初三英語美文閱讀學習
初三英語美文閱讀學習
隨著經(jīng)濟全球化發(fā)展,英語在全球范圍內(nèi)被廣泛使用,成為國際通用語, 具有國際化。下面是學習啦小編帶來的初三英語美文閱讀，歡迎閱讀!
初三英語美文閱讀篇一
The China Red
With red palatial(宮殿般的，宏偉的) walls, red national flag and red lanterns, together with the red "Dancing Beijing” and the red Olympic torch, lives in Beijing are immersed in(沉浸在) the red. The red is the color of Beijing and that of China.
From among a world of colors, red stands out(顯眼) the most. The color red is fresh and pure, and in China we call it China Red. Chinese people are fascinated by the color red not only because of its intoxicating(醉人的，使人興奮的) vibrancy, but also because of its rich meaning in Chinese culture and history.
It is believed that no country in the world has ever adopted a color in such athoroughgoing(徹底的，完全的) way as China, where red is a symbol that gives color to the soul of the nation. In the past, red stood for dignity and mystery. Even now, Chinese people adore the color much more than we love it. It is can be said that “China Red” is an eternal theme for China, and an essential color for the Chinese people. “China Red” has become a quite popular word, attracting the world’s attention.
Shooting red-colored things in China is an easy task, as its powerful presence can be found everywhere. All traditional red things have been playing special roles in China: the walls of ancient palaces, the national flag, Chinese knot(中國結(jié)), lantern,couplet(對句，對聯(lián)), clothes, traditional paper-cuts for window decorations, and even red tanghulu .
Red is the color of the auspicious(吉祥的，幸運的), signifying reunion, health, happiness, harmony, peace and prosperity. Only real things and events can fully display and explain its beauty. Only in its relation with people can the color be alive and meaningful.
In China, red is more than just a color. It carries the ancient history and culture of the Chinese nation. China Red is filled with mysterious charm beyond description and it is right here in China waiting for you to feel, to discover!
初三英語美文閱讀篇二
Modern manners: paying the bill
Just how do you behave in that awkward(笨拙的，尷尬的) moment when the bill arrives at a group meal?
Together we've rifled through the cutlery(刀具，餐具) drawer(抽屜，出票人),extended the hand of respectful friendship to the waiter and decided once and for all that there's no place for flash photography in a temple of gastronomy(美食法), but–in typical British fashion–this series has, thus far, skirted awkwardly around the delicate subject of money.
However much we like to pretend otherwise as we relax into a well-cushioned seat and a glass of wine, at some point the fact becomes unavoidable: eating at a restaurant is a business transaction(商務交易) like any other. We've eaten and drunk our way through commodities(商品，日用品) that don't come for free, enjoyed the service of a host of employees, both front of house and behind the scenes–yet for some reason we find the idea of paying for it all excruciating(極痛苦的，折磨人的).
Every one of us, at some time or another, have found ourselves embroiled(使卷入，牽連) in a heated, yet determinedly "jovial" argument on the arrival of the bill–"No, no, NO – let ME!" we screech through fixed grins, as we claw at the offending scrap of paper. So what's the most gracious(親切的，高尚的) way to avoid a Mrs Doyle-style punch-up over a 75p cuppa?
If you're hosting the meal, and intend to pay for it, the situation is relatively simple–as our old friend Emily Post so sagely(賢能地) opined back in 1922, "For a host to count up the items is suggestive of parsimony(過度節(jié)儉，吝嗇), while not to look at them is disconcertingly reckless(魯莽的), and to pay before their faces for what his guests have eaten is embarrassing … Therefore, to avoid this wholetransaction(交易，處理), people who have not charge accounts, should order the meal ahead, and at the same time pay for in advance, including the waiter's tip."
Although, in these days of allergies and picky(挑剔的) eating, I wouldn't advise ordering ahead, a seemly modern solution is to slip off near the end of the meal as if to the loo, and settle up discreetly while you're away from the table, thus forestalling any protest.
But what if you're splitting the bill? In my experience, people who havehitherto(到目前為止，迄今) appeared perfectly charming can become monsters on the presentation of the damage. "I only had one drink," they announce in an aggressive tone, eyeballing you in a fashion that leaves no doubt that they are well aware that you have not been so abstemious(節(jié)制的). And when the assorted notes are added up, and fall mysteriously short, it's never them who offer to help make up the extra, even though you suspect them of having been rather mean in their calculation of their share of the tip.
Unless I know that someone around the table is really hard up, and has chosen accordingly, I favour just splitting the bill equally–after all, everyone had the option of choosing whatever they wanted, and to nitpick(挑剔，吹毛求疵) about your risotto being cheaper than his steak can spoil the atmosphere remarkably swiftly. Non-drinkers, of course, should be automatically excused the cost of the claret.
If you are trying to save money , you can do it subtly.
Economists suggest that people are more likely to order extravagantly(揮霍無度地) when they think others will be sharing the cost, so it would be sensible to explain early on that you're on a bit of a budget, so you're only going to have a main course, and then put down what you owe, plus a reasonable tip, as soon as the bill arrives, before anyone can mention splitting it. But unless you're in dire straits, don't be mean about it, and ask for the 50p change you're owed–leave it for the waiter.
What do you think – is splitting the bill friendly or ridiculous? Should weforswear(誓決，放棄) this nonsense and simply pay for what we've ordered, or would we be missing out on an important element of sharing a meal? And, most of all, will anyone admit to taking advantage of their fellow diners when they know they'll all be sharing the cost?
初三英語美文閱讀篇三
Stop acting like such a big baby不要像個大孩子
“Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving.” —Dale Carnegie
If we really want to be happy, why do we act like such babies?
We can claim to be proactive in our life by settings goals and going after what we want. But if we’re always whining and complaining all the time, are we really living effectively?
If you don’t believe me, count how many times you complain about something or other in one day. Whether it be being stuck in traffic, being bothered by the weather, not enough mustard on your sandwich, or whatever it is, there are endless instances where you can find a reason to complain.
But it’s not just outside circumstances that we complain about. We complain about about ourselves too. We complain that we don’t have enough time, we don’t have enough money , that we’re not smart enough, cool enough, or just enough.
I know I’ve experienced plenty of unpleasantness due to complaining about things I can’t control. I never really thought about it much until I found this website about “living in a complain free world.”
Imagine how much happier you would be if you simply stopped complaining? Much of what you complain about is outside of your control anyway. What’s the point of brooding about something you have no power to change? Not very intelligent, if you ask me.
Simply becoming conscious of how much you complain is the first step to stopping. When you recognize that you’re complaining, stop and take notice of it. Ask yourself if you would rather complain, or be happy.
Are you ready to live a complaint-free, happier life?
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