are being ranked among the top twenty cities with the highest pollution index in the world. This means it is high time we did something to bring the situation under control.Many factors are contributing to the deteriorating situation: industrial wastes pumped into the air， the lakes and rivers; a increasing number of automobiles crowding into the streets; the widespread use of plastic bags etc.
To my view， stiffer laws and regulations must be implemented to check pollution. Industries that release wastes without permission should be heavily fined. Cars should be equipped to minimize the exhaust they release into the air. And the use of plastic bags and disposable meal boxes should be banned. What’s more， the media should play an important role in implanting a sense of environmental consciousness into people’s mind. If everybody works toward a common goal of making the environment better， we can create a cleaner and lovelier world for us and for the coming generation.
篇4：初中毕业的英语翻译
全文共 386 字
+ 加入清单郭明义参军之前，只是初中学历。在部队时，他抓住“缝隙时间”学习英语。来到矿山工作后，他每天晚上都骑自行车往返20多公里，到市内的夜校学习。
1992年，国家“七五”重点建设项目——齐大山矿扩建工程进入开工准备阶段，郭明义又考入英语强化班进修一年。1993年工程开工后，他担任了33台、每台价值1000多万元、载重量154吨生产汽车——电动轮现场组装的英文翻译。
美国犹格里德公司澳大利亚售后技术服务部中国区总管，两次劝说郭明义到他所在的公司工作，并承诺给予比他当时收入高6至7倍的工资，可老郭不为所动，说：“我上党校、夜校、进修，都是企业支付的学费，还发给我补贴。我对企业有感情，我要回报企业，对企业的发展有信心。”
虽然电动轮的进口备件质量检验不归郭明义负责，但每次对着备件做翻译时，他都认真检查，先后发现了5台电动轮有质量问题。公司与外方据理力争，最终获得10万美元的赔偿。
篇5：初中英语日记100字
全文共 537 字
+ 加入清单there is no doubt that happiness is the most precious thing in the world. Without it, life will be empty and meaningless. If you wish to know how to get happiness, you must pay attention to the following two points.
无疑的快乐是世界上最珍贵的东西。没有它，人生将是空虚和无意义的。如果你希望知道如何获得快乐，你必须注意下面两点。
First, health is the secret of happiness . Only a strong man can enjoy the pleasure of life.
首先，健康是幸福的秘密。只有强壮的人才能享受人生的乐趣。
Secondly, happiness consists in contentment. A man who is dissatisfied with his present condition is always in distress.
其次，幸福在于知足。一个不满于现状的人总是愁眉苦脸。
篇6：初中英语满分
全文共 587 字
+ 加入清单I am studying in a middle school now, this is my second year. Studying in
the middle school, I have many subjects to learn, I always want to do the best,
so I focus all my attention on the study. My teacher tells me that I should not
only focus on study, I should go out and take some activities. I refuse to do
what she says, then I get sick easily and I can’t focus attention. So I learn to
do some activities, I play basketball, I find myself really enjoy outside
activities, what’s more, I keep my body well. The study task is not only to
learn knowledge from books, but also take exercise.
篇7：初中英语作文自我介绍带翻译
全文共 1967 字
+ 加入清单Hello, my name is wang yan, a high heart can meet all of you, for me, is more stubborn, I decided that things will never change, unless you are right I was wrong.
Early in the morning, standing in front of the mirror, look in the mirror in the familiar face, feel oneself was a child, but I was in junior, is no longer a child.
Think of every little bit of good friends, unconsciously tears just climbed up the face, yeah! And did six years of his close friend, to this, that separate is separate, there must be many. But whats the use? Time is not to say stop. I still face the reality!
I am very forgetful, once, I cant find my shoes, anyway by mother remind later discovered I wash the shoes, on the outside. You said I am not forgetful forgetfulness.
I like the teachers help, but Im very careless, often counterproductive. Once the teacher asked me to help him finish his writing board, as a result, I listen to the blackboard writing all wipe up, the teacher without saying anything hard writing blackboard writing brush. The teacher got red in the face. Funny you say is not funny.
I am such a person, to welcome you all to find my friends! Im very good friends but oh ~ ~
一个十二岁的女孩，高高的个子，瓜子型的脸上镶嵌着一对大眼睛，长长的睫毛显得大眼睛十分灵动，不仅如此，她还遗传妈妈，双眼皮宽宽的，但是她也像妈妈一样戴上了眼镜。她有宽宽的脑门，鼻子下面是一张能说会道的嘴巴。你猜出这是谁了吗?其实，这就是我!
我在学校是一个乖巧听话，令老师喜欢的孩子，谁会相信这样一个女孩回到家就摇身一变，成了顽皮，又带着无理取闹的丫头了，但这却是事实。
在家里，我和妈妈吵吵闹闹是常有的事，因为互不服气。有一次，我和妈妈去参加她朋友的婚礼，当时下了雨，天气较凉，但我依然想穿着裙子去，妈妈不肯，为了这事，我们吵了起来。“可以穿，坐车去又不冷!”“不可能，你想感冒吗?”妈妈瞪着我，眼睛像葡萄一样大，我则毫不示弱，昂着头像小斗鸡似的，吵个不停。最后妈妈要发怒了，我一看，赶紧妥协，撇着嘴，带着满腔不情愿说：“不穿，行了吧。”这就是我，双面性格的我。
在学校担任班长职务的我，当然要开班会了。我清了清嗓子，走上讲台，开始了首次班会。
“同学们，我们今天来学习中学生日常行为规范……”我有条不紊的进行着班会，这可都要靠我平时积累的生活和六年在校的经验，而且还有我良好的语言表达能力。我按老师说的，提问同学，举例说明等等。要知道，现在我能站在台上大胆发言，是因为小学时担任过许多活动的主持人，充分锻炼了自己，所以我有信心开好班会。在老师的总结和同学们的掌声中我走下了讲台，顺利结束了班会。这就是我，自信勇敢的我。
每个星期天，我都不会错过科技频道《自然传奇》这个节目。有时看得入迷，妈妈叫我两三次我都没有听见。我喜欢它是因为它能告诉我自然界的许多知识，比如蚂蚁筑巢，各种蜘蛛如何捕食，植物的很多特点等等。而我最大的梦想，注意不是理想，就是去全球动植物最丰富的亚马逊丛林历险。这就是我，热爱自然的我。
这就是我，有双面性格的我;这就是我，自信勇敢的我;这就是我，热爱自然的我，你们了解我了吗?
篇8：初中英语作文大全
全文共 1081 字
+ 加入清单Friends, have you ever seen the most functional capsule robots in the
world? Of course I invented it. Yeah! Again to a tumor-bearing patients.
Originally should be frowned doctor, since happy into the operating room, why? A
closer look, he took a box of my invention of the capsule machine.
I saw the doctor to the patient to take a capsule machine, this capsule
robot in the patient to cut the tumor site to stop, immediately stretched out
two hands, left hand spray anesthetic, right hand quickly cut off the tumor.
This will not be a lot of blood, it will not hurt. That the capsule robot has
been parked in the patients stomach, get out of it? It cut the tumor, will be
converted into vitamins to help patients with nutritional supplements, both
convenient and affordable, the doctor to help patients cut the tumor, swaggering
out, with a happy mood, while walking singing: "My job is really easy, this
Capsule really convenient! "
Look, I invented the capsule more convenient, more amazing, you like it?
Let us hard study, the courage to explore, for the day to come to do some
contribution!
篇9：祖国的变化初中英语优秀作文
全文共 462 字
+ 加入清单Great changes have taken place in China. Many new buildings have been built in cities初中生物, towns and villages.
The more cars we have, the more crowed the roads are. So the roads become wider and wider. Many overpasses (立交桥) have been built in big cities. Chinese people’s life is much better than ever before. We have Tv sets, washing machines, fridges, even computers, cars etc.
We’ll study harder and make our countrry stronger and more beautiful.
篇10：初中英语小日记
全文共 620 字
+ 加入清单August 25 2014 Thursday Sunny
I am very happy today.
Today I have received the highest honour as I obtained full mark and finally beat Xiaoming in the English test.I have been famous for my ability of studying English and eventually I showed my true power today.Those people who are gossiping behind my back should shut up now.
After school,when I went home, I found a hundred dollar notes.Somebody must have been careless and dropped them.Since this is a deserted road,I would not bother returning the money as I had nowhere to go to.
Then,I helped a blind uncle crossing the road.
I feel that I am really delighted.
篇11：有关交流英语作文初中
全文共 1225 字
+ 加入清单Communication is the activity of conveying information through the exchange
of thought, messages, or information. There are many communicating methods, such
as speech, visuals, signals, writing or body languages.
It plays an important role in social lives of human beings, which some
people consider that it’s the basic of human existence.
On the one hand, it’s the communication that spreads information, making us
know the news although it’s far from us. By communicating with others, people
send and get information that helps us know about our surroundings. We all know
that information is extremely important in our lives. On the other hand,
communication builds personal relationship, which connects different people
together. We live in the same society which makes personal relationship
essential in lives. Only with communication can we build and keep good personal
relationships with others. In addition, communication can eliminate
misunderstandings and promote emotions. When we have misunderstandings with
others, timely communicating is the only effective way to solve it.
In short, communication is essential to all people that everyone should
realize that. Therefore, we should learn how to communicate with other
effectively.
篇12：成长英语作文初中
全文共 1033 字
+ 加入清单Man’s life is a process of growing up, actually I’m standing here is a
growth. If a person’s life must constituted by various choices, then I grow up
along with these choices. Once I hope I can study in a college in future,
however that’s passed, as you know I come here, now I wonder what the future
holds for me.
When I come to this school, I told to myself: this my near future, all
starts here. Following I will learn to become a man, a integrated man, who has a
fine body, can take on important task, has independent thought, an open mind,
intensive thought, has the ability to judge right and wrong, has a perfect
job.
Once my teacher said :” you are not sewing, you are stylist; never forget
which you should lay out to people is your thought, not craft.” I will put my
personality with my interest and ability into my study, during these process I
will combine learning with doing. If I can achieve this “future”, I think that I
really grow up. And I deeply believe kindred, good-fellowship and love will
perfection and happy in the future.
篇13：美丽的雪初中英语作文
全文共 4910 字
+ 加入清单【—之雪】冬天的时候，我们最期盼有雪的降临，因为雪世界变得格外的纯净。
季节作文：以雪为题写一篇英语短文
SNOW
At dusk，the weather became colder while the sky was gray，and the cold wind was blowing strongly.It seemed that it was going to snow soon. A moment later，the snowflakes began to fall quietly.Soon the land before my eyes was all white，like a beautiful blanket.Then it snowed more and more heavily.The trees were all covered with white quilts.The whole city became a silver world. The next morning，it stopped snowing and cleared up.I went into the yard.Looking far away，I saw a beautiful silver white world.A group of children were playing happily.Some were throwing snowballs to each other，others were making a snowman.Snow seemed to bring us warm and wishes.Cold as it was，nobaby felt cold in the white world. I love snow，because it is pure white.It brings us hope and vigour.
虽然雪景很美，但是同学们在外面玩雪的时候，要注意保暖哦！
初中英语语法对地点状语从句的总结
【—语法对地点状语从句的总结】下文为同学们带来的是对地点状语从句的讲述及where, wherever 引导词的介绍。
地点状语从句
地点状语从句通常由where, wherever 初中物理 引导。
Where I live there are plenty of trees.
我住的地方树很多。
Wherever I am I will be thinking of you.
不管我在哪里我都会想到你。
对上述例句的介绍，希望同学们对地点状语从句能够有所了解。
初中英语语法对if, whether引导的名词从句的用法总结
【—语法对if, whether引导的名词从句的用法总结】同学们对if, whether引导的名词从句是否有一定的了解？如果没有的话，看老师为大家带来的具体分析。
if, whether引导的名词从句
1）yes-no型疑问从句
从属连词if, whether引导的名词从句是由一般疑问句或选择疑问转化而来的，因此也分别被称为yes-no型疑问句从句和选择型疑问从句，其功能和wh-从句的功能相同， 例如：
主语：Whether the plan is feasible remains to be proved. 这一计划是否可行还有等证实。
宾语：Let us know whether / if you can finish the article 初中学习方法 before Friday. 请让我们知道你是否能在星期五以前把文章写完。
表语：The point is whether we should lend him the money. 问题在于我们是否应该借钱给他。
同位语：They are investigating the question whether the man is trustworthy. 他们调查他是否值得信赖。
形容词宾语： Shes doubtful whether we shall be able to come. 她怀疑我们是否能够前来。
介词宾语： I worry about whether he can pass through the crisis of his illness. 我担心他是否能度过疾病的危险期。
2）选择性疑问从句
选择性疑问从句由关联词if/whether…or或whethe…or not构成，例如：
Please tell me whether / if they are Swedish or Danish. 请告诉我他们是瑞典人还是丹麦人。
I dont care whether you like the plan or not.我不在乎你是否喜欢该计划。
看完之后，同学们是否理解了呢？如果还有什么疑问的话可以参考！
英语学习的十句经典名言
1. What is language for? Some people seem to think its for practicing grammar rules and learning lists of words--- the longer the words the better. Thats wrong. Language is for the exchange of ideas, for communication。
语言到底是用来干什么的呢?一些人认为它是用来操练语法规则和学习一大堆单词--而且单词越长越好。这个想法是错误的。语言是用来交换思想，进行交流沟通的!
2. The way to learn a language is to practice speaking it as often as possible。
学习一门语言的方法就是要尽量多地练习说。
3. A great man once said it is necessary to drill as much as possible, and the more you apply it in real situations, the more natural it will become。
一位伟人曾说，反复操练是非常必要的，你越多的将所学到的东西运用到实际生活中，他们就变的越自然。
4. Learning any language takes a lot of effort. But dont give up。
学习任何语言都是需要花费很多努力，但不要放弃。
5. Relax! Be patient and enjoy yourself. Learning foreign languages should be fun。
放松点!要有耐性，并让自己快乐!学习外语应该是乐趣无穷的。
6. Rome wasnt built in a day. Work harder and practice more. Your hard- work will be rewarded by god one day. God is equal to everyone!
冰冻三尺，非一日之寒。更加努力的学习，更加勤奋的操练，你所付出的一切将会得到上帝的报答，上帝是公平的。推荐爱思英语论坛每日英语系列。
7. Use a dictionary and grammar guide constantly. Keep a small English dictionary with you at all time. When you see a new word, look it up. Think about the word-- use it, in your mind, in a sentence。
经常使用字典和语法指南。随身携带一本小英文字典，当你看到一个新字时就去查阅它，想想这个字---然后去用它，在你的心中，在一个句子里。
8. Try to think in English whenever possible. When you see something think of the English word of it; then think about the word in a sentence。
一有机会就努力去用英文来思考。看到某事时，想想它的英文单词;然后把它用到一个句子中去。
9. Practice tenses as much as possible. When you learn a new verb, learn its various forms。
尽可能多的操练时态。学习一个动词的时候，要学习它的各种形态。
10. I would also like to learn more about the culture behind the language. When you understand the cultural background, you can better use the language。
我想学习和了解更多关于语言背后的文化知识，当你理解了文化背景，你就能更好地运用语言。
初中英语学习关于above与over的技巧
两者都可表示“高于”，over 主要表示垂直在上的正上方，而 above 则不一定表示正上方。简单地说，就是表示正上方，两者都可用；不表示正上方，则通常用above：
They built a new room above [over] the garage. 他们在车房上加盖了一个新房间。
He stayed at the hotel above the lake. 他住在可以俯瞰湖泊的旅馆里。
【注】若含有动态或覆盖的意味，通常用 over，而不用 above：
You must climb over the hill. 你必须爬过这座山。
He put his hands over his eyes. 他用双手蒙住眼睛。
上述是对于above 与over的区别介绍，希望同学们能够好好的掌握。不懂的可以参考。
初中英语学习方法之巧记lie和lay
【—之巧记lie和lay】以下的内容是对英语学习方法巧记lie和lay的讲解。
巧记lie和lay
躺 lie,lay,lain,lie in bed again;
撒谎 lie,lied,lied,dont be a liar;
产蛋 lay,laid,laid,a hen laid an egg;
放置 A loy picked it up,and laid it in the bag.
通过上面对巧记lie和lay英语学习的方法讲解，相信同学们对此学习方法可以很好的掌握了，希望同学们在考试中取得很好的收获。
初中英语作文大全之不要乱扔垃圾
【—之不要乱扔垃圾】我们只有一个地球，所以要保护好我们的地球，不要乱扔垃圾。
As we all see, the environment is polluted by a lot of waste things.Some people throw the daily refuse into rivers or on the street at random. 字串9
This is one reason for the environmental pollution. So in daily life I will consciously put the rubbish into the rubbish bin to reduce the contamination.
“不要乱扔垃圾”译文：
正如我们所看到的，环境受到很多废弃物的污染。一些人把生活垃圾随便扔到河里、大街上。这是环境污染的一个原因。所以在日常生活中，我很自觉地把废弃物扔到垃圾桶里来减少污染
如果想要生活在一个美好的环境中，那么就好好的爱护这唯一的地球吧！
篇14：初中英语
全文共 376 字
+ 加入清单It was a sunny day today,when i got up in the morning,i decided to see my
grandparents.so i took the bus and got there at noon,they were happy to see
me,and i was very happy,too.
In the afternoon,my farther asked me to help him water the plant,and i was
happy to see the flowers smiling in the wind.
In a word,today is a unforgetive day.because i saw my relatives and helped
people.
篇15：回家真好初中九年级的英语作文
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+ 加入清单Last week, my friend asked me to go to visit his hometown with him. I felt so excited and wanted to have a look at the scenery. My parents allowed and I planned to play for a week. I felt so free to leave home and could do what I wanted. I picked up the fruits and caught the fish in the clear river. It was such fun for me. But when I saw my friend talked happily to his grandparents, I felt a little lost. I started to miss my parents. I missed the food my mother cooked and the way she complained. So when I got home, I was very happy and grew up.
上周,我的朋友叫我和他去参观他的家乡。我感到非常激动,想看一看风景。我的父母允许我出去玩，我打算玩一个星期。离开家我感到如此的自由,可以做我想做的。我采摘水果，到清澈的河边抓鱼。这对我来说是如此有趣。但当我看到我的朋友他的祖父母谈笑风生时,我感到有点失落。我开始想念我的父母。我想念妈妈做的菜和她抱怨的样子。当我到家时,我非常高兴,也长大了。
篇16：关于故宫的英语作文初中
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+ 加入清单Ive been to a lot of beautiful places, but in my mind, the most important
thing in my mind is the Forbidden City.
The Forbidden City is a place where the ancient emperor of China can live.
The imperial palace has: temple of heaven, echo wall, emperors study and so on
many beautiful places. There are colorful flowers in the temple of heaven, very
beautiful. The flowers and grasses and the famous flowers and plants are all
numerous and numerous, very beautiful, far from looking like a colorful flower
in the open. Like a fairyland on earth. The temple of heaven is not a famous
artist.
The echo wall is a miracle of acoustics, which is a masterpiece of ancient
craftsman. The wall tiles of the echo wall are not as strong as others. It is
specially made in shandong linqing place. The slurry brick is exquisite, and the
sound of the metal sound, commonly known as the gold brick. If you shout in the
echo wall, the echo will be strong.
Its better to see if you have the chance, and believe that it will make
you feel better.
篇17：初中生英语
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+ 加入清单Tomb Sweeping Day is on the April 5th every year. Its a day to show our
great respect to our deceased ancestors. On that day, we usually sweep the tomb
of our ancestors and offer them food and drinks. We also burn paper money to
them. It is believed that our ancestors in heaven will receive the money.
Besides, everything in our nature takes on a new look on that day, so its the
best time for spring outing. It must be fun and relaxing.
篇18：海洋英语作文初中
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+ 加入清单"Bumper harvest, bumper harvest!"!" Cried one of the fishermen, happily
jumping up like a child. After a while, the full cabin fish alive and kicking,
calm sea filled with coming from all sides of the fishermens
laughter.........
Now, like this "fish and shrimp full cabin" scene has been very rare. In
todays market, is the most common fish pound at least to dozens of yuan, more
serious pollution of the ocean, the ocean resources gradually dried up, seafood
production, prices rise, it illustrates this point?
In the ocean of natural calamities and man-made misfortunes emerge in an
endless stream today, human pollution is often not from the original intention,
but it is caused by the unexpected effect. The British Petroleum oil, because
the drilling platform explosion, caused by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico,
to 9900 square kilometers of sea water is seriously polluted, so that tens of
thousands of seabirds soaked in oil to move, die in hunger and misery, makes
countless fish poisoning death; and the Japanese earthquake and tsunami
triggered a nuclear leak the marine pollution is more serious......
The sea is so vast that it is because the rivers and streams flow into the
Yangtze River and then run into the sea. If we do not solve the pollution
problem from the source, then no matter how people clean up the sea, there will
always be sewage flowing into the sea, and all the efforts will be futile. Now,
streams and streams are often seriously polluted, or they become places where
people dump rubbish or are loaded with pesticide cans. Finding a clear stream in
an inhabited area can be very difficult today!
In any case, the protection of the oceans can not be achieved by individual
forces, and the protection of the oceans depends on the joint efforts of all
mankind. I do not want one day in the future, our descendants can only imagine
the image of the vast and wide sea.
This is not only the wish of a pupil, but also the wish of all mankind,
isnt it?
篇19：寒假英语作文初中
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+ 加入清单The first snow came. How beautiful it was, falling so silently all day
long, all night long, on the mountains, on the meadows, on the roofs of the
living, on the graves of the dead! All white save the river, that marked its
course by a winding black line across the landscape; and the leafless trees,
that against the leaden sky now revealed more fully the wonderful beauty and
intricacies of their branches. What silence, too, came with the snow, and what
seclusion! Every sound was muffled, every noise changed to something soft and
musical. No more tramping hoofs, no more rattling wheels! Only the chiming of
the sleigh-bells, beating as swift and merrily as the hearts of children.
篇20：关于茶的英语作文初中
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+ 加入清单"When a guest comes to my home from afar on a cold night, I light bamboo to
boil tea to offer him.”— Ancient Chinese poem.
China is the home country of tea. Before the Tang Dynasty, Chinese tea was
exported by land and sea, first to Japan and Korea, then to India and Central
Asia and, in the Ming and Qing dynasties, to the Arabian Peninsula. In the early
period of the 17th century, Chinese tea was exported to Europe, where the upper
class adopted the fashion of drinking tea. Chinese tea—like Chinese silk and
china—has become synonymous worldwide with refined culture. At the heart of the
culture of tea—the study and practice of tea in all its aspects—is the simple
gesture of offering a cup of tea to a guest that for Chinese people today is a
fundamental social custom, as it has been for centuries.
China traces the development of tea as an art form to Lu Yu, known as "the
Saint of Tea" in Chinese history, who lived during the Tang Dynasty and who
wrote The Book of Tea, the first ever treatise on tea and tea culture. The
spirit of tea permeates Chinese culture, and throughout the country there are
many kinds of teas, teahouses, tea legends, tea artifacts and tea customs.
Better-known places to enjoy a good cup of tea in China include Beijing noted
for its variety of teahouses; Fujian and Guangdong provinces and other places in
the southeast of China that serve gongfu tea, a formal serving of tea in tiny
cups; the West Lake in Hangzhou, also the home of the Tea Connoisseurs
Association, noted for its excellent green tea; and provinces in southwest China
like Yunnan where the ethnic groups less affected by foreign cultures retain tea
ceremonies and customs in original tea-growing areas.