Simone
连接词：
表示并列、递进：similarly additionally 表示让步、转折：however nevertheless(不过)
表示因果： consequently 表示举例： especially 表示概括： generally
Facing difficulties:
1. There are always ups and downs in our life.
2. I need some cheering-up, not only from others but from somewhere deep down inside my heart as well, so that I can start all over again.
3. I managed not to look down on myself.
4. I cheered myself up and tried to learn a lesson from this failure.
5. It is through self-cheering-up that I learn to look at everything from the positive side and become more optimistic.
6. Being more confident means taking up challenges and establishing a better self.
7. If I’m strongly willing to make progress, with hard work and effective methods, eventually I will succeed.
Traditional culture:
1. It’s a traditional Chinese skill, but now fewer and fewer people are practicing it.
2. It remains a big concern that many traditional skills are disappearing, and I’ve decided to start from now on to learn one of them.
3. I realize the importance of protecting our traditional culture.
哲理：
1. Sometimes we only want speed, but miss the wonderful sights.
2. The energetic people around me motivated me and encouraged me to cover the whole distance.
3. I saw a large number of ants carrying fruit and leaves which were a lot bigger and heavier than themselves. Their perseverance(毅力) and unity(团结) touched me.
4. I have made up my mind to spare no effort to spread my love across the world.
5. I think it necessary to give most of the lucky money back to parents, for they are giving others lucky money while I’m receiving others’.
6. We will improve our money management skills once the lucky money is put in our charge.
描写：
1. When Obama’s delivering his speech, you can always feel his passion(激情)- it’s not about the volume of his voice, but about his facial expressions, body language, the exact words he has chosen ,etc. ...... His speeches have long encouraged me to try harder to become a wonderful public speaker like him.
2. My mother taught me the beauty of life and taught me how to tell right from wrong when I was young.
When I am down due to my failures, she teaches me not to give up and to work harder.
When I am confused about my future, she gives me useful advice and encourages me to pursue(追求) my dreams.
3. I’ll trust my parents all the way, as they trust me.
4. I’ll never forget her confident smile, which blew away any uncertainty.
①Focus on what teacher says in class achieve academic success
Improve my grades overcome difficulties
Absorb more knowledge cultivate my talent
Save every single minute
②Balance their work and rest make full use of time
Be more energetic a variety of problems, such as anxiety
③improper behaviors(不文明行为)
④she dedicates herself to taking care of my family
