优秀短文 (58 篇)1.Be Polite 有礼貌 Everyone should be polite. Polite people show good manners. Moreover, they are popular. On the other hand, rude people are looked down upon. Rudeness shows poor education. Therefore, why not be polite? A simple “Please,” “Thank you,” or “You are welcome,” can make a big difference. 2. Rome Wasnt Built in a Day 聚沙成塔 Learning English is like building a house. Laying a strong foundation(n.地基 ) is the first and most important step. In other words, you should read and speak English every day. Memorizing new words and phrases is also helpful. Like building a house, learning English takes some time. So dont be impatient(不耐烦的). Remember,“Rome wasnt built in a day”. 3. Just Do It Many people put off until tomorrow what they can do today. They always look for excuses to postpone（拖延）doing something .In the end, it never gets done. If we leave things undone, we will eventually（最后）worry. This will then cause unnecessary stress（压力）. Therefore, if you have this bad habit, its best to get rid of it and do things as soon as possible. 4. Showing off（炫耀） Many people are fond of showing off. They always insist on footing the bill when they are out with friends. They always think of impressing people with their wealth. They seem to think that money can buy friends. In fact, it cant, instead of trying to show off, they should be themselves. 5. Society Is Changing Rapidly Society is changing rapidly. As a result, more and more people are suffering from stress. Those who are stressed out are often nervous, angry or ill. People must, therefore, learn to deal with this “new” kind of problem. Regular exercise is one way. The best way, however, is to keep a good sense of humor. 6. A Balanced Diet 均衡饮食 Some people eat to live, but there are others who live to eat. To live a long and healthy life, we must learn to have a balanced diet. A balanced diet simply means a bit of everything. A diet which includes meat, fish, vegetables and fruit is, of course, ideal. If you watch your diet, then you wont have to suffer the pain of going on a diet.7. By Taxi One of the most convenient ways to get around a city is by taxi. However, it is also the most expensive way. In some cases, tipping is expected, too.On the other hand, a taxi driver knows the city like the back of his hand. He can quickly take you to any place you want to visit. The taxi ride might be expensive, but its time-saving. 8. Air Pollution Why do people get headaches in a crowded, stuffy（闷热）room? Because they are breathing bad air. People who breathe bad air for a long time can get really sick. They may even get lung cancer and die. People need fresh air. Fresh air cleans the blood. For our healths sake, we should all, therefore, do our part to fight against air pollution. 9.Television Addiction 电视瘾 Television provides us with a wide range of information and entertainment（娱乐）. However, its a pity that it may also have a bad influence（影响）on young minds. For instance（例如）, some TV shows have too much violence（暴力） and crime（犯罪）. These programs may lead youngsters astray（歧途）. It is easy for students to become addicted to the excitement of these programes and neglect （忽略）their homework. Parents must therefore, keep an eye on what their children watch. 10.Be thoughtful 体谅人 Being thoughtful(体谅人)simply means thinking of others before yourself. What you say or do will have an effect on others. So it is important that you think before you say or do anything. In this way, you can avoid hunting others feelings. Moreover, a thoughtless act or remark can spoil a perfect relationship. Remember these rules. If you dont have anything nice to say, dont say anything. Likewise, if you think what you do will hurt others, dont do it. After all, what goes around comes around.(种什么因，得什么果)。 11. Health Comes First 健康第一 Smoking is bad in that it is harmful to ones health. In spite of the fact that doctors have even warned that it causes canner, people still keep on smoking. In some western countries, however, people are beginning to kick the bad habit. They realize that health should come first. To help them quit smoking, there are laws against cigarette advertising and smoking in public places. This is praiseworthy except that western countries are now selling cigarettes in the East in greater numbers than ever. That they are doing this is immoral, dont you think? 12. Dont Rely on Luck运气不可靠 Passing exams is every students dream. Failing them is their nightmare. So, to realize their dreams, many students try anything. They even go to fortune tellers, buy lucky charms （幸运符/ 护身符）and follow old customs.In Korea(朝鲜)，many students bury something personal in the university they want to enter. They believe that these things will act as magnets and“pull”them into the university. Whether it works or not, nobody really knows. At least it does ease the students minds about passing exams. Remember, though, you cant al