七上人教版第九单元英语作文范文

七上人教版第九单元英语作文范文
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篇1
My Summer Vacation Adventure
This summer vacation was the best one ever! I had so many amazing adventures and experiences. Let me tell you all about it.
It started when my parents surprised me and my little brother by saying we were going on a road trip across the country. I was so excited! We piled into the car with our suitcases and snacks and hit the road.
Our first stop was the Grand Canyon. When I first saw it, my jaw dropped. It was HUGE! The layers of red, orange and yellow rock seemed to go on forever. We went on a little hike along the rim trail and I pretended I was a brave explorer seeing it for the first time. That night we stayed in a cabin and roasted marshmallows over the campfire. It was so much fun!
Next, we drove to Yellowstone National Park. I loved watching the massive geysers erupt, shooting boiling water high into the air. The hot springs were amazing too, with their bright colors. We saw lots of wildlife like bison, elk and even a momma
bear with her cubs from a safe distance. One night, we went to a ranger talk and learned all about the super volcano under Yellowstone. I got to make my own little edible volcano model!
After Yellowstone, we headed to Mount Rushmore. I was in awe at the size of the presidents' faces carved into the mountain side. We went on a hiking trail through the forests and breathed in the fresh pine-scented air. I also learned that the Lakota people were the original inhabitants of that land which gave me a new appreciation for the area.
Our next destination was Chicago - a huge city that seemed like a different world from the national parks. We went up to the observation deck of one of the tallest skyscrapers and I was amazed at the tiny ground so far below. I loved exploring the museums, seeing ancient mummies and massive dinosaur skeletons. The best part was going to Wrigley Field and watching a baseball game. I'll never forget how excited the crowd got when the home team hit a home run.
After the city, we craved nature again so we headed to the Smoky Mountains. We went zip-lining through the trees which was a huge thrill! We also went tubing down a lazy river surrounded by beautiful scenery. One morning, we woke up early for a sunrise hike and saw a rainbow kind of fog filling the
valleys between the mountains. It looked like something out of a fairy tale.
Our final stop was in Washington D.C. We spent days visiting the museums and monuments like the Lincoln Memorial. I felt so small standing at the base of that giant statue. My favorite was the Air and Space Museum where I got to see real rockets, spacesuits and learn about all the astronauts who risked their lives to explore space. I came home with a new dream of wanting to be an astronaut myself one day.
After three weeks on the road, it was time to head back home. I was sad for the adventure to end but so grateful to my parents for giving me such an incredible experience. We made so many wonderful family memories that I'll never forget.
Now that I'm back home, I can't stop thinking about where I'll go on my next big adventure. The world is such a fascinating place with so much to explore and learn. I feel like this trip opened my eyes and gave me an curiosity about different cultures, nature, history and science. Maybe next time we'll head to Europe, Asia or South America! Wherever it is, I know it will be an unforgettable journey.
篇2
My Weekend at Grandma's House
Last weekend, I went to stay at my grandma's house in the countryside. I was really looking forward to it because Grandma's place is so much fun and so different from living in the city.
The trip started with a long bus ride on Saturday morning. My mom packed me a bag with clothes, my toothbrush, and some comic books to read on the way. The bus drove for over two hours through the city, past the tall buildings, and then out into the countryside with all the farms and villages. I loved looking out the window and watching the view change.
When we arrived, Grandma was waiting for us at the bus stop, waving happily. Her little village is so quiet and peaceful compared to the noisy city streets I'm used to. The air felt fresher and you could actually hear birds singing! Grandma's house is pretty old but she keeps it very neat and cozy.
After dropping off my bag, Grandma asked if I wanted to go exploring outside. Of course I said yes! We started by checking out her vegetable garden behind the house. Grandma showed me all the different plants she grows like tomatoes, beans, carrots, and potatoes. I even got to pull up a few carrots myself. Grandma said we'd have them for dinner.
Next, we went for a walk down the road past Grandma's neighbors' houses. Everyone has such big yards with chickens or pigs or cows. The Zhang family at the end of the road has a small pond that we stopped to look at. Grandma pointed out all the different fish swimming around in the water. I would love to have a relaxing pond at my house, but there's no room in the city.
As we explored the village, Grandma introduced me to her friends we met along the way. Old Mrs. Wang was sweeping her front steps and Mr. Liu was fixing his bike. They were all so friendly and happy to see Grandma. She seems to know everyone in the whole village!
For lunch, Grandma made a simple but delicious meal of veggie and egg fried rice using food from her garden. While we ate, she told me stories about what it was like when she was a kid growing up in that same village decades ago. Back then, there were no modern conveniences we're used to like phones, internet, or even TV. But Grandma said they never lacked for fun. The kids would play games, catch fish in the stream, or put on little plays for entertainment. It was hard work helping on the farm, but families stuck together. I have so much respect for everything my grandparents' generation went through to give us the comfortable lives we have now.
After lunch, I asked if we could go visit the stream Grandma was talking about. She laughed and said sure, she was wondering if I'd want to! We followed a little path through the woods to a cute clearing with a stream babbling over the rocks. The water was cool and clear - perfect for wading in on a warm day. Grandma and I spent a relaxing hour skipping rocks, looking for minnows, and enjoying the peaceful scene.
All too soon, it was time to head back to Grandma's for dinner. We stopped at a little farm stand along the way to pick up a couple of eggs from the chickens there. For dinner, Grandma made a simple but tasty potato and egg stir fry using the carrots and eggs we got earlier. I gobbled it all up!
That evening, we sat outside in Grandma's yard stargazing as the sun went down. The night sky looked so bright and full of stars that you just can't see in the light-polluted city. Grandma pointed out constellations and told me some of the ancient myths behind them. I could have stared up at that beautiful starry sky all night.
The next morning, I had to get ready to catch the bus back home bright and early. As I gave Grandma a big goodbye hug, she slipped a little jar into my bag. I opened it up and found that
she'd packed me some vegetables from her garden to take back to the city - a little taste of her village to remember my visit by.
I already can't wait to go back to Grandma's again. Spending time in her peaceful village surrounded by nature was like being in a whole different world from my regular city life. It made me appreciate the simplicities that my ancestors enjoyed and got me wondering what my life will be like when I'm a grandparent someday. I hope I have my own little garden, just like Grandma!
篇3
My Most Memorable School Trip
Wow, I'm super excited to tell you all about the most amazing school trip I've ever been on! It was back in May when my class went on a four-day trip to Beijing. I couldn't sleep the night before because I was so pumped up. We all met at school bright and early, our bags packed and bellies full of breakfast.
The bus ride took forever, or at least it felt that way. A bunch of us played games like "I Spy" and traded snacks to pass the time. Finally, after what seemed like years, we arrived at our hotel in the big city! The building was huge - I'd never seen anything so tall before. We dropped our stuff in our rooms and then went straight to our first destination.
The Summer Palace was breathtaking. Our guide told us it was built way back in 1750 as a garden for the emperors. Can you imagine having a backyard that massive and beautiful? There were these incredible painted walkways, stone bridges over shimmering waters, and the most exquisite architecture everywhere you looked. My favorite was the Marble Boat - an enormous man-made stone "ship" right on the lake. I pretended I was an emperor surveying my kingdom from its deck!
That evening we attended a amazing acrobatics show. I was in complete awe as the performers did mindblowing flips, balanced on staggering towers of chairs, and contorted their bodies into rubber-like shapes. At one point there was a metal ring spinning in the air and acrobats were jumping through it rapid-fire, clearing it by inches! The grand finale was a dozen people stacking up into a towering human pyramid. When they finally froze into that position, the crowd went absolutely wild. What an incredible display of athletics and discipline!
The next day, we headed to The Forbidden City, which was the imperial palace of China for almost 500 years. Set behind a high red wall with an iconic giant portrait of Mao Zedong hanging proudly, the grounds were majestic. Our guide walked us through the intricately designed buildings, telling us how
each one was constructed without modern machinery, but with ancient techniques passed down over generations.
We explored the living quarters, throne rooms, meeting halls, and gardens where the emperors, empresses, and their families lived in seclusion from the outside world. I was struck by how massive everything was, as if to show off the power and status of these god-like rulers. My favorite part was the imperial garden where precious stone carvings, ornate pavilions, and painted roofs mesmerized me at every turn.
That night we attended a dazzling kung fu show that left me spellbound. The martial artists demonstrated their mastery of different weapons like staffs, swords, and spears in highly choreographed battles. But the most impressive performers were the kung fu masters engaging in ferocious bare-handed combat. They moved with such speed and precision I could barely track their movements! A few times it seemed they were going to seriously injure one another, but at the last second they'd divert or softly catch a blow. It made me want to sign up for kung fu lessons!
On our last full day in Beijing, we went to The Great Wall of China - a true wonder of the ancient world. As our bus climbed the winding mountain road, the first glimpse of the snaking
stone pathway stretching across the peaks was awe-inspiring. I'd seen pictures, but no images could prepare me for its sheer enormity and the majesty of its presence along those craggy ridges.
When we finally set foot on the wall itself, my knees quaked at being that high up with such sheer drops on either side. But the engineered staircases and tough stone parapets made me feel secure as we hiked along the ramparts. Mist shrouded parts of the structure, giving the scene an almost mystical feel. Our guide showed us the relatively small guard towers and super narrow gateways, demonstrating how cleverly the wall was designed for defense. She explained how over 1 million laborers toiled to build this mega-project over many decades. Climbing The Great Wall was truly an experience I'll never forget.
On our last night in Beijing, I was sad for our whirlwind trip to end, but immensely grateful for all the wonders we'd witnessed. At a farewell banquet, our class performed some skits and songs to show our appreciation to our host guides. We laughed, applauded each other, and vowed to treasure these memories forever.
As we drove home the next day, I gazed out at the passing countryside, playing the trip's highlights over and over in my
mind like a movie reel. Beijing had enchanted me with its historical splendor, cultural richness, and iconic landmarks. While part of me was eager to return to my regular life, a larger part felt transformed by all I'd seen and learned. This trip had expanded my perspective immensely, both literally and figuratively.
Experiencing Beijing's storied sites and ancient traditions with my own eyes made me appreciate my own heritage in profound new ways. Everything from the imperial palaces and gardens to the death-defying acrobatics shows gave me a tangible connection to centuries of Chinese culture that I'd only read about before. I felt an immense sense of national pride, but also recognized the universality of humanity's shared struggles, triumphs, and creativity across all civilizations.
More than anything, this trip sparked an insatiable curiosity to explore other cities, other cultures, other wonders around the world. Beijing was just the beginning. I can't wait for the next school trip to wherever it may be. Until then, I'll be studying hard, saving my money, and dreaming of future adventures to broaden my horizons further. The world feels bigger yet closer than ever before. Bring on the journey!。