初中生英语作文之说明文范文

初中生英语作文之说明文范文
1
The Internet and Our Life
互联网与我们的生活


We know the Internet is playing a more and more important part in our
daily life. On the Internet, we can get as much information as we can. We can
send e-mails to our friends and talk to them as well. Besides, on the Internet we
can read books, enjoy music and watch ball games. We can also do shopping
without leaving our homes. But many students spend too much time playing
Internet games. They waste a lot of time.
We must make good use of the Internet.

注释：
1）to play a more and more important part in our daily life 在
我们的日常生活中起越来越重要的作用
2）get as much information as we can 获得尽量多的信息
3）do shopping 购物
4）to play Internet games 玩网络游戏

5）make good use of 很好利用
2
The Public Transport in Shanghai
上海的公共交通


In Shanghai, there're mainly four means of transportation, the underground,
taxis, buses and electric bikes. The underground is much faster than taxis and
buses. Buses are the cheapest but the slowest of the four. Taxis run more quickly
than buses, but they are more expensive. Now, more and more people choose to
use electric bikes. The electric bike is both clean and mobile. It also saves money.
It is the most convenient means of transportation.

注释：
1）four means of transportation 四种交通工具
2）choose to use electric bikes 选择使用电动自行车
3）the most convenient means of transportation 最便捷的交通工
具
3
Great Changes in Shanghai's Transportation
上海交通的巨大变化

Great changes have taken place in Shanghai's transportation. Ten years ago,
there were many narrow streets. But now many streets have been widened. So
buses and cars can go more quickly than before. Ten years ago, it was not
convenient to go from the north of the city to the south. But now, you are sure to
reach anywhere in less than an hour. To our joy, we have two underground lines
and many more are being built. We seldom find traffic jam in rush hours. So we
don't have to worry about going out. With the development of science and
technology, the transportation in Shanghai will become all the better.

注释：
1）Many streets have been widened. 许多街道被拓宽了。
2）in less than an hour 在一个小时之内
3）to our joy 使我们高兴的是
4）Many more are being built. 更多的正在建造中。
5）become all the better 变得越来越好
4
Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
上海海洋水族馆


Place: In Pudong（near the Shanghai Radio and TV tower）

Animals: Sharks, penguins, sea horses, colourful fishes and so on.
How do you get there: By underground.
Tickets: Grown-ups 110 yuan each.
Students and children 70 yuan each.
Shanghai Ocean Aquarium lies near the Shanghai Radio and TV Tower.
There're many interesting animals in it, such as sharks, penguins, sea horses,
colourful fishes and so on. It's fun to see so many real fishes, sea plantings in the
water with your own eyes. They are closer to you than you can imagine. You can
go there by underground. The ticket for adult is 110 yuan . For a student or a
child, it's only 70 yuan . It's a bit expensive, but you can learn a lot and enjoy
yourselves there.

注释：
1）Shanghai Ocean Aquarium 上海海洋水族馆
2）it's fun 很有趣
3）with your own eyes 亲眼
4）They are closer to you than you can imagine. 它们离你比你想
象的还要近。

5
Is School Education Enough?
学校教育够了吗？


We go to school for education. We learn Maths, English, Chinese, Physics and
other subjects. School education is necessary and important. However, no one
can learn everything from school. Even a very good teacher can not tell his
students everything they want to know.
Edison didn't have much schooling, but he became a famous scientist. It
doesn't mean that school education is not important. He knew how to learn new
things by himself. As a matter of fact, many things can be learned outside school
by the students themselves.
So we should learn how to learn at school.

注释：
1）didn't have much schooling 没有受多少教育
2）it doesn't mean that 这并不意味着
3）as a matter of fact 事实上
4）Many things can be learned outside school. 许多东西可以在学校
外面学到。

5）We should learn how to learn at school. 我们应该学会怎样学习。
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The Great Pyramid
金字塔


Directions: According to the information below, write a passage on the
Great Pyramid.
Age: about 5,000 years old
Location: Egypt, near the Nile River
Size: covers an area of about 13 acres
Building material: blocks of stone
Time for building: over 20 years
As we all know, the Great Pyramid is one of the most famous symbols of
ancient culture. It has a history of about 5,000 years. It lies in Egypt, near the Nile
River. And it covers an area of about 13 acres. The pyramid was made of blocks
of stone. There used to be treasures and the bodies of the kings and queens in it.
It took ancient Egyptians over 20 years to finish setting up such a great building.
The Great Pyramid has been a subject for many scientists to research on since it

was discovered. Each year, a large number of tourists travel to Egypt to see the
world wonder with their own eyes.

注释：
1）the famous symbol of ancient culture 古代文明的象征
2）covers an area of 占地
3）with their own eyes 亲眼
7
Eating out
吃馆子


Sometimes we are tired of home-made meals. Sometimes we don't want to
do cooking. Then we choose to eat out. It may be a bit expensive but it is fresh to
eat in a pleasant environment.
Nowadays, many more families would like to eat out on the eve of New
Year's Day. It was reported this past New Year's Eve, a great number of people
welcomed the new year in while eating in the restaurant. It is really very
interesting.

注释：
1）be tired of home-made meals 吃厌了自家做的饭菜
2）in a pleasant environment 在令人愉快的环境里
3）to welcome the new year in 迎接新年的来临
8
How to Learn English Well
怎样学好英语


English is one of the most important subjects in middle school. Almost
everyone knows that we should learn English well, but few of us know how to
learn it well. Karl Marx has set a good example for us. He once said, “When one is
learning a foreign language, he must use the foreign language.” In this way, he
could use several languages. A saying goes, “Practice makes perfect.” When we
learn English, we should read more, speak more, listen to English from time to
time and practise writing every day. Don't be afraid of making mistakes. Only in
this way can we learn it well.

注释：
1）few of us 我们中很少人
2）set a good example for us 为我们树立了好榜样

3）a saying goes 俗话说
4）from time to time 经常
5）Only in this way can we learn it well. 只有这样我们才能学好它。
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It's Important to Learn English
英语的重要性


English is widely used throughout the world. So many people speak it as a
second language. On line, you'll find lots of information in English. If you don't
understand English, how can you know more about the world, how can you get
more knowledge. At international conferences, English is also used as the official
language. Without good English, you cannot express your ideas well at such
conferences, neither can you introduce China to the outside world.

注释：
1）a second language 第二语言
2）get more knowledge 获得更多的知识
3）the official language 官方语言

10
Reading Is a Good Hobby
读书是好习惯


With development of science and technology, new knowledge comes every
day. If you stop learning even for a day, you will be lost. Reading is a good way to
help you keep in touch with the outside world. Read widely and you'll be rich in
knowledge. Reading is also a good way to relax yourself. You can get a lot of fun
in the books. A good book is a good friend to comfort you when you are unhappy.
So long as you have a good book at hand, you'll never feel lonely. Every valuable
book will open a new world before you.

注释：
1）with the development of science and technology 随着科学技术
的发展
2）keep in touch with 与……保持联系
3）so long as 只要
11
Football
足球

Football is connected with the people throughout the world. It has become a
part of people's life. Every day, many football matches are going on here and
there around the world. Pick up a newspaper and you can learn the the results of
the football matches. We enjoy playing football, watching football games after
work. During the football matches of the World Cup, millions of people watch the
matches on TV. When their favorite teams win, they will give them three cheers.
When they fail, they feel sad. We all hope our national team will be the strongest
one in the world.

注释：
1）be connected with 与……联系在一起
2）give them three cheers 为他们欢呼
12
The Way to Keep Healthy
怎样保持健康


It's important for us to be healthy all our life. We can't study or work well
without healthy body.
There're many ways to keep healthy. First of all, we should keep taking
exercises every day. We can walk to school instead of taking a bus. After school,
we can spend an hour playing ball games. If we live in a high-rise, we can walk
upstairs or downstairs. Second, we should have a balanced diet. Finally, we must
remember: “Early to bed, early to rise is the way to keep healthy, wealthy and
wise.”

注释：
1）walk to school 走路上学
2）have a balanced diet 平衡的膳食
3）Early to bed, early to rise is the way to keep healthy, wealthy
and wise. 早起早睡可使你变得健康、富有又聪明。
13
The Importance of Electricity
电的重要性


When you go to work in the morning and find that traffic lights don't work,
the traffic jam will certainly happen. A patient needs to be operated on at once.
What will happen if the operation cannot be made because of the electricity.
Without electricity, we can neither watch TV, listen to the tape, nor chat on line.
Electricity is closely related to our daily life.
How terrible it would be if there were no electricity!

注释：
1）cannot … without 没有……就不能……

2）neither…nor…既不……也不……
3）How terrible it would be if there were no electricity! 如果没有
电，将会多么可怕！
14
A Tree
树


A tree has three main parts: the roots, the branches and the leaves. Under
the ground, the roots spread out so that the tree can stand firm. Above the
ground, the roots form the trunk, and the trunk supports the branches. Near the
top of the tree, the trunk divides into branches. At the top of the tree, the leaves
grow out of the branches. The leaves receive sunlight to help the whole tree
grow.

注释：
1）the roots, the branches and the leaves 根、枝和叶
2）so that 以便
3）stand firm 站得稳
4）The roots form the trunk 树根长成了树干

5）The leaves receive the sunlight. 树叶接受阳光。
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Trees Are Our Good Friends
树是我们的好朋友


以“树是我们的好朋友”为题，写一封至少有60个单词的信给所有的市民。

Dear citizens,
We are a group of students in a middle school. We find that many trees in
our city have been damaged. Trees are our good friends. They clean the air and
bring us enough oxygen. They help keep the balance of nature. The green leaves
and the different gestures of the trees add beauty to our city. With trees, many
birds come to our city. They make our life vivid and interesting. We should
protect the trees. Now we are calling: Don't hurt our friends - trees.

A group of students

注释：

1）Many trees have been damaged. 许多树受到伤害。
2）keep the balance of nature 保持生态平衡
3）add beauty to our city 给城市增添了美丽
16
A Nice Film
一部好电影


The day before yesterday, I saw a film named Ring King . It is said the film
has won the Oscar award. Before filming, the director spent seven years planning.
There are about one thousand actors and actresses taking part in. The film is
about a powerful ring which affects the fate of the beings. In their fight for peace,
many people lost their lives. But in the end, justice defeated the evil.
The film tells us that persistence and courage are the source of success. With
persistence and courage, you are sure to win no matter how weak you are. I
enjoyed the film very much. It's worth seeing although it's very long.

注释：
1）Oscar Award 奥斯卡奖
2）Justice defeats the evil. 正义战胜邪恶。

3）Persistence and courage are the source of success. 毅力和勇气
是成功的源泉。
4）worth seeing 值得一看
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Studying Abroad
国外就学


It's not surprising that some students prefer to study abroad. Studying
abroad has both advantages and disadvantages. The biggest disadvantage is that
they will have difficulty in adapting themselves to a different pace of life. After a
period of study, they'll miss their family and friends. But studying abroad also
has advantages. They can learn more about the culture and customs in other
countries. They can make more friends and improve their spoken English.

注释：
1）prefer to study abroad 选择在国外学习
2）adapt oneself to 使适应
3）different pace of life不同的生活节奏
4）improve their spoken English 提高英语口语水平

5）studying abroad 在国外学习
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Good Habit
好习惯


When we have formed the good study habit, we learn things quickly and
remember things easily. Do you sometimes copy other's homework? It is not
good. No matter how difficult the homework is, you must try to do it yourself and
finish it on time. If you practice again and again, nothing will be difficult.
When you are having lessons, don't forget to make notes. Every evening you
must take out the notes and review what you have learned today. Before doing
homework, do not forget to clean your desks. A clean desk will make you feel
comfortable.
A good study habit is the key to success.

注释：
1）form a good habit 养成好习惯
2）copy other's homework 抄别人的家庭作业
3）no matter how difficult the homework is 无论作业有多难
4）on time 准时

5）make notes 做笔记
6）make you feel comfortable 使你感到舒适
7）A good study habit is the key to success. 好的学习习惯是成功的
关键。
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The Underground
地铁


These years you can see many underground railways are being built in some
big cities. Underground railway is both convenient and fast. The underground
railway is also called “the tube”, “the subway” or “the underground”. There're
lifts for you to go up or down. The trains' doors open and close automatically. In
Shanghai, during rush hours the underground arrives at the station every two
minutes. But with too many people taking the underground, people find it really
too crowded. Maybe Shanghai needs more underground railways.

注释：
1）Many underground railways are being built. 许多地铁正在建造
中。
2）rush hours 上下班高峰时段

3）with more and more people taking the underground 随着乘
地铁的人越来越多
4）are being built 建造中
20
Relax Ourselves
放松自己


Recently, we have little time to keep close contact with nature. We spend too
much time on study or working. We almost forget that how green the grass is,
how beautiful the flowers are, and how sweetly the birds are singing outside our
windows. A saying goes, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”. It means
that we need to relax ourselves and go out to breathe more fresh air. We can also
climb a hill in the suburbs. It's good for our health.
Let's go outing.

注释：
1）keep close contact with 与……保持亲密接触
2）We need to relax ourselves. 我们需要放松自己。
3）spend time on sth. 花时间在……上

21
A New Neighbourhood
新的住宅小区


I live in a new neighbourhood now. My family moved here a year ago. From
then on more and more people became our neighbours. A big supermarket and
more than twenty different shops have been set up since last year. An
underground nearby is under construction. It seems that our life gets more and
more convenient. It is said that many tall buildings around here will be put up. It
is reported that a new park in the north of our neighbourhood will be built soon.
What a green and nice neighbourhood of ours will be!

注释：
1）from then on 从那时起
2）under construction 正在建造中
3）put up 建造
4）more and more convenient 越来越方便
22
New Year's Day
元旦

January 1st is New Year's Day. It's a great day for all the people throughout
the world. As the saying goes, “A good beginning is half the battle”. So, many
people go all out to celebrate the important day. On that day, I went to the Book
City with my classmates. We bought a lot of useful reference books and
interesting story books. I believe “Knowledge is power”. I hope I can learn a lot
from these books and improve my study. In the evening, my family had a big
dinner party. All the members in my family wished me a good luck in the new
year.

注释：
1）A good beginning is half the battle. 好的开端是成功的一半。
2）go all out 全力以赴
3）Knowledge is power. 知识就是力量。
23
My Future Is Not a Dream
我的未来不是梦


Last term, I got poor marks in maths. I felt very sad. My parents were much
worried about me. During the winter holidays, my class teacher came to visit us
and talked to my parents about my future. My teacher said, though I was not
good at maths, I was good at basketball. My P.E. teacher said I would be a
promising basketball player in the future if I tried hard. They encouraged me to
study hard in order to be an educated sports man. Now I know clearly what I will
be. I said, “I will never lose heart. I will do my best to catch up with my

classmates in maths.” Now I am making progress in every subject with the help
of my teachers.
I'm sure my future is not a dream.

注释：
1）get poor marks 成绩不好
2）a promising basketball player 一个有前途的篮球运动员
3）lose heart 失去信心
4）catch up with 赶上
5）be an educated sports man 有学识的运动员
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Seeing A Doctor
看病


Last Friday afternoon, when I was playing football with my friends, it began
to rain. We were so interested in playing that nobody was willing to go back
home. The next day, I had a bad headache and had to lie in bed. In the afternoon, I
got a high fever. My mother took me to the hospital. The doctor gave me some
medicine and advised me to drink more water and have a good rest. He told me

not to play in the rain any more. I took the doctor's advice and now I feel much
better.

注释：
1）have a bad headache 头痛得厉害
2）Nobody was willing to go back home. 没有人愿意回家。
3）take the doctor's advice 听从医生的劝告
4）lie in bed 卧病在床
5）advise sb. to do sth. 建议某人做某事