孩子缠着父亲去放风筝材料英语作文
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孩子缠着父亲去放风筝材料英语作文
全文共3篇示例,供读者参考
篇1
A Kite-Flying Adventure
As a young kid, there was nothing more exciting than a sunny day with just the right breeze - the perfect conditions for flying a kite. I can still vividly remember the thrill of running across an open field, kite string in hand, desperate to catch the wind and soar my colorful kite high into the sky. But first, there was the inevitable negotiation with my dad to actually go out and fly one.
It usually started with me peeking my head around the corner into his home office, where he'd be diligently working away at his computer. "Hey Dad, it's such a nice day outside. Don't you think we should go fly a kite?" I'd try my best to sound nonchalant, but the pleading excitement would always creep into my voice.
He'd glance up from his screen with a slightly pained look, fully aware of what was coming. "I've got a lot of work to do
today, champ. Maybe another time." That standard brush-off answer never deterred me.
"But Daaad," I'd whine, giving him my biggest puppy dog eyes. "The wind is perfect! And we haven't gone in forever." I'd shuffle towards his desk, pulling out the big guns - pouty lip, sad eyes, the whole shebang. "Pleeeeease? I'll be good, I promise."
He knew my negotiating skills were strong, especially when it came to kite flying. It seemed to be one of the few activities that could easily drag him away from his precious work. With a resigned sigh, he'd remove his glasses and rub his eyes. "Okay, okay. You win this time. But just for an hour, then I really have to get back to work."
"Yes!" I'd shout, pumping my fist in the air victoriously before rushing off to dig out our kite supplies.
Kites were kind of an obsession for me growing up. I loved everything about them - the vibrant designs, the streamers that danced behind them, and especially the challenge of getting them up into those strong spring winds. We had quite the collection ranging from small simple diamonds to massive intricate nylon numbers towering several feet tall.
My favorites though, were the ones my dad had made by hand when he was a kid. Constructed from bamboo sticks, tissue paper, and string, they were pretty basic as far as kites go. But they held such history and sentimental value. Tattered and repatched in multiple places, those humble handmade kites were the embodiment of all our kite-flying memories over the years.
Once I had the kite all untangled and ready, I'd grab the rest of the gear - balls of string, strapping tape, and Dad's awesome kite-flying gloves and hat. The gloves were made from a durable cotton material to prevent rope burn on his hands as the kite pulled hard against the wind. The hat had a long bill to keep the sun out of his eyes as he stared up towards the sky. Sporting that ensemble, he looked every bit the professional kite pilot.
Finally suited up, we'd make our way to the massive open field behind our house. He always insisted on bringing a couple of chairs to sit and rest in between launches. But there was no way I could keep still that long. As soon as we got there, I was running laps until he had everything ready, desperate to feel that kitestring tugging in my hands.
Laying out the kite and bobbin of string, Dad would kneel down and I'd join him, practically bouncing up and down with excitement. He'd patiently begin showing me the proper way to
get the kite launched, like he did every single time as part of our little ritual.
"Okay, first we need to measure out the string length and attach it securely to the bridle," he'd explain, using the specific kite terminology I loved so much. I'd watch intently as he tied a locking knot to the precise measured length. Too short and the kite wouldn't be able to catch enough wind. Too long and we'd risk it nosediving before getting decent lift.
Next came the all-important launch. We'd stand several feet apart, the kite string pulled tight between us, waiting for Dad's signal that conditions were optimal. When he finally yelled "NOW!" we'd both start running in opposite directions, pulling and tugging hard on that string to get the kite up and riding the energetic spring gusts.
Inevitably, after several failed attempts of the kite crashing back down because the wind wasn't quite cooperating, the magical moment would arrive. The kite would suddenly catch a perfect current of lift, jerking the string taut in my hands as it gracefully ascended higher and higher into the brilliant blue sky above. Scampering around the field slacklining out the kite string, I'd let out a cheer of pure joy and adrenaline.
Kite soaring steadily above, the real fight would then begin as the winds picked up even more. My little arms grew sore and tired from struggling to maintain tension on the line and keep the kite from taking off sideways or straight up into orbit. But I never wanted to give up control and hand the string off to Dad. This was my time to put all my hard-earned kite skills to the test.
Dad would laugh and holler out directives on exactly when to release string and when to rapidly pull it in to regain stability. Sweat beaded on my forehead as I sprinted in frantic loops and zipped wildly from side-to-side, climbing grassy berms for leverage to tug fiercer against those intense wind currents.
Just when I thought my arms would give out completely, the wind would start to die down, allowing the kite to finally drift calmly and steadily without any crazy acrobatics required. Taking the control strap from around my shoulder, Dad would wrap it securely around his gloved hand to maintain altitude while I collapsed down into one of the chairs, spent.
Panting hard, I'd gaze up at the kite riding effortlessly high on the wind currents as Dad passed me a bottle of ice-cold lemonade from the cooler. He had this blissful little grin on his face, clearly content to spend a beautiful afternoon kite flying with his son. In those moments of serenity, with just the
occasional gust gently rocking the kite back and forth, it felt like we were the only two people on earth.
Eventually, I'd regain my energy and sections of wild kite dipping and soaring would start up all over again. Until finally, the big indicator that it was time to bring the kite down would happen - it stopped climbing and just hung there, stuck in a low idle like a car stuck in neutral.
Carefully, we'd walk backwards, guiding the kite lower and lower towards the ground with each step. A final sharp tug would then release it from the wind's grasp and it would crackleslump down into the grass with all its brilliant colors temporarily dimmed.
Gathering up our gear to head back home, I'd be sweaty, grass-stained, and gloriously happy, already dreaming about our next kite-flying adventure. Dad would ruffle my hair with his free hand and smile down at me with a look of pure paternal joy and pride.
In those simple moments together, kite flying created a bond between father and son that stretched tighter than any kite string ever could. It was a connection to the endless spaciousness of the outdoors, to each other, and to the pure childhood pleasures of playing with the very forces of nature
itself. We would create long-lasting memories filled with warmth, laughter, and cries of euphoria every time one of our kites defied gravity and danced among the clouds.
Even now, decades later, I can still so vividly picture those kites soaring up into the vast endless sky on a perfect windy afternoon. And somewhere deep within, I'll always feel like that same awestruck little kid running around with his dad, putting up a fight against the whipping winds in pursuit of keeping our kite aloft just a little while longer. It's a pursuit of simple joys and quality father-son time that I'll forever cherish.
篇2
The Relentless Pursuit of Kite Flying
It was a gorgeous spring day, the kind that makes you want to fling open the windows and let the fresh breeze dance through the house. The sun was shining brightly, and there wasn't a cloud in the brilliant blue sky. It was absolutely perfect kite flying weather. Of course, I was keenly aware of this fact because I'm somewhat obsessed with the hobby of kite flying. Some kids are really into sports or video games, but for me, there's nothing quite like the thrill of getting a kite up into that vast open sky.
I had been pestering my dad about it for days. "Daaad, can we please go fly a kite today? The weather is perfect!" I would plead, giving him my best puppy dog eyes. He'd chuckle and ruffle my hair. "We'll see slugger, we'll see." That wasn't the answer I was looking for, but I refused to give up.
On this particularly lovely Saturday, I woke up bright and early, brimming with excitement. I tiptoed into my parents' bedroom where my dad was still sleeping peacefully. "Daaad," I whispered, gently shaking his shoulder. "Wake up! It's kite flying weather!" He let out a big yawn and blinked a few times.
"What time is it, kiddo?" he asked groggily.
"6am!" I replied cheerfully. He let out a chuckle.
"6am? I don't think the kites are up that early, son."
I crossed my arms defiantly. "Well I am! And the weather is perfect, so we have to go fly a kite today. You promised!" He smiled at me with a twinkle in his eye.
"That I did. Alright, alright, you win. Let me get some coffee in me, and we'll head out to fly that kite of yours."
I pumped my fist in the air victoriously and scampered out of their room to get ready. I quickly got dressed, putting on my favorite shorts and t-shirt – you know, the one with the kite on it
that my grandma got me. I laced up my trusty sneakers and grabbed my kite – a magnificent red diamond kite with a long vibrant tail that I had picked out myself at the hobby store.
When my dad emerged from his bedroom looking more awake, I was sitting on the couch eagerly, kite in hand. "You all set there, slugger?" he asked with an amused look. I nodded vigorously. "Okay, let's go find a good spot!"
We headed out to the large park near our house, a place perfect for kite flying with its wide open fields. As we walked, I admired how the sun shimmered on the dewy grass. Fresh spring colors were popping up all around – bright yellows, cheerful pinks, vibrant purples. It made me smile to see the world coming alive again after the drab, dreary winter.
When we reached the park, I noticed one other family was already there, taking advantage of the nice weather and flying a kite of their own. A young boy around my age was running enthusiastically as his dad helped guide the kite up into the air. I watched in awe, a little jealous that they had beaten us there.
"Over here looks like a good spot!" my dad declared, leading me to a clear area a little way away from the other family. I carefully unbundled the kite, letting the long tassels unfurl in the
breeze. My dad backed up, letting the line out little by little, while I kept a firm grip on the kite.
Suddenly, a gust of wind caught under the kite's wings, jerking it out of my grasp. I gasped. "Dad! You've got to run!"
He chuckled at my urgency. "All right, all right, keep your shoes on!" He took a few steps forward, tugging gently on the line.
With another gust of wind, the kite lifted up and sailed high into the sky. A huge grin broke out across my face as I watched it climbing higher and higher, the tasseled tail wagging and waving behind it. I let out a whoop of joy and started jumping up and down, unable to contain my excitement.
"Mom's going to be so jealous she missed this!" I exclaimed to my dad. He laughed heartily at my enthusiasm.
"Well, I'm sure we can come out and fly it again soon so she can join in on the fun," he replied. "Now, you want to take over the controls, flying ace?"
I nodded eagerly and took the line from his hands, testing out how to angle it to make the kite dip and soar at my command. For a little while, the two of us stood there, taking turns flying the kite. When it was my turn, I would run along,
tugging the line to kept the kite aloft, with my dad shouting out tips and words of encouragement.
After about twenty minutes or so, I was starting to get a little worn out from all the running and tugging. My dad could sense it and took over the kite's controls again. He let it up a little higher, letting the currents do more of the work of keeping it airborne. We stood together, staring up at it in awe.
"You know, I remember flying kites as a kid," he said wistfully. "My dad used to take me out, just like I'm doing with you. Those were some of my favorite memories with him."
I turned to look at my dad, curiosity written across my face. "Really? You used to fly kites too?"
He nodded with a reminiscent smile. "Sure did. We had this old plastic kite that must have been older than me, but we loved that thing. I can still picture us running around the park, taking turns trying to get it up as high as we could."
"Did you ever get it really high? Like, so high it looked like just a speck?"
"Maybe once or twice we got it up there," he chuckled. "More often than not, we just enjoyed seeing it dance around in
the sky. When I was your age though, I would have sworn that kite could reach the clouds."
I pictured my dad as a little boy, eyes wide with wonder just like mine had been earlier. I liked imagining him having fun and making memories with his dad, just as we were doing now. I hoped someday I could fly kites with my own kids and pass that tradition down.
"Hey dad?" I asked after a few moments of comfortable silence.
"Yeah, slugger?"
"Thanks for bringing me out here to fly kites. Even if we don't get it higher than a speck, I still had a really great time with you today."
He looked down at me with a warm, loving smile. "You're welcome, kiddo. I had a great time too. We'll have to make kite flying a regular father-son tradition from now on, huh?"
I nodded adamantly in agreement. "Definitely! This was the best day ever!"
And with that, I wrapped my arms around his legs in a big hug. He reached down and ruffled my hair affectionately before crouching down to my level and wrapping me in a proper
embrace. In that moment, with the kite soaring gracefully above us, gently tugging on the line in my dad's hand, I felt so indescribably happy and loved. It was a perfect day, a perfect memory, and a new beloved tradition that I knew we would cherish for many years to come.
篇3
Here's an English essay written from a student's perspective about a child pestering their father to go fly a kite, with a length of around 2,000 words.
Title: A Soaring Adventure: When My Persistence Paid Off
It was a warm, breezy Saturday afternoon, and I was restless with energy. The gentle breeze outside beckoned me to come and play, whispering promises of fun and excitement. That's when I remembered the vibrant kite tucked away in the closet, its colors waiting to dance across the open sky.
With a mischievous grin, I bounded over to my dad, who was engrossed in a book on the couch. "Dad, can we go fly the kite today? Please, please, please?" I pleaded, my eyes wide and hopeful.
Dad glanced up from his book, a hint of hesitation flickering across his face. "I'm not sure, buddy. I have some work to catch up on."
But I wasn't ready to give up that easily. I knew how to wear him down, one persistent request at a time. "But Dad, the weather is perfect for kite flying! And we haven't done it in so long."
He sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I don't know, son. I really need to get these reports done."
Undeterred, I employed my secret weapon – the puppy dog eyes. "Pretty please, with a cherry on top?" I whimpered, jutting out my lower lip for maximum effect.
Dad's resolve visibly wavered, and I could see the corners of his mouth twitching into a reluctant smile. "Alright, alright. But just for an hour, okay?"
I let out a whoop of joy, jumping up and down like a kid on a sugar rush. "Yes! You're the best, Dad!"
Within minutes, we had gathered our kite, a sturdy spool of string, and a few snacks for the adventure. As we made our way to the nearby park, I could barely contain my excitement, practically skipping alongside Dad.
The park was buzzing with activity, families picnicking on the lush grass and children scampering about. But our eyes were fixed on the wide-open field, where the breeze danced invitingly.
Dad handed me the kite, and I marveled at its vibrant colors and intricate designs. It was a true work of art, just waiting to take flight.
"Okay, now remember," Dad instructed, "we need to find the right spot with enough wind to get this thing up in the air."
We wandered around, testing the breeze in different areas until Dad declared, "This is the spot!"
With a few expert flicks of his wrist, Dad sent the kite soaring upwards, and I watched in awe as it caught the wind and danced gracefully across the sky. The string grew taut in my hands, and I could feel the kite's energy pulsing through it like a living thing.
Dad handed me the spool, and I took over, my eyes fixed on the kite as it climbed higher and higher. It was exhilarating, this connection between us and the kite, as if we were controlling a majestic bird in flight.
For the next hour, we took turns guiding the kite through loops and dives, our laughter mingling with the whispers of the wind. Dad showed me tricks, like how to make the kite perform a
sudden drop or a sharp turn, and I eagerly tried to mimic his movements.
At one point, a gust of wind caught the kite, and it soared dangerously close to a nearby tree. Dad sprang into action, expertly maneuvering the string to guide the kite back to safety. I watched in awe, realizing just how skilled my dad was at this seemingly simple activity.
As the sun began to dip lower in the sky, casting warm hues across the park, Dad glanced at his watch. "Alright, buddy, time to bring it down."
I felt a pang of disappointment, but I knew our adventure had to come to an end. With careful movements, we slowly reeled in the kite, its vibrant colors growing larger and larger until it finally settled back into our hands.
On the walk home, I couldn't stop talking about the experience, replaying every loop and dive in vivid detail. Dad listened patiently, a proud smile tugging at his lips.
"You know," he said, ruffling my hair affectionately, "I'm glad you convinced me to go out there today. It was a lot of fun."
I beamed up at him, feeling a swell of pride and joy. Not only had we shared an incredible adventure together, but I had also
learned the value of persistence. Sometimes, it takes a little extra nudging to make the most amazing things happen.
As we reached our front door, I turned to Dad with a mischievous grin. "So, can we go again next weekend?"
His laughter echoed down the street, and I knew that no matter what, our kite-flying adventures were just beginning.。