大学英语读写教程四第二单元课后答案作文

大学英语读写教程四第二单元课后答案作文
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篇1
My Big Experience with the Unit 2 English Exercises!
Hi there! My name is Timmy and I'm in 4th grade. Our teacher Mrs. Robinson just had us do this really cool unit on English reading and writing. It was called Unit 2 and I thought I would tell you all about it!
First up was the reading part. We had to read a few different stories and articles about animals. My favorite one was about elephants. Did you know elephants are SO smart? The story said they can remember faces and friends for their whole lives, even after not seeing them for years and years! They also use tools like sticks to scratch themselves. How cool is that?! I would love to meet an elephant someday.
After reading the elephant story, we had to answer some questions about what we read. I got most of them right, but there were a couple tricky ones I missed. Mrs. Robinson says it's okay though, because the important thing is I tried my best. She
always tells us "It's not about being perfect, it's about giving your full effort!" I really like that saying.
Next up was the writing part of the unit. Our assignment was to write a short story about our favorite animal. I decided to write mine about dogs, since they're my favorite! I wrote all about how loyal and fun dogs are. I talked about how they're always happy to see you when you get home from school. And I wrote about how they love to play fetch and go for walks in the park. My story was 3 pages long when I finished!
The hardest part was trying to use some of the new vocabulary words we learned, like "affectionate" and "companionship." Those are pretty big words for a 4th grader! But I managed to work them in there. I felt really accomplished when I was done with my doggy story.
After we all wrote our animal stories, Mrs. Robinson had us get into groups and share what we wrote. It was so fun listening to the other kids' stories and seeing which animals they picked. Sarah wrote about horses, Jake wrote about sharks, and Billy did his on pandas. Getting to share our stories helped me see how creative everyone is.
That wasn't all though! The last part of Unit 2 was learning how to edit and revise our writing. Mrs. Robinson taught us
some tips like reading our story out loud to catch any mistakes. We also learned about using better word choice, adding more details, checking for correct punctuation and capitalization, and making sure everything flowed well together.
Editing was kind of tedious to be honest. Having to go through my doggy story so carefully to fix errors and improve it wasn't my favorite. But Mrs. Robinson says the editing process is super important for becoming a better writer. She reminded us that even famous authors have to edit their books a bunch of times before they're ready!
Overall, Unit 2 was a blast! I feel like I really leveled up my English reading and writing abilities. Reading those cool animal articles helped me learn new vocabulary. And writing my own story about man's best friend was an awesome way to practice putting words on the page. Even the editing part taught me helpful skills.
This unit got me even more excited about reading and creative writing. Who knows, maybe I'll be an author someday and write books about amazing animals! A kid can dream, right? All I know is Unit 2 was a big hit in my book. Bring on Unit 3!
篇2
My Summer Vacation Adventure!
Hi there! My name is Timmy and I just had the most awesome summer vacation ever! I went on a huge adventure with my mom, dad, and little sister Sarah. We went camping up in the mountains and it was so much fun!
We left really early one morning after packing up our minivan with a huge tent, sleeping bags, a camping stove, lots of yummy food, and everything else we would need. The drive took forever but I didn't mind because I got to look out the window the whole time. I saw cows, horses, barns, and huge green fields racing by.
Finally, after what felt like a million years, we made it to the campground in the Rocky Mountains. The air smelled so fresh and clean up there. We found a nice flat spot to set up our tent right next to a babbling brook. While my dad put up the tent, my mom got a campfire going. Sarah and I ran around exploring the area. We found pine cones, weird mushrooms, and even a fuzzy caterpillar!
That night we roasted hot dogs and made s'mores over the fire. The marshmallows got all gooey and melty. Mmm, they were so good! After we ate, we told scary stories and my dad pointed out all the bright constellations in the sky. I had never
seen so many stars before! Once it got really dark, we climbed into our sleeping bags and tent and fell fast asleep listening to the creek gurgling nearby.
The next morning, I woke up to the sounds of birds chirping and squirrels chattering. My dad cooked us a big breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, and pancakes on the camping stove. We spent the whole day hiking along trails through the pine forests and wildflower meadows. We saw woodpeckers, chipmunks, and even a deer! For lunch, we had peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that my mom packed.
In the afternoon, we went swimming in an icy cold mountain lake. The water was so refreshing after our long hike! My dad showed us how to skip rocks across the glassy surface. After swimming, we built an awesome dam and rerouted part of the stream near our tent. We were like busy little beavers!
When it started getting dark, we built another campfire and made tinfoil dinners full of chopped up potatoes, carrots, hamburger meat, and seasoning. We ate so much good food on that trip! Once it got really dark out, we all grabbed our jackets and watched in awe as a reddish-orange full moon slowly rose over the mountain peaks. What a beautiful sight!
Our last day came way too soon. We had to pack everything back into the van and make the long drive back home. I felt so sad to be leaving the crisp mountain air and tall pine trees behind. But I also felt so happy that we got to have such an amazing family adventure together making so many wonderful memories.
That camping trip made me realize how awesome nature is. Being outdoors in those peaceful mountains with my family was the best! There were no TVs, video games, or other distractions - just us truly experiencing the great outdoors together. We had such a blast exploring, hiking, swimming, telling stories, and simply enjoying each other's company.
I really hope we get to go camping again next summer. Maybe next time we could even go for a whole week! There's just something so special about temporarily leaving the hustle and bustle of the city behind to reconnect with nature and your loved ones. Those few days in the mountains flew by way too fast, but they will stick with me forever as some of my most cherished childhood memories.
So there you have it - the tale of my epic summer camping adventure! We made so many wonderful memories together as a family. I learned so much about the great outdoors and got to
experience the simple joys and beauty of nature. It was an experience I'll never forget. Thanks for letting me share my exciting story with you! Now it's your turn to plan your own outdoor family adventure. What are you waiting for? Get out there and start making some incredible memories too!
篇3
My Reading and Writing Adventures!
Hi there! My name is Sammy and I'm in 5th grade. I love reading and writing more than anything in the whole world. Well, except maybe ice cream and playing outside. But books and stories are definitely my favorites!
This year in school we've been using this really cool book called "A College English Reading and Writing Tutorial Volume 4." I know it sounds kind of fancy and grown-up for a kid like me, but it's actually been a lot of fun. The second unit we studied was all about adventures and journeys. I loved it because I'm always daydreaming about going on epic quests and explorations!
The first story we read was about this family who went camping in the mountains. They had to hike for miles and miles carrying all their gear on their backs. I got tired just reading about it! But it sounded like such an exciting adventure too.
Sleeping outside under the stars, cooking over a campfire, and seeing all the beautiful nature around them. They even spotted a bear from far away! I would love to go camping like that someday, as long as I don't have to get too close to any bears.
After we read that story, we learned all about using descriptive words to help the reader imagine what we're writing about. The author described the tall pine trees, the crisp morning air, and the gurgling stream in such vivid detail. I tried writing my own descriptive paragraph about my backyard and focused on using lots of adjectives and sensory details. My teacher said I did a great job bringing the scene to life!
The next big story was a folk tale from China about these two brothers who were constantly bickering and fighting. Their parents got so frustrated that they sent the boys off on a journey to go learn about the importance of cooperation and unity. It was a funny story because the brothers just could not stop arguing the whole time, even when they were lost in the woods! Eventually, they started working together and realized their parents were right all along. My favorite part was the twist ending where they finally made it back home only to find their house had burned down while they were gone. Oops!
That story tied into the writing lessons about using transition words and phrases to string your ideas together in a logical way. Transition words like "first," "next," "in addition," and "as a result" are like a trail of breadcrumbs leading the reader smoothly from one point to the next. The brothers' journey was the perfect example for practicing those transitions: "First, they got lost in the forest. Next, they grew hungry and tired. As a result, they decided to cooperate..." You get the idea!
Towards the end of the unit, the readings and assignments got a little more challenging. We read an autobiographical piece by this famous explorer dude named John Muir who went on all these crazy adventures climbing mountains and exploring the wilderness back in the 1800s. His writing was gorgeous, but some of the paragraphs were pretty dense with difficult vocabulary words I'd never heard before. Things like "indolent" and "bucolic" and "resplendency." I had to look up a bunch of words in the glossary and keep re-reading certain sections to fully understand. It was hard work, but kind of satisfying too in a way. Like exercising your brain muscles!
The final writing assignment for the unit was to write our own short autobiographical vignette about a meaningful journey, adventure or life experience. I decided to write about the time
my family took a long road trip last summer to visit relatives in another state. We didn't climb any mountains or spot any bears, but it was still an adventure full of fun little moments and memories. I tried to capture all the sights, sounds and feelings using vivid sensory details and showing, not just telling. I also worked hard on incorporating transition words to smoothly connect one idea to the next.
Overall, Unit 2 was my favorite section so far because I love reading stories about journeys and adventures. The folk tales and nature writings really sparked my imagination and made me dream about all the epic quests I want to go on when I'm older. Maybe I'll become a brave explorer like John Muir and write all about my thrilling escapades! Or maybe I'll just stick to camping and road trips for now. Either way, reading and writing about adventures is the next best thing to actually going on one. I can't wait to see what Unit 3 has in store!
篇4
My School Day
Hi there! My name is Emma and I'm 9 years old. I'm in 4th grade at Oakwood Elementary School. Today I want to tell you all
about my typical day at school. It's a lot of fun but also hard work sometimes!
The Day Begins
My day starts really early. My mom wakes me up at 6:30am because I have to be at school by 8am. I get dressed, brush my teeth, and eat a quick breakfast like cereal or toast. Then my dad drives me to school. The drive takes about 15 minutes.
Once I get to school, I go to my classroom and put away my backpack and lunchbox. The bell rings at 8am and class starts soon after. My teacher is Mrs. Taylor and she's really nice. She always has a big smile on her face in the mornings.
Morning Classes
The first class of the day is math. I find math kind of hard but I'm getting better at it. We learn about things like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and shapes. After math is when we have our reading period. We take turns reading aloud from a book. My favorite books are the Magic Treehouse series.
Then we have a short snack and recess break at 10am. I eat my snack like an apple or granola bar and then I go play on the playground with my friends. We love playing on the swings,
slides, and merry-go-round. Recess is only 20 minutes though, so it goes by super fast!
After recess, we have writing class where we practice grammar, spelling, and writing paragraphs and stories. Writing is probably my favorite subject because I love being creative and thinking up new stories to write. Next up is social studies where we learn about history, geography, and different cultures around the world.
Lunchtime
At 11:30am, it's finally lunchtime! I get my lunchbox from my cubby and go to the cafeteria to eat. My mom usually packs me a sandwich, some carrots, a yogurt, and a fruit snack or cookie for dessert. I sit with my best friends Lily and Sophia. We talk about what we did the night before, which boys we think are cute, and what we want to do over the upcoming weekend.
After 30 minutes, we have to clean up and get ready to go back to class. We have to walk in a straight, quiet line through the hallways.
Afternoon Classes
In the afternoon, we start with science class. We get to do a lot of fun experiments and learn about plants, animals, the
human body, and more. Science is probably my second favorite subject after writing. After science is when we have gym class. We get to play games like kickball, dodgeball, and capture the flag. I'm not the most athletic kid but I still enjoy gym.
Our last class of the day is usually art, music, or computers. We rotate between those three "specials" each day and week. In art, we get to paint, draw, sculpt with clay, and make all sorts of fun crafts. Music is when we sing songs and learn about notes and rhythms. And in computer class, we practice typing and learn coding basics.
The Final Bell
Finally, at 3pm the final bell rings and it's time to go home! I gather up all my books and head back to my cubby to get my backpack and lunchbox. Once I'm all packed up, I go out to the pickup area and wait for my dad. He arrives around 3:15pm and I'm so excited to go home and relax after a busy day.
Sometimes I have afterschool activities like dance class or Girl Scouts on certain days. But on most days, I just go straight home. I like to have a snack, maybe some pretzels or apple slices, and then I start my homework. I take breaks in between subjects to play outside or watch a little TV.
After homework, it's time for dinner with my family around 6pm. Then I take a bath, put on my pajamas, and get ready for bed. I read for a while, give my parents hugs and kisses goodnight, and hopefully fall asleep by 8:30 or 9pm to rest up for another fun day at school tomorrow!
That's pretty much what my typical school day is like. It's a lot of hard work but I have a lot of fun too. I love getting to learn new things, be creative, spend time with my friends, and just be a kid. School keeps me busy for sure, but I know it's important to get a good education. Writing this made me appreciate my teachers, my parents, and my whole school experience even more. Being a 4th grader isn't always easy, but I'm lucky I get to go to such a great school. Thanks for reading all about my day - I hope you enjoyed hearing about it! Let me know if you have any other questions.
篇5
My Big Adventure on Summer Vacation
Wow, what a summer this was! I had the most exciting, fun, and amazing adventure. I can't wait to tell you all about it!
It started on the last day of school. My teacher Ms. Roberts asked who was going to go on a trip over summer break. I raised
my hand super high because my parents had told me we were going somewhere really special - a safari in Africa! I had never been to Africa before and I didn't know much about safaris, but it sounded like such an adventure.
A few weeks later, we got on a huge airplane to start our journey. I had been on small planes before to visit my grandparents, but this one was gigantic! It's a good thing I'm not afraid of heights. We flew for so many hours, over clouds, over oceans, and over deserts and mountains. I tried to sleep but I was too excited.
Finally, after a long, long flight, we landed in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya in East Africa. It was sooo hot there, much hotter than back home. We stayed in Nairobi for a couple days to rest up from our travels. I got to try all kinds of new and delicious African foods like ugali, sukuma wiki, nyama choma, and more.
Then it was time for the real adventure to begin - our safari drive! We took a very bumpy car ride for a few hours until we reached our safari camp in the middle of the Masai Mara National Reserve. This was going to be our home for the next week. Our camp had cool big tents to sleep in instead of regular buildings. But don't worry, they had bathrooms and showers and everything.
Bright and early the next morning, we set out on our first game drive. A game drive is where you go driving around slowly in a jeep looking for wild animals in their natural habitats. Our guide was named Samson and he was wonderful at spotting the animals with his super eyesight and telling us all about them.
On that very first drive, we saw zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, warthogs, vultures, and even a lion sleeping under a tree! My mind was blown. I had only seen animals like that before in books, movies, and at the zoo. Seeing them in the wild with the golden savanna all around was breathtaking.
Over the next few days, we continued going on game drives morning and night. We saw incredible animals like elephants, cheetahs, buffalo, hippos, hyenas, baboons, and more. My favorite were probably the giraffes with their super long necks. We even were lucky enough to witness a cheetah hunt and take down a baby gazelle one evening. It was amazing but also a little sad to see.
When we weren't out looking for animals, we spent time around the camp. I made friends with some of the other kids who were on safari too. We played games, went on nature walks with the guides to learn about plants, insects, and animal tracks, and hung out around the camp fire at night. A bunch of Maasai
people who were the traditional owners of the land came and performed singing and dancing for us one evening. It was so colorful and joyful!
Even just being in the camp and looking out at the wide open plain with the golden grasses and big blue sky was magical. At night we could hear lions roaring and hyenas cackling in the distance. It felt like we were in another world.
All too soon, our week in the Masai Mara was over. We had to pack up our things and fly back to Nairobi, and then start the very long flight back home. I was exhausted from my big adventure, but also so happy. That safari was the best experience of my whole life so far.
Not only did I get to see incredibly beautiful African animals in the wild, but I learned so much about nature, different cultures and people, and being outside my regular home environment. Parts of it were challenging but so rewarding. I'll never forget the sights, the sounds, the smells, and the whole vibe of that unforgettable adventure. Kenya and the Masai Mara will forever have a special place in my heart.
Summer may be over, but the memories and lessons from my safari will stay with me forever. I hope that someday I'll be lucky enough to go on another big adventure like that. If you
ever get a chance to go on a real African safari, you have to do it! Just be sure to bring your camera and lots of bug spray. Thanks for reading about my big trip, and get ready because I have even more stories to tell...
篇6
My Family Vacation!
Hi, my name is Timmy and I'm 8 years old. I just got back from the best family vacation ever and I can't wait to tell you all about it! My mom and dad said we were going somewhere really fun and different this year. They wouldn't tell me where until the day we left. I was so excited when they finally said we were going camping!
I've never been camping before, so I had a million questions. What's it like sleeping in a tent? Will there be bears? Do we have to go to the bathroom outside? My big sister Emily just laughed at me and said it would be an adventure. She's 12 so she thinks she knows everything.
The first day, we drove for what felt like forever in our minivan. My little brother Johnny wouldn't stop kicking the back of my seat and I thought I was going to go crazy. But then Mom handed out snacks and we played some road trip games and it
wasn't so bad. We finally made it to the campground right before dinner time.
Dad backed the minivan up to our campsite and we all piled out, stretching our legs. It was in the middle of the woods and there were tall trees all around us! I loved the fresh piney smell. We had to work as a team to set up our huge tent. It took a while but we got it done. Emily and I shared one bedroom area and Johnny got his own tiny tent next to Mom and Dad's.
For dinner, we had hot dogs and s'mores over the campfire! Making s'mores was my favorite part. You get a marshmallow and roast it over the fire until it's golden brown, then squish it between two graham crackers with a piece of chocolate. So gooey and delicious! I got marshmallow all over my face but I didn't even care.
That night, we told spooky stories around the campfire. Johnny got so scared that he Started crying and had to sleep in Mom and Dad's tent. I wasn't scared at all...okay, maybe a little. The woods sure do look creepy in the dark! But our tent was warm and cozy with our sleeping bags. I could hear all the night nature sounds around me as I drifted off to sleep.
The next morning, we woke up bright and early. Dad made pancakes over the camping stove while Mom brewed some
strong coffee (I had hot chocolate!). After we ate, Dad said we were going on a hike to explore the forest. I was tired from a day of traveling and camping, but Emily convinced me it would be fun.
And she was right! The hike was amazing. We saw woodpeckers, squirrels, and even a family of deer. We turned over logs to find cool bugs underneath. We made it to the top of a big hill with an awesome view of the whole forest stretched out below us. Dad pointed out all the different trees and plants to us.
I never knew there were so many!
When we got back to our campsite, we were hot and sweaty. Good thing the campground had a little creek running right through it! We spent the whole afternoon playing and splashing around in the cold water. Johnny caught a few little fish with his bare hands. I tried skipping rocks but never quite got the hang of it. We had a relaxing picnic lunch underneath some shady trees.
That night after another campfire dinner, the rangers at the campground gave a presentation about the local wildlife. A few of them even brought out algunos animals to show us, like an owl, a snake, and a adorable fox cub. I got to gently pet the fox and its fur was so soft!
On our last day, we had to pack up camp after breakfast. I was sad to go, but also excited to sleep in my real bed again. As we drove away, I looked back at our little campsite one last time. I'll always remember this trip and all the fun adventures we had as a family. We're already making plans to go camping again next summer! Where should we go next time?。