外研版英语初三上 写作范文

外研版初三上写作范文M1 U2The Trip to the Grand CanyonLast Sunday I drove to the Grand Canyon alone in the early morning.When I arrived, it was raining. At first, it was too dark to see anything, but soon the clouds cleared and the sky was becoming light. The sun rose behind me and I found I was on the edge of the canyon. It’s about 2 kilometres deep,20 kilometres wide and over 400 kilometres long! It’s not just big, but huge. What a wonderful view! I took a lot of beautiful photos.I think the Grand Canyon is one of the greatest wonders in the natural world.(100 words) M2 U2 My Favourite Great BookMy favourite great book is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. It’s written by Mark Twain.The story is about a lively and clever boy named Tom Sawyer. He goes looking for treasure with his friends Huck and Joe and finds himself in many exciting adventures. My favourite scene is when he goes to his own funeral. I think it’s very funny.The themes of the story are to do with children growing up and becoming more serious. Although it’s only a story, it’s still read and loved by people all over the world. Today it’s thought to be one of the greatest books in American literature.(106 words) M3 U2 A Famous Chinese SpotsmanLiu Xiang is a famous sports star of the 110-metre hurdles. He’s a symbol of China’s international sporting success.He was born in Shanghai on July 13th, 1983. He started training when he was very young. In 1998, his skill at hurdling was noticed by his coach.He worked very hard and soon made great progress. He was also helped by a special programme set up in 2001. In 2004, he broke the world record and won a gold medal for China in the Olympic Games.Liu Xiang is well known all over the world now. He will be encouraged to represent China for more medals.(106 words)M4 U2Paper was first created about 2,000 years ago, and has be en made from wood since the 19th century. People wrote words on paper to make a book. But in the past, books could only be produced one at a time by hand. As a result, they were expensive and rare. And because there were n’t many books, few people learned to read.Then printing was invented in China. When printing was developed greatly at the beginning ofthe 11th century, books could be produced more quickly and cheaply. After that, knowledge and ideas spread quickly.Today information can be received online, downloaded from the Internet rather than found in books. And information can be kept on CD-ROMs or machines such as MP3 players. These machines are smaller and lighter than books so that they can be carried very easily.Computers have already been used in classrooms. Newspapers and magazines can already be read online. So will books be replaced by computers one day?(162words)M5U2 A Trip to The Science Museum in London Last Sunday,I went on a school trip to the Science Museum——the most unusual museum in London.First,I went to my favourite room the LaunchPad and did some physics experiments.I also watched the Rocket Show and learned how to travel into space.Then I went upstairs to the Human and Nature room.There I compared my speed with animals’.It was very interesting.There were rooms on transport,space,technology and the environment as well.I learned a lot and had a wonderful time.In my opinion,visiting the Science Museum is fun and it’s a great way to learn about science because we can work out problems and try out different ideas.But we have to obey some rules in the museum.For example,we mustn’t take photos of the exhibits.What a pity!(124 words) M6 U2 How to Protect the EnvironmentWe all need a healthy environment,but we produce waste every day and it does harm to the environment.Though we are young,we can still do something to help.For example,we can try to walk or ride a bike to school.In summer,we can open awindow instead of turning on air conditioning.When shopping we can buy things produced locally rather than made abroad and take our own cloth bags instead of using plastic bags.We’d better sort the waste before throwing it away.We can also find out what can be recycled in our neighbourhood and take part in recycling programmes.In fact,even the simplest everyday activities can make a real difference.So we should try our best and encourage everyone to protect the environment.(120 words)M7 U2 AustraliaThe Aborigines are the first people of Australia,and the ancient stories describe the spirits that created the world.Uluru is the Aboriginal name for A yers Rock.It’s a huge rock in the centre of Australia:3.6 kilometres long and 348 metres high.Its colours are fantastic.At different times of the day,they changefrom purple to red.When people come to visit it,they can either take a helicoper tour over the rock or go on a camel ride.They will have a wonderful time.Although it’s December,it’s summer in Australia.The sunshine is very bright and near the coast the countryside is very green.There are lots of sheep in the fields and on the hills,but the outback is more like a desert,full of rocks and sand.Most Australians speak English and they’re like British in many ways.For example,their family lives are similar and they enjoy the same food and hobbies.The food and drink that most Australians like are grapes,lamb,ham and especially wine.They love all sports,but the games that they love the most are football,cricket and rugby.Because most Australians live near the coast,they love going to the beach,swimming and surfing.(182 words)M10 U2Sports in Our School It’s very important for students to keep healthy.Everyone should do some sports every day because it’s good for our health as well as our study.In our school,we often do many kinds of sports during the break,such as playing basketball,playing table tennis,running and so on.After I do some sports,I often feel a little tired.However,I can listen to the teachers more carefully and pay more attention to the lessons in class.In my opinion,doing sports can improve students’both health and study.School sports have changed us a lot.Doing sports makes our school life more colourful and helps us make more friends.I’ll keep on doing it.(104 words) M11 U2The Environment of BeijingI’m glad to tell you something about the environment of our city,Beijing.As middle school students,it’s our duty to protect the environment.Beijing is the capital of China.Everyone tries to keep the city clean and tidy.People don’t throw away rubbish here and there any more.The air is much cleaner than before because more and more people take public transport instead of driving private cars.And people plant as many trees as possible so that the city looks more and more beautiful.If we try our best to do something for the environment,I’m sure Beijing will be one of the most beautiful cities in China.(102 words) M12 U2The Summer English CoursesIf you want to learn about American culture and improve your English at the same time,you can come to Los Angeles to take the summer English courses.The courses start at the beginning of July and August. They last for4 or 6 weeks. The teachers are well-trained and very experienced. There are weekly tests to see if you’re making progress withthe language skills of listening,speaking,reading and writing. Books and other materials are also provided.As well as learning English,you can experience life in the USA. You live with an American family. You have meals and do some activities with them. As a result,you can make some friends and take part in American life.In your free time,you can choose to take trips to Hollywood,Disneyland or the famous beaches around LA. You can go to various places such as shopping centres ,sports centres ,movies and concerts as well. There are also weekand visits to San Francisco and other places of interest in California.The summer English courses are fantastic! You will have a great time there!(175 words)My Healthy LifeHealth is very important for everyone. Here are some of my ways to keep healthy.Firstly, eat properly. I often eat vegetables and fruits. Besides, we should keep a balanced diet. Secondly, do sports regularly. I always play basketball after school and I walk to school instead of taking a bus.In my opinion, taking exercise every day can help me build a strong body. Thirdly, stay happy. Try to be helpful. I always help my classmates out of trouble. That makes me feel very happy.In a word, we can’t do anything without a healthy body. If you want to stay fit,why not follow my advice? I hope everyone will be stronger and healthier day by day.(118 words)Two Ways to Stay HealthyIt’s very important for everyone to stay healthy. Both doing sports and keeping good life styles are necessary.Taking exercises every day can help people feel happy and full of energy. In our free time, we can do some sports with our friends or byourselves,such as playing basketball ,going cycling and swimming. We’d better keep doing sports at least 3 times a week.On the other hand, developing good life styles is also important. Having enough sleep is good for growing taller, and having regular meals is useful,too. We shouldn’t stay up until midnight or be too choosy on food.Andway, it’s not easy to keep fit all the time. If we take care of ourselves carefully,we’ll live a happy and healthy life.(125 words)。