美国英语作文(2)

美国英语作文 篇5

　　American eating is funny. They eat almost everything with a fork, and it appears that holding a knife in one's right hand longer than a few seconds is considered to be against good table manners.

　　The system is that if it is absolutely necessary to use a knife, people take the fork in their left hand, and cut off a piece of meat or whatever it is in the normal manner. Then they put the knife down, transfer the fork to their right hand, and only then do they transport the food to their mouth. This is clearly ludicrous(滑稽可笑), but it is considered good manners.

　　There are several results of this system. First, if it is not absolutely necessary to use a knife, Americans don't use one, because obviously this greatly complicates(使复杂化) things, and you will therefore see them trying to cut things like potatoes, fish and even bacon(熏猪肉) with a fork. Second, towards the end of a course, since only one implement(器具) is being used, food has to bo chased around the plate with the fork - and for the last mouthful the thumb has to be used to keep the food in place, although one is not supposed to do this.

　　Third, tables are generally laid with one knife and two forks, the outside fork being for the salad. There is no need for foreign visitors to follow the American system and try to eat the salad with only a fork, but if you do use your knife, remerber to save it for the meat course. Even desserts(甜食) (except ice cream) are eaten with a fork if at all possible, and the spoon you see by your dessert is meant to be for coffee (but if you use it for your dessert no one will say anything).

美国英语作文 篇6

　　Nowadays, many people like to study abroad. Studying abroad is often considered as a great opportunity which will lead to bright future in one's ride of passage. Not only can we learn different cultures and knowledge from foreign countries, studying abroad can also enrich our lives.

　　One coin has two sides. Likewise, different people have different minds. Conservative and negative concerns about studying abroad have been gradually emerging from our society. People start to wonder what goes wrong with studying abroad. There are a couple of issues worth of our discussions.

　　Disadvantages of studying abroad may affect one's life culturally and economically. We Chinese will experience cultural shocks if we study abroad and live in another country. Some peers may not be able to adapt to a new environment of their studying and living, which may be very different from that of theirs. Life is beautiful, and it is hard. If one does not feel comfortable with the new culture of another country, he will not be happy about studying in that country.

　　In addition, studying abroad can cost students a great deal of living expenses. Some Chinese students are so academically successful that they receive scholarships in their studies. However, most peers who study abroad do not receive scholarships. Furthermore, they have to deal with many unexpected hardships by living away from their parents and homeland. For example, medical insurance, daily foods, clothes, rents and transportation can generate a large amount of living expenses. Often time, they need to heavily depend on their parents' overseas monthly payments.

美国英语作文 篇7

　　This Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. The writer O’Henry called it the one day that is purely American. Thanksgiving is not a religious holiday. But it has ritual meaning. Some Americans attend religious services on the day before Thanksgiving or on Thanksgiving morning. Others travel long distances to be with their families. They have a large dinner which is the main part of the celebration. For many Americans, Thanksgiving is the only time when all members of the family gather.

　　The holiday is a time of family reunion. Thanksgiving week is generally one of the busiest travel times of the year. However, experts say this year probably will be different. On September 11th, thousands of people died when terrorists hijacked airplanes that struck buildings in Washington D.C. and New York City. Many people now say they are worried about flying on a plane.

　　Travel experts say almost 6 percent fewer people will make long trips this Thanksgiving compared with last year. Many Americans who usually visit family and friends by plane are driving shorter distances instead this week. Some mental health experts say the attacks have frightened people. They say people feel safer and happier close to home. More than any other holiday, Thanksgiving is a celebration of family and home. Many people say that this year they are especially thankful for their families and friends and the good things in their lives. On Thanksgiving, people enjoy a long day of cooking, eating and talking.

　　The traditional meal almost always includes the turkey with a bread mixture cooked inside. Other traditional Thanksgiving food served with turkey are sweet potatoes, cranberries and pumpkin pie. Stores are said to sell more food at Thanksgiving than at any other time of the year, and many people eat more food at Thanksgiving than at any other time of the year. Over the years, Americans have added new traditions to their Thanksgiving celebration. For example, a number off professional and university football games are played on Thanksgiving Day. Some of the games are broadcast on national television.

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　　这个星期四是感恩节。作家欧·亨利把这一天称为纯粹的美国。感恩节不是宗教节日。但它有仪式意义。一些美国人在感恩节或感恩节的前一天参加宗教仪式。有些人长途跋涉去和家人在一起。他们有一顿丰盛的晚餐，这是庆祝活动的主要部分。对许多美国人来说，感恩节是全家团聚的唯一时间。

　　这个节日是家庭团聚的时刻。感恩节通常是一年中最繁忙的旅行时间之一。然而，专家们说今年可能会有所不同。9月11日，劫持飞机袭击华盛顿哥伦比亚特区和纽约的建筑，造成数千人死亡。许多人现在说他们担心在飞机上飞行。

　　旅游专家说，与去年相比，今年感恩节旅行的.人数减少了近6%。许多经常坐飞机去拜访家人和朋友的美国人本周都要开较短的距离。一些心理健康专家说，这次袭击吓坏了人们。他们说人们在离家较近的地方感到更安全、更快乐。感恩节比任何其他节日都更能庆祝家庭和家庭。许多人说今年他们特别感谢他们的家人和朋友以及他们生活中的美好事物。在感恩节，人们享受漫长的一天的烹饪、吃饭和交谈。

　　传统的饭菜几乎总是包括火鸡和面包混合物。传统的感恩节食物火鸡配土豆，草莓和南瓜馅饼。据说商店在感恩节的时候销售的食物比一年中的任何时候都多，而且许多人在感恩节吃的食物比一年中的任何时候都多。多年来，美国人在感恩节庆祝活动中增加了新的传统。例如，感恩节期间有一些专业的大学橄榄球比赛。一些比赛在国家电视台播出。美国英语作文 篇8

　　High school is a very important stage for students around the world. Chinese students spend a lot of time studying and they think it is the hardest stage for them. But when we look at the high school in America, students feel much easier. People believe that study in America is an easy thing.

　　高中对于世界各地的学生来说都是非常重要的阶段，中国学生花了很多时间在学习上，他们认为这是最困难的阶段。但我们看看美国的高中，那里的学生就轻松很多了。人们认为在美国学习是一件很容易的事情。

　　When we look at the screen, the school atmosphere is so lively. High school students always hang out with friends and take part in all kinds of parties, which seems that they don’t need to worry about their study. When we see this, we feel envious. How nice it would be if our school life is like this?

　　我们看向屏幕里的校园，学校气氛很活泼，高中生总是与朋友出去玩，参加各种各样的聚会，似乎他们不需要担心学习。当我们看到这个的时候，就会感到嫉妒，如果我们的学校生活是这样那该有多好啊。

　　Actually, what we know about the American teenagers’ life is not true for all. Some high school students know they will not go to college and choose to enjoy the school life. While for some students who want to fight for the top college, they need to study very hard. At the same time, they also need to take part in some activities to cater for the college’s permission. So don’t be misled by the superficial phenomenon.

　　实际上，我们所了解的美国青少年的生活是不正确的。一些高中学生知道自己不会去上大学，所以选择享受学校生活。而对于一些想要争夺顶尖大学的学生，他们需要非常努力学习，同时，他们也需要参加一些活动来满足大学的录取条件。所以不要被表面现象所误导。