第一篇：美文背誦寒假作業

海 上 的 風

海上的風是花神，它一來，就濺起萬朵浪花。

海上的風是琴師，它一來，就奏出萬種樂曲。

海上的風是大力士，它一來 送走萬片云帆。

海上的風是獅子，它一吼 就掀起滔天波浪。

初 冬

早上，白茫茫的一片大霧。

遠處的塔、小山都望不見了。近處的田野、樹林像隔著一層紗，模模糊糊看不清。太陽像個紅球，慢慢地升起來，發出淡淡的光，一點兒也不耀眼。地里的莊稼都收完了，人們正在園子里忙著收白菜。霧慢慢地散了，太陽射出光芒來。

遠處的塔、小山都望得見了。近處的田野、樹林也看得清了。柿子樹上掛著許多大柿子，像一個一個的紅燈籠。

樹林里落了厚厚的一層黃葉。只有松樹、柏樹不怕冷，還是那么綠。

鳥 島

下課了，校園，像一個鳥島。

美的交響回旋在這一片樂土。花叢樹下，草坪操場，運動衫，彩裙??飛翔的、流動的身影，旋轉的舞步，亭亭玉立的風姿，像鳥兒款款的低飛，歡快的躍動，像鳥兒展翅的舞蹈，恬靜的棲息。歌聲，笑語，像海潮的喧嘩中，鳥兒傾心地鳴囀。

同浴著陽光，共享著歡樂，又增添著溫暖，充實著幸福。

啊，一個生機勃勃的鳥島。

小 紙 船

我們來到半山的小溪邊，用五色彩紙折成各種各樣的小船，讓它隨著微風、順著流水，離開我們吧。

小紙船在水上移動著，前前后后地出發了。我們都拍著手，在歡呼我們自己折的紙船前進??

小紙船帶走了我們童年的幻想。我們在小溪邊戀戀不舍地追著。

看！連一只小紙船都漂得這么久，這么遠！我們都高興地笑了。我們對自己的幻想說：“去吧！小紙船！你們各奔前程吧！前面有你們廣闊的天地！??”

第二篇：2014寒假作業經典話題一周背誦

英語作文經典話題一周背誦第一天：THE NEWSPAPER 報 紙

Nowadays the newspaper possesses considerable value.Everybody should read it.It supplies us with a variety of news every day.It tells us the political situation of the world.If we form the habit of reading the newspaper, we shall(will)get enough knowledge to cope with our circumstances.第二天：MY DAILY LIFE 我的日常生活

Though my daily life is extremely monotonous, I try hard to adapt myself to it.Why? Because I intend to be a good student.I wish to render service to my country.I get up at six o’clock every day.After I wash my face and brush my teeth,I begin to review my lessons.I go to school at seven o’clock.After school is over, I return home.We usually have supper at seven o’clock.Then I begin to do my homework.I want to finish it before I go to bed.第三天：A MODEL STUDENT 模范學生

Do you mind being called a bad student? Of course not.So far as I know, everybody intends to be(become)a model student.However, to be a model student is by no means an easy thing.First, he must do his best to obtain knowledge.A man without sufficient knowledge will not succeed.Secondly, he must remember to improve his health.Only a strong man can do great tasks.Thirdly, he should receive moral education.If his conduct is not good, no one will consider making friends with him.第四天：HOW TO GET HAPPINESS 如何獲得快樂

There is no doubt that happiness is the most precious thing in the world.Without it, life will be empty and meaningless.If you wish to know how to get happiness, you must pay attention to the following two points.First, health is the secret of happiness(the key to happiness).Only a strong man can enjoy the pleasure of life.Secondly, happiness consists in contentment.A man who is dissatisfied with his present condition is always in distress.第五天：BOOKS 書籍

As is well known, books teach us to learn life, truth, science and many other useful things.They increase our knowledge, broaden our minds and strengthen our character.In other words, they are our good teachers and wise friends.This is the reason why our parents always encourage us to read more books.Reading is a good thing, but we must pay great attention to the choice of books.It is true that we can derive benefits from good books.However, bad books will do us more harm than good.第六天：BE PATRIOTIC 要愛國

It is the duty of every citizen to make the country rich and powerful(To make the country rich and strong is...).In order to accomplish this object one must be patriotic(love his country).I consider this an unchangeable truth.How can a student love his country(be patriotic)? I find my answer very simple and clear.He must study hard and store up knowledge so as to serve his(the)country in the future.If every student can do according to what I said, the country will certainly be rich and powerful.第七天：HOW TO BE A GOOD CITIZEN 如何做一個好公民

My aim is to become a good citizen so as to be able to render service to the(my)country.However, to become a good citizen is not an easy thing.He has many duties to fulfill.The first duty of a good citizen is to love his country.He is to(must)be ready to sacrifice even his own life for the country.

第三篇：初中英語美文背誦

(1)

Just for today

Just for today I will try to live through this day only and not tackle my whole life problem at once.I can do something for twelve hours that would appall me if I had to keep it up for a lifetime.Just for today I will be happy.This assumes to be true what Abraham Lincoln said, that “Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.”

Just for today I will adjust myself to what is, and not try to adjust everything to my own desires.I will take my “luck” as it comes.Just for today I will try to strengthen my mind.I will study.I will learn something useful.I will not be a mental loafer.I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration.就為了今天，我將盡力只度過今天而不立刻去解決終身的問題。對一件令我沮喪而又必須堅持一輩子的事，我只能堅持十二個小時。

就為了今天，我會很快樂。亞伯拉罕?林肯說過，“大多數人都是決定想怎么高興就怎么高興。”這已經被認為是真理。

就為了今天，我會做自我調整適應事物本來的面目，而不是想方設法使每一件事滿足自己的欲望。當機會來臨的時候我會抓住它。

就為了今天，我會盡力心強志堅。我會學習，學一些有用的東西。我不會做一個精神上的流浪漢。我會讀一些需要努力、思考和注意力集中的東西。

Just for today I will exercise my soul in three ways.I will do somebody a good turn and not get found out: If anybody knows of it, it will not count.I will do at least two things I don’t want to do—just for exercise.I will not show anyone that my feelings are hurt: they may be hurt, but today I will not show it.Just for today I will be agreeable.I will look as well as I can, dress becomingly, talk low, act courteously, criticize not one bit, and try not to improve or regulate anybody but myself.Just for today I will have a program, I may not follow it exactly, but I will have it.I will save myself from two pests: hurry and indecision.Just for today I will have a quiet half hour all by myself and relax.During this half hour, sometime, I will try to get a better perspective of my life.Just for today I will be unafraid.Especially I will not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful, and to believe that as I give to the world, so the world will give to me.就為了今天，我會用三種方法來磨煉我的靈魂。我會做對某人有利的事但不能被發現，若有人發現了就不算數。我將會做至少兩件我不愿做的事情——只為了磨練。我不會讓任何人感到我的感情受到了傷害：它們可能受到了傷害，但今天我不想表現出來。

就為了今天，我會過得很愜意。看起來我達到了最佳狀態，穿著得體、講話謙虛、行為禮貌、一點不吹毛求疵，盡量改進和調節自己而不是別人。

就為了今天，我會制定一個計劃，我也許不會嚴格地遵守它，但我一定要有計劃。我會 避免兩種錯誤：倉促行事和優柔寡斷。

就為了今天，我將會獨自靜靜地呆上半小時放松。在這半小時里，某個時刻，我會日后對我的生活有個更好的看法。

就為了今天，我將不再害怕。尤其我不會再害怕享受美麗的事物，并且相信我給予世界的，世界也會給予我。

(2)The Poor The poor are very wonderful people.One evening we went out and we picked up four people from the street.And one of them was in a most terrible condition，and I told the sisters: You take care of the other three.I take care of this one who looked worse.So I did for her all that my love can do.I put her in bed, and there was such a beautiful smile on her face.She took hold of my hand as she said just the words “thank you” and she died.I could not help but examine my conscience[良心]before her and I asked what would I say if I was in her place.And my answer was very simple.I would have tried to draw a little attention to myself.I would have said I am hungry, that I am dying, I am cold, I am in pain, or something, but she gave me much more-she gave me her grateful love.And she died with a smile on her face.As did that man whom we picked up from the drain[陰溝、下水道], half eaten with worms, and we brought him to the home.“I have lived like an animal in the street, but I am going to die like an angel, loved and cared for.” And it was so wonderful to see the greatness of that man who could speak like that, who could die like that without blaming anybody, without cursing anybody, without comparing anything.Like an angel-this is the greatness of our people.And that is why we believe what Jesus had said: I was hungry, I was naked, I was homeless, I was unwanted, unloved, uncared for, and you did it to me.窮人是非常了不起的人。一天晚上，我們外出，從街上帶回了四個人，其中一個生命岌岌可危。于是我告訴修女們說：“你們照料其他三個，這個瀕危的人就由我來照顧了。”就這樣，我為她做了我的愛所能做的一切。我將她放在床上，看到她的臉上綻露出如此美麗的微笑。她握著我的手，只說了句“謝謝您”就死了。我情不自禁地在她面前審視起自己的良知來。我問自己，如果我是她的話，會說些什么呢？答案很簡單，我會盡量引起旁人對我的關注，我會說我饑餓難忍，冷得發抖，奄奄一息，痛苦不堪，諸如此類的話。但是她給我的卻更多更多――她給了我她的感激之情。她死時臉上卻帶著微笑。我們從排水道帶回的那個男子也是如此。當時，他幾乎全身都快被蟲子吃掉了，我們把他帶回了家。“在街上，我一直像個動物一樣地活著，但我將像個天使一樣地死去，有人愛，有人關心。”真是太好了，我看到了他的偉大之處，他竟能說出那樣的話。他那樣地死去，不責怪任何人，不詛咒任何人，無欲無求。像天使一樣――這便是我們的人民的偉大之所在。因此我們相信耶穌所說的話――我饑腸轆轆――我衣不蔽體――我無家可歸――我不為人所要，不為人所愛，也不為人所關心――然而，你卻為我做了這一切。

第四篇：高中英語背誦美文

高中英語背誦美文 Time Is Money

“Time is money.” This saying means that time is very valuable.But time is more valuable than money.The money we have lost can be gained again, but the time we have wasted cannot be regained.Moreover, sometimes persons can exist without money, but nothing can be done without time, just as no one can live without air.Despite being so valuable, time is often neglected by men.Since time is an invisible thing, men often waste their time unconsciously（無意地）.Without anything to do, they may gossip from morning till night.Man can live only at most to about 100 years.It seems fairly long, but in fact it is rather short.We often say “How quickly time flies!” How many things can a man accomplish in such a short period? Hence we should use the valuable time properly to do our work.We will race with it.We will study and work hard.Never waste a little bit of it.Try to Be a Good Student

Perhaps it is the dream of everyone to be a good student at school, but quite a few students feel at a loss on how to make it.In my opinion it is rather easy if you can act on the following points.First of all, make full use of your time and work hard.Don?t put off till tomorrow what should be done today, as time past will never come back.The fast developing society requires adequate knowledge, which presses us to spare no efforts to study.Of course, your hard work will be rewarded one day.Secondly, use your own head and present your point of view.Credulous（輕信的）attitude will only make you take anything for granted.With your own judgment you will be able to tell right from wrong and set up your own theory.Thirdly, set aside enough time for relaxation, entertainment, etc.don?t ignore the harm of all work and no play.Proper sports will build up your body and improve the efficiency of your studying.To be a good student is easier said than done, for it needs a student?s consistent efforts.But nothing is difficult to a man if he puts his heart into it.Natural Resources

Nature has provided us with many kinds of resources.Almost everything we use in our everyday life comes from Nature.The food we eat, the water we drink, the clothes we wear, the concrete and bricks to build our houses, the materials to make bikes we ride, etc.all come originally from Nature.1

People have been making use of these natural supplies for thousands of years.With the development of technology and the increase of the population, the amount and range of materials taken has increased.It is estimated that this tread will continue in the years to come.However, natural resources are not in exhaustible.Some resources are already nearly used up.For example, the end of the world?s fuel is already within sight.Such an essential daily item as water is in short supply in many parts of the world.We can no longer thoughtlessly use the many resources provided by Nature.We must learn to conserve what remains.We Have Only One World

When industries grow, pollution also grows.Today the problem of environment has become more and more important.The world population is rising so quickly that the world has become too crowded.We are using up our natural resources too quickly and at the same time we are polluting our environment with dangerous chemicals.If we don?t take action immediately, then we will destroy our only world.Man has made great progress in environment protection.Government of many countries has established laws to protect the forest and sea resource and to stop the environmental pollution.Still more measures should be taken to solve the problem.First, we should start by educating the public about the hazards of pollution.The government on its part should also design stricter laws.This is not only for our own generation but also for the future generation to come.It is necessary to protect our nature environment.We must begin now to protect our only world.Make The Best Use of Our Land

It is the land that has been providing us with everything we need for centuries.In other words, almost everything we use daily comes from the land directly or indirectly.The food, clothes, houses, even the books and furniture are all supplied by the land.But the limited land is decreasing at a surprising speed.With the expanding of the cities, the development of the industry and over population, lots of large pieces of good farmland are being turned into residential areas with many houses and apartment buildings, or industrial areas, or warehouses.Therefore some measures must be taken to stop the abusing of our farmland.On the other hand, we should let everyone realize the danger of being short of land.And also we should educate them how to make better use of our land.Health

It is said that we do not properly value a thing until we have lost it.It is only when a friend dies that we find out how much he was to us.So it is with health.When we are young and strong and have good health, we think little about it.It seems natural to us to be always well, and we cannot imagine what it is like to be ill.We are often careless about our health, and without

thinking we spoil our health by bad habits and doing silly things.It is only when we have our good health that we find that it was one of God?s best gifts to us.Health is our most important possession.We should do our best to maintain it.Good health is necessary to happiness and success.People who are in poor health are often pessimistic or depressed.As a rule, bad health means misery and failure.How can we keep our health? Only by knowing and carefully obeying the laws of health.A happy man is a healthy man, and only the healthy man can live a happy life.The desire for good health is universal.Everyone who loves life understands how important health is.First, good health is the guarantee for enjoying life.The only desire of a patient is always to live an ordinary and healthy life.Second, good health establishes a firm foundation for your ambition of the career.Without it, any lofty aspiration turns to be a daydream.Then how to keep fit? Everyone has his own answers to this question, while I think three principal suggestions should be followed.The first one is that a scientific diet should be adopted, which offers the necessities for your body.The second one is that physical exercises must be persisted, especially for the indoor people.The last, but not the least, is that the cheerful mood should be kept.In order to keep fit, I force myself to keep away from the “junk food”, although it usually tastes good, I even form a good habit of doing morning exercises.And the beautiful music and good books always cheer me up.Sports and Games

Sports and games do a lot of good to our health.They can make us strong, prevent us from getting too fat, and keep healthy and fit.Especially they can be of great value to people who work with their brains most of the day, for sports and games give people valuable practice in exercising the body.What?s more, they make our life richer and more colourful.If we do not have a strong body, we will find it hard to do whatever we want.So persons of all ages enjoy watching and taking part in various kinds of sports-track and fields, swimming, skating, football, volleyball and basketball, etc.Sports and games are also very useful in character training.They demand not only physical skills and strength but also courage, endurance, discipline and usually teamwork.For boys and girls, what is learned in the playground often has a deep effect on their character.If each of them learns to work for his team and not for himself on the football field, he will later find it natural to work for the good of his country instead of only for his own benefit.A healthy citizen makes a strong country.Let?s all take part in sports and games.Smoking

It is well known that smoking does harm to the health.Today, so many people still keep smoking, which has drawn wide attention of the society.Smoking has so many disadvantages but no advantages at all.First, the cigarettes with nicotine in them do great harm to the health.Such diseases as pneumonia, lung cancer may be caused or partly caused by them.Furthermore, the bad effects of cigarettes cost the smokers lots of money, which could be spent on other meaningful things.Thirdly, the accidents of fire all over the world every year are mostly caused by the still-burning butts(end).The government has formulated the regulation of no smoking in public places.Yet its result is not so satisfactory.From my point of view, it needs the common efforts of the society.Not only the nonsmokers but the smokers should cooperate on this matter.Live in the City or in the Country

Where do you like to live, in the city or in the country? Most cities are centers of economy, trade, transportation or culture.With the development of economy and society, more and more people have flooded into the cities, which makes the scale of the cities larger and larger.Surely, it is very convenient for shopping, education, business and so on.But it also has many disadvantages: the large population makes it crowded in each corner of the city;the big factories, too many cars, buses and trucks pollute the clean air;too much noise can make people mad.To live in the city, one even can?t get enough room for living.To live in the country is another thing.You can breathe the fresh air cheerfully, own a spacious house with a big backyard, and relax yourself in quietness.But when you want to go shopping, or take your child to school, perhaps you will complain about its inconvenient transportation, its remoteness…I am an ordinary person.I am always longing for the peaceful idyllic（田園詩般的）life of the countryside.Is Failure a Bad Thing?

Failure is a common occurrence(happening)in our daily life.Whatever we do, there are always two possible results: success or failure.Although everyone wants to succeed in what he tries, sometimes failure can?t be avoided.Different people hold different attitudes towards failure.When faced with it, some can stand up to it, draw a useful lesson from it and try their best to fulfill what they are determined to do.Others, however, lose heart and give in.They do nothing but complain about themselves and objective conditions.As a popular saying goes, “Failure teaches success.” In my opinion, what really counts is not the failure itself, but the proper attitude we should take after it.I trust that as long as we keep to what is right and correct what is wrong, that is to say, learn a lesson from failure, we will be certain to succeed.So I am of the opinion that failure is not a bad thing.My Mother's Birthday

The sixth of August was my mother's birthday.My father and I wanted to give her surprising birthday presents.On their mothers' birthday，I know some of my classmates are going to help their mothers with housework；others are going to the shop and buy some flowers for their mothers.In the morning，my father and I went shopping and bought a very nice cake.Then we went to the market and bought some food.When we got home，my father cooked some nice food in the kitchen.I went to my room to make a birthday card.I wanted to say to my mother that I loved her very much.Then I wrote in the card，“I love you，my dear mother！”I put it on her pillow，then we cleaned the room.We felt very tired，but we were very happy.My mother got home.We said，“Happy Birthday！”My mother smiled.We had our supper together.My mother said，“Thank you，my daughter！”

How happy we were！

The Value Of Time

I always think there is not enough time.For example，I have just taken a three-day holiday.But when I look back，I just feel that it?s only one day.There goes a proverb，“Time is money”。Now I want to say，time is more precious than money，because when money is spent，we can earn some more again.However，when time is gone or lost，never will it return.Time goes without being noticed.The time for our study and work is usually limited.So I think we must make full use of our time.But it?s a pity that I am always not aware of the importance of time until it?s too late.So I think，I should get into the good habit of saving time because wasting time is equal to wasting one?s life.Do not put off what can be done today till tomorrow！

Environment

Environmental problems are as big as not for individual country or individual people to address.In other word，we have reached the stage that environmental problems be solved for international view.To what extent do you agree or disagree？

In recent years，many nations have become more aware of the environmental issues each nation faces，such as air and water pollution.The question is，are the environmental issues a national problem or an international problem？It is my belief that the environmental issues have grown to the point of becoming an international problem needing international cooperation to resolve.Because of the differences in environmental policies，resources and technology，international cooperation could provide quicker results and have a greater impact on bringing resolution to environmental problems for nations of differing environmental policies and of lesser resources and technology.By pooling international resources and technology to address the environmental problems，the disadvantaged nations are provided the assistance needed.Otherwise their environmental conditions deteriorate ultimately affecting the resources and environment of the world as a whole.Self introduction

Teachers，good afternoon.Allow me to briefly talk about myself.My name is-Xianning graduated from the south gate of the private secondary schools.Tourism now studying at the school in Hubei Province.Studying hotel management professional.I was a character，cheerful girl，so my hobbies is extensive.Sporty.In my spare time likes playing basketball，table tennis，volleyball，skating.When a person like the Internet at home，or a personal stereo.Not like too long immersed in the world of books，and family members have told me，Laoyijiege is the best.Talking about my family，then I will talk about my family has.Only three people my family，my grandmother，grandfather and my own.My grandfather is a engineer，I am very severely on peacetime，the Church me a lot.Grandma is a very kindly for the elderly，care for my life in every possible way.Therefore，I have no parents in their care，childhood and growth were full of joy.I like this hotel management professional，because I like to live in a strict order of the management environment.I have my professional self-confidence and hope，as long as the efforts will be fruitful，this is my motto.Since I chose this profession，I will follow this path，effort，perseverance path.Thank you teachers.I finished presentation.We have only one earth Dear human being，Have you ever seen such a notice “A black smelly earth with lots of dirty things on it is crying and struggling.”？ How terrible it is！Long，long ago，the earth was healthy and beautiful，and it was covered with heavy forest and all kinds of plants.The water in the rivers and lakes and seas was clean and harmless.There were not so many disasters of nature.People lived in harmony with nature，Why has everything changed？ Because we human being do a lot of bad things to her.First，We cut down the forests，destroy the grasses，and the water washes away a lot of soil down the rivers into the lakes and seas，making a lot of places flooded and many people killed and making her surface ugly.Secondly，we use lots of chemical powder in the wars，we burn plenty of coals，gas in the factories and cars，making much SO2 and CO2 with the heavy smoke spread in the air，so a lot of people suffer from this terrible air pollution，especially in winter.As a result of this，the temperature of the earth is getting higher and higher.It is dangerous for human being，animals and plants to exist.Thirdly，we pour a lot of waste and poisonous water into the rivers，lakes and seas.Making all kinds of fishes，plants and birds die

Now，if we go on doing bad things to the earth，the earth will die.If the earth died，where would we human being go？ The earth is our common living place.So it is everyone?s duty to protect our home —— the earth.Do remember： We have only one earth！

My Home Village

My home village is a small one.It?s in Yuxian county of Shanxi Province.Small as it is，it?s very beautiful.There are many hills around my home village and they are more beautiful than some big mountains.In spring，we can fly kites which are made by ourselves on the top of the hills.The kites fly very high.In summer，the trees are green and the grass is green，too.It is green

everywhere on the hills.There are so many wild apple trees on the hills.The wild apples are nice to eat.In autumn，the corns under and around the hills are ripe.So we eat them almost every day.In winter，when it snows，all the ground is covered with snow.We can play with snow and sometimes we eat the clean snow with sugar.In my hometown the sky is blue，the air is clean，the water is sweet and the people are very friendly.I love my hometown！

The Mid-Autumn Festival

The Mid-Autumn is a very important Chinese festival.It falls on the 15th day of August.A few days before the festival，everyone in the family will help to make the house clean and beautiful.Lanterns will be hung in front of the house.On the evening there will be a big family dinner.People who work far away from their homes will try to come back for the union.After dinner，people will light the lanterns which are usually red and round.Children will play with their own toy lanterns happily.At night the moon is usually round and bright.People can enjoy the moon while eating moon-cakes which are the special food for this festival.They can look back on the past and look forward to the future together.It is said that there was a dragon in the sky.The dragon wanted to swallow up the moon.To protect the frighten the dragon away.The Four seasons

A year has four seasons.Every season has three months.The weather of one season is different from that of any other.The life cycles of plants are controlled by the seasons.The first season is spring.The three months in it are March，April and May.During that time we have warm weather and fine days.All plants come to life.Animals wake up from hibernation.It is time for farmers to get ready for their fields.The second season is summer.The three months are June，July and August.The weather is very hot and it often rains.People can go swimming and sightseeing.It is time for all things to grow up.The third season is autumn.The three months are September，October and November.The weather becomes cooler and cooler.Leaves begin to fall to the ground.It is the harvest time for farmers.The fourth season is winter.December，January and February are the three months of that season.The weather is very cold，and most of the plants die at that time.Sometimes it snows.People can enjoy skating and skiing.But winter doesn? t stay with us for a long time，for spring comes again soon.四季

一年有四季，每個季節有三個月，每個季節的氣候都不一樣。生命的輪回由四季控制。

第一個季度是春季。春季的三個月為三月、四月和五月。在這段時間里，天氣溫暖、晴朗，萬物復蘇。冬眠的動物們也醒過來了，農民們開始忙農活。

第二個季節是夏季，包括六月、七月和八月。天氣非常熱，而且老是下雨。人們能游泳、觀光。夏季也是萬物生長的好時候。

第三個季節是秋季，三個月分別是九月、十月和十一月。天 氣越來越涼，樹葉開始飄落。這是一個收獲的季節。

最后一個季節是冬季，這一季包括十二月、一月和二月。天氣非常冷，大多數植物都死了。有時候還下雪，人們可以滑冰和滑雪。但是冬天不會太長，因為春天馬上就要來臨了。

Asking for trouble 自找麻煩

It must have been about two in the morning when I returned home.I tried to wake up my wife by ringing the door-bell, but she was fast asleep, so I got a ladder from the shed in the garden, put it against the wall, and began climbing towards the bedroom window.I was almost there when a sarcastic voice below said,' I don't think the windows need cleaning at this time of the night.' I looked down and nearly fell off the ladder when I saw a policeman.I immediately regretted answering in the way I did, but I said, 'I enjoy cleaning windows at night.' 'So do I,' answered the policeman in the same tone.'Excuse my interrupting you.I hate to interrupt a man when he's busy working, but would you mind coming with me to the station ?'

'Well, I'd prefer to stay here,' I said.'You see, I've forgotten my key.' 'Your what ?' he called.'My key,' I shouted.'

Fortunately, the shouting woke up my wife who opened the window just as the policeman had started to climb towards me.我回到家時，肯定已是凌晨兩點左右了。我按響了門鈴，試圖喚醒我的妻子，但她睡得很熟。于是，我從花園的小棚里搬來了一個梯子，把它靠在墻邊，開始向臥室的窗口爬去。快要爬到窗口時，下面一個人用諷刺的口吻說：“我看不必在夜里這個時候擦窗子吧。”我向下面看去。當我看清是一個警察時，差一點兒從梯子上掉下去。我回答了他的話，但馬上又后悔不該那樣說，我是這樣說的：“我喜歡在夜里擦窗子。”

“我也是的，”警察用同樣的聲調回答，“請原諒我打斷了您。當一個人在忙著干活時，我是不愿意去打斷他的，但請您跟我到警察局去一趟好嗎？”

“可我更愿意呆在這兒，”我說，“您瞧，我忘帶鑰匙了。”

“什么？”他大聲問。

“鑰匙！”我喊道。

幸運得很，這喊聲驚醒了我的妻子。就在警察開始向我爬上來時，她打開了窗子。In or out ？ 進來還是出去？

Our dog, Rex, used to sit outside our front gate and bark.Every time he wanted to come into the garden he would bark until someone opened the gate.As the neighbours complained of the noise, my husband spent weeks training him to press his paw on the latch to let himself in.Rex soon became an expert at opening the gate.However, when I was going out shopping last week, I noticed him in the garden near the gate.This time he was barking so that someone would let him out!Since then, he has developed another bad habit.As soon as he opens the gate from the outside, he comes into the garden and waits until the gate shuts.Then he sits and barks until someone lets him out.After this he immediately lets himself in and begins barking again.Yesterday my husband removed the gate and Rex got so annoyed we have not seen him since.我家的狗雷克斯，過去常坐在大門外面叫。每當它想到花園里來時，便汪汪叫個不停，直到有人把門打開。由于鄰居們對狗叫很有意見，所以我丈夫花了幾個星期的時間訓練它用腳爪按住門閂把自己放進來。雷克斯很快成了開門的專家。然而上星期我正要出去買東西時，發現它正呆在花園里邊靠門的地方。這次它叫著讓人把它放出去！從那以后，它養成了另外一種壞習慣。它從外面把門一打開，就走進花園，等著門自動關上。這之后他就坐下汪汪叫起來，直到有人來把它放出去。出去之后，它又馬上把自己放進來，接著再開始叫。昨天，我丈夫把門卸了下來，雷克斯很生氣，此后我們便再也沒有見到它。

第五篇：初中英語美文背誦

學好英語，多背誦，多積累是最好的辦法之一。努力試試吧！第一天：THE NEWSPAPER 報 紙

Nowadays the newspaper possesses considerable value.Everybody should read it.It supplies us with a variety of news every day.It tells us the political situation of the world.If we form the habit of reading thenewspaper, we shall(will)get enough knowledge to cope with our circumstances.現今報紙擁有極大的價值，人人都應該看它。它每天提供我們各種各樣的消息。它告訴我們世界政治局勢。如果我們養成看報的習慣，我們就能得到足夠的知識來適應我們的環境。

第二天：MY DAILY LIFE 我的日常生活

Though my daily life is extremely monotonous, I try hard to adapt myself to it.Why? Because I intend tobe a good student.I wish to render service to my country.I get up at six o’clock every day.After I wash my face and brush my teeth, I begin to review my lessons.Igo to school at seven o’clock.After school is over, I return home.We usually have supper at seven o’clock.Then I begin to do myhomework.I want to finish it before I go to bed.雖然，我的日常生活十分單調，但我卻竭力設法去適應它。為什么？因為，我打算做一個好學生，希望將來為國家服務。我每天六點起床、洗臉刷牙后，就開始復習功課，七點鐘我就去上學。放學后，我就回家了。我們通常在七點鐘吃晚餐，之后我就開始做家庭作業，希望在睡覺前把它做完。第三天：A MODEL STUDENT 模范學生

Do you mind being called a bad student? Of course not.So far as I know, everybody intends to be(become)a model student.However, to be a model student is by no means an easy thing.First, he must do his best to obtain knowledge.A man without sufficient knowledge will not succeed.Secondly, he must remember to improve his health.Only a strong man can do great tasks.Thirdly, he should receive moral education.If his conduct is not good, no one willconsider making friends with him.你介意被稱為壞學生嗎？當然不。就我所知，每個人都打算做模范學生。然而，做模范學生卻不容易。第一，他必須盡力獲得知識。一個沒有足夠知識的人是不會成功的。第二，他必須記住促進健康。只有強壯的人才能做大事。第三，他應該接受道德教育。如果他品行不好，沒有人會考慮與他交朋友的。第四天：HOW TO GET HAPPINESS 如何獲得快樂

There is no doubt that happiness is the most precious thing in the world.Without it, life will be empty and meaningless.If you wish to know how to get happiness, you must pay attention to the following two points.First, health is the secret of happiness(the key to happiness).Only a strong man can enjoy the pleasure of life.Secondly, happiness consists in contentment.A man who is dissatisfied with his present condition is always in distress.無疑，快樂是世界上最寶貴的東西。沒有它，人生將是空虛而毫無意義的。如果你希望知道如何獲得快樂，你必須注意下面兩點：1.健康是快樂的要訣。唯有身體強壯的人才能享受人生的樂趣。2.快樂在于知足。一個不滿于現狀的人總是處在痛苦之中。第五天：BOOKS 書 籍

As is well known, books teach us to learn life, truth, science and many other useful things.They increase our knowledge, broaden our minds and strengthen our character.In other words, they are our good teachers andwise friends.This is the reason why our parents always encourage us to read more books.Reading is a good thing, but we must pay great attention to the choice of books.It is true that we can derivebenefits from good books.However, bad books will do us more harm than good.眾所周知，書籍教我們學習人生，真理，科學以及其它許多有用的東西。它們增加我們的知識，擴大我們的心胸并加強我們的品格。換句話說，它們是我們的良師益友。這是為什么我們的父母總是鼓勵我們要多讀書的理由。讀書是一件好事，但我們必須多加注意書的選擇。不錯，我們能從好書中獲得益處。然而，壞書卻對我們有害無益。

第六天：A TRIP TO THE COUNTRY 鄉村游記

One Sunday，my mother(Mother)had(made)me take my little young brother to a trip to the country.Shebade me take good care of him.While we were walking along the road, the sun was shining brightly and the breeze was blowing gently.We saw the beautiful flowers smile(smiling)at us and heard the birds sing(singing)their sweet songs on the trees.The scenery was indeed very pretty(beautiful).When we felt tired, we returned home.We saw Mother(our mother)wait(waiting)for us at the door.一個星期日，我母親叫我帶小弟弟去鄉村游玩。她吩咐我要好好照料他。當我們沿著道路行走的時候，太陽燦爛地照耀著，微風輕輕地吹著。我們看見美麗的花兒對我們微笑著，并聽見鳥兒在樹上唱著悅耳的歌曲，風景十分美麗。當我們感到疲倦的時候，我們就回家了。我們看見母親正在門口等候我們。第七天：BE PATRIOTIC 要 愛 國

It is the duty of every citizen to make the country rich and powerful(To make the country rich and strong is...).In order to accomplish this object one must be patriotic(love his country).I consider this an unchangeable

truth.How can a student love his country(be patriotic)? I find my answer very simple and clear.He must study hard and store up knowledge so as to serve his(the)country in the future.If every student can do according towhat I said, the country will certainly be rich and powerful.要使國家富強是每個公民的責任。為了達到這一目的，必須愛國。我認為這是一條不變的定理。一個學生如何才能愛國呢？我發覺答復很簡單明了。他必須用功讀書并積累知識，以便將來服務國家。如果每個學生都能按照我所說的去做，國家一定會富強。

美文閱讀與欣賞

（一）Love and Time

Once upon a time, there was an island where all the feelings lived: Happiness, Sadness, Knowledge, and all of the others, including Love.One day it was announced to the feelings that the island would sink, so all constructed boats and left.Except for Love.Love was the only one who stayed.Love wanted to hold out until the last possible moment.When the island had almost sunk, Love decided to ask for help.Richness was passing by Love in a grand boat.Love said, “Richness, can you take me with you?”

Richness answered, “No, I can't.There is a lot of gold and silver in my boat.There is no place here for you.”

Love decided to ask Vanity who was also passing by in a beautiful vessel.“Vanity, please help me!”

“I can't help you, Love.You are all wet and might damage my boat,” Vanity answered.Sadness was close by so Love asked, “Sadness, let me go with you.”

“Oh...Love, I am so sad that I need to be by myself!”

Happiness passed by Love, too, but she was so happy that she did not even hear when Love called her.Suddenly, there was a voice, “Come, Love, I will take you.” It was an elder.So blessed and overjoyed, Love even forgot to ask the elder where they were going.When they arrived at dry land, the elder went her own way.Realizing how much was owed the elder，Love asked Knowledge, another elder, “Who Helped me?”

“It was Time,” Knowledge answered.“Time?” asked Love.“But why did Time help me?”

Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and answered, “Because only Time is capable of understanding how valuable Love is.”

（二）Things do not change;we change.sell your clothes and keep your thoughts.萬物不變，是我們在變。你的衣服可以賣掉，但要保留你的思想

think it over……好好想想……

Today we have higher buildings and wider highways,but shorter temperaments and narrower points of view;

今天我們擁有了更高層的樓宇以及更寬闊的公路，但是我們的性情卻更為急躁，眼光也更加狹隘;

we spend more,but enjoy less;我們消耗的更多，享受到的卻更少;

we have bigger houses,but smaller families;我們的住房更大了，但我們的家庭卻更小了;we have more compromises,but less time;我們妥協更多，時間更少;we have more knowledge,but less judgment;我們擁有了更多的知識，可判斷力卻更差了;

we have more medicines,but less health;

我們有了更多的藥品，但健康狀況卻更不如意;

we have multiplied out possessions,but reduced out values;

我們擁有的財富倍增，但其價值卻減少了;

we talk much,we love only a little,and we hate too much;

我們說的多了，愛的卻少了，我們的仇恨也更多了;

we reached the moon and came back,but we find it troublesome to cross our own street and meet our neighbors;

我們可以往返月球，但卻難以邁出一步去親近我們的左鄰右舍;

we have conquered the outer space,but not our inner space;

我們可以征服外太空，卻征服不了我們的內心;

we have higher income,but less moral;

我們的收入增加了，但我們的道德卻少了;

these are times with more liberty,but less joy;

我們的時代更加自由了，但我們擁有的快樂時光卻越來越少;

we have much more food,but less nutrition;

我們有了更多的食物，但所能得到的營養卻越來越少了;

these are the days in which it takes two salaries for each home,but divorces increase;現在每個家庭都可以有雙份收入，但離婚的現象越來越多了;

these are times of finer houses,but more broken homes;

現在的住房越來越精致，但我們也有了更多破碎的家庭;

that?s why i propose,that as of today;

這就是我為什么要說,讓我們從今天開始;

you do not keep anything for a special occasion.because every day that you live is a special occasion.不要將你的東西為了某一個特別的時刻而預留著，因為你生活的每一天都是那么特別;

search for knowledge,read more ,sit on your porch and admire the view without paying attention to your needs;

尋找更我的知識，多讀一些書，坐在你家的前廊里，以贊美的眼光去享受眼前的風景，不要帶上任何功利的想法;

spend more time with your family and friends,eat your favorite foods,visit the places you love;

花多點時間和朋友與家人在一起，吃你愛吃的食物，去你想去的地方;

life is a chain of moments of enjoyment;not only about survival;

生活是一串串的快樂時光;我們不僅僅是為了生存而生存;

remove from your vocabulary phrases like“one of these days”or “someday”;

從你的詞匯庫中移去所謂的“有那么一天”或者“某一天”;

let?s write that letter we thought of writing “one of these days”!

曾打算“有那么一天”去寫的信，就在今天吧!

let?s tell our families and friends how much we love them;告訴家人和朋友，我們是多么地愛他們;

do not delay anything that adds laughter and joy to your life;不要延遲任何可以給你的生活帶來歡笑與快樂的事情;every day,every hour,and every minute is special;每一天、每一小時、每一分鐘都是那么特別;

and you don't know if it will be your last.你無從知道這是否最后刻。

What’s important in our life 1挫折教育的意義 A parent?s worst nightmare is that their child might be hurt.However, being protective of one?s child might causehim or her more harm than good.A 'cotton wool culture' is protectingchildren from risk and failure, and preventing them from learning how toovercome setbacks.Risk and failure are opposite sides of the coin of successand achievement.If we want achievement then we might occasionally fall down.Children shouldn't believe life is always easy and that things don't go wrong.Those things do happen in real life.You fail, you strive, you try again.Youngpeople need to take risks.If we avoid risk, if we wrap children in cotton wool,we will have a problem.2樂于助人的意義 Volunteering gives you a chance tovalue what you have, and focus on the truly important things in your life.Itake active part in community service, which makes me feel good about myself.Volunteering is about giving, but it is also about having a great time – a timeto find and experience the meaning and beauty you can bring to others.“Educational” and “enjoyable” – those are the two words that I use to describemy volunteer experience.Just like American President Barack Obama said, “Ifyou go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope,and you will fill yourself with hope.” That?s how I feel when I think of myexperience of helping others.3積極樂觀的意義 We all go through bad times.Thetrick is to remember things always get better.If your life seems to be goingwrong, don't panic.Just stay positive, see what you can do to turn it around,and have a little faith.The dark times never last.Life is full of ups anddowns, so we need to stay positive all the time.Life is not just a bed ofroses.There are thorns as well, but these thorns help us become braver, betterpeople.Focus on the things that you cancontrol instead of worrying about possible failures.Try to see the goodaspects in every situation;Hang around with optimistic and cheerful people,and they will help you see the brighter side of life.4學會應對改變的重要性 Changes are always there.We haveto be flexible and adapt to our new environment.In face of changes, we shouldembrace them instead of refusing them.A positive state of mind is of greatimportance, which can help us to see the bright side of things and seeopportunities in every difficulty.We need be well prepared for every possiblechange.We are supposed to take practical action to adjust ourselves to the newenvironment or situation.5知足常樂的重要性 Many people around me focus on whatthey want instead of what they have.As a result of their endless desires, theyare often dissatisfied.In my opinion, we should stay positive and value whatwe have instead of complaining too much.If we remain grateful for what wealready have and what we can fulfill, we may live a happier life.6學會分析的重要性 Sharing has been a part of my life.Sharing does not only mean sharing actual things, but also sharing feelings andminds.Man is a social being.We can?t live without others.We can?t survive byourselves.We need to share.We need to share both our tears and laughter.Sharing means honesty and an open heart.After sharing, one piece of happinessturns into two;two pieces of sadness change into one.Without sharing there isno love;without sharing there is no cooperation;without sharing there is nohuman development;without sharing there is no hope.You and me, one world, onefamily: come together and learn to share.7如何緩解與父母的沖突 Parents should help their childrenmake choices instead of replacing them to make choices.Children should learnto respect their parents? advice since parents tend to have more lifeexperience.Besides, to communicate with each other actively is necessary totheir understanding each other.As long as both parents and children learn tothink from the other side?s point of view, the conflicts between them can beavoided.8面對面交流的重要性 For one thing, face-to-facecommunication allows us to make an interactive conversation.For example, wecan clear away the misunderstanding in time.Because a person?s tone of voiceor facial expression often reflects his mood, while in other kinds ofcommunication it?s hard for us to perceive the subtle changes of one?s emotion.For another, face-to-face communication can deepen the interpersonal relationship.For instance, trust and respect between businesses partners can be establishedeven with a firm handshake.9樹立人生目標的重要性 Everyone has his ideals.Abusinessman wishes to make greater profit;a farmer expects good harvests;astudent tries to learn more and better.However, one should be sensible aboutwhether his ideal is well founded or not.If it is, one has to plan and workhard for its realization.Effort, skill and persistence are all necessary.Andvery often, one has to get help from others, including advice and support inone form or another.10堅持不懈的重要性 Winners never quit and quittersnever win.Only people with perseverance can enjoy the sweet fruits of success.Persistence is a necessary quality for success and achieving your dreams.Buttalent alone does not lead to success.There is a Chinese saying: persistencemeans victory.Persistence is a pair of wings that can help us fly towardsuccess.When faced with setbacks, stay focused and don?t let the setbacksdiscourage you.No matter how difficult something is, you'll keep at it to theend.You finish most tasks you start;you don't give up easily when things gowrong;Instead, you give 100% to a challenging sport or activity.