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介绍英国科学家的英语作文【汇总20篇】

打篮球是一个很激烈的运动。下面是开学吧网小编整理的打篮球的英语作文,供大家参考。

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学生英语版的自我介绍

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My name is Liyuanyuan.

Im a boy and I am 12 yeas old, there are 4 people in my family. My father is a Chemistry teacher. He teaches chemistry in Zhengxin senior high school. My mother is a Chinese teacher. She teaches Chinese in the university.

I have an elder brother; he is a junior middle school student and is preparing for the entrance exam. Im tall and I have a pair of big eyes. Now, I am in Grade 5, my study is not very good, but I like English, so my English is better than others. I like singing, drawing, playing basketball. I like to read English story books in my free time.

Sometimes I surf the Internet and download the English study materials. Because it also enlarges my vocabulary words. I think one day I can master English. Thank you.

我的名字叫黎圆圆,我是男孩,今年12岁,我们家有四口人,爸爸是一个化学老师,他在正心高中教化学,妈妈是个语文老师,她在大学里教书,我有一个哥哥,他是初中生,他准备参加入学考试,我很长的很高,眼睛很大,现在我已经五年级了,我学习不是非常好,但是我喜欢英语,所以我的英语比别的科目好,我喜欢唱歌、画画、打篮球,在空余的时间我喜欢读英语故事书,有时也会上网和并下载英语学习资料,因为这样可以增加我的词汇量,我想我会掌握好英语。

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篇1:硕士复试英语自我介绍

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Good morning,my dear teachers,my dear professors.i am very glad to be here for your interview.my name is song yonghao, i come from luoyang,a very beautiful aicent city.my undergratuade period will be accomplished in changan university in july ,20xx;and now,i am trying my best for obtaining a key to tongji university.

Generally speaking ,i am a hard working student especially do the thing i am interested in. i will try my best to finish it no matter how difficult it is. when i was sophomore, i found web design very interesting, so i learned it very hard . to weaver a homepage for myself, i stayed with my pesonel computer for half a month.,and i am the first one in my class who own his home

page. forthermore,i am a person with great perserverence. during the days preparing for the first examination,i insist on running every day, no matter what the weather was like.and just owning to this,i could concentrate on my study and succeeded in the end.

Well ,in my spare time ,i like basketball, tennis and chinese chess. also english is my favorate.i often go to english corner to practise my oral english on every thursday,and write compositions to improve my witten ability .but i know my english is not good enough ,i will continue studying.

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Above all,I choose the major in order to broad my view in biology scince,and enhance my research ability.I will do my best to join the new group and be good at postgraduate study.

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篇2:介绍故宫的初中英语作文

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The Palace Museum is also called the Forbidden City, whichstarted to be built in 1407. It took 200,000 people fourteenyears to build it.

It was finished in 1420. There are 9,999 rooms in all the palaces. In China, nine is regarded as a lucky number traditionally. At present, it is free for Chinesestudents to visit every Tuesday.

The Palace Museum has treasures of over 5,000 years history.

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篇3:介绍打游戏英语作文

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Nowadays playing computer games is a very common hobbies, especially among young people and teenagers. However there are many arguements on whether computer games are advantageous to people or not.

Although many people doubt the advantages of computer games, if used wisely computer games can actually be used in educational purposes, for example typing games to allow students to learn typing English or Chinese. Also another advantage of computer game is that the games may be played together among friends or family members, which may improve the relationship between family members and allow parents to know more about their children on their hobbies and interests.

However computer games if misused can also have very bad effects on human beings. Firstly spending long time in front of the computer screen will bring to various health problems, such as eye sore, back pain and headache. Also if people spend too much time on computer games rather than the work they should do, for example school work for students and projects and presentations for employees, it may have bad effects on their real life and social life status.

It is true for everything that it is beneficial if used wisely, therefore although computer games are widely said to be bad for people, it can still be used as a good tool if used wisely.

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篇4:有关高中英语的自我介绍

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Introducing yourself is very important when you meet new people. You always want to make a good impression when telling others about yourself. Allow me to introduce myself.

My name is Pat and Im from Taiwan. Right now, Im a student. I study very hard every day. I like going to school because Im eager to learn. I enjoy learning English. Its my favorite class. I like to make friends and I get along with everyone. This is the introduction I give whenever I meet new people. It tells people a little bit about me and about what I like to do.

当你认识新的人时,介绍自己是非常重要的。你一定会想要在告诉别人有关自己的事,给别人留下好印象。让我来介绍我自己。

我的名字是派特,我来自台湾。我现在是学生。我每天都很用功念书。我喜欢上学,因为我渴望学习。我喜欢学英文。那是我最喜欢的课程。我喜欢交朋友,而且我和每个人都处得很好。这就是我每次认识新的人时,所作的自我介绍。它可以告诉别人一点关于我的事,还有我喜欢做什么。

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篇5:关于英国的高二英语作文

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Britain is a rich and varied, with international and multi-cultural society, to welcome students from all over the world come here to learn and to value their contributions.

Britain is a tolerant, democratic society, where different political views and beliefs are respected. You will find many people wearing and eating habits and you do not have their own different major cities around the world have sales of snack food, meat from an Islamic shop, the Islamic meat from the shop. Asia to sell fruit and rice kind of Jewish food store to store, everything.

In different towns and cities, the year has a variety of activities to celebrate the worlds major religious festivals and activities, for example, in the city of Leicester at the Stradivari outside the Indian sub-section is the most spectacular Festival of Lights.

Britain itself from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, they have different characteristics and personality.

Britain from all over the world to accept immigrants and refugees has a long history, many people have been here for permanent settlement. London may be the largest gathering of minority British city, other cities also have a large number of minority residents.

All the worlds major religions are British. Mosques, Sikh temples, synagogues, churches and India Fodou together with a variety of Christian churches (Anglican and Roman Catholic from the Protestant and Orthodox) co-exist.

This diversity means that you will come to Britain is easy to integrate into Britains multi-ethnic society. You will also come from different religious and ethnic groups and people contacts, enhance understanding of different cultures.

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篇6:简短英语自我介绍范文

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Hello everyone, my name is Wang Dongpu, I am a student of grade three, nine years old this year. I have a head of black hair, a round face, a pair of bright eyes.

My character is very gentle, others in my mouth sometimes cry, see small animals to eat food, see the bird fell off to find a way to send her home.

My weakness is I love watching TV, ecstasy at the sight of the more wonderful programs, mother call I eat dinner, I sometimes hear, unless my mother pulled my ears to eat.

People say I look like a girl, actually I am a boy, this is me. Hee hee...

大家好,我叫王东浦,我是一名三年级的学生,今年9岁。我长着一头乌黑的头发,一张圆圆的脸,长着一双透亮眼睛。

我的性格很温柔,别人一气我就咧嘴有时还会哭,看见小动物就给它吃食物,看见小鸟掉下来就想办法把她送回家。

我的缺点是爱看电视,一看到比较精彩的节目就入迷,有时妈妈叫我吃饭我都听不见,除非妈妈揪我耳朵才去吃饭。

别人都说我长得像女孩,实际我是男孩,这就是我。嘻嘻……

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篇7:介绍自己的英语

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Hi!My name is Yang Yang,and my English teacher is Li.

I have big eyes and long hairs.I am an active,lovely and clever girl.My face but also round and I love smile very much so that my smile also is sweet very much.

Maybe you know me,I am good at Chinese and Math,and especially English.So Miss Li likes me very much.I get on well with my teachers and classmates.

I am in class 3,Grade 4.I have many good friends,such as Zhang Na,You Si Qi and Zhou Chu Han and so on.

And do you love to make friends with me?

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篇8:介绍家人的英语作文

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I have a happy family, I grow up happily at home. Let me introduce my family members!

The first one to come on is my mother. My mother was a little fat, with a red face, a pair of curved eyebrows, a pair of bright eyes, a black hair, very beautiful. She likes comedies and surfing the Internet most.

My father is tall, with a high nose and a beard. Dad works a bit busy, but he still takes time to play with me.

Next, its me! Im not too tall and I have a ponytail. I like reading and playing.

This is my family, living a happy life every day!

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篇9:自我介绍英语作文精选

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Hello,everyone!

My name is Winnie.Im a 15 years old girl. I live in the beautiful city of Rizhao.

Im an active,lovely and clever girl.In the school,my favourite subject is maths.Perhaps someone thinks its difficult to study well.But I like it.I belive that if you try your best,everything can be done well.

I also like sports very much.Such as,running,volleyball and so on.

Im kind-hearted. If you need help,please come to me .

I hope we can be good friends!

OK.This is me .A sunny girl.

[自我介绍英语作文精选

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篇10:英语写作技巧及要领介绍

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下面是语文迷小编为大家整理提供的英语写作技巧以及关联词,供大家阅读参考。

英语写作技巧之一:用介词短语替代从句,例:

原句:While they were playing tennis, she started an argument that lasted all morning.

修改后:During tennis she started an argument that lasted all morning.

原句:When you come to the second traffic light, turn right.

修改后:At the second traffic light turn left.

英语写作技巧之二:删除诸如"who is”或"that is"之类的关系代词,变从句为短语,例:

句:The novel, which is written in three parts, told a story that took place in the Middle Ages.

修改后:The three-part novel told a story set in the Middle Ages.

注:把句中的"three parts"改用形容词来表达,节省了四个不必要的单词"which is written in"。我们经常可以将关系代词如"that"去掉,这只会引起最少的变动。

英语写作技巧之三:剔除你不需要的单词,例:

Two joint partners will present their views over a long-distance telephone call.

写完这样的句子后,你自己再读一遍,挑出单词"joint"和"telephone",注意删去不必要的词。

关联词的积累

1.提出观点不要只用I think,要学会用:

As far as I am concerned

In my opinion

From my point of view

From my perspective

The way I see it

2.转折不要只用but, 要多用:

However,

nevertheless, nonetheless,

Whereas

Some people like fat meat, whereas other people hate it.

转折也可用比喻:as a coin has two sides(就象硬币有两面一样), …(陈述转折内容)

3.表递进的:

In addition, in addition to, additionally,

what is more, moreover, furthermore,

more importantly,

what is worse (更槽糕的是)

4.表示“事实上”:

In fact,

as a matter of fact,

actually

5.表总结:

in conclusion, as a result,

all in all 总而言之

In short,

In a word, 一句话讲

Taking into consideration,

Taking into account all the factors that I have mentioned above, it is safe to draw a conclusion that …

6.表示因此:

Consequently,

Hence,

Therefore,

Thus,

as a result,

resultingly

7.表因为:

because of

due to,

owing to,

thanks to,

as a result of,

8.虽然

Although, even though, even if, though

Proud as these nobles are, …

As flattered as I am, I would say no.

In spite of, despite

I love you in spite of that.

9.比较:

In comparison with,

compared to,

compared with

She’s nothing compared to you.

10.表最后:

Finally,

eventually,

in the end,

at last,

ultimately,

11.表示程度的副词词组亦非常重要,会使文章看起来比较成熟、辨证:

To some extent 在某种程度上讲

To some degree 在某种程度上讲

To a large part 在很大程度上说

In a sense 在某种意义上讲

In general, generally 大体上说

Generally speaking 一般地讲

In some cases 在有些情况下

Basically 基本上

Broadly speaking 宽泛地讲

12.其他(要尽可能多用在文章中。始终牢记内容次要,而语言形式第一位。内容服务于形式):

Not only, but also

Neither nor, either or

Instead of, instead

For example, for instance (替换使用), take … for example

Be likely to

Be able to

Speaking of, when it comes to …

When it comes to food, he is really picky.

In terms of 根据

First of all, second of all

Above all,

Significantly,

The more, the more

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篇11:介绍我的爸爸英语

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Dad grew up in a single parent family, perhaps this is not perfect family created his fathers reticent character. Until there is me, my father will always have some smile.

Perhaps the boys heart and personality accounted for the upper hand, my father earnestly told me reason, I always disdain, turn a deaf ear, or severely refute a pass. In this regard, my father just silently smoking. I thought it was naive. Can learn no fathers urging, the results naturally fell. At that moment, although my father did not hit me, but the death of the general silence, desperately smoking, my father greeted his face showing disappointment look. I am determined, must be in the study and life to achieve success, by praise. Let my father show a rare smile.

Dads smile is more out of my sensible. That day at noon to eat fish, my father was a big fish caught, rice balls, water, steamed bread swallowed, are of no avail. Cross here is painful, my father kept moaning. I am very worried. Home school at night, I still do not worry that hateful fishbone, even homework is also absent-minded. Dad a home, I asked: "Dad, the fish did not go down?" "Go on!" Dad smiled, it seems very satisfied. Then I went to the study to get the book, I heard my father kept saying: "I am very happy today, because the daughter said a concern!" I suddenly realized that I should often give my father more care, so that my father has Sweet love and happiness!

Dad, your smile is an indispensable part of my growth. It makes me feel warm and happy. As your daughter, to see your white hair gradually increased, I must hard work, make achievements, so that your smile often!

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篇12:介绍山西的英语作文

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Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi Province, is bounded on three sides by mountains. It has a 2500-year history and in ancient times was an important military town. Now Taiyuan is one of Chinas heavy industrial cities and accounts for more than half the national coal mining output.

Taiyuan also has a wealth of tourist attractions and notably among these is the Jinci Temple. This is the citys most attractive temple although the Shuangta Si (Twin-Pagoda Temple) has become a symbol of Taiyuan on account of its unique architecture. Another major attraction is the Tianlong Shan Stone Caves where magnificent sculptures dating from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) may be seen.

Taiyuan benefits from convenient public transport systems as the city is the provincial transportation hub. Accommodation facilities have become more and more advanced over recent years and range from 5-star hotels to a selection of comfortable guest houses.

The gourmand should be aware that Shanxi noodles are highly reputed all over China, as well as the local vinegar. Other local delicacies are the Tou Nao, the Steamed Dumpling, Sausages and Mutton Soup. To accompany these wholesome foods there are Fen Jiu (Fen Wine) and Zhuye Qing (Zhuye Qing Wine). As well as its cuisine the city is noted for products such as finely crafted lacquer ware.

[介绍家乡山西英语作文

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篇13:初中英语我得梦想介绍作文

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My Dream

I’m longing for a weekend. It’s happy and it’s free. This is my dream.

At this weekend, I don’t have to play the violin; I don’t have to draw pictures; Olympic Maths is far away from me; Handwriting doesn’t bother me.

I can play and I can sing; I can do everything interesting. No one can stop me.

Oh, what a happy weekend! But, it’s only my dream. I hope it will come true.

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篇14:英语比赛1分钟自我介绍

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A pair of flexible eyes, long under the crooked eyebrows, a high nose, a red mouth, showing two neat teeth, and a long hair and medium height. This is me, I have a characteristic, rectifies it.

Once, my uncle went to my home and bought a lot of things, including my favorite fruit, drink, summer bar... Wait for the fruit and snack. Mother knew that the uncle came to our house and went to the small shop to buy some things to entertain the guests. My mother and uncle talked happily. In the face of these delicious things, I secretly took them to eat, eat and eat when they didnt pay attention to them. I had eaten them, but I didnt think they had eaten a lot. Still have to be criticized by the mother, the uncles are not stop to help me, really humiliated. Ever since I learned that lesson, it will never happen again.

I have a lot of hobbies, such as badminton, chess, playing cards, Internet, chat... And so on is my hobby. I have a lot of talent, want to jump rubber band, once took fourth place, as well as writing, writing "Yiyanqianjin" won 2 prize.

Like my character, I like to love a lot of fun.

This is me.

I hope everyone likes me.

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篇15:英语写作方法介绍

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攻克英语写作:滴水穿石,积累成章

考研作文作为考查考生语言表达等综合能力的题型,是考研英语的压轴戏。考生在日常复习中应更趋向于积累。考研作文的复习和提高是与一些科学的学习方法和有效的学习技巧分不开的,在此,万学海文考研英语辅导专家提供大家一些练习方法及技巧,希望对同学们有所帮助。

考研作文分为大、小两类。小作文多以应用文体裁为主,例如求职信、感谢信、辞职信,道歉信等,这类作文不需要复杂华丽的文采修饰,表意明确就可以了;大作文的题型多是通过图片或者提示文字,要求考生完成提示所透视出来的问题。命题范围,从近几年看,都比较倾向于当前社会热门话题或观念。

一、欲速则不达,步步行进

想要达到一定的程度,首先要向这个程度看齐。就写作来说,如果你想将自己的作文水平提高到一个质的飞跃,首先你要懂得去吸取别人文章中的精华。这个吸取精华的过程就是阅读。只有多阅读,才能够培养起良好的语感,才会知道如何去构思,如何去质疑别人的观点,表达清楚自己的意思。正所谓"读书破万卷,下笔如有神"。无论何时,大家都勿急躁,因为"跑"得好的前提是"走",

作文这种慢火候才能提高的题更是如此,一步一个脚印才是写作稳步提高的策略。

近些年写作考题的内容和主题,基本都与当年的热点话题有一定的关系,所以平时多阅读英语报纸、杂志,能够帮助你掌握更多的话题资源。对于比较热点、比较重要的主题,可以有目的地进行搜集整理。阅读的过程也应该讲究方法,应该以泛读与精读结合的方式进行学习。一些好的文章建议你读过以后做英文阅读笔记(即观后感)。在读与写的过程中,你的写作水平自然会得到快速提高。

二、在研读中背记

除了读与写,还要进行适当的背。背诵是积极备战快速提高写作成绩的一条捷径。建议考生可以选择历年真题中的写作佳文,先是研究,思考人家是怎么构思,怎么写的,获得高分的闪光点在哪。再在理解的基础上记忆,更能够在无形中增强你的表达能力。同学们也可以拿一些英语原著名篇来读、背,这样可以加强自己的语感,使自己的表达更加地道。

三、每周一练,积累成章

表达能力需要考生平时多一点练习,给自己制定一个写作计划。一周至少练习一篇文章。在加强写作练习之后,你的文章才能够 "成章"。因此,实际动手的能力至关重要。平时训练的重点应该锁定在文章是否切题,行文是否表意明确、通顺,有无语法错误等。另外,一定要给每一次行文限定一个可行的时间。并且,按照这个时间严格要求自己完成。

如果你能够找到范文,然后在练习之后进行比较,效果会更加明显。假使没有范文作为标样,建议你可以找英语水平较好的同学看一看。也许评看你作文的这个考生英语水平不是很高,但个人看别人文章的缺点很容易看出来。如果条件允许,找老师请教一下最好。

掌握好的方法加之持之以恒,相信最后的成功一定属于你,继续坚定的考研信念,自信满满的走下去。

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篇16:英语口语的自我介绍

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My name is xxx. There are 4 people in my family. My father is a Chemistry teacher. He teaches chemistry in senior high school. My mother is an English teacher. She teaches English in the university. I have a younger brother, he is a junior high school student and is preparing for the entrance exam.

I like to read English story books in my free time. Sometimes I surf the Internet and download the E- books to read. Reading E- books is fun. In addition, it also enlarges my vocabulary words because of the advanced technology and the vivid animations.

I hope to study both English and computer technology because I am interested in both of the subjects. Maybe one day I could combine both of them and apply to my research in the future.

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篇17: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18:英语写作加分和扣分点介绍

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英语作文一般都是15-20分,你想指导你的分数被扣在哪些地方了吗?

中考英语作文对考生的要求有四点:1、内容要完整。 2、语句流畅。3、没有语法错误。4、书写规范。能达到上述要求的作文,都会得到相应的高分。

一:先看一下扣分点:

1.内容方面:要点缺失,可酌情扣分。比如中考作文“I want to do something for my school”,若没有写一件具体的事情,是要扣3分以上的;若写的事情太过于虚幻,没有实际内容,也会扣1-2分。

2.字数:少于60字的作文要酌情扣分。

中考英语作文要求60字以上,标点符号不算,少了就要扣分。但是60字的作文能不能得高分?从我们拿到的实例作文来看,16分以上的作文,没有少于75字的,甚至少于80字的也少之又少。当然,也极少有超过100字的,因为中考试卷的短线格一共80个,在格子下面大约还有2行的空间,可以加20字左右,再多阅卷人就很难看清了,也会影响卷面的美观。所以,同学们如果想让作文得到高分,最好是让字数在75-100字之间。

3. 语法和拼写错误:每个扣0.5,重复错误不计;

4. 标点错误:每4个扣0.5.

二:加分点

除了这些扣分点,还有一些得分点:比如说作文的组织结构分,就是根据学生使用复杂句型、单词和谚语、俗语的情况来加分。

只要文章中有1个亮点,基本就可以争取到1分(3分的文采分是很难全部拿到的)。而这1分的亮点,是可以提前准备的。例如,有一些“万金油”式的复杂句型,例如强调句型、only相关的倒装句等,只要同学们多操练几次,几乎是一定能用到作文当中,从而为自己争取到这1分。

其次就是卷面分

很多家长[微博]和同学,尤其是部分书法并不是十分整洁的同学,都会关心是否真的有“卷面分”的存在。虽然在阅卷标准里面并没有卷面分这一项,但是这个分数却真切地反映在了同学们的分数里面。

据阅卷老师的经验,在阅卷的时候并不是按这3个部分逐项打分的,而是在第一遍读完全文之后,心里已经形成了一个“印象分”,然后再细读第二、三遍,把印象分分配到各个打分部分。因此,这个“印象分”就非常重要,而同学们的书法,也正是在这个环节,影响到了自己的分数。所以初三的考生,如果书法不好,一定要注意。所谓的书法并不需要写的很漂亮,符合3个简单的标准即可:没有斜体、没有连笔、涂改较少。

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篇19:介绍自己的英语作文

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I’m a primary student. I live happily. I have long hair and a lovely face. But I ‘m very short. Being the shortest girl in my class, I feel shamed of it, though my teacher and classmates always say I will grow taller in the future to comfort me. Besides, I feel very happy in school. There are so many students play with me, and I always do well in study. So, when I go home, my parents also happy, too. My father often take me out to different interesting places. And my mother usually cook delicious food for me. How happy I am!

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篇20:介绍屈原的英语作文

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One explanation is that the Duanwu Festival originated from people’s worship of dragons. In ancient China, people believed the dragon was the god in charge of water, which was vitally important to daily life and agricultural production. On the day of Duanwu, people raced dragon boats to entertain the god and offered him Zongzi as a treat. The sole purpose was to please the god to ensure a year of favorable weather.

Some people believe Duanwu comes from activities instigated by ancient sorcerers. These activities were held in early summer when the hot weather was about to bring diseases to people who didn’t have modern devices and medicines to protect themselves. So, ancient sorcerers encouraged people to wear fragrant pouches and hang mugwort and calamus on their doors to drive away the so-called evil spirits that caused diseases.

Scholars may provide many other explanations about the origin of the Duanwu Festival. But if you ask ordinary people about its origin, you’ll get the same answer. They will tell you that the Duanwu Festival honors the great poet, Qu Yuan. They’ll also tell you the story that has been passed down for more than 2,000 years.

Qu Yuan was born in 340 BC, during the Warring States Period. At that time, there were seven states struggling among themselves to unify China. Of the seven states, Qin was the strongest and Chu the largest.

Qu Yuan was a noble of Chu. During his lifetime, the powerful kingdom of Chu fell into a decline.

Early in his life, Qu Yuan won the confidence of the King of Chu, and was his deputy prime minister, helping draft laws and determine foreign-policy. When he saw the danger posed by the ambitious Qin State, he proposed government reforms and an alliance with the neighboring Qi state as a way to ensure Chu’s safety.

But the King of Chu was surrounded by self-seekers, who were jealous of Qu Yuan. They accepted bribes from the Qin’s envoy, dissuaded the King from taking Qu Yuan’s advice and brought about the poet’s estrangement from the King. Qu Yuan was finally sent into exile for 20 years.

During those desperate years, Qu Yuan helplessly watched his beloved country become weaker every day. In the year 278 BC, the capital of Chu was stormed by troops from Qin. In great pain, Qu Yuan wrote “Lisao” or “The Lament”, the greatest of all his poems. On the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, he drowned himself in the Milo River, because he was hopeless about his country’s future.

Qu Yuan died thousands of years ago, but he is remembered every year for his love of and loyalty to his country and his people.

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