高中英语作文万能句子知乎（实用20篇）

老年人the oldelderly aged elderly population senior citizens

年轻人youthyoungster young adults adolescent

中年人middle adults

网吧cyber café 网虫mouse potato 电视迷couch potato

优秀的学生outstanding/superior/rare/top students

坏的影响ill effects

农村rural 郊区suburban 城里urban

在当代社会in contemporary society

双赢a win-win situation 双输 a lose-lose situation

建设有中国特色的社会主义build socialism with Chinese characteristics ,form a economic system with Chinese characteristics

写信中

I would appreciate it very much If you ……

I am thrilled to receive your mail.

Looking forward to a prompt response.

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1、 have growing respect for 越来越重视

Coincident with the fast growing economy, China has growing respect for protecting the environment and controlling population. 随着经济的迅速发展，中国也越来越重视环境保护和控制人口了。

2、 enable sb to do sth (使某人可以做某事)

It enable us to build a harmonious society.

3、 另外 In addition/ Additionally/ on top of that

Additionally, there is another reason for the appearance of this phenomenon.(现象)

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The real power resides in the people.(真正的权力属于人民)

We must fight against the bureaucracy in order to improve governmental work.(为了提高政府部门的工作效率，我们必须与官僚作风作斗争。)

Litter by little, our knowledge will be enriched, and our horizons will be greatly broadened.(慢慢的，我们的知识会充实，我们的视野会开阔。)

As a classic proverb goes that no garden has no weeds.(常言道，任何事物都有两面的。)也可以用 every sword has two edges. Everything has both dark sides and bright sides.

Taiwan is an integral part of China.(台湾是中国不可分割的一部分。)

1. Our world is full of happiness. 世界上充满了幸福。

2. Everybody is eager to happiness, feeling so well being of everyone. The supreme happiness of life is the conviction that we are love parents.人人都渴望得到幸福，人人都在感受幸福，生活中，最高的幸福就是拥有对父母的爱。

3. This is a small thing, but in my heart it is a big happiness.这虽然只是一件小事，但是在我的心里却是一个很大的幸福。

4. No rose without a thorn. 玫瑰都有刺。(没有十全十美)

5. Content is happiness. 知足常乐。

6. Happiness is always around us.幸福都在我们周围。

7. Love, give me happiness. There is still a long way for me to run. I believe that working hard will bring me a bright future; we will be the happiest people. 爱，给我幸福。 我还有很长的路要走。我坚信努力工作能给我带来光明的前途，我们将会是最幸福的人。

8. Our happiness from everything in life. 我们的幸福来自于生活中的每一件事。

9. Two brainstorming can usually think better than one and faster, too. 三个臭皮匠赛过诸葛亮。

10. Mother’s love is like a circle, it has no beginning and no ending.母爱像一个圈，它没有起点也没有终点。

11. Failure is the mother of success. 失败是成功之母。

12. Time waits for no man. 时间不等人。

13. Laugh and the world laugh with you. Weep and you weep alone. 笑，全世界陪你一起笑。哭，你一个人哭。

14. It is easy to say things, but it is difficult to do them. / Easier said than done. 说起来容易做起来难。

15. What’s more 更多的是….

16. No pains, no gains. 没有付出，就没有回报。

17. There are many beautiful flowers in the world, but in parent’s eyes, their children are the most beautiful of all.世界上有许多漂亮的花，但是在父母的眼里，他们的孩子是最漂亮的。

18. As the saying goes, you don’t know that happiness is until you lost it. 俗话说:直到失去了，你才直到幸福是什么。

19. Bacon said: “knowledge is power.” 培根说:“知识就是力量。”

20. Where there is a will, there is a way. 有志者事竟成。

21. If you take a nap now, you will only have a dream. If you study hard now, you will achieve your dream (your dream will come true).如果你此时打盹，你将做梦。如果你此刻努力学习，你将梦想成真。

22. I just couldn’t believe my eyes. 我只是不能相信我的眼睛。

23. Time is valuable, we should cherish time.时间是宝贵的，我们应该珍惜时间。

24. Never give up during the difficult days and better time are sure to come some day. 在困境中绝不放弃，美好的日子总会到来。

25. If winter comes, can spring be far behind? 冬天来了，春天还会远吗?

26. Nobody is perfect, but everyone is different from others.人无完人，但每个人又有不同。

27. Parents are our first teachers. They teach usually lessons of life. 父母是我们的第一任老师，他们教我们人生的课程。

28. Life is like a piece of white paper, on which we may draw the newest and finest pictures. 生活就像一张白纸，我们可以在上面描绘出最新、最好的图片。

29. Hope is always around us. 希望总会有的。

30. Happiness is always around you if you put your heart into it. 如果你用心感受，幸福就在我们周围。

31. As an old saying goes: “it’s never too late to learn.” 老话说:“活到老学到老。”

32. The man who laughs last laughs best. 笑到最后的才是笑得最好的。

33. Thought is the key which opens the door of the world. 想象是打开时间之门的钥匙。

34. How time flies! 光阴似箭。

35. Time is money. 一寸光阴一寸金。

36. No one can call back yesterday. 没有人能让昨日重现。

37. Nothing is impossible in the world if you put your heart on it. 世上无难事，只怕有心人。

38. Nothing is impossible if you work hard. 如果你努力学习，一切皆有可能。

39. Our life is full of moving stories among which there are the most beautiful stars shining in our life.我们的生活充满了令人感动的故事，它们就像是最美的星星在我们的生命当中闪耀。

40. Life is wonderful. And I also have lots of wonderful memories in my wonderful life. 生活是精彩的，在精彩的生活中我也有很多精彩的回忆。

I havent write diaries for a period of time. I am now writing this just want to remember one thing. My study has fallen behind a lot this term. I can keep my score in the top ten in the whole school ranking before. But this term I fall behind. I nearly draw back to fifty. I know the reason is because I am too arrogant. I think I can be the best without studying hard. So I usually not pay too much attention on my study. When I find myself lag behind, I comfort myself it is accident. I have learnt a serious lesson this time. So, I want to write it down to warn myself.

我已经有一段时间没有写日记了。我现在写这篇日记只是想要记住一件事。这个学期我的学业落后了很多。我成绩之前可以保持在全校前十名。但这个学期我后退了。我差点就退到了五十名了。我知道原因是我太自大了。我觉得我不努力学习也可以保持最好。所以我一般都不怎么在意我的学习。当我发现自己落后时，我安慰自己只是意外。这一次我吸取了深刻的教训。所以，我想把它写下来以此警示着我。

[Dear Diary我的日记高中英语作文

1.至于我，在某种程度上我同意后面的观点，我认为……

As far as I am concerned, I agree with the latter opinion to some extent. I think that ____.

2.总而言之，整个社会应该密切关注……这个问题。只有这样，我们才能在将来……。

In a word, the whole society should pay close attention to the problem of ______.Only in this way can ______in the future.

3.但是，……和……都有它们各自的优势(好处)。例如，……，而……。然而，把这两者相比较，我更倾向于(喜欢)……

But ______and ______have their own advantages. For example, _____, while_____. Comparing this with that, however, I prefer to______.

4.就我个人而言，我相信……，因此，我坚信美好的未来正等着我们。因为……

Personally, I believe that_____. Consequently, Im confident that a bright future is awaiting us because______.

5.随着社会的发展，……。因此，迫切需要……。如果每个人都愿为社会贡献自已的一份力量，这个社会将要变得越来越好。

With the development of society, ______.So it"s urgent and necessary to ____.If every member is willing to contribute himself to the society, it will be better and better.

6.至于我(对我来说，就我而言)，我认为……更合理。只有这样，我们才能……

For my part, I think it reasonable to_____. Only in this way can you _____.

7.对我来说，我认为有必要……。原因如下：第一，……; 第二，……;最后……但同样重要的是……

In my opinion, I think it necessary to____. The reasons are as follows. First _____.Second ______. Last but not least,______.

8.在总体上很难说……是好还是坏，因为它在很大程度上取决于……的形势。然而，就我个人而言，我发现……。

It is difficult to say whether _____is good or not in general as it depends very much on the situation of______. However, from a personal point of view find______.

9.综上所述，我们可以清楚地得出结论……

From what has been discussed above, we may reasonably arrive at the conclusion that____.

10.如果我们不采取有效的方法，就可能控制不了这种趋势，就会出现一些意想不到的不良后果，所以，我们应该做的是……

If we can not take useful means, we may not control this trend, and some undesirable result may come out unexpectedly, so what we should do is_____.

Zeng Qiao is one of my friends. She is a beautiful, outgoing and good-tempered girl. She smiles frequently. I think it’s her smile that makes her beauty. We live in the same dormitory, so that we always stay together, no matter going to classroom or having dinners. At first, I don’t like her very much, because she is always talking. It seems that she can’t stop open her mouth. I am a little bit quiet and introverted, so I seldom talk to others. But gradually, I find that she can have influence on others by what she says. Zeng Qiao likes sharing interesting things with others. For example, she likes telling us her funny stories of her childhood or her former classmates. She always tells me that I should be more extroverted and learn to talk to others. Under the influence of her, I communicate with others more frequently and I find that it feels so great. I am so grateful that I can have such a good friend.

My father is a great person. He is a hero in my heart. He is tall but not strong. He is a driver. He often talks a litte and seems that he is serious. Actually, sometimes he is real serious. In my memory, he never hits me except once. It is because I ignored their forbidding to go swimming in the river alone. I was so sad as my father hit me. But now I understand that it is because he worry about me. Moreover, although our family is not weathy, he will give all the things that I want to me. And he works hard to support our family. I know that he loves us and we also love him.

What is art? When people think about this question, they will naturally

think about all kinds of musical instruments or the great paintings in the art

museums. Art seems to so far away from the ordinary people, but I don’t think

so. Art is everywhere. For example, the delicious food that is made by our

parents is the great art, and the value of the food is to bring people the great

joy when they have a taste of it. The scenery around us is the visible art, when

we appreciate it, our mood become eased. Art is something that brings people the

positive value for me, so art is around everybody. If we take time to slow down

our pace, then we can enjoy art from life and feel the comfortable

lifestyle.

After a year, just for one day.This day is to have the spring festival.There are two days to have the Spring Festival, people began to busy.

Firecrackers, poetic couplet and had bought, the prepared food, need to buy some bread stored, ready enough meat and noodles, dumplings have the Spring Festival.Dried fruit, fruit, candy, beverage, wine is also essential in the Spring Festival, celebrating the new years Eve night, when using, do a sumptuous the dinner on New Years Eve, usher in the new year.Many people also began to clean the windows, polished, call a person to see repeatedly praised.The room to maintain ones original pure character, good to create new year new weather.

Adults and the elderly are beginning to give the children ready to gift money, with red packaging, on behalf of the children new year wishes.I also began to prepare a few words of good wishes, wait until the new years Eve, people used to toast.Let them in the new year, happy to spend.

Television, host and various performances have also started to prepare a unable to hold oneself back Gala, back lines. Net, recorded the playing order.I hope that after this kind of careful preparation, Spring Festival Gala more colorful than last year!So that the audience can more easily through it in a year, turn the page, continue to have a happy life!

Soon have the Spring Festival, soon have the Spring Festival … …

Making Every Day Earth Day

Now the earth is in bad condition. For example, in some places, the air and water pollution is so serious that it causes many deaths. At the same time, many animals and plants are in danger because of the destruction of their habitats.

Luckily, we human beings have realized the problem. On April 22nd, millions of people across the world do something good for the earth. Some clean up beaches and water, some pick up rubbish, others give speeches to call on more people to take action. But can we save the earth only by one day’s work? The future of our planet depends on our efforts. What we should do is to make every day Earth Day. Only by taking good care of it every day can we hope to live in harmony with nature.

The street, people mountain people sea, beaming, against the colorful lights, neon lights, flash; Auto lamp, bright white, various, fantastic! Xinda street, heavy traffic, on both sides, the stall owners are selling beautiful balloon, different colors: red, yellow, blue, green, purple... . Form that vary: some blow grow winding, like a snake, somelike people smile face, there are various kinds of shape. Peoples vehicle is also different from ordinary, the car has a different decoration, like balloons, streamers and flowers and so on. Building, decorating, decorated, from the inside, outsidebusiness busy. Dance, the sky only colorful balloons, added the cheerful atmosphereto the Spring Festival. Most make a person happy that beautiful fireworks, firecrackers. Square, enthusiastic people putting the colorful fireworks, the best and the biggest shot a gun to shoot in the air, spread out a flower. And the flower on the ground, although it is small, power is also quite big, a light, spin, immediately issued a light, opened a little flower. Led adjustment by the smiling, like really, air spinning, then dance, finally finished BiBao shell exploded. A deafening noise, thefireworks blossom, beautiful!

Are happy New Year, Spring Festival is a festival, peoples life will be getting better and better.

一般来说，高中生活是忙碌而又充实的，因为我们最终的目标都是高考。你的高中生活是怎么样的呢?给大家介绍一下吧。

我的高中生活优秀英语作文一：

Now, the new semester has begun for more than one week. I gradually adapt to my new life in senior school. In senior school, my biggest feeling is busy, for I have classes all the day and teachers leave us a lot of homework. In the morning, I have two periods for morning reading, Chinese and English, beginning from 7:00. After that, I have four periods in the morning and four other in the afternoon. There are many more subjects than in middle school, Chinese, math, English, physics, chemistry, history and so on. Sometimes, I am afraid of seeing so many textbooks in my desk. In addition, the contents are much more difficult than before. Math and physics are the most difficult ones for me. No matter how hard I work, I still can’t do well in them, which makes me frustrated. Therefore, in the new beginning, I must change my learning strategies to make my work more effective. All in all, my new life in new school is good and rich, though it’s busy.

我的高中生活优秀英语作文二：

Generally speaking, life in high school is busy and fulfilling, due to the ultimate goal---College Entrance Examination. Many people say that there is no fun left but bored study and endless exercises. However, as a high school student, I can’t agree with them. Personally, I live a fruitful but happy life in high school. It can’t be denied that study is my priority that I must spend most of my time and energy on it. Sometimes, study may make me frustrated or even drive me crazy, but I still can adjust my mood to enjoy my life. Besides, I can also get a sense of achievement when I do well in my study or make progress. The most important is that my friends bring much happiness to me and my parents’ care inspires me to go on. I think friends in high school are my best friend forever, because they know me a lot and witness all of my emotions. They are the persons who grow with me. In addition, teachers in high school care much about our students both in study and life, and classmates are always friendly to each other. We build deep friendship together. All of these make up my fruitful life in high school, which I will cherish forever.

一般来说，高中生活是忙碌而又充实的，因为我们最终的目标都是高考。很多人说，除了无聊的学习和无止的练习根本就没有乐趣可言。然而，作为一名高中生，我不同意他们的说法。在我看来，我的高中生活充实而又快乐。不能否认，学习是我的首要任务，去必须把握大部分的时间和经历花在上面。有时候，学习是我感到沮丧，甚至快要发疯;但是我仍然能够调节我的心情去享受生活。除此之外，当我在学习上做得很好或者是取得进步的时候，我感到一种成就感。最重要的是，我的朋友给我带来了很多快乐，父母的关心也激励着我继续前进。我认为高中时期的朋友永远是我最好的朋友，因为他们了解我，见证了我所有的情感，他们是和我一起成长的人。另外，高中的老师在学习和生活上更关心学生，同学彼此之间也很友好。我们一起建立了深厚的友谊。所有的这些构成了我充实的高中生活，我将永远珍惜它。

我的高中生活优秀英语作文三：

According to my memory, my high school life was full of happiness and fortune because of my lovely friend and teacher. They are sunshine in my high school life.

根据记忆，我的高中生活充满了幸福和运气，因为有可爱的朋友和老师。他们是我高中生活的阳光。

I met my best friend in senior one. She is a girl with long legs, white skin, and small face. What makes me a deep impression is her wide shoulder, wider than other girls who have the same height as her. She was kind, treating me just like I was her sister. I didn’t live in school dormitory, but she did. So, I slept with her at noon. Sometimes we argued, but we both checked our mistakes and recovered our relationship soon. When we were senior two, I moved in school dormitory, I didn’t feel comfortable in there very fast. She took care of me and made me feel warm. In my opinion, she is more than a friend, like a family.

在高一的时候我遇到了我最好的朋友。她是一个女孩，有着一条长长的腿，白皙的皮肤和小小的脸蛋。她比同身高的女生都要宽的宽宽的肩膀让我印象深刻。她很善良，对我就像是她妹妹一样。我不在学校宿舍住，但是她在。所以，中午我和她一起睡。有时候我们会争吵，但我们都自我反省，之后我们的关系很快就会恢复了。当我们高二的时候，我搬到学校宿舍住，很快我就觉得不舒服。她照顾我，让我感到很温暖。在我看来，她不止是朋友，也是家人。

As for my teachers, my chemistry teacher is my favorite teacher. She is a woman with sweet smile, not so tall, but she built a tall imagination in my heart. I used to chat with her result from my failure in the exam. She is a divorced woman; however, she was steel, living a happy life with her daughter. I appreciate people with a strong heart, maybe the reason is that I want to be the kind of person who is always optimistic and can’t be defeated easily. She expresses that.

至于我的老师，我最喜欢的老师是我的化学老师。她是一个女老师，总是挂着甜美的微笑，她不是很高，但她在我的心里却是伟大的形象。我曾经因为考试不及格而和她聊天。她是一个离了婚的女人;然而，她却像钢铁一样坚强，和她的女儿过着幸福的生活。我很欣赏拥有一颗坚强的心的人，也许是因为我想成为一个永远乐观，不轻易被打败的人。她说道。

The high school memory is a valuable memory in my life. It’s my fortune to meet them, my sunshine.

在我的人生中高中记忆是我一段宝贵的记忆。遇见他们，我的阳光是我的运气。

One possible version

There was a problem with the parking place for bikes in our school, I

noticed the entrance was small and almost blocked. So my classmates and I had a

discussion and wrote a report. Then we went to meet the schoolmaster in his

office and gave the report to him. He accepted our suggfestions. Soon

afterwards, a second entrance was opened to the parking place. Now it is easy to

park our bikes there.

the beijing zoo is the largest in asia and one of the largest in the world. there are hundreds of different kinds of animals in it.

we can see yellow, green, orange and brown birds, which can sing nice songs. the elephants have a long nose and big ears and they are kind to humans. we can also see big and little monkeys running and dancing, just like happy children. pandas, with good manners, are very friendly and polite to visitors. we will certainly have a good time there.

Early in the morning, I opened my computer and read the news.

There was the news about a driver had the heart disease attack when he was driving the bus, there were more than 40 people in the bus.

The driver stopped the bus off the road and then stopped his breath.

I was so touched by the driver, in the emergency situation, he considered the passengers’ lives in the first place.

It is his sense of responsibility that makes him to do it. The driver sets the good example to the public, he shows the importance of responsibility.

No matter what we do, we should not forget about taking our responsibility. If people don’t take their own responsibility, then things will be out of order, the world will be in the mess. Responsibility always comes first.

一大早，我就打开电脑看新闻。有一则消息是关于一个司机在开车时心脏病发作，车上有超过40个人。

司机把车开在了路边，然后停止了呼吸。我被这位司机感动，在紧急的情况下，他把乘客的生命放在第一位。

正是他的责任感让他这样做。司机给大众树立了好榜样，他展示了责任的重要性。无论我们做什么，都不应该忘记履行我们的职责。如果人们不这样做，事情就会出乱，世界就会陷入混乱。责任大于山。

[高中英语作文：责任大于山

ChenMo is my desk mate who is a good student in the eyes of classmates andteachers.

She is the first one to get to school every day.

Usually, she spendshalf an hour in learning English that takes us much to remember vocabularies andread the articles. Moreover, she not only focuses on her own study, but alsohelps other students in need.

Classmates like asking her for help, because sheis always ready for help.

However, I prefer to regard her as my friend ratherthan desk mate.

We communicate with each other frequently after class.

We discussour study as well as share our lives. She is desperately interested in playingbadminton, so do I. We would play badminton very Friday after class, whichhelps us relax ourselves as well build our body. It’s so great to have a deskmate that has interest in common.

陈茉是我的同桌，她是老师和同学眼里的好学生。她每天都是第一个到教室的。

通常，她会花半个小时学习英语。英语需要花比较多的时间去记单词和读课文。陈茉不仅专注于自己的学习，也积极帮助其他有需要的同学。

同学们喜欢找她帮忙，因为她总是那么乐于助人。

但是，在我眼里，她不仅是我的同桌，更是我的朋友。课后，我们经常相互交流，讨论学习问题或是分享彼此的生活。她很喜欢打羽毛球，我也一样。我们常常会在周五下课后打羽毛球，这不仅能使我们得到放松，也有益于我们的身体健康。能有一个拥有相同兴趣爱好的同桌真是太好了。

[高中英语作文：我的同桌

The older I grow, the more I appreciate children. Now, at my 80th birthday, I salute them again. Children are the most wholesome part of the race, the sweetest, for they are freshest from the hand of God. Whimsical, ingenious, mischievous, they fill the world with joy and good humor. We adults live a life of apprehension as to what they will think of us; a life of defense against their terrifying energy; a life of hard work to live up to their great expectations. We put them to bed with a sense of relief---and greet them in the morning with delight and anticipation. We envy them the freshness of adventure and the discovery of life. In all these ways, children add to the wonder of being alive. In all these ways, they help to keep us young.

导入：

第1段：Recently we’ve had a discussion about whether we should... (导入话题)

Our opinions are divided on this topic.(观点有分歧)

正文：

第2段：Most of the students are in favour of it.(正方观点)

Here are the reasons. First... Second... Finally...(列出2~3个赞成的理由)

第3段：However, the others are strongly against it. (反方观点)

Their reasons are as follows. In the first place... What’s more... In addition...(列出2~3个反对的理由)

结论：

第4段：Personally speaking, the advantages overweigh the disadvantages, for it will do us more harm than good, so I support it.(个人观点) オ

I always dream of becoming a teacher, because teaching is the most glorious project in the world. Nothing is more important than education to a nation. Im honored to devote myself to education.

我一直梦想成为一名教师，因为教师是世界上最光荣的职业。对于一个国家来说没有什么比教育更重要。我很荣幸能为教育献身。

As far as I know, a teacher can be described as a candle. Hes very kind-hearted and generous; Hes wise and intelligent; Hes diligent and hardworking. He has the willingness to help others, so people always speak highly of teachers.

据我所知，老师被喻为蜡烛。他是非常的善良和慷慨的；他是明智和聪明的；他是勤奋和努力的。他乐于助人，所以人们都高度赞扬教师。

If I could be a teacher, I would be very honorable. After all, my major is English Education. I must take up this career. Now my dream comes true, so I will work harder and harder. I believe I can make it.

如果我能成为一名老师，我会感到很光荣。毕竟，我的专业是英语教育。我必须要从事这个职业。现在我的梦想成真了，所以我会更加努力地工作。我相信我可以做得到。

[高中英语作文：我的未来计划

Last week, my English teacher gave us a task, she asked us to form a small

group, each group was made up of five students, the groups need to do a

research, it is about how much people know about foreign country. In my group,

there are three girls and two boys, at first, we did not know what to do, then I

suggested our group take the cooperated work. As I and the girl are good at

writing paper, so the two of us decided to design the questions, and the other

three students are so active, so they like to ask people the questions. The

research went go so well, we finished it in two days, thanks to the teamwork, we

did well on the task. The teacher praised my group, I have learned the

importance of cooperation, since then, I will considerate other people’s

feelings.

为丰富中学生的环保知识，培养防护意识，学校英语社针对我国雾霾天气频现，危害严重的现状，决定在学生中举行英语征文比赛。请你根据以下提示写一篇短文参赛。

1．雾霾天气的危害：

2．雾霾产生的原因；

3．自我防护的方法。

参考词汇：尾气排放：exhaust emission

雾霾天气：hazy weather

注意：1．词数：120_-150；

2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Nowadays, the hazy weather frequently appears in our country. It has not only done harm to people’s health, but also affected the public transportation. Terrible accidents happen every now and then, some highways have to be shut down because of the low visibility.

Obviously, air pollution is the main factor that has resulted in the frequency of hazy weather. At the same time, smoke from burning coal and all kinds of dust are also important factors. Besides, exhaust emission from cars and buses has made the situation even worse.

So proper measures should be adopted to deal with the serious problem. To students, opportunities for outdoor sports activities should be decreased, washing faces and hands with running water after each outing is also important, and do not forget to wear a good-quality mask to protect yourself while going out.

I hope we will regain a fresh, clean and bright world soon.

[高中英语作文：雾霾

Body language is used by people for sending messages to one another. It is very useful because it can help you make yourself easily understood. When you are talking with others,you are not just using words, but also using expressions and gestures. For example, waving ones hand is to say "Good-bye." A smile and handshake show welcome, and clapping hands means congratulations. Nodding the head means agreement, but shaking the head means disagreement. The gestures are accepted both by Chinese and foreigners as having the same meanings.

Different countries have different body language. For example, men in Russia, France and Arab countries kiss each other when they meet, but men in China or Australia shake hands instead of kissing. People in Puerto Rio like touching each other, but people from English speaking countries do not touth each other. If you touch an English person, you should say "Sorry. People in Arab countries like standing close to one another when they are talking, but English people must keep a distance away when they are talking. In some Asian countries, you must not touch the head of another person. In Arab countries, you eat using the fingers of your right land;the left hand is not used at all. In parts of Asia you must not sit with your feet pointing at another person.

When you use a foreign language, it is very important to know the meanings of gestures and movements in the foreign country. Following the customs will help you communicate with people and make your stay there much more pleasant and comfortable.