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高一下学期英语范文(汇集20篇)

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高一英语作文题目

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Dear Jack,

Im glad to have received your e-mail but I am sorry you are having some

trouble in making friends.

In my opinion, friendship is one of the most important things in everyones

life because without friends we will suffer loneliness. If you would like to

take my advice, youll win real friendship. First, why not communicate with your

friend when possible and tell him/her what you think about friends and

friendship and let him/her know that you want to make friends with him/her.

Secondly, you should learn to share your happiness and sorrow with your friends.

Thirdly, it would be a good idea if you like to invite him/her to join in some

activities such as swimming and ball games, which can make you learn to

appreciate your friends and cherish your friendship.

I hope you will find these opinions and ideas useful. Best wishes!

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篇1:展望新学期英语作文

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I will try my best to study subjects,i will correct my faults and put down my mostly heart to the next turn.study is my most important things,i must know.

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.

The new term was begin, but it is my first year in my High school life. I think itll be very interesting and busy.

During the first year, I must do more exersices on my English. Because I very like study enlish. Not only I must work hard on my English, But also I must work hard on my other subjects. They are all very important.

I hope I can enjoy myself in the first year, and have a good grades!

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篇2:高一英语作文100字ThefutureIwillwork

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Time always passes quickly. In the blink of an eye it has to end. Now the burden is more and more big, the pressure will continue to increase. With one family expectations. I don’t want to let the family expectations become disappointed. So I’m trying. Now in order to their future happiness is struggling. I want to own a substantial future, give yourself a perfect life. Just don’t want to let myself down, leave regret memories. Some people always said to me: life is their own, happiness can only rely on their own efforts, do not always think what things are so simple. I think that makes sense, it has become my motto.

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篇3:高一关于动物的英语作文中英互译

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“保护地球,爱护环境,不伤害动物就是保护我们人类自己”!所以我养了一只可爱的小狗。

"To protect the earth, protect the environment, do not harm the animal is to protect ourselves"! So I have a cute puppy.

它长得非常精神,身体瘦瘦的,四肢非常灵活,眼睛像宝石一样闪亮,它的鼻子非常灵敏,什么味道都能分辨。它看到陌生人就会把尾巴翘起来—汪汪大叫小狗汪汪大叫,把陌生人吓跑,它看到主人,摇着尾巴跑到主人面前,好像欢迎主人一样。

It looks very spirit, body thin, flexible limbs, eyes shining like jewels, his nose is very sensitive, what flavor can be resolved. It saw the stranger put tail up - barking dog barking, the stranger away, it saw the owner, wagging his tail, went to the master, to welcome master.

它每天都吃我们剩下的饭菜,还吃骨头和肉,从不挑食。它睡觉的时候趴在地上一动不动。夏天的时候,它长长的伸着舌头为自己解暑,冬天它卷着身子,缩成一团,好像请求我帮它盖上一条棉被似的。

It every day to eat the rest of our food, but also eat flesh and bone, not picky eaters. Its bed time lying on the ground. In the summer, its long tongue hanging out for their own summer heat, winter it curled up, curled into a ball, asked me to do it as if covered with a quilt like.

这就是我家的小狗,它非常可爱,也是我最喜欢的小动物。

This is my dog, it Adorable, also is I most like animal.

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篇4:寒假英语作文高一100词

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As a student, I expect the winter holiday very much, because I don’t have

to go to school every day. So I can sleep and get up late. But this winter

holiday, I am not very happy. I didn’t do well in the final exam. It makes my

parents disappointed. I feel sorry to them. Besides, I got ill the whole winter

holiday. I caught a cold at first and then had a fever. I had to see a doctor

every day. My parents worried much about me. Because of the illness, I didn’t

have a good time during the New Year. Now, I am a little better. I hope I could

be well soon, because the new term is beginning. I don’t want to go to school

with illness.

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篇5:新学期计划的英语作文

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Another new term comes again,so I should have a study plan to promot myself.

新的一学期马上就要开始了,于是我给我自己做了一个新学期做一个学习计划,以此来激励(督促)我。

Firstly,I descide to finish my homework more carefully than before.And pay more attention to the knowledge which I didnt know it clearly. From joozone.Com.

首先,我会比以前更为认真的去完成我的家庭作业。留意自己不清晰的知识点,并弄懂它们。

Secondly,I will do a lot of read to widen the range of my knowledge.and try to combine theory to practice.

其次,我将读大量的书,以便扩展我的知识面。并且结合实际去实践它们。

Finally,I will learn to adjust, to be more positive and more helpful.

最后,我将调整好心态,让自己变得更自信更加乐于助人。

Thats what I plan to do in a new term.

这就是我新学期的计划及决心。

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篇6:新学期新计划英语作文

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Summer holidday is coming.I have a good plan for it.My best friend Tony who is from Britain will spend the holiday with mw.Tom is 17 years old ,he like China very much.One week ago,I wrote him a letter,inviting him to come to Dalian for the holidays.Tony has accepted my invitation and will fly to Dalian next week.I will go to the airport to pick him up.Then well show him around the city.Well go to the beach to watch the sea first.Then well visit some insteresing places.Tony will live in my house during the holiday.I hope well have a good time.

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篇7:我的新学期计划英语作文

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How time flies!It is the time for me to go to school again,I want to make full use of my study time so I write down my plans.

first,I must finish my homework on time ,it is necessary for me to do my homework on time ,becuse this team we may have a lot of homework .second,I want to read some books to width my eyes,at the same time ,resding books bring me happiness and joy.third,I want to do some excise,it is important for me to keep heathy,so every weekday I will go togeter with my classmates playing basketball.last but not the least,I plan to help my mom to do some hosework .

in a word,I will study hard and work hard,just to fullfill my plan and get a good reslut.

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篇8:高一英语作文练习素材

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Learning English

How to learn English well?Maybe a mass of students cannot get rid of it.When it comes to Learning English,remembering words is one of the most important things to do.But remembering words is not a good business,it can take much time to do.And when you remember them,you may forget after several days.If you want to remember them for a long time,you should do it by imagination.As you remember a word,you can make a sentence to describe it.Then it can leave in your mind for a long time,even forever.

Spoken English is also important.It can be improved by reading aloud.If you read frequently,your Spoken English cannot be much bad.

Believe in yourself,you can learn English well.

[高一英语作文练习素材

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篇9:The new term plan新学期的打算英语作文

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The new term is coming and I will be wiser and wiser, because i will learn more knowlege.

I will do more meaningful things that i think.

First,I will get back to my everyday activities, such as:Ping pong,football and basket ball.Sports are really interesting,arent they?

Second,i will read more books,just as the saying goes:the more ,the better.Its true that I will know more about the world and understand why people say that the world is very big.

Third,i will study maths,physics and English better.I will solve more difficult maths problems and be interested in them.I will think about more physics problems.English is important and I will spend more time on it.

Im really looking forward to the coming future.I will get ready to face the future!

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篇10:MyHobby高一英语作文

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My hobby is fishing. I am fond of going fishing, for it is both interesting and iastructive-It tempers my willpower. Last Sunday I went fishing with my friend, He Ping. We started at daybreak. After three hours cycling, we arrived at the outskirts of Hefei and came to a stream. The water is clear and clean. One can see fish swimming. The meadow sprinkled with buttercups slopes to the stream. It is a good place for fishing.

In a few minutes everything was ready. Putting the bait of earthworms on the hook, dropping the hue into the strum, we sat there fishing with rod in hand. An hour passed. I did not catch a single fish. I lifted the fishing rod time and again. Time and again I was disappointed. There was no fish on the hook. On the other side of the stream, He Ping had caught several fish, one of which was very big.

How comes it that you catch fish casily while it is so difficult for me? I asked.

it s easy. Only you need Io be patient. He Ping answered. Make sure that you lift the fishing rod when the whole flat has sunk. I m sure a fish will greet you on the hook.

After a while the floats were swinging. I kept my breath and waked. The floats became still again. Come on my hook, dear fish. I was saying to myself. In a moment the floats swang again and then sank abruptly, Just at that moment I lifted my fishing rod. To my delight I caught a fish. Grlnning, I took it off the hook.

[My Hobby高一英语作文

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篇11:高一英语作文大全80词

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Tennis is the world’s third sport, it ranks after football and basketball.

Every year, a lot of audience keeps their eyes on the four grand slam

championships. It is known to all that Wimbledon has the oldest history and the

tennis players treat it as the greatest honor to win it. This year, the local

player Murray won it again.

The famous male tennis players are Big 4. They almost won all the important

championships during the last ten years. But Murray was in the awkward situation

though he was one of the Big 4, he never won the grand slam, what’s more, people

in England put so much hope on him to win Wimbledon Championship. When Murray

made it he cried out and felt relieved.

When the second time he won, he cried out again though he did not have so

much pressure as before. The fans knew that he had a hard time after his first

great honor, people started to qustioned about his ability. But he proved

himself again.

Every player has his honor hour and the bad time, the more important is to

never give up, then honor will come again.

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篇12:新学期新打算英语作文

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The new semester

Happy summer vacation has passed, the new semester began, I was a pupil of grade 3.

Recall just learning attitude and methods of the first grade feel very bad, also is very poor. The teacher often criticize me, also dont let students play with me. Then I dont want to go to school. Also dont have confidence in learning, learning achievement is terrible.

Teacher zhangs appearance let me find the road to confidence. With the help of the teacher zhang and encouragement I became a good young pioneers. Also become very sunlight, very lively, it is the teacher changed me. I later will work harder.

The following is my study plan:

A listening carefully in class, and actively answer the teachers questions.

Second, we must read more books, especially helpful to their learning of books to read more and more.

Three studies have not understand place, should actively ask ask teachers and classmates, to be a good student enquiry.

Four guys to complete the teacher assigned homework and class assignments every day.

In the new semester I will work harder, strive for all get good grades in every subject, continue to be a "sunshine boy" working hard.

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篇13:高一关于复活节的英语作文Easter

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A bunny rabbit costume is an eternalEasterparty favourite and very easy to make. A white, cream or pastel colored bunny suit with an open face works wonders for infants and even teens. Such suits are loose fitting and have a body piece that either zips up the back or the front. The open face lets free flow of air around the head area and keeps the body temperature under control. These come with trademark bunny ears and are great to give kids that cute look. Girls can go in for the pink plush suits while boys can choose the blue pastel colored ones.

一只小兔子的服装是一个永恒的复活节聚会最喜欢的,很容易制作。一种白色,奶油或柔和的一个开放的脸色兔子服婴儿甚至十几岁的奇迹。这样的诉讼都是宽松的,有一个身体部分,拉链后面或前面的。面对开放让空气在头部区域自由流动,保持身体的温度控制。这些带有商标的兔子的耳朵,给孩子可爱的很好看。女孩可以为粉红色毛绒衣而男孩可以选择蓝色的蜡笔色的。

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篇14:高一下学期班主任工作计划最新

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一、指导思想

在校长、书记、两位级长的正确领导下,以突出体现学生主体为中心,加强学生干部队伍建设,加强学生的自我教育、民主管理能力,开展好学生的政治思想教育、道德教育、法制教育、心理健康教育,把学生培养观具有健全人格、美好心灵,具有创新精神和实践能力的××中新人。

二、班级奋斗目标

我们班的口号是“百舸争流,奋楫者先”,接手这个班以来,我一直尝试营造一种和谐发展,快乐学习,良性竞争的班级氛围,在第一节班会课上,我提出我们的奋斗目标,成绩进入前八,文明班评比进入前五。

一个学期下来,成绩方面虽然还有些不尽人意之处,但还是有很多闪光点,语文更是冲入年级前三名,物理拿了年级第一。文明班方面,虽然我们一次都没有拿到先进文明班的称号,但是五次评比中我们拿了三次第四,这无疑也给我们一个充分的信心,我们一定能做得更好!

我们这个学期的目标是学习成绩进入年级前八,至少拿一次先进文明班,争取两次甚至更多。

三、主要工作

1.加强班干部队伍建设

建立一支工作能力强、实践经验足的常务班干部队伍。开学初,进行班干部民主选举,选出新一届班委,确立以班长和团支书为核心的班级领导核心。

每个月召开一次班干部工作会议,并不定期对班干部进行工作能力培训。

为了让更多的同学得到锤炼,实行值日班干部负责制。

2.加强班级管理岗位责任制

设岗位,定人员,定工作,把班级工作分成若干岗位,每个岗位专人负责,使学生的实践能力、社会责任感得到提高。

3.加强学生自我管理

建设管理小组,由学习委员带头课代表、组长为骨干,全面负责班级学习工作;开展学习竞赛活动;开展“学习结对,共同提高”的互帮互助学习活动。

4.加强师生对话

建立师生联系制度,以周记形式有话就说,实话实说;对学生进行一对一的学习和心理辅导,争取一个学期每个学生谈话两次以上;建立师生结对活动,让学生走近老师、了解老师、激发热爱老师的热情,让老师走近学生,指导学生竖立更远大的理想、提供更科学地学习的方法、养成更好地生活态度。

5.加强学生心理教育,促进健康成长

对心理严重的学生,给予更多的关心和指导;对全体学生进行心理上的辅导、教育,引导学生心理的健康发展。

6.配合学校德育部门做好以下德育工作

2月:①优秀学生颁奖典礼;

②发动学生为灾区人民踊跃捐款;

③班干部换届选举。

3月:①组织学生“学习雷锋,乐于奉献”活动;

②播放“感动中国”,培养学生正确的人生观和价值观。

4月:①迎接“广东省心理健康教育示范学校”的复评工作;

②全力以赴,筹备参加“2009年主题班会公开课”;

③中段考前复习考试方法、技巧及心理辅导;

④“五·一”劳动节的“艰苦奋斗教育”、“爱劳动教育”、“安全教育”。

5月:①以“责任”为主题进行强化纪律的教育,增强“尊纪、守纪”意识;

②准备家长会工作;

③开展“树立自信心,艰苦奋斗”的教育活动。

6月:①进行分班动员和指导;

②以高考为契机开展“激励与成功”主题班会。

7月:考前的学习、复习动员、守纪教育。

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篇15:高一语文新学期寄语

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亲爱的同学们:

大家好!首先,祝贺你们顺利通过高一阶段的学习生活,圆满完成了高一阶段的学习任务,成为一名高二新生!

高二很重要。它上连高一,下接高三,虽不是起始年级,仍然属基础阶段,直接关系着明年高考的成败。因此,养精蓄锐,全在高二。同学们,你以为呢?下面我想和大家聊聊语文学习的事儿。

升入高二,学习的方式和方法要相应改变。高一时,由于要和初中衔接,老师可能讲的多一些,细一些。高二则不然。由于要面向高考,更多的内容需要我们去自学,更多的时候需要自己去思考。

有些同学可能会说了,语文课内容杂乱,头绪繁多,怎么自学?是的,乍一看,字词句篇语修逻文,语文课似乎面面俱到,无所不包。其实,语文课一点也不复杂,说穿了也就四个字:读、写、听、说。因此,要学好语文,除了多读、多写、多听、多说、多观察、多积累,没有近路可走!

多读,包括多读教材上的所有文章,多读读本上的所有文章,多读老师推荐的精美时文,多读对语文学习大有裨益的报刊精华。有的同学不想读书,不好读书,要么读书不张嘴,要么思考不用心;有的同学习惯于老师的讲解和灌输,一旦老师不讲不灌了,他便失魂落魄,蔫了似的。这是学不好语文的。一个人要提高语文素养,提升人格品位,就不能不读书。读书要养成好习惯:眼、口、手、心、脑并用,字词基础、内容主旨、艺术手法并重。

多写,含义有四:一是课内作文训练最好坚持一周一次,要中规中矩,认认真真完成。二是多进行自由写作实践,想写什么就写什么,想怎么写就怎么写;三是坚持写日记,因为日记是最自由的文体,除了练笔之外,它还可以积累写作素材,提高认识水平。四是多写读书笔记,可以摘抄优美文段,还可以写下心得体会。在日常生活中,还要做有心人,积极参与生活,关注社会热点,体验人生百态,激发写作兴趣。写作时,要尽可能叙写真人真事,抒发真情实感,表达真知灼见;避免假大空,避免为文造情。

至于多听和多说,在日常生活和学习中,只要同学们善于将一切可听可说的机会牢牢抓在手中,如演讲、朗诵、课堂答问等等,天长日久,潜移默化,我们的口语交际能力一定会快速提高。

另外,我还想提醒同学们的是,眼下的改革如火如荼,日新月异,不可大意。一是新课改要求语文学习生活化,阅读写作个性化。这在近几年的高考命题中已逐渐渗透,初现端倪,忽视不得;二是越来越多的省份高考选择网上阅卷,这对字迹、书面和规范答题要求较高,不可小觑;三是教育部要求高校必修必选语文课,而我们有些同学却对语文不感兴趣,甚至有理科生还在逃避语文学习。凡此种种,从现在起就要做好准备,尽快适应。

同学们,学习是一个循序渐进的积累过程。只要我们从现在起,树立自信,端正态度,培养兴趣,养成习惯,勤于观察,善于思考,重视积累,认真读书,规范写字,多做练习,脚踏实地,稳扎稳打,步步为营,你们的语文素养一定会慢慢提高,明年的高考你们也一定会脱颖而出!——因为,我们是高二,我们毕竟还有两年的时间,一切都还来得及!

最后,祝同学们在高二学年里高高兴兴学习,快快乐乐生活,轻轻松松求知,踏踏实实做人!

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篇16:高一年级英语作文:The Olympic Games

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The Olympic Games, first held in 776BC, has a history of more than one thousand years. The modern Games is held every four years. Many countries try their best to bid for hosting the Olympic Games. And every country does its best to get more medals in the Games.

There are five rings on the Olympic flag, which are considered to symbolize the five continents: Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and America. The Olympic motto is: "Swifter, higher, stronger." The Games can promote the understanding and friendship among different peoples and different nations.

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篇17:高一英语作文我的春节

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To tell you the truth,I don t like the Spring Festival at all. When I was young I liked it very much,because I could had something tasty to eat during the Spring Festival,and I could enjoy very wonderful TV programmes,too,I also could had much free time during which I could did something I liked to do. I don t like it now, there are many reasons.

Firstly,I can t have a good time during the Festival. Every New Year s Eve something unpleasant often happens. Once I quarreled with my second brother.

Secondly,I can t relax myself during the Festival. I have to do many things,watch so many TV programmes, meet so many people,all these things make me very tired.

Thirdly,spending one Spring Festival means that I become one year older,I don t like to be old. I want to live longer and be young all the time. Readers, what is your opinions about the Spring Festival?Please tell us,we can share our opinions. Thanks for reading! Goodbye.

[高一英语作文我的春节

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篇18:高一优秀英语作文:国庆节计划

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国庆节长假马上就要到来了,你有什么样的假期计划呢?

National Day Plan英语作文一

With the coming of national day, I have a one week holiday. I really expect to it, because I want to have a short trip during these days. I will travel toJiuzhaiValleywith my parents for three days. I have heard that the scenery ofJiuzhaiValleyis very beautiful in autumn and it’s the best time to travel there. Autumn is my most favorite season so I want to enjoy the beauty of such a wonderful place. I do some preparations for this trip. For example, I search the Internet to see the travel raiders and I have known where the most attracting place is and where to live in. I am sure it will be a wonderful journey. There are only several days for the coming trip, but I have been too excited to wait.

随着国庆节的到来,我有一个星期的假期。我真的很期待,因为我想要在这几天有一次短途旅行。我将和我的父母去九寨沟三天。我听说秋天的时候九寨沟的风景最美,秋天是去拿旅游最好的季节。秋天是我最喜欢的季节所以我想要去这样美丽的地方去享受美景。我为这次旅行做了一些准备。比如说,我在网上搜索了旅游导航,我知道最有吸引力的地方是哪里以及住在哪里。我确信这将是一次奇妙的旅程。还有几天旅行就要到来了,可是我已经兴奋得等不及了。

National Day Plan英语作文二

Today is National Day on Oct.1st,2011, we have 7-day holiday, I just made a call to home but mom still didnt get home, I asked mother to try to call her to confirm her position right now in order to be convenient for taking fetch by my father in 6-cross roadmouth. New house has been finished nearly. Dad decided to resume working in Houzai Glass factory just for 350yuan monthly even actually I dont want him to work back. there are 7 days holiday I will take for Chinese National Day. But maybe I need on duty every day. I will come back to Dongguan today.

National Day Plan英语作文三

During this National Day public holiday, I am planning to stay home and revise for all my subjects. Since it is almost end of the year and exams are coming up soon, I must use all my time wisely and thoughtfully in order to achieve a good school mark. Therefore, even though it is a holiday, I will still use it to study. However, I will still spend some time with my family and catch up with my friends because I believe studying is most effective when it is flexible and working as balance diet.

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篇19:高一年级英语作文:Thanksgiving parents

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Thanksgiving parents English composition

Everyone should have a life down on feelings - Thanksgiving, we have Thanksgiving life, family Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving life, the community Thanksgiving ... ...

If, like me to choose my first Thanksgiving to the parents. They let me come to this colorful world, and they spared no effort to support me grow up in their harvest success, I am pleased to join with me, and sow the tears of joy; they are in my frustration, I am encouraged by, I am inspired; loud voice exhort, and look forward to a report, the parents of the heart and blood flowing from time to time in my whole body.

If you only Thanksgiving parents may be too narrow. We would also like to live Thanksgiving. As long as grateful, then your life will be happier! Life is fair, she will not deceive you, as long as you pay, there will be a return. Despite the sometimes smooth, sometimes despite the numerous reefs; singing, even though at times laughing, even though at times sad depression. This is the life, gave us hot Suanku salt, gave us flowers and sunshine. No matter the kind of situation is that Thanksgiving should live, or where colorful? !

But also everyone around Thanksgiving. Grateful to those who encourage you, because he brought you to power; grateful for your help, because he told us what to give; spur thank you, because he removes your karma; grateful to those who have hurt you, because His temper your mind; to thank those who have deceived you, because he has enhanced your knowledge; to thank those who have abandoned you, because you have to teach him self-reliance; grateful for your trip, because he strengthens your ability to ... ...

Thanksgiving did not know how a person, not like a fish breathe, can not survive a moment;

Thanksgiving know a person, just like the flowers bees encounter, as encountered in the desert oasis, just like horses came face in the world so beautiful!

Lets hearts with gratitude, singing aloud in front of the world, the heart of Thanksgiving, thank you, with my life ...

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篇20:庆祝春节高一英语作文

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The Lunar New Year is now popularly known as the Spring Festival because it starts from the Begining of Spring . Its origin is too old to be traced. Several explanations are hanging around. All agree, however, that the word Nian, which in modern Chinese solely means year , was originally the name of a monster beast that started to prey on people the night before the beginning of a new year.

One legend goes that the beast Nian had a very big mouth that would swallow a great many people with one bite. People were very scared. One day, an old man came to their rescue, offering to subdue Nian. To Nian he said, I hear say that you are very capable, but can you swallow the other beasts of prey on earth instead of people who are by no means of your worthy opponents? So, it did swallow many of the beasts of prey on earth that also harassed people and their domestic animals from time to time.

After that, the old man disappeared riding the beast Nian. He turned out to be an immortal god. Now that Nian is gone and other beasts of prey are also scared into forests, people begin to enjoy their peaceful life. Before the old man left, he had told people to put up red paper decorations on their windows and doors at each year s end to scare away Nian in case it sneaked back again, because red is the color the beast feared the most.

From then on, the tradition of observing the conquest of Nian is carried on from generation to generation. The term Guo Nian , which may mean Survive the Nian becomes today Celebrate the Year as the word guo in Chinese having both the meaning of pass-over and observe . The custom of putting up red paper and firing fire-crackers to scare away Nian should it have a chance to run loose is still around. However, people today have long forgotten why they are doing all this, except that they feel the color and the sound add to the excitement of the celebratio

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