四、常用动词短语

（一）决定

decide to do sth.、make a decision to do sth.、determine to do sth.、be determined to do sth.、make a determination to do sth.、resolve to do sth.、make a resolution to do sth.、make up one's mind to do sth.、set one's mind to do sth.

（二）没用

It is no use (in) doing sth.、There is no use doing sth.、It is useless to do sth.、It is no good (in) doing sth.

（三）尽可能……

as...as possible、as...as you can

（四）乐意做……

be glad to do sth.、be pleased to do sth.、be happy to do sth.、be delighted to do sth.、have pleasure to do sth.

（五）准备做……

get ready for sth.、get sth. ready、be ready for sth.、be ready to do sth.、prepare for sth.、prepare oneself for sth.、prepare to do sth.、prepare sth. for sb.、be prepared for sth.

（六）邀请与请求

Would you like to do sth.?、Would you like sth.?、Would you please do...?（回答：I'd like/love to.）

（七）结果

so/such...that...、enough to do sth.、too...to...

（八）花费

sb. spends some time on sth.、sb. spends some time doing sth.、sb. pays some money for sth.、sth. costs (sb.) some money、It takes (sb.) some time to do sth.、It takes some time for sb. to do sth.

（九）为了

so that（引导目的状语从句，只位于句尾）、in order that（引导目的状语从句）、so as to do sth.（引导目的状语，只位于句尾）、in order to do sth.（引导目的状语，可首可尾）、to do sth.（引导目的状语，可首可尾）

（十）以至于不……

too...to...、so...that...、not...enough to...

（十一）习惯

be/get used to doing sth.、be/get accustomed to doing sth.

（十二）建议

What about sth./doing sth.?、How about sth./doing sth.?

（十三）出什么毛病了

What's the matter with...?、What's wrong with...?、What's the trouble with...?、What happens to...?

（十四）为什么不……

Why not do sth.?、Why don't you do sth.?

（十五）不但…… 而且……

not only...but also...、not only...but...、not only...but...as well

（十六）劝阻、阻止

stop sb. (from) doing、prevent sb. (from) doing、keep sb. from doing、discourage sb. from doing sth.、dissuade sb. from doing sth.

（十七）相处

get on (well) with sb.、get along (well) with sb.、mix with sb.、mix well with sb.

（十八）因为

 thanks to、due to、because of、as a result of、owing to

（十九）形式

It's + adj. (for/of sb.) to do sth.（形式主语）、find/think/feel it + adj. + to do sth.（形式宾语）

小学英语常见主题范文

1. 我的梦想（My Dream）

When I grow up, I dream of becoming a scientist who explores the mysteries of space. I want to invent new technologies that can help humans travel to other planets and learn more about the universe. To make this dream come true, I plan to study hard in math and science classes, read lots of books about astronomy, and join the school's science club. Even if there are difficulties along the way, I will never give up. I believe that with persistence and hard work, my dream will shine like a star in the sky one day.

2. 自我介绍（Self-Introduction）

Hello everyone! My name is Tom, and I'm 10 years old. I live in a cozy neighborhood in Shanghai with my parents and my little sister. I'm a fourth-grader at Sunshine Primary School, where I enjoy most of my subjects, especially English and PE. In my free time, I love playing basketball with my friends after school—it makes me strong and happy. I also like reading adventure stories; my favorite one is "Treasure Island" because it's full of exciting journeys and clever ideas. At home, I have a pet parrot named Kiki, which can say "Hello" and "I love you"—it's always making our family laugh. When I grow up, I hope to be a basketball coach so I can teach kids how to play this wonderful sport. Thanks for listening!

3. 我的家庭（My Family）

I'm lucky to have a warm and lively family with four members: my father, my mother, my elder brother, and me. My father works as an engineer in a car factory—he's really smart and often helps me fix my broken toys. He's tall with a pair of glasses, and he tells funny jokes that make us laugh every dinner time. My mother is a nurse at the city hospital; she's always kind and patient, not only to her patients but also to us. Even though she's busy, she never forgets to prepare my favorite apple pie on weekends. My brother is in middle school, and he teaches me how to solve difficult math problems. We sometimes argue, but we always help each other when in need. In my heart, my family is like a bright sun that gives me endless warmth and courage.

4. 我的学校（My School）

My school, Green Leaf Primary School, is a beautiful place with tall trees and colorful flowers all around. It has 30 bright classrooms equipped with new computers, a big library filled with thousands of interesting books, a modern science lab, and a large playground with a running track. What I love most about my school is the wonderful teachers—they explain lessons in a fun way, like using games to teach English and experiments to show science magic. My favorite spot is the library, where I can sit quietly and travel to different worlds through stories. During break time, the playground is full of laughter—students play basketball, skip ropes, or chat with friends. Every day at school is full of joy and new things to learn, and I'm proud to be a student here.

5. 我的爱好（My Hobby）

My hobby is painting, which I've loved since I was six years old. I enjoy it because it lets me express my feelings and imagination—when I'm happy, I paint bright rainbows and blooming gardens; when I'm curious about nature, I draw detailed pictures of birds with colorful feathers and butterflies dancing on flowers. After finishing my homework, I usually spend an hour painting in my small studio at home, using watercolors and oil pastels. My favorite type of painting is landscape—last month, I drew a picture of the sunset over the lake near my house, and my art teacher hung it on the classroom wall. Painting not only makes me calm and happy but also teaches me to notice the beauty in small things, like the shape of a leaf or the color of the sky. It's more than a hobby; it's a friend that stays with me every day.

6. 我的假期（My Holiday）

During the last summer holiday, my family and I went to Lijiang, a beautiful city in Yunnan Province. We traveled there by plane, and when we arrived, I was amazed by the blue sky, white clouds, and ancient stone streets. On the first day, we visited the famous Black Dragon Pool, where the clear water reflected the snow-capped mountains in the distance. The next morning, we hiked up a small mountain—along the way, we saw lovely squirrels jumping on trees and heard birds singing sweetly. In the evening, we tried local food like crossing-the-bridge noodles and roasted yogurt, which tasted delicious. On the last day, we bought some hand-made silver jewelry as souvenirs for relatives. The weather was warm and sunny throughout the trip, and I took many photos to remember the wonderful moments. It was an unforgettable holiday that made me love the beauty of our country even more.

7. 我最喜欢的动物（My Favorite Animal）

My favorite animal is the dolphin, which lives in the ocean. Dolphins are medium-sized with smooth gray skin, a long snout, and a fin on their back that helps them swim fast. What's amazing is that they are very smart—they can learn to do tricks like jumping through hoops and pushing balls with their noses. They also live in groups and often help each other, even saving people who are in danger in the water. Dolphins mainly eat fish, and they hunt together by making clicking sounds to find their food. I love dolphins not only because they look cute and friendly but also because they show us how important it is to care for others. Whenever I watch documentaries about dolphins, I feel excited and hope that one day I can see them swimming freely in the sea.