An English Evening
记一次英语晚会
We had an English Evening yesterday. There were many performances. Almost everyone took part in it. Miss Tang joined us. She sang us some nice English songs, we enjoyed her sweet voice very much. Helen's recitation was so good that she gave three encores. Peter, Eric, and Martin's short play was so interesting that we couldn't help laughing. Towards the end of the party we danced and sang together. We not only practiced our English but also had a good time.
注释：
1）She gave three encores. 她加演了3次。
2）We couldn't help laughing. 我们忍不住大笑起来。
3）not only… but also…不但……而且……
Last Saturday was truly memorable for me. My school held an English-themed evening event, which I eagerly anticipated for weeks. The purpose of the evening was to foster a love for the English language and cultivate an interest in learning it through fun and engaging activities.
The evening began with a warm welcome from our principal, who encouraged us to enjoy the night and learn from it. We were then divided into groups, each assigned a different activity. My group was tasked with creating a short English play. We brainstormed ideas, wrote dialogues, and practiced our lines. It was a great team-building exercise, and we all felt a sense of accomplishment when our play was ready.
Next, we participated in a lively English karaoke session. Singing in English was a new experience for many of us, but we all gave it our best shot. The atmosphere was filled with laughter and applause as we cheered each other on.
The highlight of the evening was the English talent show. Students showcased their skills in various forms, from reciting poetry to performing magic tricks, all in English. It was inspiring to see how our peers could express themselves so creatively in a foreign language.
Finally, we ended the evening with a delicious meal, where we were encouraged to converse in English. It was a fun challenge to communicate our thoughts and feelings in a language that was not our mother tongue.
The English evening was a fantastic experience. It not only improved our language skills but also taught us the importance of teamwork, creativity, and confidence. I look forward to more such events in the future.
上周六对我来说真是难忘的一天。我们学校举办了一个以英语为主题的晚间活动，我期待了好几个星期。这个晚上的目的是培养我们对英语的热爱，并通过有趣和吸引人的活动来激发我们学习的兴趣。
晚上开始时，校长热情地欢迎我们，并鼓励我们享受这个夜晚并从中学习。然后我们被分成小组，每个小组分配了不同的活动。我的小组的任务是创作一个简短的英语戏剧。我们集思广益，编写对话，并练习我们的台词。这是一次很棒的团队建设练习，当我们的戏剧准备好时，我们都感到了成就感。
接下来，我们参加了一个充满活力的英语卡拉OK环节。对于我们许多人来说，用英语唱歌是一次全新的体验，但我们每个人都尽力而为。当我们一起为彼此加油时，气氛充满了笑声和掌声。
晚上的亮点是英语才艺表演。学生们以各种形式展示了他们的技能，从朗诵诗歌到表演魔术，都是用英语。看到我们的同伴能用外语如此创造性地表达自己，真是鼓舞人心。
最后，我们以一顿美味的晚餐结束了这个晚上，鼓励我们用英语交谈。用不是我们母语的语言来交流我们的想法和感受，这是一个有趣的挑战。
英语之夜是一次极好的经历。它不仅提高了我们的语言技能，还教会了我们团队合作、创造力和自信的重要性。我期待着未来能有更多这样的活动。