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高一英语作文题目

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Dear Wang Lin,

It’s really my pleasure to make friends with you. I’m Zhao Gang and I’m 17

years old. I like playing football and reading. I’m good at writing and playing

the piano. But I really want to be a journalist after graduating from

university. To get good marks, firstly, think listening carefully in class is

most important. Then we should ask the teacher questions we have in time.

Finally, getting rich knowledge out of class is also necessary. I hope the

advice can help you in your studies. Welcome to our school if you have the

chance. And I’ll show you our school and my favorite books. Also I can play a

piece of piano music for you.

Looking forward to your letter.

Best wishes.

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篇1:高一英语作文:love of life

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it hurts to love someone and not be loved in return. but what is more painful is to love someone and never find the courage to let that person know how you feel.a sad thing in life is when you meet someone who means a lot to you, only to find out in the end that it was never meant to be and you just have to let go.

the best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation youve ever had.its true that we dont know what weve got until we lose it, but its also true that we dont know what weve been missing until it arrives.it takes only a minute to get a crush on someone, an hour to like someone, and a day to love someone- but it takes a lifetime to forget someone. dont go for looks; they can deceive. dont go for wealth, even that fades away. go for someone who makes you smile because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright.

dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be what you want to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do.always put yourself in the others shoes. if you feel that it hurts you, it probably hurts the person too.a careless word may kindle strife; a cruel word may wreck a life; a timely word may level stress; a loving word may heal and bless.the happiest of people dont necessarily have the best of everything they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.

love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss, ends with a tear. when you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. live your life so that when you die, youre the one smiling and everyone around you is crying.

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篇2:高一关于我的梦想英语词

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人为什么要有梦想?因为梦想是故事的开始,我相信每个人都有一个梦想。

Why have a dream? Because the dream is the beginning of the story, I believe that everyone has a dream.

我的梦想是当一个顶级的厨师到世界各地比赛厨艺。第一、当了厨师以后也不用挨饿,可以自己煮东西吃。第二、我可以把我做的爱心食物送给大家吃,第三、退休后,可以自己开店赚钱,最重要的目的还是到世界各地比赛厨艺。

My dream is to be a top chef to the rest of the world match. First, when the chef will never be hungry, you can eat anything. Second, I can put my love of food do you eat, third, after retirement, you can sell to make money, the most important purpose is to race around the world.

至于该如何一步步实现我的梦想呢?第一、我要先培养味蕾,第二、也要练一下煮菜技巧,第三、创造一道属于自己的菜。曾经听过:厨师是饿不死的,如果我当了一位厨师,是件很幸福的事,又可以开店当老板,达成我今生这个伟大的愿望

As for how to step by step to realize my dream? First, I want to cultivate the taste buds, second, also want to practice my cooking skills, third, create a belongs to own. Once heard: the chef is hungry, if I became a chef, is a very happy thing, but also can set up shop when the boss, I have reached this great desire

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篇3:高一英语作文食品安全

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With the growing awareness of healthy eating, more and more people now are

paying more attention to the importance of healthy diet and an active life。 But

at the same time, a growing unrest over food safety in the China has caught

everyone’s concern。

When it es to the food safety incidents, especially 2008 Chinese milk

scandal, every consumer has much anger to pour upon them。 In September 2008, a

fresh outbreak of kidney disease occurred, due to baby formula contaminated by

melamine.Three babies died and over 6,000 were made sick by the tainted formula。

The supplier of the milk, Sanlu Group, is a name brand and is a major player in

the industry in China。 The pany is said to have known of the problem for months,

but claims the contaminant came from milk suppliers.

Who should be main responsible for these serious incidents like milk

scandal? On one hand, plex China’s food regulations should shoulder part

duties.We should realized its monitoring system can be unresponsive, and the

government departments that oversee and enforce policies have overlapping and

often ambiguous duties。 On the other, food producers and suppliers lack deserved

responsibility for consumers! What they cares is only their own interest and

profit maximization.

In my opinion ,everyone involved in it should set up a high responsibility

for others, law related should be passed and carried out.Only in this way can we

e by a healthy eating and a harmonious world.

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篇4:高一英语作文关于春节

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The Spring Festival is very important to Chinese people. In the past,people could not often have meat,rice or other delicious food. They could only eat these during the Spring festival. So every year they hoped that the Spring Festival would come soon. Now, although people‘s life is much better,and we can eat the delicious foods everyday. People still like the festival. Because most people can have a long holiday,and we are free to go on a trip or visit our friends or have parties with our family. In the evenings,we can have a big meal in the restaurant or stay at home with family and watch the TV programs.

I like the Spring Festival very much. How wonderful the Spring Festival is!

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篇5:高一寒假英语日记

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It was the second day of our winter holiday. I felt good. I felt I’m free. I had a lot of time to do things I like. My parents are in Beijing. So I live alone but I don’t feel lonely. But I didn’t do something special. I stayed at home and watched TV.

Oh! I wrote an English daily composition. It was my homework. Today, I have slept for 14 hours. I thought I was very tired. It was time for dinner. I must go! I am very hungry.

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篇6:高一英语作文100字ICan’tForget

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There are too many things that I can’t forget. When I came to the high school I faced too much new faces at first day. I feel very excited.

My classmate was the first one talking with me in the high school. I never forget his face. He is friendly and funny. He is very black. He asked me where I came from. I answered him quickly and asked him the same question. Then we talked with other interesting things. Say you. Say me. We spoken all night. So we became the best friend in our class.

I can’t forget the first centens he spoken to me. I can’t forget my best friend-my classmate

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篇7:高一英语日记;我的生日

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导语:你还记得你生日那天发生了什么事了吗?下面是yuwenmi小编为大家整理了优秀英语作文,欢迎阅读与借鉴,谢谢!

Yesterday was my birthday, so some of my classmates sent me presents. Mother prepared a tea party for me. I invited all of them to come and take part in it.The tea party began at half past six. There were cold drinks and refreshments. We ate, talked and laughed. We felt that we were the happiest men in the world.Time passed quickly. In a twinkling, the clock on the wall struck nine. We could not but say “Good-bye” to one another

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昨天是我的生日,所以,有几位我的同班同学送了我礼品。母亲给我准备一个茶会。我邀请他们都前来参加。茶会下午六点半开始。有冷饮和点心。我们又吃又谈又笑。我们觉得是世界上最快乐的人。时间过得很快。转瞬间,墙上的钟敲九点了。我们不得不互道再见。

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篇8:高一关于暑假计划英语作文

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Im happy to have such a good summer holiday!Of course,I have many things to prepare.

我很高兴有这样一个愉快的暑假!当然,我有很多事情要做。

First,I need to make a plan about my holiday.I will do my homework 5 hours a day,and I want to read some famous English books to improve my English study.Then, I will see some funny comedies.Mr.Bean or Tom Hankss movies all cool! They can relax myself!If I have enough time,I will go dancing and swimming! I wanna keep fit,you know!And,I will spend some time on my math.I always be careless on the math exam.I want to be careful!

首先,我需要做一个关于我的假期计划。我将尽我的功课,每天5个小时,我想阅读一些英语书来提高我的英语学习。然后,我会看到一些有趣的comedies.mr.bean或汤姆·汉克斯的电影都很酷!他们可以放松自己!如果我有足够的时间,我会去跳舞和游泳!我想保持健康,你知道的!而且,我会花一些时间在我的数学。我数学考试总是很粗心。我要小心!

I really have a large number of things to do,maybe Its a bit busy and nervous.but I like this sort of life.I will try my best to do these tings!I believe myself,I can do all of them!Its nice to have this kind of courage!

我真的有很多事情要做,也许是有点忙,但是我喜欢这样的生活。我会尽我最大的努力去做这些事情!我相信自己,我能做的所有的人!有这种勇气很好!

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篇9:高一年级英语作文:交朋友的原则

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The Rules of Making Friends

We all like to make friends, we live in a society that we need to communicate with others. Without a friend, one can never express his emotions, no one share his sorrow and happiness. Making friends balances ones emotions, you can talk to friends any things, like secret, which you dont want to share with our parents. But here is the fact that not everyone is suitable to be friend, we need to obey the rules. First, the guy must be honest. Honesty is the base of the being friends, to be frank and then to be close. Second, there is something common in you two. The same interest always brings two hearts close, the more something in common, the better, thus he will be your best friends, you can share things with him. Making friends is a big deal, cause if you make the wrong one, you may get the negative thing from him.

我们都喜欢交朋友,我们生活在一个社会,需要彼此交流。没有朋友,一个人不能表达他的情绪,没人分享喜怒哀乐。交朋友能平衡感情,你可以和朋友谈任何事,比如你不会和父母分享的秘密。事实上,并不是所有的人都适合成为朋友,我们需要遵守原则。第一,那个人必须诚实。诚实是成为朋友的基础条件,闯开心扉然后变得亲近。第二,你们两个之间有共同点。共同的兴趣让两颗心靠近,越多共同点越好,因此他会成为你最好的朋友,你可以和他分享事情。交朋友是一件很大的事,因为如果交友不慎,你可能会感染他的一些恶习。

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篇10:成为一个好学生高一英语作文

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Three attributes can help people in their studies. First, a sense of responsibility is important for building a sound character. If you arent responsible, youll postpone your assignments or devote too little time to your schoolwork.

Second, in school life, relationships between people are valuable. Friends can bring you happiness and laughter. In addition, you can discuss problems and pursue knowledge with them.

Last, it is important to have a constructive philosophy of life. If you are defeated, dont be disappointed. Try to face your life and your studies with courage and determination.

If you can work toward these goals, youll become a well-rounded and versatile student instead of being a bookworm.

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篇11:高一英语作文说明文_高一年级英语作文2100字

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高一英语作文说明文:Mrs Brown

Mrs Brown is an excellent teacher. She is a good-looking woman, with gentle manners and a kind smile. Mrs Brown likes her work very much. She works hard and tries her best to make every class perfect. Listening to her talk is an artistic

treat indeed. She treats her students as her own children, not only strictly but also kindly. She always shows deep concern for them and makes great efforts to train them into persons of ability. All the students respect her very much.

高一英语作文说明文:Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin was born in 1889 in London. He came from a family of artists. His mother was an actress and his father was an actor. He started dancing and singing for money in 1894. In 1904, he went to America and he became a film director in 1914. He made many funny films from 1914 to 1966. He died in 1977. Many people were very sad at the news. People all over the world will remember him forever.

高一英语作文说明文:My Pen Pal-Tom

Tom Brown, my pen pal, is an American boy. He is 17 years old. He lives at 69 Park Road, New York with his parents. Tom is a student of No.4 High School. On weekdays, he studies very hard. Art, music and computer are his favorite subjects. In his spare time, he likes doing sports. He usually goes walking or swimming on weekends. He also likes traveling. He goes to many countries during the summer holiday every year.

高一英语作文说明文:My Best Friend

My best friend is Li Hua. He is 13 years old and he is a student of Guangming middle school. He is very tall and strong. He works hard at school and would like to help others. when I came to this school in the beginning, I was bad at math and English. I failed in a test and was worried about my study. At this time, Li Hua gave me a hand and helped to improve my math and English. Thanks to his help, my math and English improved a lot and I got good results in the following exams. Gradually we became very good friends. In my opinion, Li Hua is not only an excellent student but also a helpful and kind person. Everyone would like to be his friend.

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篇12:高一学生英语日记

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A funny thing happened during the summer vacation.

On the morning of July 13th, the weather was clear and the sun was bright. My mother took me to the village of Li Jia to visit her grandmother. The two aunts and two cousins were also in grandmas house. I was very happy. On this day, I was playing with two cousins, and two of us got me to make you a little bit of fun. Then, I went to the river with two cousins to pick up the pebbles, and we picked up a lot of strange stones, some like the pentagram, some like cars, some like peoples hearts, and... We picked up some stones and went to a temple nearby. There was a golden Maitreya Buddha in the temple. When we were playing at the temple for a while, we returned to my grandmothers house. In the evening, when my sister and I were chasing the noise, my sister suddenly stepped on a stone and fell down. My foot was broken. I laughed and said, "you big fool." She said angrily, "you bad man, I will not kill you!" And then I ran after me... On the morning of the second day, we will go home. Our sister will also go with us. We have a great time playing games on the road.

Friends, is your summer vacation interesting? Tell us about it!

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篇13:高一英语作文:中国的美食

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Chinese Food

Chinese food is famous all over the world, if you ask a foreigner how about Chinese food, they will be full of praise。

中国美食在全世界都是出名的,一提到中国食物,他们都会赞不绝口。

When we see the movie, Chinese food is praised by the people. Recently, there is a famous movie called A Bite of China, the movie is popular, it introduces Chinese food from different places. The audience is attracted by the delicious food, they never thought Chinese food would be so various. Now the second part of the movie has been made out, more and more Chinese traditional food has been introduced. After appreciating the movie, I begin to learn more about Chinese food, I want to have taste of them. I am so proud of our food, when we talk about it to foreign friends, we can feel their favor of our food. The food is part of our culture, they should be inherited.高中英语作文

当我们看到电影时,中国的食物广泛受到人们的赞扬。最近,有一部很出名的电影叫《舌尖上的中国》,电影很受欢迎,介绍了来自中国不同地方的食物。观众受到了这些美味的食物吸引,他们从来没想到中国的食物可以有这么多的种类。现在电影的第二部分也已经上映,介绍了越来越多的中国传统美食。欣赏了电影以后,我开始学着了解更多中国的美食,我想要尝一尝。我为我们国家的食物感到自豪,当我们和外国朋友讨论中国食物时,我们能感觉到他们对我们食物的喜爱。这些食物是我们文化的一部分,应该要传承下来。

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篇14:高一优秀英语作文_高一年级英语作文900字

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Dear Mary, Pressure is a serious problem in today’s world. I know you are under too much pressure. You can’t get on well with your classmates; you may worry about your exams. I’m always under pressure, too. My parents want me to be the top student in class. So they send me to all kinds of training classes at weekends.

Last Monday evening, I had a talk with my mother. I told her I was not lazy. I really felt tired. I needed time to relax. My mother agreed with me at last. So I think a conversation with your parents is necessary to solve the problem. Less pressure, better life! Best wishes to you! Your, Jane

亲爱的玛丽,压力是当今世界的一个严重问题。我知道你承受太多的压力。你不能和你的同学相处得很好,你可能会担心你的考试。我总是在压力下。我父母想让我成为一流的学生。所以他们在周末送我去各种培训班。

上个星期一晚上,我和我的妈妈说了一次。我告诉她我不懒。我真的感到很累。我需要时间放松。我妈妈终于同意了。所以我想和你父母的谈话是解决问题的必要的。更少的压力,更好的生活!最美好的祝愿给你!

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篇15:英语作文健康食物高一80词

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Last night, I ate a lot of food, such as KTC and ice cream, before I slept,

I ate some cold food in the fridge. At midnight, I felt my stomach hurt badly,

my family was woke up, they sent me to the hospital. After seeing the doctor, he

told me that I had eaten too much food, what’s more, the food was not healthy,

so it hurt my stomach. Since then, I realized that I should not eat the rubbish

food often, I should keep the healthy diet. Now my diet is regular, I won’t take

in much food before sleeping, my body is becoming healthy. In the morning, I eat

an egg and make sure I take in enough vitamins. Even when I see the rubbish food

is tempting, I take no hesitation to say no to them. I am so proud of

myself.

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篇16:高一感恩母亲的英语作文

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Grateful mother, it is hard, she endured the October be pregnant is looking forward to I will be in the room. As my first sound loud cry, the mother began to day after day, year after year endless sacrifice, for I worry, complaint or regret, care and parenting, I carefully. Let me live in happy happy environment, let me free to healthy growth.

Grateful mother, is she taught me to learn to be, is she taught me how to communicate with partners communicate with each other, is she taught me to help and love from person to person. Is the most profound in my memory on one occasion, my mother and I go home together, home cousin are playing a game model of the toys, I also very want to play a gun up, but my cousin take back, I was punched in the past, my cousin also dont get back to me, so we played together. When my mother saw hurriedly pulled me aside to. Because I am the only child in the home at ordinary times, everybody affectionately to me, this let me formed the character of swashbuckling would not agree. Wanted to mom this time will call my cousin to give me play the toy, but mother didnt do that, but pulled me aside to me to apologize to my cousin. At first I hated cousin very much in the heart, which will easily agree? Mother looked at will comfort me and patiently enlighten me, give me about the story of "jung let pear". After listening to the story, I also recognize the fault, and apologize to my cousin to apologize. Since then my Cousins and I are very friendly to get along, never quarrel with each other. Mothers teachings in my young mind leave deep memory, in my own life to learn to be nice, tolerance, apologize to each other.

Grateful mother, is she gave me the most unselfish love, she is always worried about my food, clothing, shelter, line. Thank for a mother for giving me the concern of dribs and drabs. The ancients cloud: "dripping of grace, when animals are reported". Ancient huang-xiang temperature had seats, carp lying ice... The story of 24 filial piety. This is Chinas mule Meng Peijie touched story. But now there is something in my gratitude for the mother of way, also dont finish. From now, I want to help my mother share housework more at ordinary times, reduce the mothers work, study hard work more at ordinary times, in order to reduce the worry about mother. Give mother some greetings, as she poured tea water, wipe the sweat back rubs.

All in all, to thank for a mother for too much too much, I remember meng jiao has become a "the wanderer", "the loving mother hand line, wandering onto clothing. Departure thick seam, meaning fear of delay. Who made the heart-inch grass, at a three chunhui." Now I also send the poem to my mother, to express my gratitude to my mother.

感恩母亲,是她忍着十月怀胎的艰苦,期待着我将临人间。随着我的第一声洪亮的啼哭,母亲就开始日复一日,年复一年无休止地为我操心、操劳,无怨无悔,细心地呵护着、养育着我。让我生活在欢乐幸福的环境中,让我无忧无虑地健康成长。

感恩母亲,是她教会我学会做人,是她教会我如何去与伙伴们相互沟通交流,是她教会我人与人之间要互助互爱。在我记忆最深刻的是有一次,我和妈妈一起回老家,老家的表哥正在玩一个游戏模型玩具,我见了也很想玩就一把抢了过来,可表哥又抢了回去,我便一拳打过去,表哥也不让回打了我,于是我们便打了起来。这时妈妈见了急忙把我拉到一边去。平时因我是家中独生子,大家都对我疼爱有加,这让我养成了霸气十足不肯服输的个性。本想妈妈这回会叫表哥把玩具让给我玩,可是妈妈却没那样做,而是把我拉到一边要我向表哥道歉。起初我心中非常恨表哥,哪肯轻易服输呢?妈妈见状就不断安慰我并耐心地启迪我,给我讲起了“孔融让梨”的故事。听了这个故事后我也认识到了自已的错,便向表哥道歉认错。从那以后我跟表哥之间都非常友好地相处,再也没吵架过。母亲的教诲在我幼小的心灵留下深刻的记忆,使我在自己的生活中学会友善待人、互相宽容、互相歉让。

感恩母亲,是她把最无私的爱给了我,是她时时刻刻牵挂着我的衣、食、住、行。感谢母亲给予我的点点滴滴的关心。古人云:“滴水之恩,当涌泉相报”。古有黄香温席、卧冰求鲤……二十四孝的故事。今有感动中国孝女孟佩杰的故事。可如今的我对母亲的感恩有千言万语也道不尽,诉不完。从今起,我平时要多帮妈妈分担家务,减少母亲的操劳,平时多努力学习功课,以减少母亲的操心。多给母亲一些问候,为她倒茶端水,擦汗捶背。

总之,要感谢母亲的事太多太多了,我记起孟郊曾作过一首《游子吟》,“慈母手中线,游子身上衣。临行密密缝,意恐迟迟归。谁言寸草心,报得三春晖。”如今我也把这首诗送给我的母亲,以表达我对母亲的感恩之情。

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篇17:英语高一优秀作文100字

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Almost everyone knows that water covers three-fourths of the earths

surface. Most of it, however, is in the oceans and is too salty to drink. Also,

some of it is frozen and cannot be used. In fact, less than one percent is left

for the use of people, animals and plant life. All through history men have

tried to build their homes near the sources of fresh water. Now fresh water is

becoming scarce, but more and more is needed because of the increasing number of

people in the world. Some industries also use large amounts of fresh water in

the production of things such as steel, petroleum, paper and rubber and so on.

Scientists estimate that the need for fresh water will have doubled by the year

2003. If they are correct, we must find new ways of saving it or producing it.

Some nations have worked on the problem and are already sharing their

information with others. They are trying to keep their rivers from becoming

polluted. Deep wells are also being dug, and rain water is being collected in

huge artificial lakes. In one way or another, they hope to provide enough water

to satisfy the needs of their people.

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Dear Sir/Madam:

I was referred to you by Mr. Zhang, a Partner with your Peking office, who

informed me that theShanghaioffice of your company is actively seeking to hire a

Network Maintenance Engineer for your program.

Your position requires top university, Bachelor or above in Computer

Science or equivalent field and proficient in Windows 20_and LINUX System. I

feel that I am competent to meet the requirements. I will be graduating from

Graduate School of Peking University this year with a M.S. degree. My studies

have included courses in computer control and management and I designed a

control simulation system developed with Microsoft Visual InterDev and SQL

Server.

During my education, I have grasped the principals of my major and skills

of practice. Not only have I passed CET-6, but more important I can communicate

with others freely in English. My ability to write and speak English is out of

question.

The enclosed resume outlines my credentials and accomplishments in greater

detail. I would welcome an opportunity to meet with you for a personal

interview.

Sincerely,

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篇19:高一英语作文:TheDreamofTravelingAbroad

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When I learned English, I had no idea why would I learn it, but as I was in high school, my English teacher showed me many things about the foreign country, then I came to know what the foreign country was like. They are so different from China, the world is so big, I must travel abroad someday, I want to see the other countries, having access to their tradition. I am very interested in the culture, I know our country’s culture well, I want to know more beyondChina. I learn thatParisis very fashionable,Egyptis an old city with its famous tower,Veniceis a water city, all of there are so interesting to me. English is a basic tool that I can communicate with the world, so I must learn English well, making enough money and realize my dream.

当我学英语的时候,我不知道我为什么要学,但是当我读高中的时候,我的英语老师向我展示了很多关于外国的东西,然后我开始知道外国是怎样的。它们跟中国很不同,世界很大,我将来一定要出国旅游,我想要看看其他国家,接触它们的传统。我对文化很感兴趣,我很了解中国的文化,我想要了解中国外更过的东西。我知道巴黎很时尚,埃及很古老,那里有出名的塔,威尼斯是水上城市,所有的这些对我来说都很有趣。英语是我和世界沟通的工具,所以我一定要学好英语,挣足够的钱来实现我的梦想。

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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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