2025-2026学年高一初高中暑假衔接英语应用文衡水体字帖（23）

我最爱的传统节日 My favorite Chinese traditional festival is the Double Ninth Festival. It falls on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month every year. People celebrate this festival to show respect for the elderly and remember ancestors. It’s a time to emphasize the value of filial piety and family bonds, which are important in Chinese culture.On this day, families often climb mountains together, as it’s believed to bring good luck and longevity. We also eat Chongyang cakes, a kind of sweet pastry. Many young people visit their grandparents, giving them gifts or helping with housework. Some communities hold activities for the elderly, like tea parties or folk performances. 1 / 2 The Double Ninth Festival teaches us to cherish our elders, and I always feel warm spending the day with my family. 2 / 2 英语学习的好方法 Learning English well requires effective methods, and I’ve found some that work for me. For listening, I often watch English cartoons and news. Cartoons with simple language help me get used to pronunciation, while news broadcasters’ clear speech improves my ability to catch key information. I also repeat what I hear, which helps with speaking.Reading is another key part. I start with short stories and gradually move to longer articles. When I meet new words, I guess their meanings first from the context, then check the dictionary. This way, I remember words better.Writing needs practice too. I keep a diary in English, writing about my day. At first, there were many mistakes, but I ask teachers for 1 / 2 help and correct them. Over time, my sentences become more accurate. These methods make learning English enjoyable and effective. Consistency is the most important—sticking to them brings progress. 2 / 2 I have made progress Over the three years of junior high, I’ve made great progress in two aspects. In interpersonal communication, I used to be too shy to talk to classmates. Once, I even avoided group discussions. But with teachers’ encouragement, I tried to start small talks. Now, I can easily chat with others and often help classmates solve problems, having many good friends.In English learning, I struggled with speaking. I was afraid of making mistakes. Then I joined the English club, practiced dialogues every week, and imitated tapes. Now, I can confidently answer teachers’ questions in class and even talk with foreign visitors briefly. 1 / 2 These progresses make me believe that as long as I keep trying, I’ll keep improving. 2 / 2