英語優(yōu)秀短文_(58篇).doc

1、優(yōu)秀短文 (58 篇)1.Be Polite 有禮貌 Everyone should be polite. Polite people show good manners. Moreover, they are popular. On the other hand, rude people are looked down upon. Rudeness shows poor education. Therefore, why not be polite? A simple “Please,” “Thank you,” or “You are welcome,” can make a big di

2、fference. 2. Rome Wasnt Built in a Day 聚沙成塔 Learning English is like building a house. Laying a strong foundation(n.地基 ) is the first and most important step. In other words, you should read and speak English every day. Memorizing new words and phrases is also helpful. Like building a house, learnin

3、g English takes some time. So dont be impatient(不耐煩的). Remember,“Rome wasnt built in a day”. 3. Just Do It Many people put off until tomorrow what they can do today. They always look for excuses to postpone（拖延）doing something .In the end, it never gets done. If we leave things undone, we will eventu

4、ally（最后）worry. This will then cause unnecessary stress（壓力）. Therefore, if you have this bad habit, its best to get rid of it and do things as soon as possible. 4. Showing off（炫耀） Many people are fond of showing off. They always insist on footing the bill when they are out with friends. They always t

5、hink of impressing people with their wealth. They seem to think that money can buy friends. In fact, it cant, instead of trying to show off, they should be themselves. 5. Society Is Changing Rapidly Society is changing rapidly. As a result, more and more people are suffering from stress. Those who a

6、re stressed out are often nervous, angry or ill. People must, therefore, learn to deal with this “new” kind of problem. Regular exercise is one way. The best way, however, is to keep a good sense of humor. 6. A Balanced Diet 均衡飲食 Some people eat to live, but there are others who live to eat. To live

7、 a long and healthy life, we must learn to have a balanced diet. A balanced diet simply means a bit of everything. A diet which includes meat, fish, vegetables and fruit is, of course, ideal. If you watch your diet, then you wont have to suffer the pain of going on a diet.7. By Taxi One of the most

8、convenient ways to get around a city is by taxi. However, it is also the most expensive way. In some cases, tipping is expected, too.On the other hand, a taxi driver knows the city like the back of his hand. He can quickly take you to any place you want to visit. The taxi ride might be expensive, bu

9、t its time-saving. 8. Air Pollution Why do people get headaches in a crowded, stuffy（悶熱）room? Because they are breathing bad air. People who breathe bad air for a long time can get really sick. They may even get lung cancer and die. People need fresh air. Fresh air cleans the blood. For our healths

10、sake, we should all, therefore, do our part to fight against air pollution. 9.Television Addiction 電視癮 Television provides us with a wide range of information and entertainment（娛樂）. However, its a pity that it may also have a bad influence（影響）on young minds. For instance（例如）, some TV shows have too

11、much violence（暴力） and crime（犯罪）. These programs may lead youngsters astray（歧途）. It is easy for students to become addicted to the excitement of these programes and neglect （忽略）their homework. Parents must therefore, keep an eye on what their children watch. 10.Be thoughtful 體諒人 Being thoughtful(體諒人)

12、simply means thinking of others before yourself. What you say or do will have an effect on others. So it is important that you think before you say or do anything. In this way, you can avoid hunting others feelings. Moreover, a thoughtless act or remark can spoil a perfect relationship. Remember the

13、se rules. If you dont have anything nice to say, dont say anything. Likewise, if you think what you do will hurt others, dont do it. After all, what goes around comes around.(種什么因，得什么果)。 11. Health Comes First 健康第一 Smoking is bad in that it is harmful to ones health. In spite of the fact that doctor

14、s have even warned that it causes canner, people still keep on smoking. In some western countries, however, people are beginning to kick the bad habit. They realize that health should come first. To help them quit smoking, there are laws against cigarette advertising and smoking in public places. Th

15、is is praiseworthy except that western countries are now selling cigarettes in the East in greater numbers than ever. That they are doing this is immoral, dont you think? 12. Dont Rely on Luck運氣不可靠 Passing exams is every students dream. Failing them is their nightmare. So, to realize their dreams, m

16、any students try anything. They even go to fortune tellers, buy lucky charms （幸運符/ 護身符）and follow old customs.In Korea(朝鮮)，many students bury something personal in the university they want to enter. They believe that these things will act as magnets and“pull”them into the university. Whether it work

17、s or not, nobody really knows. At least it does ease the students minds about passing exams. Remember, though, you cant always rely on luck. There is no substitute for hard work. 13. A Sense of Security 安全感 Some people take the view that something in life we have to take chances in order to make pro

18、gress. I admire such people. It certainly takes courage to take risks. Maybe it s due to my upbringing, but I am the type who likes to play it safe. People like me believe in the saying, “ A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Conservative as it may be, it keeps me out of trouble. I must conf

19、ess, however, that such a lifestyle may, at times, be boring. Admittedly, my life is not half as colorful or exciting as other people s, but at least it gives me a sense of security. 14. About Moral Values(道德觀) More and more people are forgetting the saying, “ Pride comes before a fall. ” I remember

20、 only a few years ago when things used to be so different. People used to be more modest and humble. As I looked around at my schoolmates the other day, I realized how different things are. People are so much more pretentious nowadays. With their fancy clothes and stylish hairdos , they appear too m

21、aterialistic, which is not to my liking. I know modernization is necessary for advancement. However, I hope we don t lose our traditional moral values along the way. 15. Mean What You Say (說話算數(shù)) Some people say that promises are made to be broken. That certainly seems to be true in this cutthroat so

22、ciety that we live in. But if you break your promise, you will ruin your reputation and no one will trust you anymore . So whenever we say, “ I give you my word, ” we should mean it. There is nothing worse than to be let down by others because they have not kept their promises. In fact, it isnt so d

23、ifferent to keep promises. Just remember never to promise anything we are not sure we can live up to. n short, therefore, to be trustworthy, we should always say what we mean and mean what we say. 16. Stop to Smell the Flowers 請停下腳步賞花 In the hustle and bustle of modern-day life, people seldom stop t

24、o enjoy the beauty of nature. Ask yourself how many times you have listened to the birds sing. And when was the last time you looked at the pearking stars twinkle in the sky? Time flies and life is short. So dont forget to stop to smell the flowers.In our eagerness to make a living, we often forget

25、about our quality of life. Too often you hear people say, “ I m too busy, for this or that. What a shame! One day, when they do find time to stop to smell the flowers, it might be too late. 17. Beauty Is Only Skin-deep 美在內(nèi)心 It is natural for people to be attracted to beautiful things. It follows, th

26、erefore, that most women desire nothing but to look beautiful. That is why they cannot help but spend vast sums of money on cosmetics and fashionable clothing. They are interested in nothing but their looks. However, they should be reminded that beauty is only skin-deep. Instead, they should pay mor

27、e attention to their character because when you have character, you have class. And that is what gives one inner beauty. 18. Failure 失敗 Nearly everybody regards failure as a bad thing. The efforts we have made seem to be in vain and we feel disappointed and discouraged. If this failure is a great on

28、e, some people may lose the courage to start again and even lose interest in life. But failure is not merely a bad thing, it can benefit us. It teaches us a good lesson and makes us experienced. By analyzing the causes of failure, we can realize our own shortcomings and get a better knowledge of our

29、selves. So, when we start again, we may succeed more easily. Therefore, failure not only disappoints us but also benefits us. When we fail, we should make use of our failure and learn from our experience. Only in this way can we turn failure into success after we start our work again. 19. Ways of Re

30、laxation 消遣方式 There is a proverb, “ All work and no play makes Jake a dull boy. ” That is to say, if we want to be in good health, we should relax ourselves after the day s hard work. Yet, everyone has his own way of relaxation. For those who sit much at their business, going for sports is the best

31、relaxation. They may swim, run, play football or table tennis and so on. But for people engaged in outdoor work, reading or playing chess is an excellent change. What s more, making a trip on weekends is also a good pastime. I like sports and often take part in it. My favorite sport is swimming, bec

32、ause it brings the whole body into action. In the water, I feel rather relaxed and all the fatigue goes away .It makes me energetic in the next day s work. 20. On Test and Test Taking 考試The purpose of a test is to check how much we students have learned about a subject .It not only helps make our ne

33、wly acquired knowledge permanent, but also enables us to find out what need to spend more time improving. But some students do not deal with test correctly. Some of them are afraid of failing in a test. They cheat even at the risk of being caught on exams. Though cheating might give one “ better gra

34、des ” , it adds nothing to one s knowledge. This dishonest behavior will do one more harm than good. I think that we go to college in order to have our further studies, and prepare us to be qualified for the future job. Therefore, we should take a correct attitude towards test. As long as we study d

35、iligently （勤奮地）and review our lessons regularly, we are sure to be used to serve its real purpose. 21. The Dictionary 字典 The dictionary is a living teacher. Whenever you come across a new word, just consult （查閱）it and you will get a clear definition（定義 ）. Every student, whether attending school or s

36、elf-taught, should always have a dictionary at hand. As a study aid ,it is convenient, inexpensive and almost omniscient.（無所不知） Language skills will develop with your constant（經(jīng)常地） use of various dictionaries. The more you use them, the more familiar you will become with them. Sooner or later, you w

37、ill be quite skilled in finding the page, scanning （瀏覽）the entries and locating the exact meaning of the new words. But you should have one thing in mind. As a language student, you can never become too much attached to dictionaries; basic language skills do not come from dictionaries, but from your

38、 practice. Expose yourself to the language by listening, speaking, reading and writing more, and that is the only way to the mastery of a language. 22.On Learning 學(xué)習(xí) Learning is ones own business, which cannot rely on others. As we know, learning is process of accumulating （.積累）knowledge. It is ones

39、 life-long task, which cannot be accomplished（完成） in one move. A successful learner is an independent one, who has both an indomitable （.不屈不撓的）will and amazing endurance（.耐久力，持久力）. He will try to discover his own way of learning. Instead of waiting for the teachers help, he will make efforts to crea

40、te favorable conditions on his own initiative（進取心） It will certainly be of great help, if there is good environment, sufficient books and equipment, as well as instructions from teacher and beneficial friends. But even if one has got all these favorable conditions, one cannot be sure to succeed in l

41、earning.So the most important factor （方面）in learning consists in one s own effort. To learn is rather a painstaking and persevering business. Many a man is a failure because he cannot bear such indispensable hardships. Unremitting（堅持不懈的） efforts can compensate for the lack of talents and thus enable

42、 one to get considerable progress in learning. 23.Weekend 周末 Weekends are important . They provide people with the kind of rest and relaxation that are essential（必要的） to a happy and healthy life. Im one of those who know how to enjoy their leisure on the weekend .A good sleep at Saturday night usual

43、ly helps me to recover from the hard labor to the week. A delight Sunday trip to the suburbs makes me fresh and free from any tension（緊張）. If I stay at home, I usually do some light reading or practice Chinese calligraphy a traditional writing skill which has an extraordinary calming effect. Sometim

44、es Mother invites me to help her cook and I am always happy to accept her invitation. A good rest on the weekend always makes me feel happy, energetic, confident and ready to all the hard work ahead of me. You cannot work happily and efficiently （有效的）until you learn how to rest and relax on the week

45、end. 24.Land Is Limited 土地是有限的 In ancient times, every country in the world thought that she had enough land. Living conditions at that time, were bad and population grew slowly. So there were not so many people living in the world. Then, they had enough land go grow crops and build houses. The time

46、 when people had more land to spare has gone. Now the land problem should be solved as quickly as possible. With the growth of population, land has been shared out. So land shortage has appeared. There is no land for people to produce food and build more houses and factories. With the development of

47、 science, man has begun to us land more efficiently. However, land is limited. We could not turn big mountains and oceans into a plain（ 平原；曠野）. Therefore, we have to think of other ways to solve the land problem. I think the best way is to control the population. And meanwhile, we should make full u

48、se of modern science and technology so as to utilize our limited land. 25. Should Firecrackers(煙花) Be Banned ？煙花該禁放嗎？ Setting off firecrackers has long been a custom（習(xí)慣，風(fēng)俗；海關(guān) ） for the Chinese on their happy occasions .However, these years, people in China have different opinions about the custom. S

49、ome people think letting off firecrackers is a good thing. It reflects（.反射；反映；） the heritage（ 遺產(chǎn)） of Chinese culture. And it adds much to the warm atmosphere of the most important Chinese holidays-the Spring Festival. People cant imagine what the holidays would be like without such a custom.But many

50、 people, on the other hand, believe that letting off firecrackers should be banned. The main reasons, in the eyes, are that letting off firecrackers not only brings great economic loss to the country, but also causes certain disorder （ .混亂，雜亂；騷亂） in the society. For example, during holiday, some bui

51、ldings are burnt to ashes due to the firecrackers. And many persons are injured by the firecrackers and sent to hospital. In my opinion, letting off firecrackers should be banned. We must try our best to find new, beneficial （ .有利的，有益的）ways to replace the old custom. Only in this way can we spend ou

52、r holiday in a peaceful and joyful manner. 26. School-age Children Drop out 失學(xué)孩子 It s reported that in China about one million school-age children drop out of school each year and 80% of the drop-outs are from the families which are too poor to keep their children at school. To tackle （.解決） the prob

53、lem, the government has launched the Hope Project. It has helped thousands of children go back to school. But in my opinion this is far from enough. In order to change this situation completely, the government should set aside an adequate（.足夠的；） amount of money for education, especially for elementa

54、ry education. And also, the government should establish（t.建立） laws to ensure that no children should drop out of schools as elementary school education is compulsory（.強迫，義務(wù)） in China, and the poor families should be aided by local government so that they can send their children to school. To sum up

55、（ sum up 總結(jié)，概括）, so long as our central and local governments and the whole society pay enough attention to this problem and take effective action, this situation will be changed. 27. Knowledge and Power 知識與權(quán)利 Knowledge and power are the two things most desired by man.T here is close connection betw

56、een these two things. The man, having done his best in acquiring knowledge, will easily get a high position and perform it successfully. Power depends on knowledge. Knowledge to power is just like a compass to a ship-by which her sailing is made safely across an unknown ocean. A great statesman or a

57、 learned scholar can render（ vt.把。給予） his good services to his country just because he has perfect and profound（ 淵博的）knowledge. Power only follows knowledge. A man cannot do anything well, unless has some information as how to do it well. A man will sometimes lose his way in a strange land; an appre

58、ntice （學(xué)校） cannot produce any delicate（ 細致的）work. Why are these so? Because they are in want of knowledge .If the apprentice wishes to produce good work, he must pay attention to his instructors advice.We are all the future masters of our country. Our country needs our services. How can we fulfill o

59、ur future tasks? To get more knowledge is the only answer. 28.The Advantages of Watching TV 看電視的好處 First of all, watching TV is a good relaxation. After a day of hard work, we look forward to a good relaxation. Watching TV can meet our requirement（需要） by easing our minds and comforting the physical body because the pleasant music and pictures can keep us