自然环境
1. We can find us in an exciting world every day, with the sun shining brightly, green trees growing well and flowers coming out in different colors.
我们每天都能发现自己处于一个令人兴奋的世界里，阳光灿烂，树木青翠，百花齐放。
2. I was appreciating the beautiful lake when a scene that didn’t go with its harmony came into my eyes.
我正在欣赏漂亮的湖，这时与美景不协调的一幕映入了我的眼帘。
3. It’s high time that we should protect our environment from being polluted.
我们是时候保护环境不受污染了。
4. We are very proud of ourselves, believing we can make more contributions to a better world.
我们为自己感到自豪，相信我们会为更好的世界作出更大的贡献。
5. Our school photography club is going to hold an International High School Student Photography Show, with the theme of environmental protection.
我校摄影俱乐部将要举办国际中学生摄影展，主题是环境保护。
6. I make an urgent appeal that measures should be taken to cope with the situation.
我急切呼吁采取措施应对这一状况。
7. Our government is sparing no effort to take measures to fight against pollution.
我们的政府正努力采取措施与污染做斗争。
8. Only in this way can we live in comfortable and beautiful surroundings.
只有用这种方法我们才能生活在舒适、美丽的环境中。
9. Better living conditions can really be reached on condition that the environment is well protected.
只有保护好环境，才能真正拥有更好的生活条件。
社会文化
1. A lecture about American culture was given last week by our foreign teacher, which appealed to lots of teachers and students.
上周我们外教做了一个关于美国文化的讲座，吸引了很多老师和学生。
2. One of the activities is the English Corner every other week, aiming to improve our spoken English, as well as help us make a lot of friends.
其中一项活动是隔周一次的英语角，目的是提高我们的英语口语，同时帮助我们广交朋友。
3. With my vivid introduction to the Silk Road, those cold historical facts seemed to become alive like a picture of fine art, attracting the audience so much.
由于我对丝绸之路的生动讲解，那些冰冷的历史事实似乎变成了栩栩如生的好看的艺术画卷，深深吸引了听众。
4. In addition, the Internet makes surveying and voting easy and convenient, regardless of time and space.
此外，无论从时间上还是空间上来说，互联网使调查和投票变得简便。
5. The Literature Society recommended a variety of good books, encouraging us to get pleasure from reading.
文学社推荐了各种各样的好书，鼓励我们从阅读中获得乐趣。
6. They help us understand science subjects better and arouse our curiosity about science discoveries.
他们有助于我们更好地理解理科知识，激发我们对科学发现的好奇心。
7. Reading widely enables me to have a chance to broaden my horizons.
广泛阅读使我有机会开阔眼界。
8. What’s more, making use of our time in a scientific way and finding proper methods are also what we should pay attention to.
另外，科学利用时间和找到合适的方法也是我们应该注意的。
9. Thanks to the tour, not only have we improved our speaking skills, but we’ve also got a better understanding of British culture.
多亏了这次旅行，我们不仅提高了语言技能，而且也对英国文化有了进一步的了解。
10. Having a mobile phone makes it easy for me to keep in touch with my friends.
有手机使我和朋友保持联系更容易。
节假日活动
1. In addition, you will have a chance to learn how to make dumplings, which is a typical Chinese custom, where I believe you are sure to have great fun.
另外，你们将有机会学习如何包饺子，这是一个典型的中国习俗，我相信你们一定会从中感受到快乐。
2. During the Spring Festival, red lanterns and Spring Festival couplets are used to decorate a house, presenting a festive atmosphere.
在春节期间，人们用红灯笼和春联装饰房子，呈现出节日的气氛。
3. The children are looking forward to receiving lucky money, playing happily with each other, and setting off fireworks excitedly.
孩子们盼望着收到压岁钱，一起高兴地玩耍，兴奋地放烟火。
4. In the street appear the dragon and lion dance and some other carnival activities, while the grand Spring Festival Gala held by CCTV is what you can’t miss.
大街上有舞龙、舞狮和其他一些狂欢活动，而中央电视台举办的盛大的春节联欢晚会是你不能错过的。
5. Then came the grandest dinner time when we shared the homemade sweet dumplings. We chatted happily, enjoying the family togetherness.
然后到了最美好的聚餐时间，我们分享家里制作的汤圆。我们高兴地畅谈，享受一家人团聚的时刻。
6. After the dinner, we went to the park to appreciate the beautiful lanterns, the highlight of this Lantern Festival.Two huge dragon lanterns especially caught our eyes and we couldn’t help flashing our cameras.
晚饭后，我们去公园欣赏美丽的灯笼，这是元宵节的亮点所在。两条巨龙灯特别引人注目，我们情不自禁地拍照。
7. Tomb Sweeping Day falls on April 5th or so every year, when people can do something special according to the tradition.
清明节一般在每年的4月5日左右，那天人们根据传统做些特别的事情。
8. On the one hand, they can sweep the tombs for the dead. On the other hand, they can go for a walk in the country in spring when the grass has just turned green.
一方面，人们可以为逝者扫墓。另一方面，人们可以去乡间踏青。
9. I’m glad that you have great passion for Chinese traditional festivals, especially the Dragon Boat Festival. Now, I’d like to share some details with you.
我很高兴你对中国的传统节日尤其是端午节非常感兴趣。现在，我愿意和你分享一些（相关）细节。
10. You know, every festival has its own typical food, and the Dragon Boat Festival is no exception. Eating zongzi, boiled rice wrapped by bamboo leaves, is what you can’t miss.
你知道，每个节日都有自己的典型食品，端午节也不例外。吃粽子，一种由竹叶包的蒸熟的大米，是你不能错过的。
11. The moon that night looks the brightest in the whole lunar month. What we love most is the time when the whole family enjoy the full moon together.
那一晚的月亮在整个太阴月内是最亮的。我们最喜爱的是一家人一起赏满月的时刻。
12. With the bright moon up in the sky, we sit together and eat moon cakes and fruits, sharing our stories.
皓月当空，我们围坐在一起，吃着月饼和水果，分享往事。
13. National Day falls on October 1st every year, with the holiday lasting 7 days. Chinese people all over the world are immersed in a happy and harmonious atmosphere.
国庆节在每年的10月1日，假日持续7天。全球华人都沉浸在幸福、祥和的气氛中。
14. March 12th is Tree Planting Day, which is memorable because our class had an unforgettable experience on that day.
3月12日是植树节，那天值得纪念，因为那一天我们班有一次难忘的经历。
15. Seeing the lines of trees, we all had a sense of achievement. Only then did I realize that it’s our duty to protect and beautify the environment.
看到一排排的树木，我们都有一种成就感。只有在那时我才认识到保护和美化环境是我们的责任。
16. As Teachers’ Day is drawing near, some of my classmates and I had a group meeting, where we had a heated discussion on how to celebrate it.
随着教师节的临近，我和班里一些同学开了个小组会议，就如何庆祝教师节进行了热烈的讨论。
17. The evening before Teachers’ Day, I spared no effort to edit the video on my computer and added some music till late into the night.
教师节前一天晚上，我不遗余力地在电脑上编辑录像并配上音乐，一直到深夜。
18. When the video was eventually shown to everybody on Teachers’ Day, our teacher was moved to tears.
教师节那天，当录像最后被播放的时候，我们的老师感动得流下了眼泪。
旅游与交通
1. Instead of having a travel agency arrange our accommodations, we booked the train tickets and hotel rooms on the Internet by ourselves.
不是让旅行社安排我们的住宿，我们自己在网上订了火车票和宾馆。
2. Having claimed my luggage, I hurried to the exit, where Jack was anxiously waiting for me.
认领行李之后，我匆忙向出口走去，杰克已经在那里焦急等候了。
3. What impressed me most was the next day’s presentation about Westminster College. A professor’s vivid and interesting introduction ensured me to be equipped with a vast range of knowledge about the college and my study.
给我印象最深的是第二天关于威斯敏斯特学院的介绍会。教授生动有趣的讲解使我对该学院和我的学业有了进一步的了解。
4. In the days that followed, we paid a visit to some famous scenic spots such as Big Ben and London Eye. They were such magnificent places that we couldn’t help having many photos taken there to record the memories which were really worth cherishing.
在接下来的几天里，我们游览了大本钟和伦敦眼等一些著名景点。这些地方如此华丽，我们情不自禁地在那拍了许多照片，留下值得珍藏的记忆。
5. The first day of our trip saw us around the Great Wild Goose Pagoda, famous for its long history.第一天我们游览了大雁塔，该塔以历史悠久而闻名。
6. Soon afterwards, we were sent to different families, where we tasted traditional English food, exchanging our ideas happily on familiar topics.
不久，我们被派往不同的家庭，在那里我们品尝了传统的英国食物，对熟悉的话题愉快地交换了看法。
7. What makes it distinguish from other resorts is that it is rich in natural resources and primitive forests.
与其他景区不同的是这里有大量的自然资源和原始森林。
8. Besides, it is dizzying for you to get a view of colorful lakes and breathtaking waterfalls, which causes you to have a sense of walking into a fairy tale.
此外，观看多彩的湖泊和令人惊叹的瀑布让你眼花缭乱，宛若走进童话世界。
9. All in all, it fully deserves to be listed in 5 A-grade places of interest.
总之，它完全可以被列为5A级的名胜。
10. It was through this traveling that I realized not only were we equipped with more knowledge, but we also broadened our horizons and strengthened my love for my family.
正是通过此次旅游，我认识到我们不仅增长了知识，而且开阔了眼界，同时也加深了我对家人的爱。
11. The traffic issue is a hard nut to crack. It not only affects our everyday life, but may also threaten people’s lives.
交通问题是个很难解决的问题。它不仅影响我们的日常生活，而且也可能威胁人们的生命。
12. Quite a few things give rise to the traffic problem. In spite of the large-scale construction of roads, there is still much room for improvement, because of the ever increasing number of cars these years.
交通问题由多种因素引起。尽管大规模地修建公路，但由于这些年来车辆的不断增加，（交通问题）还有很大的改善空间。
13. The problem is that they have to get up earlier in order not to be trapped in the traffic jam. At the same time, they have no choice but to stay at work at noon until late in the afternoon, by which time the traffic will become easier.
问题是他们不得不早点起床以免遭遇堵车。同时，他们别无选择只好中午待在单位，一直到下午下班，那时交通压力将会有所缓解。
