英语范文精读（二）：书信、议论文与写人

Dear Future Me,

I am writing this letter in my last year of junior high school. Right now, I am busy preparing for the zhongkao, and sometimes I feel tired and worried. But I want you to know that I am trying my best every day.

I hope that when you read this letter, you are already in a good high school. I hope you still love reading and playing basketball. Do not forget the friends who helped you during these difficult times — especially Li Ming, who always made you laugh when you were stressed.

I also want to remind you of something important: be kind to others. No matter how successful you become, never look down on anyone. Mom always says, “A warm heart is worth more than a high score.”

One more thing — please take good care of your health. Do not stay up too late, and remember to exercise. Your body is more important than any exam.

I believe in you. Keep going.

Yours,
Your fifteen-year-old self

Nowadays, many students bring mobile phones to school. Some people think this is helpful, but I believe students should not use mobile phones during school hours. Here are my reasons.

First of all, mobile phones make it hard to pay attention in class. When a phone vibrates or lights up, students cannot help but look at it. This breaks their concentration and affects their learning.

Secondly, using phones at school can lead to unhealthy comparisons. Some students may feel bad because their phone is not as new or as expensive as others’. This is not good for young people’s mental health.

However, I understand that some people argue phones are useful for looking up information. This is true, but I think students can do that after school. During class time, they should focus on the teacher and take notes.

In conclusion, I think schools should not allow students to use phones during class. If students need to contact their parents, they can use the phone at the school office. We should put learning first.

Of all the people I know, the person I admire most is my grandmother. She is seventy years old, but she is still full of energy and always wears a warm smile.

My grandmother grew up in a small village. When she was young, her family was very poor, and she could not finish school. But she never stopped learning. She taught herself to read by borrowing books from neighbors. Later, she became a nurse and worked at a local hospital for over thirty years.

What I admire most about her is her positive attitude. No matter what difficulty she faces, she always says, “Every problem has a way out.” When I failed an important exam last year, I was very upset. She sat beside me and told me stories about the challenges she had overcome. Her words gave me the courage to try again.

My grandmother shows me that a person’s value does not come from wealth or fame, but from hard work and kindness. She is my hero.