新概念英语第二册81课课文原文

新概念英语第二册81课课文原文
全文共6篇示例，供读者参考
篇1
My Summer Vacation
Yay, summer vacation is finally here! No more school for a whole three months. I'm so excited to sleep in late every day and play outside from morning until night.
During the first week, my family didn't have any special plans. We just relaxed at home. My big sister spent most of her time talking on the phone with her friends and listening to music. I think she's glad to get a break from all her homework too!
My little brother is only five years old, so he doesn't have to go to school yet. He was bouncing off the walls with energy though. Mom finally told him he could play outside but he had to stay in our backyard. I decided to join him and we ran around chasing each other and played lots of games like tag and
hide-and-seek. It was fun but we got pretty hot and sweaty in the summer sun.
The next week, my aunt and uncle came to visit us from another state. They have two kids around my age - a boy who's nine and a girl who's seven. We were all excited to have our cousins stay with us for a few days. As soon as they arrived, we begged our parents if we could go to the community pool. They said yes, so we put on our swimsuits right away.
At the pool there was a high dive board that looked really scary. My cousin David immediately ran over and climbed up to jump off it. He landed with a huge splash! I was too nervous to try it myself at first. But after watching the other kids do it a few times, I got brave and tried the high dive too. It was kind of terrifying being up so high but it felt awesome when I finally jumped! The water was ice cold but refreshing in the hot summer weather.
We spent hours playing at the pool - swimming underwater, having diving competitions off the boards, and playing chase games. Finally we were all pruney and exhausted so we dried off and headed back home. My aunt and uncle took us all out for pizza that night since no one felt like cooking after our adventurous day.
A couple days later, the grown-ups surprised us with tickets to go to an amusement park about an hour away! We had to
wake up really early to get there right when it opened. I was really excited but also kind of nervous because I'm scared of roller coasters. My cousin Jen couldn't stop talking about how she couldn't wait to ride the huge loops and corkscrew coaster. No way was I going on that!
When we entered the park, my eyes grew huge looking at all the rides - spinny teacups, a giant Ferris wheel, a roller coaster that hung you upside down, and lots more. First we all went on some smaller, tame rides to start off. Even the little train coaster made my stomach flip a bit from the tiny drops. But I had a ton of fun anyway, laughing and screaming with my cousins.
Eventually, David and Jen convinced us all to line up for the massive Thunderbolt steel looping coaster. I was terrified and almost chickened out when I saw how high it went. The coaster pulled us up a huge hill verrrry slowly, clicking with each inch. When we got to the very top, it pause for a moment before plummeting straight down at what felt like a million miles per hour! I couldn't stop screaming as we whipped around crazy turns, loops, and corkscrews. By the end, my heart was racing and my hands were shaking but I was really proud that I had faced my fear.
After that intense ride, we took a break for lunch and played some games at the park too. They had fun houses with mirrors that made you look all distorted, which was really trippy! We also went indoor skating and played skillgames to win prizes. David won a huge stuffed dog that was bigger than him!
As evening came, we watched a spectacular magic show with lots of mind-blowing illusions and cool special effects. The magician made a entire elephant appear on the stage! That evening ended with an amazing fireworks display set to music before we headed home, totally worn out.
That amusement park trip was probably the highlight of our summer break together. The rest of the time when our cousins visited, we just hung out at home - watching movies, playing video games, having water balloon fights in the backyard, and making popsicle stick picture frames to give our parents. It was sad when they finally had to go back home to their own state, but we had made so many happy memories with them.
The rest of my break was mostly just lazy days sleeping in late then riding bikes around the neighborhood with my best friends in the afternoons. Some days we went to the beach or met up at a playground if we got bored. We also had fun doing simple things at home like baking cookies or putting on
backyard circuses for our parents with talent shows and magic tricks we learned from books.
Now that my summer vacation is almost over, I kind of don't want it to end! I'm not ready to start getting up early, doing homework every night, and following a schedule again. But I guess all good things must come to an end. At least I have lots of awesome summer memories to look back on until next year's break. Maybe next summer my family can take a big trip somewhere really exciting like Disneyland or Hawaii! A kid can dream...
篇2
My Family's Summer Vacation
School had just ended for the summer and I was so excited! No more homework, no more waking up super early, and no more boring classes. Just fun times ahead! My parents had made big plans for our family's summer vacation this year.
The first stop was going to be a road trip to the beach. We loaded up our car with all our beach stuff - swimsuits, towels, umbrellas, toys to play with in the sand and water, and lots of snacks. The drive took forever and I kept asking "Are we there yet?" until my parents finally said "Almost!"
When we arrived at the beach, I could smell the salty ocean air and feel the warm sun on my face. I hurried to put on my swimsuit and raced down to the water. The waves were pretty big that day so my dad had to hold my hand while we went in. The water was cold at first but I got used to it. I spent hours splashing around, digging holes in the sand, and building sandcastles. My little brother kept trying to knock them down though! When we got tired, we dried off and ate sandwiches and fruit under our big umbrella.
After a few days at the beach, we hit the road again towards the mountains. I loved looking out the window at all the tall trees going by. When we got to the cabin we had rented, I was amazed at how rustic but cozy it was inside with wooden walls and a fireplace. My favorite part was the huge porch with rocking chairs overlooking a small stream.
My dad took my brother and me on a few hikes through the shaded forest. We saw deer, squirrels, and even a black bear from a distance! We also went fishing in the stream, though I didn't catch anything. In the evenings, we roasted marshmallows around the fire pit outside and my dad told us scary stories that made me jump.
The last stop on our trip was visiting our cousins who live on a farm a few hours away. As soon as we arrived, they showed us around to see all the animals - cows, pigs, chickens, horses, and more. I got to ride one of the smaller ponies which was fun but also kind of scary since it kept trying to wander off and eat grass. We gathered eggs from the chicken coops for breakfast and even helped feed the pigs their slop in the muddy pens.
My cousin let me drive her family's old tractor around the fields which was awesome! I felt like a real farmer. After a few days on the farm it was sadly time to head back home to our normal life in the suburbs. I had so much fun that summer seeing new places, trying new activities, and making lots of great memories with my family. I can't wait for summer vacation to come again next year!
篇3
One morning, my mom woke me up early. She said, "Get dressed, we're going on a trip today!" I jumped out of bed, excited. Where were we going?
After I got ready, we drove for a long time to a place called Stratford-upon-Avon. Mom said this is where a very famous writer named William Shakespeare was born a long, long time
ago. I had heard of Shakespeare before in school, but I didn't know much about him.
When we got there, it looked like a cute little old town with buildings from hundreds of years ago. Our first stop was Shakespeare's birthplace - the actual house he was born in back in 1564! We went inside and saw the tiny little rooms where his family lived. There were cool old furniture and decorations everywhere.
Next we went to a big farm called Mary Arden's House. Apparently this was the childhood home of Shakespeare's mother! We got to see their gardens and orchards and farm animals. I even got to pet one of the sheep!
After that, we had a picnic lunch in a park nearby. While we ate, a group of actors came and performed a scene from one of Shakespeare's famous plays called A Midsummer Night's Dream. They wore crazy colorful costumes and did all these funny voices.
I didn't really follow the story, but it was entertaining to watch.
Our last stop of the day was to see Shakespeare's grave at a beautiful old church. We had to be very quiet inside. His gravestone had a weird poem written on it, warning people not to move his bones. How strange!
On the drive home, I thought about everything I had learned about Shakespeare that day. He seemed like a pretty interesting guy, even though he lived over 400 years ago! His stories are still famous all around the world today. I feel lucky I got to visit the place where he was born and see a part of history.
Overall, it was a fun family trip full of new experiences. I can't wait to learn more about Shakespeare when I'm older and can better understand his incredible plays and poems. For now, I'm just glad I got to spend an exciting day traveling back in time and walking in his footsteps in Stratford-upon-Avon!
篇4
My Family's Summer Holiday
Last summer, my family went on a really exciting holiday! We didn't just go to one place, we went on a big trip and saw lots of different places. It was so much fun!
It all started one day when Mum and Dad said we were going to Wales for our holiday this year. I had never been to Wales before, so I didn't know much about it. Dad told me it's a country that's part of the United Kingdom, along with England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It's right next to England.
Mum said we'd be going for a week and would travel around to different parts of Wales to see different places. First, we drove for a long time to a place called Llandudno. That's a very funny name, isn't it? It's hard to say! When we got there, I could see the sea and a huge rocky hill called the Great Orme. Our hotel was right on the beach.
We had so much fun in Llandudno! We went for walks along the beach and Mum and Dad let me paddle in the sea. One day, we took a tram up to the top of the Great Orme. The views from up there were amazing - you could see all the way across the sea to the mountains. There was also a park and playground at the top which I really enjoyed.
After a few days, we left Llandudno and drove to another part of Wales called Snowdonia. This was my favourite bit. Snowdonia is a national park with huge mountains and lots of sheep! Our hotel was in a little village and there were sheep just wandering around the streets. It was so cool!
In Snowdonia, we went for some big hikes up into the mountains. The scenery was breathtaking with green valleys, rocky peaks, streams and waterfalls. Dad pointed out the biggest mountain, which is called Snowdon. He said we might be able to
climb it if we had more time. I felt like we were in The Lord of the Rings movies!
One day, we took a train ride on a little mountain railway through the forests and valleys. It was brilliant going through tunnels and over bridges with the incredible mountain views all around. Another day, we visited an ancient castle on a lake which was very spooky but beautiful.
After an amazing few days in Snowdonia, it was time to move on again. This time, we drove right down to the southern coast of Wales to a city called Swansea. It was very different from the mountains - Swansea is a big city right on the coast. Our hotel was on the beach again which I loved.
In Swansea, we visited lots of museums and went to an old castle in the middle of the city. But my favourite day was when we drove along the stunning Gower Peninsula. The Gower is famous for its beaches and cliffs. We stopped at a few beaches and I collected lots of pretty shells and pebbles. We also saw some prehistoric caves and ruins which was really cool to explore.
Finally, after a week of travelling around wonderful Wales, it was time to head home. I had such an unforgettable holiday full of amazing sights and experiences. I saw beautiful beaches, huge
mountains, ancient castles, and peaceful villages. I can't wait until our next family adventure!
篇5
My Summer at Grandma's Farm
Last summer, I got to spend two whole months at my grandma's farm! It was the best summer ever. Grandma lives way out in the country, miles away from the city where I live with my mom and dad. Her farm is huge, with wide open fields, a big red barn, and lots of animals running around.
When I first got to the farm, Grandma gave me a big hug and showed me to the little bedroom upstairs that would be mine for the summer. It had a cozy bed, an old wooden dresser, and a window that looked out over the fields. I could already smell the fresh country air drifting in through the window. I was so excited to explore the farm!
Every morning, Grandma would wake me up at the crack of dawn with the rooster's crowing. We'd head down to the kitchen where she'd make a big farm breakfast - scrambled eggs fresh from the chicken coop, bacon, biscuits, the works! I helped collect the eggs from the nesting boxes while Grandma milked the cows out in the barn.
After breakfast, it was time to do chores around the farm. Grandma put me in charge of feeding the pigs their slop. Those pigs would squeal and grunt like crazy when they saw me coming with their food buckets! I had to be really careful not to slip in the mud as I dumped the slop into their troughs. Feeding those messy pigs was my least favorite chore.
My favorite part of the day was riding Ted, Grandma's big brown horse. She taught me how to saddle him up, and we'd go riding all over the farm's pastures and trails through the woods. Riding Ted made me feel like a real cowboy! Sometimes we'd stop and have a picnic lunch out in a sunny meadow. I'd watch the clouds float by as I munched on Grandma's amazing fried chicken and potato salad.
In the hot afternoons, Grandma and I would retreat to the shady porch and shell peas or cut up veggies from her huge garden. We'd sit there for hours just talking and listening to the buzz of bees pollinating her flowers. When we got too hot, we'd head down to the creek and go swimming to cool off. I loved splashing around in that cold, fresh creek water.
In the evenings after supper, we'd go out and sit on the porch swing to watch the sunset. The sky would turn brilliant shades of orange, pink, and purple as the sun dipped below the
distant hills. Grandma and I would listen to the whippoorwills calling back and forth as night fell. Then she'd send me off to take a bath and get ready for bed.
I always slept like a rock at the farm, totally exhausted from a full day of activities. I'd fall asleep to the sounds of crickets chirping and hoot owls hooting in the woods nearby. In the morning, we'd do it all over again - farm chores, horseback riding, swimming, shelling peas, and watching the sunset.
Those two months just flew by way too fast. Before I knew it, my parents came to pick me up and take me back to the city. I cried like a baby having to leave the farm and sweet Grandma behind. But Grandma just smiled, gave me a big hug, and told me I could come back next summer for more fun on the farm. I can't wait!
篇6
Once upon a time there was this super cool guy called Jean Val Jean. He was from France and lived a really long time ago. Back then, life was really tough for a lot of people, especially if you were poor like Jean Val Jean.
One day, Jean Val Jean was wandering around feeling super hungry because he didn't have any food or money. He saw this
fancy house and decided to sneak in and steal some bread so he could eat. But the owners of the house caught him and called the police! Can you believe that? Just for taking a little bit of bread to stop himself from starving?
Well, the police took Jean Val Jean to court and the judge was like "You stole bread, that's against the law! You're going to prison for a whole bunch of years!" Jean Val Jean tried to explain that he was just really hungry but the judge didn't care. So poor Jean Val Jean got sent to prison for stealing that bread when all he wanted was something to eat.
He had to spend nineteen long years in the horrible prison! Can you imagine? Nineteen years just for a little loaf of bread! The prison was so awful too. The guards were super mean and made the prisoners work really hard all day long. If anyone complained or tried to escape, they would get whipped! It was a truly terrible place.
Finally, after nineteen years, Jean Val Jean was released from prison. But life on the outside wasn't much better for him. Everywhere he went, people would see that he used to be a prisoner and they would be mean to him and refuse to give him a job or a place to live. It was so unfair! Jean Val Jean hadn't even
done anything that bad, but nobody wanted anything to do with an ex-convict like him.
Jean Val Jean was so angry about how unfair his life was. After everything he had been through, you can't blame him for feeling that way, right? He ended up leaving town and going on the run, using different names so the police wouldn't recognize him as an ex-prisoner. It was really hard for him to get by though without being able to get a proper job.
One night, when he was completely broke, Jean Val Jean came across a church. The bishop who ran the church felt sorry for him and let him stay the night. He even gave Jean Val Jean some nice silver to sell to get a bit of money. But the next morning, when Jean Val Jean tried to sneak out before the bishop woke up, he got caught by some police officers who thought he had stolen the silver!
The police dragged Jean Val Jean back to the bishop's house, but instead of admitting that the silver had been stolen, the bishop lied and said he had given it to Jean Val Jean! He even gave Jean Val Jean two more precious silver candlesticks and told him to use the money to make an honest living for himself. Isn't that just the nicest thing ever?
That act of kindness from the bishop totally changed Jean Val Jean's life. From then on, he used his new name and the money from the silver to turn himself into a good, respectable businessman and mayor of a town. He spent his life helping poor people and doing good deeds to make up for the mistakes from his past. Whenever he looked at the two candlesticks, he remembered the bishop's generosity and it inspired him to be a better person.
Many years later, Jean Val Jean ended up having to go on the run again because of some more trouble with the law (but that's a whole other long story!). While he was hiding out, he came across this poor lady and her daughter who were really struggling. The daughter's name was Cosette and she had to work super hard every day while her evil aunts were horrible to her.
Well, Jean Val Jean felt terrible for Cosette so he bought her from her aunts (which seems really weird but I guess things were just different back then) and took her away to live with him. From that point on, he loved Cosette like his own daughter and made sure she had the best life possible to make up for her hard childhood. Cosette grew up into a beautiful young woman and eventually fell in love with this guy called Marius.
There was a lot of other dramatic stuff that happened too, like revolutions and people dying in the streets of Paris. But eventually Jean Val Jean was able to reveal his true identity to Marius and Cosette. They were a bit shocked at first but then realized what an amazing guy he was for turning his life around. In the end, Jean Val Jean was surrounded by people who loved him and he finally felt at peace.
So that's the story of Jean Val Jean. He started out a poor, desperate guy who made some bad choices but then turned into a hero who dedicated his life to helping others. It just goes to show that even if life is super unfair and you go through terrible things, you can always change for the better like Jean Val Jean did. All it takes is a lot of courage, kindness and determination!。