2024年8月14日发(作者:苏英喆)
今年七年级下册英语期中试卷作文
全文共6篇示例,供读者参考
篇1
My Unforgettable Summer Vacation
Ah, summer vacation! The time of year that every kid looks
forward to with bated breath. No more early morning alarms, no
more homework, no more teachers droning on and on about
things we don't really care about. Just lazy days filled with fun,
friends, and freedom!
This past summer was particularly memorable for me. It
started off with a bang – literally! My parents surprised me with a
trip to the county fair on the first weekend of the break. I'd been
begging them to take me for years, but they always said it was
too expensive and crowded. Well, this year they finally caved,
and boy, was it worth the wait!
The sights, the sounds, the smells – everything about the fair
was just so vibrant and alive. From the moment we stepped onto
the fairgrounds, my senses were assaulted by a dazzling array of
colors, delicious aromas wafting from the food stalls, and the
cacophony of laughter, music, and the shrieks of people on the
rides.
Speaking of rides, that was definitely the highlight for me.
I'm a total adrenaline junkie, so you can bet I dragged my poor
parents onto every single rollercoaster and thrill ride they had.
The Gravitron was probably my favorite – I've never felt so
deliciously dizzy and disoriented in my life! My dad nearly lost his
corn dog on that one, but it was totally worth it just to see the
look on his green face.
When we weren't busy getting our thrills, we wandered
around the different exhibits and shows. I was amazed by the
size of the prize-winning vegetables (who knew a zucchini could
get that big?!) and the intricate designs of the quilts and
embroidery. The lumberjack show was also a blast, with those
burly men showing off their axe-throwing and log-rolling skills.
By the time we left, our bellies were full, our wallets were
empty, and our arms were laden with cheap stuffed animals won
from the carnival games. It was, without a doubt, one of the best
days of my young life.
The fun didn't stop there, though. A few weeks later, my best
friend Jessica invited me to her lake house for a week. I'd never
been to a lake house before, so I was equal parts excited and
nervous.
The moment we arrived, my fears melted away. Jessica's
family's place was like a little slice of paradise – a cozy cabin
nestled right on the shores of the most beautiful lake I'd ever
seen. The water was so clear and inviting, with little fish
swimming just beneath the surface.
We spent our days swimming, kayaking, fishing (well, trying
to fish – we never actually caught anything), and generally just
lazing about on the dock, soaking up the summer sun. In the
evenings, we'd build a campfire and roast s'mores while telling
scary stories and giggling over silly jokes.
One night, we decided to go night swimming. It was a little
creepy at first, being out in that vast, inky blackness with only the
moon and stars to light our way. But once we got used to it, it
was actually kind of magical. The water seemed to glow with
bioluminescent sparkles, and we could see schools of tiny fish
darting beneath us. We must have stayed out there for hours,
floating on our backs and staring up at the dazzling canopy of
stars overhead.
All too soon, my week at the lake was over, and it was time
to head back home. I was sad to leave that peaceful oasis, but I
brought back plenty of wonderful memories to keep me going
until next summer.
The rest of my vacation days were spent much closer to
home, but still lots of fun. Jessica and I had lemonade stands,
went to the movies, hung out at the mall, and basically did all the
things typical teenage girls do during their summer break.
We also made sure to keep up with our volunteer work at
the local animal shelter. I have a real soft spot for homeless pets,
so being able to spend time socializing and caring for them is
always a highlight. There's nothing quite like the unconditional
love of a rescued dog or cat to melt your heart.
Before I knew it, summer was winding down, and those
back-to-school ads started popping up everywhere. As much as I
dreaded returning to the grind of homework and early bedtimes,
I tried to soak up those last few precious days of freedom.
On the final weekend before classes resumed, my family
threw me a little "farewell to summer" bash in our backyard. We
set up a slip-and-slide (a blast from the past that's just as fun
now as it was when I was a kid!), had a huge barbecue, and even
camped out under the stars. It was the perfect way to cap off an
unforgettable summer.
As I laid in my tent that night, listening to the crickets
chirping and watching the fireflies blink lazily in the darkness, I
couldn't help but feel a little wistful. Summer seemed to have
flown by in the blink of an eye, and I knew the long, dreary slog
of the school year lay ahead.
But then I remembered all the amazing memories I'd made
over those two and a half glorious months of freedom – the
thrills of the fair, the serenity of the lake, the laughter and love
shared with friends and family. Those are the things that would
get me through the hard times, little pockets of sunshine to draw
warmth from on the cold, gray days.
So while I may have dreaded going back to school, I wasn't
too sad to see summer go. After all, I knew there was always next
year to look forward to. And who knows what adventures and
joys the next summer would bring?
篇2
My 7th Grade Mid-Term English Exam Experience
Oh boy, where do I even begin? The mid-term English exam
for 7th graders was quite the experience, let me tell you! I was
really nervous leading up to it because English is one of my
weaker subjects. I find all the grammar rules and vocabulary
words really tough to memorize sometimes. But I studied really
hard and I think I did okay in the end.
A few weeks before the exam, our teacher Ms. Roberts went
over all the material that would be covered on the test. She gave
us a big review packet to work through with practice questions
on things like verb tenses, pronoun usage, reading
comprehension, and writing skills. I spent nights going over that
packet, sections at a time. My parents had to keep nagging me
to take breaks and get some rest!
I struggled the most with the writing part of the review. We
had to write a few sample paragraphs demonstrating our
abilities with proper spelling, punctuation, and forming complete
sentences. My paragraphs were really basic at first. Ms. Roberts
pulled me aside and gave me some extra tips on how to spruce
up my writing with more descriptive vocabulary and varying my
sentence structure. Little by little, I started getting better at it.
The vocab words were pretty tricky too. We had a long list of
vocabulary terms to know backwards and forwards for the exam.
My friend Amy and I made flashcards and quizzed each other
repeatedly to try and commit them to memory. Some of those
words were crazy complicated! I have no idea when I'll actually
use words like "quintessential" or "idiosyncratic" in normal
conversation.
Finally, the big day arrived for the mid-term. I was so nervous,
my stomach was doing flips! We had two hours to complete the
exam. The multiple choice sections went okay, though I definitely
had to earn a few of those answers. The writing portion was still
the hardest part for me.
The prompt asked us to write a descriptive narrative story.
We had to use vivid adjectives and incorporate as many
vocabulary words as possible into the tale. I racked my brain
trying to come up with a creative plot that would allow me to
check those boxes. I decided to write about the time my family
got stuck in a freak blizzard on a camping trip in the mountains.
Shivering in the quintessential icy winds, our idiosyncratic winter
attire couldn't protect us from the See, I was
working those vocab words in there!
After slaving over my pencil for an hour or so, I finally had
several descriptive paragraphs pieced together into a rough
story. I read through it a couple times, making sure my spelling
and punctuation looked right. With about 15 minutes left, I
finally felt ready to submit my exam. I can't lie, I was exhausted!
When I turned in my test booklet, Ms. Roberts gave me one
of those looks teachers get - the ones that make you think you
either bombed it or aced it. I wouldn't know my score for a while
still. All I could do was wait it out and hope for the best.
A couple weeks later, our graded exams were passed back
out in class. My palms were sweating as I anxiously looked for my
score. I flipped the pages, scanning And I got a B+!
While not an A, that was way higher than I expected to get,
especially on the writing portion. Ms. Roberts' comments said
she was impressed with my descriptive storytelling and use of
vocabulary. Yes!
Some of my other grades weren't too shabby either.
Mid-range on most of the grammar sections, though sentence
structure was one of my lower marks. Overall though, I was
pumped about my B+ score! All that hard work and stress had
paid off. Looks like my English skills aren't quite as weak as I
thought.
篇3
My Life as a 7th Grader
School is so much harder this year than it was last year in 6th
grade! I have so much more homework and the tests are way
tougher. My classes are longer too - we have to sit through each
one for over an hour. By the end of the day my brain feels fried.
I really like my English class though. Mrs. Thompson is my
favorite teacher. She makes learning grammar and vocabulary
kind of fun with all the games and activities we do. And she reads
passages to us with such expression, it's entertaining to listen to
her. This week we've been studying poetic devices like
alliteration, onomatopoeia, and personification. I didn't even
know what those things were until this unit!
My least favorite class is definitely math. I just can't seem to
get the hang of algebraic equations no matter how many times
Mr. Davis explains them. Having to use letters to represent
unknown numbers just boggles my mind. I much preferred
arithmetic last year when everything was straightforward
numbers. Algebra feels like some sort of secret code that I'll
never be able to crack.
I'm taking French as my foreign language elective, and I
really enjoy it. The teacher, Mme Fournier, is super nice and
makes sure we practice speaking as much as possible. She's
always getting us to do skits and dialogues. I think French
sounds like such a beautiful, romantic language. My best friend
Katie is in my French class too which makes it even more fun.
One thing I'm not looking forward to is the big Science
project we have to do this semester. Mr. Kim assigned us to pick
a topic related to Biology and create a presentation and model
to demonstrate some kind of biological process or phenomenon.
He wants us to work in groups of 3-4 students which I actually
don't mind since it will split up the work load. But any kind of
major project always stresses me out so much! I tend to be a
procrastinator and leave things to the last minute. Hopefully my
group mates will keep me on track.
Outside of academics, I'm really active in the drama club.
We're starting to prepare for our Spring musical production of
The Wizard of Oz. I've been cast as one of the flying monkeys
which doesn't have too many lines, but I get to do a fun dance
number. The costumes and set designs are gonna be so cool! We
just started learning the choreography this week.
My best friend Katie is going to be an Ozian and her older
sister Hannah is the dance captain so she's been helping teach us
the monkey dance moves. Rehearsals are super tiring but also
really exciting. I love performing and being on stage. Back in 5th
grade, I had the lead role of Cinderella in the school play and
that's what sparked my passion for musical theater.
On the weekends, my favorite thing to do is just hang out at
the mall with my friends. We'll go shopping, grab some food
from the food court, play games at the arcade, and just generally
goof off. My parents are always dropping not-so-subtle hints
about how much money I spend at the mall but hey, it's my
allowance money! The mall is just such a fun environment -
there's so many stores, people to watch, and things to do.
Another weekend activity I really look forward to is my youth
group meetings at church on Sunday nights. Our leader Chris is
so nice and always plans really thoughtful, engaging lessons and
discussions for us centered around our faith and the Bible. But
it's not all serious stuff - we also play lots of fun games and
occasionally go on field trips too. I've made some great friends
through the youth group.
One thing I'm super excited about is that my family is taking
a trip to Florida during Spring Break! We're going to Disney
World and Universal Studios. It'll be my first time in Florida and
my first time experiencing rides and attractions at real theme
parks rather than just your basic local amusement park. We
booked a beautiful resort to stay at with multiple pools and
everything. I can't wait to get away from the cold Midwest winter
and soak up some sunshine in the Sunshine State! Florida, here I
come!
I'm kind of nervous about starting high school next year, but
also looking forward to having more independence and
responsibilities. My parents have already warned me that my
homework load is going to increase dramatically. But I'm hoping
to continue being involved in the theater program and maybe
join a couple of clubs too. Making good friends and having a
solid friend group is so important in high school from what I've
heard.
Part of me is going to miss the simplicity and lack of
pressure that came with being in elementary school. But I know I
have to embrace this new chapter as a teenager. I'll need to learn
good time management skills and figure out how to balance
academics with extracurriculars and still having a social life. It's
going to be a challenge for sure, but I'll take it one step at a time.
Looking further ahead, I'm honestly not sure what career I
want to pursue or what I'll end up majoring in once I get to
college. So many options seem appealing to me right now -
maybe something creative like acting, writing, or journalism. Or
perhaps a more stable path like business, marketing, or
accounting. My dream job would be to be a famous host or
reporter on Entertainment Tonight or something! But I suppose I
have quite a few years still to figure out my true calling.
For now though, I'm just trying to get through 7th grade and
all the new academic demands that come with being in middle
school while still making time for fun. It's all about finding that
balance, which isn't easy when you're just a 12-year-old kid. But
I'm giving it my best shot! This is such an exciting, transformative
time of life. Though it's intimidating becoming a teenager, I
know I have so many amazing opportunities and experiences
ahead of me to look forward to. I just have to work hard, stay
focused and determined, and keep an positive attitude. The
future is mine for the taking!
篇4
My Most Memorable Summer Vacation
When I think back to my most memorable summer vacation,
it's hard not to smile. It was the summer before I started 7th
grade, and my parents had promised to take us on a special trip.
Little did I know just how special it would turn out to be!
We packed our bags and headed to the airport bright and
early one morning. I was so excited, I could barely sit still on the
plane. After what felt like forever, we finally landed in a place
called Hawaii. I'd never been anywhere so beautiful! The second
we stepped off the plane, I was hit by the warm, tropical air and
the sweet scent of flowers.
Our hotel was right on the beach, with the most amazing
view. I couldn't wait to go swimming in that sparkling blue ocean!
The first few days were spent just relaxing by the pool and
exploring the nearby shops and restaurants. We tried all sorts of
delicious foods like poke bowls, kalua pork, and haupia coconut
pudding. Yum!
But the real adventure began when we signed up for a
guided hike through the lush, green rainforests. Our guide, a
friendly local named Kai, taught us all about the incredible plants
and animals that called this place home. We saw colorful birds,
crawling insects, and towering trees unlike anything back home.
At one point, we even came across a small waterfall where we
stopped to cool off and swim in the refreshing pool below.
Another day, we went snorkeling for the first time ever!
Slipping on those masks and fins was a little awkward at first, but
once we got in the water, it was like entering an entirely new
world. Right below the surface were thousands of vibrant fish,
coral reefs, and other amazing sea creatures I'd only ever seen in
books or movies before. An actual sea turtle even swam right up
to me! I'll never forget that moment.
As fun as all the activities and adventures were, I think my
favorite part was simply spending quality time together as a
family. We had no screens, no distractions - just each other and
the beautiful island surroundings. We played games on the
beach, told stories around the campfire, and watched stars that
seemed close enough to touch.
All too soon, our vacation came to an end. Saying goodbye
to paradise was hard, but I knew I'd never forget the memories
we made there. That trip taught me so much about the world
beyond my little corner of it. It opened my eyes to different
cultures, cuisines, and environments. It sparked my curiosity and
gave me a newfound appreciation for nature's wonders.
Most importantly though, it brought my family closer
together in a way I'll always cherish. Whenever I feel stressed or
overwhelmed now, I just close my eyes and picture myself back
on that beautiful Hawaiian beach, carefree and surrounded by
the people I love most. Those are the moments that matter most
in life.
So while that summer may be over, the magic of our
Hawaiian adventure will stay with me forever. I'm already
counting down the days until our next big family trip! Who
knows where we'll end
篇5
My Favorite Animal
Hello everyone! Today I want to tell you about my favorite
animal. It's the panda! Pandas are so cute and cuddly. I love them
a lot!
Pandas are black and white, just like a big, fluffy teddy bear.
They have round faces and big, black eyes. Their ears are also
black and they have a cute little tail. Pandas are not very big, but
they are very strong.
Pandas live in China and eat bamboo all day long. They love
to climb trees and play around. Sometimes, they even roll down
the hills for fun! Pandas are great at swimming too. They are
really good at it, just like me when I swim in the pool.
One of my favorite things about pandas is how they eat
bamboo. They sit on the ground, hold the bamboo with their
paws, and chew on it slowly. It's so funny to watch! They eat a lot
of bamboo every day because it's their favorite food.
Pandas are endangered, which means there aren't many left
in the world. That makes me sad. I want to help protect them and
their homes. We should all take care of the environment so that
pandas can have a safe place to live.
If I could have a panda as a pet, I would be the happiest kid
in the world! I would play with it all day long and give it lots of
hugs. But I know that pandas are wild animals and they belong in
the wild, not in our homes.
In conclusion, pandas are my favorite animals because they
are cute, playful, and they love bamboo. I hope more people will
learn about pandas and help protect them. Let's all do our part
to make sure pandas stay happy and safe in the wild!
That's all for now. Thank you for listening to my story about
pandas. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I love pandas!
篇6
My 7th Grade English Mid-Term Exam
This semester's English mid-term exam was seriously tough!
I've been studying English since I was really little, but some of the
stuff on this test made me feel like I was just starting to learn it.
My parents always say how important it is to learn English well,
since it's like the universal language of the world. But man, there
were some really hard parts on this exam!
The reading comprehension section was probably the
biggest challenge for me. We had to read these super long
passages and then answer all these detailed questions about
them. One of the passages was about the history of the printing
press and how it changed communication. I can't even
remember most of what it said because the vocabulary was just
too advanced for me. Words like "revolutionize" and
"proliferate" – who uses words like that in normal conversation? I
just tried my best to understand the main idea based on the
context clues.
Then there were questions asking for specific details from
the passage that I totally missed while reading. Like they'd ask
"According to the passage, in what year was the first print shop
established in London?" How am I supposed to remember tiny
details like that after slogging through such a dense reading? I
pretty much had to guess on most of those nitpicky questions.
The writing section didn't go much better for me. We had to
write a persuasive essay about whether schools should have
dress codes or not. I've never been very good at organizing
essays in that classic 5 paragraph format they always want. My
thoughts just kind of ramble from one idea to the next. I try to
make my points and back them up with examples and reasoning,
but making smooth transitions between paragraphs is really
hard.
I argued that dress codes are a good idea because they cut
down on distractions and bullying over clothes. If everyone has
to wear the same thing, you can't make fun of someone for
having unfashionable or worn-out clothes. It just promotes more
focus on academics instead of appearances. But then I had
trouble coming up with more supporting details to really flesh
out my argument. I feel like I just kind of repeated myself over
and over.
Grammar has never been my strong suit either. On this exam
we had to analyze all these sentences and identify things like
participle phrases, gerund phrases, appositives – I'm still not
totally sure what some of those even mean! We have to know all
the grammar rules backwards and forwards for these sections.
Like when to use "who" versus "whom" or how to properly place
modifying phrases. It's all all these nitpicky rules that don't really
matter that much for just normal conversation and writing.
My favorite part was probably the vocabulary section, just
because that's my strongest area in English. We learned roots,
prefixes, and suffixes to help figure out the meanings of more
obscure words based on their word parts. Like I could tell
"cataclysmic" meant something like "hugely impactful" just from
the "cata" and the "-ic" ending. For the vocabulary questions, we
had to select the best definition or synonym for the given word.
As long as it wasn't something super bizarre, I feel like I did
pretty well on that part.
The listening comprehension was rough though – why do
they have to play those audio clips with so many different
accents and background noises? There was one clip that
sounded like a radio interview, but the signal kept cutting out.
We'd just hear "–ility to –ent the ––ions is critical for –" and then
we had to piece together what they were saying from context.
My ears aren't trained for that kind of thing yet!
Overall, I don't think this English exam went too well for me. I
just have such a hard time with the reading and writing and
grammar parts. Why do they have to make it so complicated and
academic? I know conversational English pretty well from
watching TV shows and movies, but struggling through those
dry, scholarly passages and answering all the nitpicky questions
about them is what really trips me up. I wish they would test us
more on stuff that's actually useful for real life communication.
I guess English class is just preparing us for all the
standardized tests we'll have to take later on. From what my
older siblings say, those are even longer and more exhausting.
Maybe by the time I get to high school, I'll be better at the skills
they test on these English exams. But for now, just give me some
simple dialogs and fun creative writing prompts, and I'll be much
happier! All this analyzing of complicated texts and obscure
grammar rules is just way too much for my 7th grade brain. Wish
me luck on the final exam!
2024年8月14日发(作者:苏英喆)
今年七年级下册英语期中试卷作文
全文共6篇示例,供读者参考
篇1
My Unforgettable Summer Vacation
Ah, summer vacation! The time of year that every kid looks
forward to with bated breath. No more early morning alarms, no
more homework, no more teachers droning on and on about
things we don't really care about. Just lazy days filled with fun,
friends, and freedom!
This past summer was particularly memorable for me. It
started off with a bang – literally! My parents surprised me with a
trip to the county fair on the first weekend of the break. I'd been
begging them to take me for years, but they always said it was
too expensive and crowded. Well, this year they finally caved,
and boy, was it worth the wait!
The sights, the sounds, the smells – everything about the fair
was just so vibrant and alive. From the moment we stepped onto
the fairgrounds, my senses were assaulted by a dazzling array of
colors, delicious aromas wafting from the food stalls, and the
cacophony of laughter, music, and the shrieks of people on the
rides.
Speaking of rides, that was definitely the highlight for me.
I'm a total adrenaline junkie, so you can bet I dragged my poor
parents onto every single rollercoaster and thrill ride they had.
The Gravitron was probably my favorite – I've never felt so
deliciously dizzy and disoriented in my life! My dad nearly lost his
corn dog on that one, but it was totally worth it just to see the
look on his green face.
When we weren't busy getting our thrills, we wandered
around the different exhibits and shows. I was amazed by the
size of the prize-winning vegetables (who knew a zucchini could
get that big?!) and the intricate designs of the quilts and
embroidery. The lumberjack show was also a blast, with those
burly men showing off their axe-throwing and log-rolling skills.
By the time we left, our bellies were full, our wallets were
empty, and our arms were laden with cheap stuffed animals won
from the carnival games. It was, without a doubt, one of the best
days of my young life.
The fun didn't stop there, though. A few weeks later, my best
friend Jessica invited me to her lake house for a week. I'd never
been to a lake house before, so I was equal parts excited and
nervous.
The moment we arrived, my fears melted away. Jessica's
family's place was like a little slice of paradise – a cozy cabin
nestled right on the shores of the most beautiful lake I'd ever
seen. The water was so clear and inviting, with little fish
swimming just beneath the surface.
We spent our days swimming, kayaking, fishing (well, trying
to fish – we never actually caught anything), and generally just
lazing about on the dock, soaking up the summer sun. In the
evenings, we'd build a campfire and roast s'mores while telling
scary stories and giggling over silly jokes.
One night, we decided to go night swimming. It was a little
creepy at first, being out in that vast, inky blackness with only the
moon and stars to light our way. But once we got used to it, it
was actually kind of magical. The water seemed to glow with
bioluminescent sparkles, and we could see schools of tiny fish
darting beneath us. We must have stayed out there for hours,
floating on our backs and staring up at the dazzling canopy of
stars overhead.
All too soon, my week at the lake was over, and it was time
to head back home. I was sad to leave that peaceful oasis, but I
brought back plenty of wonderful memories to keep me going
until next summer.
The rest of my vacation days were spent much closer to
home, but still lots of fun. Jessica and I had lemonade stands,
went to the movies, hung out at the mall, and basically did all the
things typical teenage girls do during their summer break.
We also made sure to keep up with our volunteer work at
the local animal shelter. I have a real soft spot for homeless pets,
so being able to spend time socializing and caring for them is
always a highlight. There's nothing quite like the unconditional
love of a rescued dog or cat to melt your heart.
Before I knew it, summer was winding down, and those
back-to-school ads started popping up everywhere. As much as I
dreaded returning to the grind of homework and early bedtimes,
I tried to soak up those last few precious days of freedom.
On the final weekend before classes resumed, my family
threw me a little "farewell to summer" bash in our backyard. We
set up a slip-and-slide (a blast from the past that's just as fun
now as it was when I was a kid!), had a huge barbecue, and even
camped out under the stars. It was the perfect way to cap off an
unforgettable summer.
As I laid in my tent that night, listening to the crickets
chirping and watching the fireflies blink lazily in the darkness, I
couldn't help but feel a little wistful. Summer seemed to have
flown by in the blink of an eye, and I knew the long, dreary slog
of the school year lay ahead.
But then I remembered all the amazing memories I'd made
over those two and a half glorious months of freedom – the
thrills of the fair, the serenity of the lake, the laughter and love
shared with friends and family. Those are the things that would
get me through the hard times, little pockets of sunshine to draw
warmth from on the cold, gray days.
So while I may have dreaded going back to school, I wasn't
too sad to see summer go. After all, I knew there was always next
year to look forward to. And who knows what adventures and
joys the next summer would bring?
篇2
My 7th Grade Mid-Term English Exam Experience
Oh boy, where do I even begin? The mid-term English exam
for 7th graders was quite the experience, let me tell you! I was
really nervous leading up to it because English is one of my
weaker subjects. I find all the grammar rules and vocabulary
words really tough to memorize sometimes. But I studied really
hard and I think I did okay in the end.
A few weeks before the exam, our teacher Ms. Roberts went
over all the material that would be covered on the test. She gave
us a big review packet to work through with practice questions
on things like verb tenses, pronoun usage, reading
comprehension, and writing skills. I spent nights going over that
packet, sections at a time. My parents had to keep nagging me
to take breaks and get some rest!
I struggled the most with the writing part of the review. We
had to write a few sample paragraphs demonstrating our
abilities with proper spelling, punctuation, and forming complete
sentences. My paragraphs were really basic at first. Ms. Roberts
pulled me aside and gave me some extra tips on how to spruce
up my writing with more descriptive vocabulary and varying my
sentence structure. Little by little, I started getting better at it.
The vocab words were pretty tricky too. We had a long list of
vocabulary terms to know backwards and forwards for the exam.
My friend Amy and I made flashcards and quizzed each other
repeatedly to try and commit them to memory. Some of those
words were crazy complicated! I have no idea when I'll actually
use words like "quintessential" or "idiosyncratic" in normal
conversation.
Finally, the big day arrived for the mid-term. I was so nervous,
my stomach was doing flips! We had two hours to complete the
exam. The multiple choice sections went okay, though I definitely
had to earn a few of those answers. The writing portion was still
the hardest part for me.
The prompt asked us to write a descriptive narrative story.
We had to use vivid adjectives and incorporate as many
vocabulary words as possible into the tale. I racked my brain
trying to come up with a creative plot that would allow me to
check those boxes. I decided to write about the time my family
got stuck in a freak blizzard on a camping trip in the mountains.
Shivering in the quintessential icy winds, our idiosyncratic winter
attire couldn't protect us from the See, I was
working those vocab words in there!
After slaving over my pencil for an hour or so, I finally had
several descriptive paragraphs pieced together into a rough
story. I read through it a couple times, making sure my spelling
and punctuation looked right. With about 15 minutes left, I
finally felt ready to submit my exam. I can't lie, I was exhausted!
When I turned in my test booklet, Ms. Roberts gave me one
of those looks teachers get - the ones that make you think you
either bombed it or aced it. I wouldn't know my score for a while
still. All I could do was wait it out and hope for the best.
A couple weeks later, our graded exams were passed back
out in class. My palms were sweating as I anxiously looked for my
score. I flipped the pages, scanning And I got a B+!
While not an A, that was way higher than I expected to get,
especially on the writing portion. Ms. Roberts' comments said
she was impressed with my descriptive storytelling and use of
vocabulary. Yes!
Some of my other grades weren't too shabby either.
Mid-range on most of the grammar sections, though sentence
structure was one of my lower marks. Overall though, I was
pumped about my B+ score! All that hard work and stress had
paid off. Looks like my English skills aren't quite as weak as I
thought.
篇3
My Life as a 7th Grader
School is so much harder this year than it was last year in 6th
grade! I have so much more homework and the tests are way
tougher. My classes are longer too - we have to sit through each
one for over an hour. By the end of the day my brain feels fried.
I really like my English class though. Mrs. Thompson is my
favorite teacher. She makes learning grammar and vocabulary
kind of fun with all the games and activities we do. And she reads
passages to us with such expression, it's entertaining to listen to
her. This week we've been studying poetic devices like
alliteration, onomatopoeia, and personification. I didn't even
know what those things were until this unit!
My least favorite class is definitely math. I just can't seem to
get the hang of algebraic equations no matter how many times
Mr. Davis explains them. Having to use letters to represent
unknown numbers just boggles my mind. I much preferred
arithmetic last year when everything was straightforward
numbers. Algebra feels like some sort of secret code that I'll
never be able to crack.
I'm taking French as my foreign language elective, and I
really enjoy it. The teacher, Mme Fournier, is super nice and
makes sure we practice speaking as much as possible. She's
always getting us to do skits and dialogues. I think French
sounds like such a beautiful, romantic language. My best friend
Katie is in my French class too which makes it even more fun.
One thing I'm not looking forward to is the big Science
project we have to do this semester. Mr. Kim assigned us to pick
a topic related to Biology and create a presentation and model
to demonstrate some kind of biological process or phenomenon.
He wants us to work in groups of 3-4 students which I actually
don't mind since it will split up the work load. But any kind of
major project always stresses me out so much! I tend to be a
procrastinator and leave things to the last minute. Hopefully my
group mates will keep me on track.
Outside of academics, I'm really active in the drama club.
We're starting to prepare for our Spring musical production of
The Wizard of Oz. I've been cast as one of the flying monkeys
which doesn't have too many lines, but I get to do a fun dance
number. The costumes and set designs are gonna be so cool! We
just started learning the choreography this week.
My best friend Katie is going to be an Ozian and her older
sister Hannah is the dance captain so she's been helping teach us
the monkey dance moves. Rehearsals are super tiring but also
really exciting. I love performing and being on stage. Back in 5th
grade, I had the lead role of Cinderella in the school play and
that's what sparked my passion for musical theater.
On the weekends, my favorite thing to do is just hang out at
the mall with my friends. We'll go shopping, grab some food
from the food court, play games at the arcade, and just generally
goof off. My parents are always dropping not-so-subtle hints
about how much money I spend at the mall but hey, it's my
allowance money! The mall is just such a fun environment -
there's so many stores, people to watch, and things to do.
Another weekend activity I really look forward to is my youth
group meetings at church on Sunday nights. Our leader Chris is
so nice and always plans really thoughtful, engaging lessons and
discussions for us centered around our faith and the Bible. But
it's not all serious stuff - we also play lots of fun games and
occasionally go on field trips too. I've made some great friends
through the youth group.
One thing I'm super excited about is that my family is taking
a trip to Florida during Spring Break! We're going to Disney
World and Universal Studios. It'll be my first time in Florida and
my first time experiencing rides and attractions at real theme
parks rather than just your basic local amusement park. We
booked a beautiful resort to stay at with multiple pools and
everything. I can't wait to get away from the cold Midwest winter
and soak up some sunshine in the Sunshine State! Florida, here I
come!
I'm kind of nervous about starting high school next year, but
also looking forward to having more independence and
responsibilities. My parents have already warned me that my
homework load is going to increase dramatically. But I'm hoping
to continue being involved in the theater program and maybe
join a couple of clubs too. Making good friends and having a
solid friend group is so important in high school from what I've
heard.
Part of me is going to miss the simplicity and lack of
pressure that came with being in elementary school. But I know I
have to embrace this new chapter as a teenager. I'll need to learn
good time management skills and figure out how to balance
academics with extracurriculars and still having a social life. It's
going to be a challenge for sure, but I'll take it one step at a time.
Looking further ahead, I'm honestly not sure what career I
want to pursue or what I'll end up majoring in once I get to
college. So many options seem appealing to me right now -
maybe something creative like acting, writing, or journalism. Or
perhaps a more stable path like business, marketing, or
accounting. My dream job would be to be a famous host or
reporter on Entertainment Tonight or something! But I suppose I
have quite a few years still to figure out my true calling.
For now though, I'm just trying to get through 7th grade and
all the new academic demands that come with being in middle
school while still making time for fun. It's all about finding that
balance, which isn't easy when you're just a 12-year-old kid. But
I'm giving it my best shot! This is such an exciting, transformative
time of life. Though it's intimidating becoming a teenager, I
know I have so many amazing opportunities and experiences
ahead of me to look forward to. I just have to work hard, stay
focused and determined, and keep an positive attitude. The
future is mine for the taking!
篇4
My Most Memorable Summer Vacation
When I think back to my most memorable summer vacation,
it's hard not to smile. It was the summer before I started 7th
grade, and my parents had promised to take us on a special trip.
Little did I know just how special it would turn out to be!
We packed our bags and headed to the airport bright and
early one morning. I was so excited, I could barely sit still on the
plane. After what felt like forever, we finally landed in a place
called Hawaii. I'd never been anywhere so beautiful! The second
we stepped off the plane, I was hit by the warm, tropical air and
the sweet scent of flowers.
Our hotel was right on the beach, with the most amazing
view. I couldn't wait to go swimming in that sparkling blue ocean!
The first few days were spent just relaxing by the pool and
exploring the nearby shops and restaurants. We tried all sorts of
delicious foods like poke bowls, kalua pork, and haupia coconut
pudding. Yum!
But the real adventure began when we signed up for a
guided hike through the lush, green rainforests. Our guide, a
friendly local named Kai, taught us all about the incredible plants
and animals that called this place home. We saw colorful birds,
crawling insects, and towering trees unlike anything back home.
At one point, we even came across a small waterfall where we
stopped to cool off and swim in the refreshing pool below.
Another day, we went snorkeling for the first time ever!
Slipping on those masks and fins was a little awkward at first, but
once we got in the water, it was like entering an entirely new
world. Right below the surface were thousands of vibrant fish,
coral reefs, and other amazing sea creatures I'd only ever seen in
books or movies before. An actual sea turtle even swam right up
to me! I'll never forget that moment.
As fun as all the activities and adventures were, I think my
favorite part was simply spending quality time together as a
family. We had no screens, no distractions - just each other and
the beautiful island surroundings. We played games on the
beach, told stories around the campfire, and watched stars that
seemed close enough to touch.
All too soon, our vacation came to an end. Saying goodbye
to paradise was hard, but I knew I'd never forget the memories
we made there. That trip taught me so much about the world
beyond my little corner of it. It opened my eyes to different
cultures, cuisines, and environments. It sparked my curiosity and
gave me a newfound appreciation for nature's wonders.
Most importantly though, it brought my family closer
together in a way I'll always cherish. Whenever I feel stressed or
overwhelmed now, I just close my eyes and picture myself back
on that beautiful Hawaiian beach, carefree and surrounded by
the people I love most. Those are the moments that matter most
in life.
So while that summer may be over, the magic of our
Hawaiian adventure will stay with me forever. I'm already
counting down the days until our next big family trip! Who
knows where we'll end
篇5
My Favorite Animal
Hello everyone! Today I want to tell you about my favorite
animal. It's the panda! Pandas are so cute and cuddly. I love them
a lot!
Pandas are black and white, just like a big, fluffy teddy bear.
They have round faces and big, black eyes. Their ears are also
black and they have a cute little tail. Pandas are not very big, but
they are very strong.
Pandas live in China and eat bamboo all day long. They love
to climb trees and play around. Sometimes, they even roll down
the hills for fun! Pandas are great at swimming too. They are
really good at it, just like me when I swim in the pool.
One of my favorite things about pandas is how they eat
bamboo. They sit on the ground, hold the bamboo with their
paws, and chew on it slowly. It's so funny to watch! They eat a lot
of bamboo every day because it's their favorite food.
Pandas are endangered, which means there aren't many left
in the world. That makes me sad. I want to help protect them and
their homes. We should all take care of the environment so that
pandas can have a safe place to live.
If I could have a panda as a pet, I would be the happiest kid
in the world! I would play with it all day long and give it lots of
hugs. But I know that pandas are wild animals and they belong in
the wild, not in our homes.
In conclusion, pandas are my favorite animals because they
are cute, playful, and they love bamboo. I hope more people will
learn about pandas and help protect them. Let's all do our part
to make sure pandas stay happy and safe in the wild!
That's all for now. Thank you for listening to my story about
pandas. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I love pandas!
篇6
My 7th Grade English Mid-Term Exam
This semester's English mid-term exam was seriously tough!
I've been studying English since I was really little, but some of the
stuff on this test made me feel like I was just starting to learn it.
My parents always say how important it is to learn English well,
since it's like the universal language of the world. But man, there
were some really hard parts on this exam!
The reading comprehension section was probably the
biggest challenge for me. We had to read these super long
passages and then answer all these detailed questions about
them. One of the passages was about the history of the printing
press and how it changed communication. I can't even
remember most of what it said because the vocabulary was just
too advanced for me. Words like "revolutionize" and
"proliferate" – who uses words like that in normal conversation? I
just tried my best to understand the main idea based on the
context clues.
Then there were questions asking for specific details from
the passage that I totally missed while reading. Like they'd ask
"According to the passage, in what year was the first print shop
established in London?" How am I supposed to remember tiny
details like that after slogging through such a dense reading? I
pretty much had to guess on most of those nitpicky questions.
The writing section didn't go much better for me. We had to
write a persuasive essay about whether schools should have
dress codes or not. I've never been very good at organizing
essays in that classic 5 paragraph format they always want. My
thoughts just kind of ramble from one idea to the next. I try to
make my points and back them up with examples and reasoning,
but making smooth transitions between paragraphs is really
hard.
I argued that dress codes are a good idea because they cut
down on distractions and bullying over clothes. If everyone has
to wear the same thing, you can't make fun of someone for
having unfashionable or worn-out clothes. It just promotes more
focus on academics instead of appearances. But then I had
trouble coming up with more supporting details to really flesh
out my argument. I feel like I just kind of repeated myself over
and over.
Grammar has never been my strong suit either. On this exam
we had to analyze all these sentences and identify things like
participle phrases, gerund phrases, appositives – I'm still not
totally sure what some of those even mean! We have to know all
the grammar rules backwards and forwards for these sections.
Like when to use "who" versus "whom" or how to properly place
modifying phrases. It's all all these nitpicky rules that don't really
matter that much for just normal conversation and writing.
My favorite part was probably the vocabulary section, just
because that's my strongest area in English. We learned roots,
prefixes, and suffixes to help figure out the meanings of more
obscure words based on their word parts. Like I could tell
"cataclysmic" meant something like "hugely impactful" just from
the "cata" and the "-ic" ending. For the vocabulary questions, we
had to select the best definition or synonym for the given word.
As long as it wasn't something super bizarre, I feel like I did
pretty well on that part.
The listening comprehension was rough though – why do
they have to play those audio clips with so many different
accents and background noises? There was one clip that
sounded like a radio interview, but the signal kept cutting out.
We'd just hear "–ility to –ent the ––ions is critical for –" and then
we had to piece together what they were saying from context.
My ears aren't trained for that kind of thing yet!
Overall, I don't think this English exam went too well for me. I
just have such a hard time with the reading and writing and
grammar parts. Why do they have to make it so complicated and
academic? I know conversational English pretty well from
watching TV shows and movies, but struggling through those
dry, scholarly passages and answering all the nitpicky questions
about them is what really trips me up. I wish they would test us
more on stuff that's actually useful for real life communication.
I guess English class is just preparing us for all the
standardized tests we'll have to take later on. From what my
older siblings say, those are even longer and more exhausting.
Maybe by the time I get to high school, I'll be better at the skills
they test on these English exams. But for now, just give me some
simple dialogs and fun creative writing prompts, and I'll be much
happier! All this analyzing of complicated texts and obscure
grammar rules is just way too much for my 7th grade brain. Wish
me luck on the final exam!