英语作文求职信带翻译高中（通用20篇）

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第1段：提出一种现象或某个决定作为议论的话题

As a student, I am strongly in favour of the decision. (亮明自己的观点是赞成还是反对)

The reasons for this may be listed as follows. (过渡句，承上启下)

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第2段：First of all... Secondly... Besides...(列出2~3个赞成或反对的理由)

结论：

第3段：In conclusion, I believe that... (照应第1段，构成"总—分—总"结构)

4."How to"类议论文模板：

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第1段：提出一种现象或某种困难作为议论的话题

正文：

第2段：Many ways can help to solve this serious problem, but the following may be most effective. First of all... Another way to solve the problem is ... Finally...(列出2~3个解决此类问题的办法)

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第3段：These are not the best but the only two/ three measures we can take. But it should be noted that we should take action to...(强调解决此类问题的根本方法)

Generation gap refers to the misunderstanding between the old and young.

The term came into fashion after the 1980s. However, in recent years, the

phenomenon is getting more and more fierce.

How does generation gap come into being? The first reason is that the two

generations have grown up in different ages, thus they have different attitudes

toward life. Secondly, due to having little in common with each other, they are

unwilling to sit down and talk face to face. Besides, as modern life is so

stressful, both of them are so busy with their study or work that they have not

enough time to exchange their ideas.

To bridge the generation gap is not easy at all, but we can do something to

shorten it. For one thing, children should respect their parents as well as

accept their good advice. For another, parents should not only show their love

and care to the kids, but also support their good life view. As long as the old

and young can understand each other, it would be more harmonious in family and

world.

Early in the morning, I opened my computer and read the news.

There was the news about a driver had the heart disease attack when he was driving the bus, there were more than 40 people in the bus.

The driver stopped the bus off the road and then stopped his breath.

I was so touched by the driver, in the emergency situation, he considered the passengers’ lives in the first place.

It is his sense of responsibility that makes him to do it. The driver sets the good example to the public, he shows the importance of responsibility.

No matter what we do, we should not forget about taking our responsibility. If people don’t take their own responsibility, then things will be out of order, the world will be in the mess. Responsibility always comes first.

一大早，我就打开电脑看新闻。有一则消息是关于一个司机在开车时心脏病发作，车上有超过40个人。

司机把车开在了路边，然后停止了呼吸。我被这位司机感动，在紧急的情况下，他把乘客的生命放在第一位。

正是他的责任感让他这样做。司机给大众树立了好榜样，他展示了责任的重要性。无论我们做什么，都不应该忘记履行我们的职责。如果人们不这样做，事情就会出乱，世界就会陷入混乱。责任大于山。

[高中英语作文：责任大于山

欢乐的笑声充斥着，几乎所有人都回到了这个温暖的家，只差大姑姑他们而已。我等着等着，等到饭也煮好了，椅子也排好了，一切都准备就绪时，我问妈妈：“大姑姑呢？他们没有要回来吗？”

The joy of laughter flooded, almost everyone returned to the warm home, only the big aunt. I waited and waited until the meal was cooked, and the chairs were arranged. When everything was ready, I asked my mother, &ldquo, the big aunt. Havent they got to come back? ”

妈妈摇摇头，失望的跟我说：“没有耶！”我垂头丧气的回到客厅，看到摆好的碗筷，叹了一口气，喃喃的说：“好可惜喔！我今年也想和大姑姑他们一起吃年夜饭。”

Mother shook her head, disappointed to say to me: “ no yes! ” I become dejected and despondent back to the living room to see good dishes, sighed and murmured: “ well! I would like to have a new years dinner with the big aunt this year. ”

大姑姑很少回家，所以她每一次回来都会带一大堆东西给我们这些顽皮鬼吃，偶尔也会买衣服给我们穿，她并不知道我们的尺寸，可是总能带回一件又一件属于我们的衣服，可是今年的年夜饭她还是没回来，这让我的心情又一下子荡到谷底。

Aunt seldom go home, so she come back every time will bring a lot of things for us to eat these devils, occasionally buy clothes to wear, she does not know our size, but always to a belongs to our clothes, but this years Eve she still did not come back, this let my mood and suddenly swung to the bottom.

还好我们依旧拥有堂妹的笑声，她不管几年级都还是很爱笑，有时候连冷笑话她都可以笑到抱着肚子倒地，只要有她在，就不会有冷场的机会。当我们在吃饭时，堂妹就自顾自的开始笑起来，我们不知道她在笑什么，可是我们大家就像被传染似的，也开始咯咯咯的笑起来，我还差点将火锅的汤喷了出来呢！

Fortunately, we still have the laughter of her cousin, no matter what grade are still love to laugh, sometimes even joke she can smile to hold the stomach down, as long as she was, would not have the chance to silence. When we were having dinner, my cousin just began to laugh, we do not know what she was laughing, but we all like to be contagious, also began to giggle, I still will spray out Hot pot soup!

暖暖的火锅，冷冷的天，形成了对比，大人们聊着天，小孩就看着电视，抢着3C产品玩，虽然距离很近，心却不像从前那般紧密的在一起了。

The warm chafing dish is a contrast with the coldly cold day. When adults talk about their children, they watch TV and rush to play 3C products. Though the distance is very close, their hearts are not as close as they used to be.

“小朋友，领红包了！”大人们叫着，我们一窝蜂的排队，我却不知所措，因为我突然发现，我今年忘了想好要说哪里一句吉祥话了，轮到我领红包时，我吞吞吐吐的挤出：“大…吉大…利！”我傻傻的笑着，虽然今年的红包没有很大也没有很小，可是我却领的很开心。

&ldquo, little friend, get a red bag! ” adults cried, we like a swarm of bees queuing, I was at a loss, because I suddenly found that I forget this year wants to say where an auspicious words, its my turn to red collar, I squeeze haltingly: “ … &hellip and Kyrgyzstan! ” I was silly to laugh. Although this years red packet is not very big and not very small, but I was very happy to lead.

今年的年夜饭，我们吃着暖暖的火锅，看着除夕夜的特别节目，手里拿着一年一次的大红包，过了一个平凡，却也不平凡的夜晚。

This years new years Eve dinner, we eat warm chafing dish, watching New Years Eve special program, holding a big red envelope once a year, passed an ordinary but also extraordinary night.

The Value Of Time

I always think there is not enough time. For example， I have just taken a three-day holiday. But when I look back， I just feel that it‘s only one day. There goes a proverb， “Time is money”。 Now I want to say， time is more precious than money， because when money is spent， we can earn some more again. However， when time is gone or lost， never will it return.

Time goes without being noticed. The time for our study and work is usually limited. So I think we must make full use of our time. But it‘s a pity that I am always not aware of the importance of time until it’s too late.

So I think， I should get into the good habit of saving time because wasting time is equal to wasting one‘s life. Do not put off what can be done today till tomorrow!

[高中英语作文:时间的价值

Dear Mum and Dad,

Time flies! Ive been here for nearly a year. Im very pleased to find that our school is really a good one. The students in our school work hard at their lessons. They take an active part in activities that help to improve their qualities and health. They are friendly to each other and always ready to help each other.

The teachers here all enjoy their work and they love their students. They work hard and do what they can do to help their students. And the students respect their teachers. They get on well with each other. The students in our school try their best to kkp the school yard clean and tidy. They never throw waste about nor pick the flowers.

In a word, I am deeply impressed by the harmonious atmosphere in this school. I love my new school.

Yours,

Tom

亲爱的妈妈和爸爸，

时光飞逝！我来这儿已经快一年了。我很高兴发现我们学校真是一个好的学校。我们学校的学生在功课上努力工作。他们积极参加活动，帮助提高他们的素质和健康。他们彼此友好，随时准备互相帮助。

这里的老师们都喜欢他们的工作，他们喜欢他们的学生。他们努力工作，尽他们所能做的来帮助他们的学生。和学生尊重他们的老师。他们相处得很好。我们学校的学生尽力北校园干净整洁。他们从不乱扔垃圾，也不摘花。

一句话，我对这所学校的和谐氛围印象深刻。我爱我的新学校。

Nowadays, smart phone has been part of our life. We can see people lowing

down their heads and playing smart phones all the time. When people are walking

on the street, the traffic regulations are no longer their first concern. It is

so dangerous for them to keep their attention on the phone. Dutch officers

figured out a new rule to let people realize the traffic lights. On the ground,

the traffic light can be seen. What a smart idea. When people are watching smart

phones, they can see the lights, too. At the same time, we need to think about

the problem that whether our life is controlled by the technology.

Today, we live in the modern world, most things we do can use the machine. The technology brings so many convenience to us, it facilitates our life. As we are facing the new products all the time, the traditional things are fading away. Take the paper-cut for example. When I was very small, paper-cut was so popular in my grandma’s generation, most women could cut all kinds of interesting shapes.

While today when I went back to my hometown, I found that most of them had stopped cutting papers, because they could buy them at the very low price.

What’s more, the young people don’t learn such art, for the parents think it is not necessary for their children to learn the old-fashion thing. The tradition should not be abandoned, it is the reflection of our culture. Even facing the challenge, we need to inherit the tradition.

今天,我们生活在摩登时代,我们可以使用机器做大部分的事情。科技给我们带来了很多方便,它便利了我们的生活。我们每天都面对着新产品,传统的东西正在慢慢消失。以剪纸为例。在我很小的时候,在我祖母的那一代，剪纸很受欢迎,大多数女性可以剪出各种有趣的形状。现在当我回到家乡时,我发现他们中的大多数已经停止剪纸,因为他们可以以很低的价格购买。更重要的是,年轻人不了解这种艺术, 以为父母认为他们的孩子没有必要去学习这种不时髦的东西。传统不应该被放弃,这是我们文化的反映。甚至面临挑战,我们仍然需要继承传统。

[高中英语作文：传统文化的继承

An Accident

One sunny afternoon, when I was merrily riding home, I heard "Help! Help!". I rode to the riverside and found a boy of about five in the river struggling. I jumped into the water, swam to the boy and dragged him to the river bank. the boy said he was trying to catch a fish near the river bank and carelessly fell into the water. I asked him where his home was and sent him home. "Thank you very much!" the boys parents said, when I left his home. Though I got home late that afternoon, I was very happy.

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Today is the 21stcentury, as the highly developed of technology, we

facilitate our life with all kinds of newly invented products, such as computer,

digital camera and so on. The technology products indeed brings us convenience,

the old way of doing things has been challenging. Before, people like to write

letters to say hi to others or send letters to give people information, while

today, people can use smart phone or computer to call others quickly, that saves

a lot of time. Does the way of writing letters will be kicked out and disappear?

Well, on my opinion, though people like to use the new technology, letter still

has its charm. Writing letters means someone is in sincere attitude, the one who

receives the letter will be touched deeply. Sometimes message is hard to use

phone to explain, then letters will be used. In a word, writing letter will be

not out of day.

I have a good friend. Her English name is Ann. Her Chinese name is Wang Xiaolan. She is in Nanzhuang Primary School. She is twelve. She has black eyes and black hair. Her father is a doctor and her mother is a nurse. Her brother is five years old. She likes dancing, singing and watching TV. She is friendly and she likes to help others. What a good girl!我有一个好朋友。她的英文名字是安。她的中午名字是王小兰。她在南庄小学。她十二岁。她有黑眼睛和黑头发。她的父亲是一个医生和她的母亲是一个护士。她的弟弟五岁 。她喜欢跳舞、唱歌和看电视。她很友好而且她喜欢帮助别人。多么好的一个女孩！

[关于我的好朋友的英语作文带翻译

Today I＇m very happy,after I have breakfast,I go to park.

It＇s a sunny day ,the bird is singing,I＇m singing too.When I get to park,I see some girls are playing games ,so I join them.We play very happy.Then I have lunch with my friends.We both have a good time.what＇s a happy day Mothers Day.

Mother＇s Day comes on the second Sunday in May each year. On that day this year, I bought a sweater and some flowers for my mother to thank her for her hard work for me. Receiving my gift, my mother was very happy.

今天我很高兴,我吃早餐后,我去公园。

这是一个阳光明媚的一天,鸟儿唱歌,我也唱。当我去公园的时候，我看到一些女孩在玩游戏，所以我加入了她们。我们玩很开心。然后我和我的朋友们一起吃午饭。我们都过得很愉快。什么是快乐的一天母亲节。

母亲节是五月的第二个星期日。今年母亲节那天，英语作文 我为母亲买了一件毛衣和一束鲜花作为礼物，感谢母亲为我付出的辛苦。母亲收到礼物后，非常高兴。

[快乐的母亲节happy Mother’sDay英语作文带翻译

Zeng Qiao is one of my friends. She is a beautiful, outgoing and good-tempered girl. She smiles frequently. I think it’s her smile that makes her beauty. We live in the same dormitory, so that we always stay together, no matter going to classroom or having dinners. At first, I don’t like her very much, because she is always talking. It seems that she can’t stop open her mouth. I am a little bit quiet and introverted, so I seldom talk to others. But gradually, I find that she can have influence on others by what she says. Zeng Qiao likes sharing interesting things with others. For example, she likes telling us her funny stories of her childhood or her former classmates. She always tells me that I should be more extroverted and learn to talk to others. Under the influence of her, I communicate with others more frequently and I find that it feels so great. I am so grateful that I can have such a good friend.

I like reading, reading can bring me happiness, and let me learn a lot

of interesting knowledge. I like to read story books best, such as journey to

the west. The Monkey King in this book is clever and brave, not afraid of hard

work, protecting his master, he is a responsible person. And is "journey to the

west" one of the four great classics? Is it interesting? Do you like reading

books?

我喜欢读书，读书能给我带来快乐，并且让我学到很多有趣的知识。我最喜欢看故事书，比如《西游记》，这本书里的孙悟空聪明勇敢，不怕辛苦，保护自己的师傅，是一个负责的人。并且《西游记》是四大名著之一，是不是很有趣？你喜欢看书吗？

My father is a tall man with a pair of glasses.Everyone says he is a kind-hearted man.He often helps his neighbours and some strangers whom he doesnt know at all.He has really done a lot for others.I dont like him to do so because I think it has taken him too much time.When I discourage him,he always says with a smile,The world needs warm hearts.My father loves his family,and loves his work even better.In the company,he is called workaholic He spends most of his time working,and often forgets to have meals or to go to bed.As a result,he doesnt enjoy good health.My father likes reading in his spare time.He told me reading was very interesting.I became interested in reading little by little.I like books,because they help me in many ways.My father has a bad habit he likes smoking very much.I hate it.See,the house is full of smoke.I know its bad for his health as well as mothers and mine.I advise him to give up smoking.Im sure he will follow my advice some day.Such is my father.I am proud of having such a good father.

我的爸爸个子高高的,戴着一副眼镜.大家都说他是个好心肠的人.他经常帮邻居排忧解难,对于一些他压根不认识的陌生人,他也总是尽力相助.他为别人真是付出了许多许多.我不愿意他这么做,因为这花费了他太多的时间.每当我劝阻他时,爸爸总是笑着说：“世界需要热心肠嘛!”爸爸热爱家庭,更注重事业,公司里的人都叫他“工作狂”.他把大部分时间都用于工作,为工作他常常废寝忘食.过度的劳累使他的健康状况欠佳.爸爸闲暇时爱读书.他告诉我,读书很有趣.我渐渐地对读书产生了兴趣.我爱上了书,因为书对我帮助很大.爸爸有个坏习惯——太爱吸烟.我不喜欢他抽烟.瞧,家里充满了烟味.我知道吸烟有害他的健康,对我和妈妈也有害无益.我建议他戒烟.我相信总有一天他会这么做的.这就是我的爸爸,我为有这样的好爸爸而自豪.

[英语作文及翻译我的爸爸

Yesterday, I decided to go outside for picnic, but unfortunately, it

suddenly rained.I felt very disappointed, but I knew one thing: next time, when

I decide to do something, I should pay attention to the weather

forecast.Finally, I had to change my mind, and I had to stay at home all day

watching TV and reading books.I like sunny days very much, and I dont like

rainy days any more. But I know if there are no rainy days, there will be a lack

of water, and I know it is very terrible if there is not enough water.But I

still like sunny days because I like sunshine very much.

昨天我决定去野炊，不幸的是突然下雨了，我感到很失望。但我知道了一件事，下次当我决定做什么的时候，应该留意一下天气预报。最后，我不得不改变我的主意。整天呆在家里看电视和书。我很喜欢晴天，一点也不喜欢下雨天。但是我知道如果不下雨的话，我们就没有水，那很糟。但我仍然喜欢晴天，因为我非常喜欢阳光。

we are supposed to expresour gratitude to otheron thanksgiving day. however, we should feel gratitude everday.

god hatwo dwellings, one in heaven, and the other in a meek and thankful heart. be grateful to otheria wato show your love. in our daillife, we often receive help from our parents, friends, colleagueand strangers. perhapit ia little thing, pick up the pen you drop, lift a heavbox for you or offer you a seat in the bus. we should be thankful to them for whatever thehave done. the more love you give, the more love you receive.

lwcool]the name christmas is short for "christ‘s mass". a mass is a kind of church service. christmas is a religious festival. it is the day we celebrate as the birthday of jesus. there are special christmas services in christian churches all over the world. but many of the festivities of christmas do not have anything to do with religion. exchanging gifts and sending christmas cards are the modern ways of celebrating the christmas in the world.

the birth of jesus had a story: in nazareth, a city of galilee. the virgin‘s name was mary was betrothed to joseph. before they came together, she was found with child of the holy spirit. joseph her husband was minded to put her away secretly. while he thought about these things, gabriel, an angel of the lord appeared to him in a dream and told him did not be afraid to take mary as wife. and mary will bring forth a son, and he shall call his name, jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.

before jesus births, joseph and mary came to quirnius was governing syria. so all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. joseph also went up out of galilee, out of the city of nazareth, into judea, to the city of david, which is called bethlehem, because he was of the house and of the lineage of david, to be registered with mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. so it was that while they were there, the days were completed for her to bedelivered. and she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

and that, christmas is the feast of the nativity of jesus, is on 25th, december every year. but nobody know the actual birthday of jesus. and the christmaas has become popular when christmas cards appeared in 1846 and the concept of a jolly santa claus was first made popular in nineteenth century.

“圣诞节”这个名称是“基督彌撒”的缩写。彌撒是教会的一种礼拜仪式。耶诞节是一个宗教节。我们把它当作耶苏的诞辰來庆祝，因而又名耶诞节。这一天，世界所有的基督教会都举行特別的礼拜仪式。但是有很多圣圣诞节的欢庆活动和宗教并无半点关联。交换礼物，寄圣诞卡，这都使圣诞节成为一个普天同庆的日子。

圣诞节是基督教世界最大的节日。4世纪初，1月6日是罗马帝国东部各教会纪念那稣降生和受洗的双重节日、称为“主显节”epiphany，亦称“显现节”即上帝通过那稣向世人显示自己。当时只有那路拉冷的教会例外，那里只纪念耶稣的诞生而不纪念那稣的受洗。后来历史学家们在罗马基督徒习用的日历中发现公元 354年12月25日页内记录着：“基督降生在犹大的伯利恒。”经过研究，一般认为12月25日伴为圣诞节可能开始于公元336年的罗马教会)约在公元375年传到小亚细亚的安提阿，公元 430年传到埃及的亚历山大里亚，那路撒冷的教会接受得最晚，而亚美尼亚的教会则仍然坚持1月6日主显节是那稣的诞辰。12月25日原来是波斯太阳神(即光明之神)密特拉(mithra)的诞辰，是一个异教徒节日，同时太阳神也是罗马国教众神之一。这一天又是罗马历书的冬至节，崇拜太阳神的异教徒都把这一天当作春天的希望，万物复苏的开始。可能由于这个原因，罗马教会才选择这一天作为圣诞节。这是教会初期力

图把异教徒的风俗习惯基督教化的措施之一。后来，虽然大多数教会都接受12月25日为圣诞节，但又固各地教会使用的历书不同，具体日期不能统一，于是就把12月24日到第二年的1月6日定为圣诞节节期(christmas tide)，各地教会可以根据当地具体情况在这段节期之内庆祝圣诞节。自从12月25日被大多数教会公认为圣诞节后，原来1月6日的主显节就只纪念耶稣受洗了，但天主教会又把1月6日定为“三王来朝节”，以纪念耶稣生时东方三王(即三位博士)来朝拜的故事。随着基督教的广泛传播，圣诞节已成为各教派基督徒，甚至广大非基督徒群众的一个重要节日。在欧美许多国家里，人们非常重视这个节日，把它和新年连在一起，而庆祝活动之热闹与隆重大大超过了新年，成为一个全民的节日。12月25日的主要纪念活动都与那稣降生的传说有关。

耶苏的出生是有一段故事的，耶苏是因着圣灵成孕，由童女马利亚所生的。神更派遣使者加伯列在梦中晓谕约瑟，叫他不要因为马利亚未婚怀孕而不要她，反而要与她成亲，把那孩子起名为“耶苏”，意思是要他把百姓从罪恶中救出來。

当马利亚快要临盆的时候，罗马政府下了命令，全部人民到伯利恒务必申报戶籍。约瑟和马利亚只好遵命。他们到达伯利恒时，天色已昏，无奈两人未能找到旅馆渡宿，只有一个马棚可以暫住。就在這时，耶苏要出生了!於是马利亚唯有在马槽上，生下耶苏。后人为纪念耶苏的诞生，便定十二月二十五为圣诞节，年年望彌撒，纪念耶苏的出世。

圣诞节便是於十二月二十五日纪念耶苏的诞生，但真实的诞生日就沒有人知道了。十九世紀，圣诞卡的流行、圣诞老人的出现，圣诞节也开始流行起來了。

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导语：童年正如一片金色的田野，处处洋溢着丰收的喜悦，欢声笑语，醉人香息。童年往事，就像那一棵棵金黄的稻穗，下面是yuwenmi小编为大家整理的优秀英语作文，欢迎阅读与借鉴，谢谢!

I always dream about returning to the past. As many people say, childhood is the happiest and easiest time in one’s life. Children show you their true emotions.

They know what is compassion and what is tolerance better than adults.

In their world, all real thoughts are presented.

They may easily have different opinions with others, but they never understand what is animosity.

They enjoy making friends but they never think about making social communication net. Every child talks from the bottom of his heart without evil plans hidden and never intrigues against each other.

Only in children’s way can adults make our life simple, more real and more enjoyable.

I wish everyone’s heart would keep as innocent and lovely as they ever did in their childhood. Then, the walls between our hearts can be broken down and the world would be a better place to live in.

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我总是梦想回到过去。正如许多人所说的，童年是人生中最快乐、最容易的时光。孩子们向你展示真实的情感。

他们懂得什么是同情，什么比成年人更宽容。

在他们的世界里，所有的真实想法都被提出。

他们可以很容易地与别人有不同的意见，但是他们不知道什么是仇恨。

他们喜欢交朋友，但他们从不考虑社交网络。每一个孩子都会谈从心底没有邪恶的计划和隐藏的阴谋永远不会对对方。

只有在孩子的方式，成人使我们的生活更简单，更真实，更令人愉快。

我希望每个人的心都像他们的童年一样天真可爱。然后，我们的心之间的墙壁可以被打破，世界将是一个更好的地方住。

导语：每个人都有自己的妈妈，你喜欢你的妈妈吗?下面是yuwenmi小编为大家整理的优秀英语作文，欢迎阅读与借鉴，谢谢!

My mother has no idea that her ninetieth birthday is coming up. She has no notion of the time of day, the day of the week. the season of the year, the year of the century. No notion of the approaching millennium. And no idea any longer, who I am. Her forgetting of me happened just a few months ago, after I had been traveling for more than a month and hadnt been to see her. When I came back, she asked me if I were her niece, l said no, I was her daughter. "Does that mean I had you?" she asked. 1 said yes. "Where was I when l had you?" she asked me. I told her she was in a hospital in Far Rockaway. New York. "So much has happened to me in my life." she said "You cant expect me to remember everything."

My mother was once a beautiful woman, but all her teeth are gone now. Toothless. No woman can be considered beautiful. Whenever I visit her in the nursing home, she is sitting at the table in the common dining room, her head in her hands, rocking. Medication has eased her anxiety, but nothing moves her from her stupor except occasional moments of fear, too deep for medication. This is a room that has no windows, that lets in no light, in which an overlarge TV is constantly blaring, sending images that no one looks at where the floors are beige tiles, the walls cream colored at the bottom, papered halfway up with a pattern of nearly invisible grayish leaves. Many of the residents sit staring, slack-jawed, open mouthed. I find it impossible to imagine what they might be looking at.

When I walk into the dining room on the day of my mothers birthday, I see that she has already been served lunch. The staff has forgotten to hold it back. Though I told them a week ago that I would be providing lunch. She hasn’t touched anything on her tray except a piece of carrot cake, which she holds in her hands. The icing is smeared on her hands and face. I dont want my friends to see her smeared with icing, so I wet a paper towel and wipe her. This fills me with a terrible tenderness, recalling, as it does. a gesture I have performed for my children. As I wipe my mothers face, I see that her skin is still beautiful I hold her chin in my hand and kiss her forehead. I tell her its her birthday, that shes ninety years old. "How did that happen?" she asks. "I cant understand how that could happen."

l have brought her a bouquet of crimson, yellow, and salmon-pink snapdragons. She likes the flowers very much. She likes the name. "Snapdragons. It seems like an animal thats going to bite inc. But its not an animal, its a plant. Thats a funny thing,"

I have bought food that I hope will please my mother, and that will be easy for her to eat: orzo salad with little pieces of crayfish cut into it, potato salad, small chunks of marinated tomatoes. I have bought paper plates with a rust-colored background, upon which are painted yellow and gold flowers and blue leaves.

My friends Nola and Gary come for my mothers birthday. When we are about to leave, I tell my mother that Im going on vacation, mat I wont see her for three weeks, that 1 am going to the sea. "How will I stand that, how will I stand thats she says, but I know that a minute after I’m gone shell forget I was there.

I got up early this morning。 After breakfast I went to the beach near my home with my friends。 We went there by bike。 As soon as we got there， we played with the sand and walked on the beach。 We also went boating。It was really fantastic。 In the afternoon I went to the library and read books there。 I also helped my parents make dinner。 After dinner I washed the dishes。 In the evening I did my homework。 Then I surfed the internet。 I had a busy and interesting day。翻译：我这天起床早。吃完早饭后我和朋友们去了我家附近的海滩。我们骑自行车去的。我们一到那里就玩沙子，在海滩走。我们也划船。很棒。下午我去图书馆看书。我也帮忙我的父母做晚饭。饭后我洗碗。晚上我做作业，然后上网。我这天很忙也过得很愉快