有关爱国的作文：中华儿女爱国英语作文

　　Directions: 
　　Study the following picture carefully and write an essay in which you should 
　　1） describe the picture, 
　　2） interpret its meaning, and 
　　3） make a comment on the phenomena. 
　　You should write about 160—200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (20 points)

　　范文：
　　The picture conveys a strong patriotic meaning. It portrays a common natural phenomenon: when autumn arrives, leaves from trees will fall to the ground. The fallen leaves will not abandon the tree that they came from. On the contrary, the leaves fall down around the tree in order to cultivate the tree’s roots, which symbolize one’s motherland. 
　　Patriotism implies a love for one’s mother country. It is the noblest of human sentiments. Every citizen should possess some spirit of patriotism. Patriotism, however, is not to be testified by the tongue; it should be manifested in action. With this definite object in view, one must do his best for his motherland, and, at any moment, be ready to make sacrifices for her. The man who possesses such will is a real patriot at heart. 
　　Patriotism may be shown in various ways: soldiers display it by fighting for or defending their country; scientists express it by doing constant research work so that more advanced technology can be introduced and utilized in the construction of their motherland; those overseas demonstrate it by doing whatever they can to help their motherland and fall into its embrace without hesitation whenever they are needed. 
　　The true patriot desires righteousness and uprightness for one’s own land. He puts love of his country before the love of himself, and is willing to makeany sacrifice for it.