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1000我的家乡英语作文范文
全文共 1291 字
+ 加入清单Lanzhouis situated in the temperate zone and enjoys a semi-arid climate (Kppen BSk) with hot summers and very cold and dry winters. Mean annual rainfall is 315 millimetres (12.4 in), almost all of which falls from May to October. The winters are so dry that snow is extremely rare.
In regard to air pollution Lanzhou has some of the worst air quality of all cities in China. According to the Blacksmith Institute, Lanzhou is one of the 30 most polluted cities in the world, with its TSP (total suspended particle) rating 247% above that of the Gansu State recommendation. The air quality is so poor that at times one can not see Lanshan, the mountain rising straight up along the south side of the city. At one point, a controversial suggestion was put forward to bulldoze a mountain adjacent to the city, in order to let fresh air in to the bowl where Lanzhou is situated. It was suggested on the premise that the surrounding mountains block a free flow of air in the city. The city is located in a narrow river valley with an unfortunate curve causing it to be hemmed in with no free air flow. Lanzhou is also the home of many factories, including some involved in petroleum processing, and suffers from large dust storms kicked up from the Gobi Desert, especially in the winter and spring.
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篇1:初中英语作文大全
全文共 597 字
+ 加入清单My grandparents came to visit me in the weekend. I was so happy because I
hadnt seen them for a long time. I missed my grandmas delicious food, because
she always knew what my stomach liked. My job was to take them to hang around
the city. I took them to the famous sites, where were so leisure and full of
local features. Walking on the old street with historical materials, they had so
much feelings, and thought about the old times and taught me to cherish the
things I had. I kept their words in mind. At night, I helped my grandma to cook
dinner. All the people sat in the table and had a nice talk.
篇2:介绍家乡的英语
全文共 1153 字
+ 加入清单I am from Xian,the capital city of Shanxi province,which is considered as one of the cradles of Chinese civilization. The more than 1100 years history of thirteen feudal dynasties,from the Zhou Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty,leaves the city abundant historical and cultural heritages.When yo step out of Xian railway station,the world-renowned city wall,built in Ming dynasty,will come your view.Walking around this city,you can feel its profound history everywhere.
Qingqiang opera is quite popular in this area which is characterized by its straightforwardness and enthusiasm,so the people here are no exception.If you are in trouble,we will always come to help you as soon as possible.Besides good nature,we are strict with our work,persistently pursuing high quality.For example,the famous director,Zhang Yimou, attaches high importance to every detail of his works,including the theme,the actors and the frame.As a result,his works enjoy wide popularity and reputation.Growing up in such a beneficial environment ,gradually,I develop a spirit of integrity,diligence and earnestness.
Last but not least,we are extremely hospitable and so welcome to Xian.
篇3:大学英语介绍家乡
全文共 273 字
+ 加入清单I am from shenzhen. In spring ,the weather is warm and wet.I can play kite. In summer, the weather is hot and wet. I can swim in the swimming pool. In the autumn, the weather is cool and dry. I can play kite, too. In the winter, the weather is cold and dry. It never snows.
篇4:学习雷锋初中英语作文
全文共 468 字
+ 加入清单This year, people across China carried out a variety of activities to learn from Lei Feng. I know Lei Feng was happy to help other people. H e always did his best to help them. It’s very good for us to learn from Lei Feng. However we can do a lot of small things to help keep the school clean. Picking up the rubbish on the floor is easy. We also should try our best to help the classmates as much as possible. I think to be a good person is easy and happy.
篇5:家乡变化的初中
全文共 569 字
+ 加入清单我和爸爸坐在公交车上,要回老家。在公交车上我想起来以前的家乡:我们睡觉的地方在硬硬的土炕上,晚上蚊子很多,那时候没有蚊帐,被蚊子叮咬,连夜无法入睡,房子旁边满是牛粪有时不小心踩进去,脚不知会变成什么样。泥泞的道路上到处是坑坑洼洼的特别不好走,要是下雨,那更不好走,脚要是不小心陷进去,整个脚都湿淋淋的,脚很沉重,像灌了铅一样。以前人们乱扔垃圾,垃圾堆得如山,散发着难闻的气味。想着想着,只听“吱”的一声,老家到了,我下了车,向乡村走去。
呀,家乡真美啊!我揉揉眼睛,以前坑坑洼洼的小路变成了宽大平整的柏油马路,路旁载满了花草树木,蜜蜂在唱歌,蝴蝶在跳舞,一座座高大坚固的二层小洋楼拔地而起。我和爸爸来到奶奶家,哇!雪白的墙,好像把一块大雪涂上去似的,又好似粉装玉砌。家具崭新崭新的,做饭也不用烧火,直接用煤气灶既方便又快捷。拉犁时也不用老黄牛,而是各式各样的拖拉机,既快又轻松。犁地声似乎在赞扬家乡的变化。仔细一看,路的两旁摆放着大大小小花花绿绿的分类垃圾桶,人们把垃圾整理好,分好类,放进方面袋,包扎好。把他们整齐地放进分类垃圾箱里。要是谁去倒垃圾的时候,看见又掉下来的垃圾,一定会弯下腰,伸手把垃圾捡起来,分好类把它们放进去。家乡还建设了老年活动室,供老年人活动用。
家乡越变越美,人越变越有公德心,我想:以后再到家乡来,一定会更加美丽!
篇6:初中英语作文:愉快的暑期生活
全文共 772 字
+ 加入清单I had a summer holiday from Jule to August.I was very happy ,because I could do many kinds of things.
I went to the beach and I swam in the sea.I called my friend and played with them.I visitde my grandparents and ate much delicious food.But in August,there is a first typhoon.With terrifying fear and my mother bought some food.I was very unhappy,because I could not played out side.
Then I went to the zoo whit my sister.I was very happy.Because I saw a lot of animals.They were very lovable.So I took photos of all animals.I loved the butterfly the best.They were colourful and beautiful.My sister liked it too.
In summer holiday,I went to the places where the sun shines brightly.I went to where the sea is blue too.All students had a happy summer holiday.
篇7::初中写秋雨的英语作文
全文共 1656 字
+ 加入清单When the leaves from the green turn yellow, the wind gently blow, leaves the name of the child like a yellow butterfly fly down; when the trees off the green summer, put on the golden autumn; when the rice field covered with a Zhang "gold carpet", the fall has unwittingly came to our side. When we enjoy the beautiful spring, the autumn rhythm of the ground up.
Autumn as bright as the pearls, smooth broken jade children, scattered scattered, intermittent, silent, fluttering to sway. And threw it upon the high eaves; and sprinkled it on the dead branches; and leapt to the earth;
Autumn drip on the window, thrown a slight luster, pattering, playing into a autumn march. They seem to be a group of lively and lovely children, drooping to fall on the umbrella, like walking on the umbrella. These "children" like weaving a gray mantle account, hanging between heaven and earth. I seem to see the hazy sky there is a slim girl looming, she seems shy up, put on a layer of mysterious veil. And as if a "city beautician" drive a huge sprinkler in the water, the city should be washed spotlessly.
Autumn winds, blowing away the hot summer, bring cool. Gradually, the rain is getting bigger and bigger, one of the meaningful, let you back to the past, let you miss the hometown, rather than that it is worry, it is better to say that this is a taste of beauty it
Rain is fine, a picture is so sweet, it is to celebrate the crop harvest smile, it is so that the mountains and plains of the fruit red face. "Autumn wind and rain worry about the era of early in the motherland golden autumn gone.
I love the rain, because she put the world with a mysterious clothes!
篇8:初中英语满分
全文共 843 字
+ 加入清单Li Hua spent too much time playing computer games and he fell behind
others. As a good friend of his, I must do something to help him.
Firstly, I think its very important for him to learn lessons well. He
should spend most of his time on his study instead of computer games. Secondly,
I must tell him that playing computer games too much is bad for his health,
especially for his eyes. So he must give it up. I can play more sports with him
after school. Maybe he will become more interested in sports than computer
games. And then Ill ask him to concentrate more on his study. Of course, I will
try my best to help him with all his subjects. I think I can do it in many fun
ways and let him find much fun in studying. At the same time, Ill ask both his
parents and our teachers to help him, too.
If I try these, Im sure he will make great progress soon.
篇9:中秋节初中英语
全文共 1046 字
+ 加入清单Mid-autumn is a traditional festival in China. It’s also called Autumn festive, August festival, daughters festival, or Reunion festival and so on. It’s often on August 15th in lunar calendar every year, but in some places, it’s on the 16th August, such as Ningbo, Lanzhou and Zhou Shan.
Mid-autumn day is thought to be the best festival with human touch or interest and poetic sentiment and mood of a painting. It’s a reunion festival, on the day, people always miss close relatives and friends. Wherever they are, they always go home to see their parents and brothers and sisters, or their wife or husband and their children. The people who are in far away also give a call to the persons they are concerning with.
On this day, people often eat moon cake, nuts and some special food. And in some places, the days before Mid-autumn day, they do the rabbits with wheat, which stand of peace and reunion. On the evening, family members or friends always stay together to watch the moon as eating moon cake and nuts, or as talking each other happily.
篇10:我爱我的家乡初中作文
全文共 677 字
+ 加入清单我的家乡是一个不大的县城,但这里山清水秀,人杰地灵,古典而秀气,她就是江北最美丽的乡村——蒙阴。
在春天,她被大片大片的桃花、杏花包裹着,她是粉红色的,像穿了一层粉红色的纱衣,引无数游客纷纷来到这儿欣赏她独特的美。在滨河大道上,坐在车里,道路两旁,简直是花的海洋,正所谓“人在车里坐,车在花中行”。春天,我的家乡就是一个大花园!
在夏天,她显得更有生机,她是绿色的,这里的蒙山是一个天然氧吧,也是一个避暑乘凉的好地方,在这里,你可以像孩子一样贪婪的享受。这里不但有绿色的山,还有清凉的水。这里的刘洪文化公园,更是体现了她的特色,绿水青山,赶走了人们心中的闷热和烦躁。夏天,她是山和水的世界!
在秋天,漫山遍野的桃子、苹果挂满枝头,看到那丰硕的果实,谁又能忍住不尝一尝呢?这里的蜜桃、苹果,享誉全国,天底下哪有比这更甜美的?秋天,我的家乡又是一个大果园。
在冬天,她是白色的,像穿了一层又白又厚的羽绒服。天是冷的,可这儿人们的心却是火热的,年长的聚在一起,拉拉呱、唠唠嗑、下下象棋,年轻人就到农家书屋里读读书、看看报,切磋切磋农业知识,为来年农业丰收做好准备。家乡的冬天,银装素裹,更孕育着人们更大的希望。
我的家乡还是一片红色的热土,战争年代她饱受欺凌,而她的子孙们同敌人顽强的作斗争,热血染红了天空,换来的就是今天的幸福生活,我为我的家乡而自豪!
我的家乡,是可爱的、顽强的、是充满生机的! 我爱我的家乡,她有粉红的花朵;我爱我的家乡,她有绿水青山;我爱我的家乡,她有红色的果实;我爱我的家乡,她有朴实、勇敢的子孙……
我爱我家乡的一切一切……
[我爱我的家乡初中作文
篇11:初中英语作文:我的小屋
全文共 5380 字
+ 加入清单我的小屋,不是很繁华,也不是很宽敞,但是却很温馨。
I am living in (自己写). It has a wonderful envirnment. I can see flowers and trees from my house. there is a playground right in front of my block. Children always play there and senior citizens do exercises. Public transport is convience. School, hospital and super market are only a few minutes away. I like my housing estate very much.
对于自己的小屋,同学们是什么样的看法呢?将自己的小屋在这里描述下来吧!
眼睛对我们很重要,同学们一定要很好的保护自己的眼睛哦。
保护眼睛
Protect Our Eyes
Nowadays, there are more and more students becoming short-sighted. Some students get short-sightedness when they are little. There are fifteen students wearing glasses in my class. Being short-sighted is common among students, even in primary school. That is too serious. Therefore, we should protect our eyes carefully. When we are reading and writing, we should keep a standard posture. Besides, we should not watch TV or play computer for too long. They are bad for our eyes. And, we should do eyes exercises regularly. A good rest is also important to our eyes. In all, eyes are the windows of our mind. We should keep it healthy.
现在,越来越多的学生近视了。有些学生在很小的时候就近视了。我们班上有十五个学生戴眼镜。近视在学生中变得很普遍,甚至是在小学。这种情况很严重。因此,我们应该好好保护眼睛。当我们读书写字的时候,我们应该保持正确的姿势。此外,不要长时间看电视或玩电脑,对我们的眼睛不好。并且,我们应该有规律的做眼保健操。好的睡眠对我们的眼睛也很重要。总之,眼睛是我们心里的窗口,我们应该保持它健康。
希望同学们都能很好的保护眼睛,相信同学们会做的很好的吧,好好学习英语知识吧。
初中英语写作范文:第一次坐飞机
同学们都坐过飞机吗,下面是我对我第一次坐飞机的经历的介绍。
第一次坐飞机
My First Experience of Plane
Today I was very excited, because I traveled plane for the first time. My parents and I traveled toBeijingtoday. When the plane took off, I felt it was shaking. But I was not nervous because of excitement. After a while, it stopped shaking and flied higher. I could see the buildings on the ground. They became smaller and smaller. And finally, I couldnt see them anymore. Through the window, I could see the blue sky. It was very clear. Clouds were under the plane. They looked so different from the ground. It was amazing. I like the view very much. It took only two hours to get toBeijing. TheBeijingairport is very large and wonderful. There are many planes and people. I think my trip will be funny.
今天我很兴奋,因为我第一次坐飞机去旅游。今天父母和我去北京旅游。飞机起飞的时候,我感到它在摇晃。但是由于兴奋,我并没有觉得紧张。过了一会,飞机停止摇晃并且飞得更高了。我能够看到地上的建筑,它们越来越小,最后就再也看不到了。透过窗户,我可以看到蓝蓝的天空,很清澈。云朵在飞机下面,它们和地上看上去很不一样,那么惊奇。我很喜欢这风景。到北京花了我们两个小时。北京机场很大很壮观,飞机和人都很多。我觉得我的旅途一定会很有趣的。
通过上面我对第一次坐飞机的经历介绍,相信大家都很想坐飞机吧,相信大家一定会有机会的哦。
初中英语写作范文:寒假计划
虽然寒假已经过去了,但下面是我对我的寒假计划的介绍,希望大家看看哦。
寒假计划
Plan for Winter Holiday
The winter holiday is coming. I expect it very much, because the Spring Festival is the most important event in the holiday. First, I will relax myself. This term I work very hard, so during the holiday, I want to have fun. My families will go back to the hometown. We will get together to celebrate the Spring Festival. I like families getting together and organizing various activities. It’s funny and warm. Of course, study can’t be ignored. After the festival, I will spend some time on my study. There will be exercises for the holiday. And I will do some reviews for next term. Math is my weakness, so I must work hard to improve it. This is my plan for winter holiday.
寒假即将来临。我很期待它的到来,因为春节是这个假期最重要的节日。首先,我会放松一下自己。这个学期我学习很努力,所以假期期间我想玩玩。我的家人会回老家过节,我们将一起庆祝春节。我喜欢家人团聚在一起组织各种各样的活动,有趣而又温暖。当然,学习也是不容忽视的。春节过后,我会花些时间在学习上。我会完成一些寒假作业然后预习一些下学期的内容。数学是我的弱项,因此我必须努力提高它。这就是我的寒假计划。
上面就是我的寒假计划,希望同学们对自己的每一件事都有个自己的计划,一切都安排好,合理的安排自己的时间哦。
初中英语写作范文:这就是我
这就是我,大家对我还不熟悉吧,下面我来介绍一下吧。
这就是我
This Is Me
My name is Li Xing, a boy in fourteen years old. I come from Dalian, Liaoning Province, which is a beautiful and energetic city. Every year, thousands of tourists visit there. There are three people in my family, my parents and I. My parents are doctors who work in a big hospital in my city. I have many interests. Swimming, reading and movie are my favorites, which bring color to my busy study life. In study, I am good at Chinese and English, while math is my weakness. I work very hard to improve it, but it doesn’t work very well. Besides, I am easygoing and likely to make friends with others. Friendship is an important part of my life.
我叫李兴,今年十四岁。我来自辽宁省大连市。这是一个美丽而又充满活力的城市。每年都有成千上万的游客来这里参观。我家共有三口人,父母和我。我的父母都是大医院的医生。我有很多爱好,其中游泳,阅读和电影是我最喜欢的。它们给我忙碌的学习生活带来了很多色彩。我擅长语文和英语,而数学则是我的弱项。尽管我很努力去提高它,但是并没有很大的作用。除此之外,我也是个外向的人,喜欢和别人做朋友。友情是我生活中重要的一部分。
这就是我,一个完完整整的我,一个不一样的我,一个地球上仅有的我,希望我给大家留下很好的印象哦。
我的学习计划
下面是我对新学期的学习计划的介绍,希望同学们很好的看看下面讲解的知识。
学习计划 Study Plan
At the beginning of this term, I made a plan for my study. Now, I find that I carry it out well in the past month. I was poor in Chinese and English last semester. Therefore, I put the two subjects in the priority and I spent much time on them. Happily, I made progress in the two subjects this semester. Besides, math and physics is not so hard for me, but I must do many exercises to improve my knowledge. Half of an hour for each is necessary and I have always been doing so. The other subjects are easy for me. As long as I carefully listen to the teacher in the class and do some reviews, I can do well in them. While, it does not mean that I attach no importance to them. I make plan for my study to ensure the efficiency of my study.
开学之初,我给我的的学习制定了一个计划。现在,我发现在过去的一个月我能够很好的实行。上个学期我的语文和英语很差,因此我把这两个科目作为我的首要任务并花很多时间在上面。很高兴的是,这学期我这两科取得了进步。此外,数学和物理对我来说不是很难,但是我必须多做练习来增加我的知识。每个科目花上半个小时是有必要的,我一直都是这样做的。其他的科目对我来说很容桂。只要我课堂上认真听课,课后复习我就能够把它们做好。但是,这也不意味着我不重视它们。我给我的学习制定计划以保证我的学习效率。
通过上面我对我的学习计划的介绍,希望给同学们的学习很好的帮助,相信同学们会学习的很好的哦。
[初中英语作文:我的小屋
篇12:网购的英语初中作文
全文共 887 字
+ 加入清单The quick and easy access to the Internet hasbrought much comfort and convenience to ourdaily life, and a growing number of people today prefer to do their purchase on line rather thanleave for the real shops.
Despite its obvious advantages, online shopping can also be a recipe for “troubles”. In thefirst place, you can never have a real contact with the stuff you want to buy while shoppingonline as you do in a real shop. Thus, occasions are not rare when buy something that doesnot really fit you or suit you. What’s more, if you are not lucky enough, you are likely to betrusted into the hands of some dishonest sellers, bringing home fake goods.
In my perspective, we should first develop a better sense of judgment while doing onlineshopping, and at the same time, more supervision systems are supposed to be built to ensurea more reliable and pleasant online shopping environment.
篇13:家乡变化的初中
全文共 336 字
+ 加入清单此从改革的春风吹到我的家乡时,我的家乡就变了样。
首先,一辆推土机给我的家乡送来了一条“巨龙”,以前,我们的路只能容得下一辆三农车,而且弄不好就翻车,现在,别说一辆,三辆也能容下。
其二,我的家乡发生了巨大的变化。以前,人们住的是茅草屋,再又修起了砖房,现在又在城镇建设,一排排高楼正在建修,以后,我们家就能住上楼房了。
其三,人们认识到了改革开放的好处,以前,农民只想到能吃饱肚子就行了,而现在,农民意识到这些远远还不够,就大量种果树,梨树,还有西瓜等,我们这里的红富士还在出国,有的农民还在学英语呢?
还有,人们意识到了绿化环境的重要性,在党的号召下,农民都在退根还林,把以前光秃秃的山头变成了绿荫荫的林海,空气新鲜又好看。
还有,自从改革的春风吹到我的家乡,我的家乡就变了样!
篇14:初中三年级学生英语
全文共 467 字
+ 加入清单How to be a good learner?
As a good learner, we should have good habits and ways of learning。
We need to get ready for our lessons before class and always listen carefully in class。 It’s good to study in groups and help each other。 We should do more reading in our free time。 If we have some problems, we’d better ask others for help。 As a student, working hard is important, but don’t forget to do sports and keep healthy。
I think all these above will be helpful to us。
篇15:关于故宫的英语作文初中
全文共 1012 字
+ 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16:圣诞节初中英语
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+ 加入清单On December 25, I spent a memorable happy Christmas!
That day, I meet in schools and students, and the boy to a super fly snow, hee hee, look to bully my boy, do I fly snow, I think only KuangPen KuangPen, see they bully me, finally at half past seven, I finally want to use my weapon, think that the boy to so many people!
We took only a few, blame him, to spell, have never thought the boy so much, I defy spirit, picked up the blowing bottle, ran to the boy, unexpectedly, spray in my eye.
I feel, is that guy use , others also spray dead boy, but, we are still less than boys, make a few girls cry, we know that our dead, unexpectedly Zhang Wen we ran, pull the boy also ran to come over, organize a reunion...
This is a carnival of Christmas!
篇17:初中英语作文大全
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+ 加入清单The summer holiday is coming. I’m going to have a good rest and learn to
relax myself. I will read more useful books because reading more books is not
only interesting but also helps me learn more knowledge. I will try to spend
more time in chatting with my parents and help them to do some housework. I am
going to take part in the social activities so that I can know more about the
society. If possible, I’d like to make a trip to Xiamen. I’m sure I’ll have an
interesting and meaningful summer holiday. I am looking forward to it..
篇18:寒假英语作文初中
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+ 加入清单In the winter vacation life I have seen such a story to share with you:
Boone smile day, boone to visit a client, but unfortunately, they didnt
reach an agreement. Boone very upset, come back later told the story to the
manager. Tell the manager listened patiently boone, silent for a moment and
said, "you might as well go again, but should adjust their own state, always
remember to smile, use your smile to impress each other, so that he can see your
sincerity."
Boone to try to do it, he behaved himself very optimistic, very sincere,
has been permeated with a smile on his face. Results each other have also been
infected by boone, they happily signed agreement.
Boone have been married for 18 years, every morning to go to work. Busy
life let he forgot his beloved wife, he seldom smile to his wife. Boone decided
to give it a try and see what difference smile will bring their marriage.
The next morning, boone comb my hair looked in the mirror is smiling at
frail, the scowl on his face. When he sat down to eat breakfast, he greeted Mrs.
With a smile. She amazed, very excited. In this two weeks, boone felt more
happiness than in the past two years.
Boone often sincerely compliment, now stop talking about their needs and
annoyance. He tried to see things from other peoples opinions. All this really
changed his life, he gained more joy and friendship.
This story gave me the message, do anything to adjust their own state of
mind, always remember to use the smile, set each other, play with your smile so
that he can see your sincerity. A smile can bring warmth, friendship, can bring
happiness. So in the work, life will smile to face, in a good state of mind to
treat people and things around.
篇19:初中英语作文我的卧室
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+ 加入清单我的卧室
My Bedroom
I have a beautiful and sweet bedroom. My mother decorates it for me. She always says that a girl deserves a bedroom like a princess. The main colors of my room are pink and white. The wall, the bed and the chest are pink. And the desk is white. The curtains are beautiful with lovely followers on them. Every day when I open my eyes, I feel happy and beloved. I clean my room often and tidy my things up. I don’t want it become dirty or in a mess. I am thankful to my parents.
通过上面对我的卧室的介绍,相信大家已经对我的卧室都有个了解了吧,希望上面的知识给同学们的写作很好的帮助。
篇20:厦门初中英语
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+ 加入清单Xiamen is a major city on the southeast coast of the Peoples Republic of
China.It is administered as a sub-provincial city of Fujian province .
The local vernacular is Amoy,a dialect of Southern Min,also called
Hokkien.Amoy is widely used and understood across the southern region of Fujian
province as well as overseas.While it is widely spoken in and around Xiamen,the
Amoy dialect has no official status,and the official language of all government
business is Mandarin.
Xiamen and its surrounding countryside is known for its scenery and
tree-lined beaches.Gulangyu,also known as Piano Island,is a popular weekend
getaway with views of the city and features many Victorian-era style European
edifices.Xiamens Botanical Garden is a nature lovers paradise.The Buddhist
Nanputuo Temple,dating back to the Tang Dynasty,is a national treasure.Xiamen is
also famous for its history as a frontline in the Chinese Civil War with Taiwan
over Jinmen (also known as Jinmen or Quemoy) 50 years ago.One attraction for
tourists is to view Kinmen,a group of islands a few kilometres away and under
Taiwanese control,from Xiamen island.