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Unit 2
Unit 2
Let’s celebrate!
Writing a letter to express ideas
To get information from an article.
To learn how to express ideas.
To learn some useful expressions.
The Spring Festival is the most important festival in China. People usually decorate the doors and windows with red paper cuts, because red means good luck. People usually clean house too, because they want to sweep bad luck away. Children can get some new clothes and red envelops from their parents and grandparents.
Nowadays, more and more countries around the world are holding celebrations for Chinese Spring Festival.
Read the editorial and answer the questions.
1. Which countries are mentioned and how do they celebrate Chinese Spring Festival
Russian, Ghana, and the United States.
Russia: The 2017 Grand Chinese New Year Concert was held in St Petersburg, with its tickets sold out and 90% of the audience local Russians.
Ghana: Over 1,000 Ghanaian junior high school students got up on stage to perform Chinese songs and dances to celebrate the 2017 Spring Festival.
The United States: Students in New York City have since 2016 been able to enjoy an official day’s holiday for Chinese Spring Festival.
3. Why do you think Chinese Spring Festival is “going global”
Possible reasons may include:
Increasing overseas Chinese population, China’s growing economic and political influence, the desire of overseas stores and recreational venues to profit from the celebration, China’s efforts to help the festival go global.
2. Which event would you most like to attend Why
Complete the notes to help organise your ideas.
What the phenomenon is:
___________________________________
What reasons lie behind it:
___________________________________
How you feel about it:
___________________________________
Chinese Spring Festival going global.
China has become richer and stronger.
I’m happy and proud.
Now write a letter to the editor to express your ideas. Use the expressions in the box to help you.
In my opinion / For me...
I (don't) think...
It's not only..., but...
I hope...
What other useful expressions can we use to express our ideas
I (firmly)believe...
It's my opinion that ...
My opinion is that ...
As far as I'm concerned...
I'm sure that...
I'm certain that...
......
Share your letter with the class.
表达观点类文章的文章,要注意以下几点:
1. 观点鲜明。文章要有一个明确的中心论点。
2. 层次分明。一个中心论点要有几个分论点支持,且层次要分明,过渡要自然。
3. 最后一段一般要总结全文,突出中心思想。
4. 文章通常采用一般现在时。
5. 语言简洁有力,一般不用口语。
第一段:引出话题
第二段:立论且加以认证
第三段:给出明确的结论
第二段是中心段落,应将主要的内容放在第二段中,同时注意开篇及结尾段落的完整性,尽量做到首尾呼应。
Dear editor,
These days, a growing number of people overseas are celebrating Chinese Spring Festival, an important traditional festival that features hope, reunion and happiness. Various Chinese cultural activities, such as gala performances, film shows, temple fairs and other forms of celebrations, are held overseas. There are several reasons accounting for this phenomenon.
To start with, the spread of Chinese Spring Festival is partly due to the increasing overseas Chinese population. What’s more, more and more countries have noticed or benefited from China’s growing economic and political influence, so they are also embracing our culture and traditions. Also, many overseas stores and recreational venues are taking the opportunity to profit from the celebration. Last but not least, the Chinese government and various institutions have made great efforts to help the festival go global.
I think it’s not only a good opportunity for foreigners to know about China, but a sign of China’s growing influence on the world. I hope everyone can do his or her part to bring more Chinese traditions worldwide, and more people around the globe will embrace the diversity of culture.
…, senior high school student
概要写作
阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
One possible version:
On October 4, people from all over the world celebrate World Animal Day, which dates back to almost a century ago. (要点 1) World Animal Day is so important as it protects the ecosystem and unites us all. (要点2) You can take part in official activities to observe the day. (要点3) You can also do some small things around you to help animals. (要点4)
1. Complete your writing.
2. You can search the Internet to find the reasons why Chinese Spring Festival is “going global”.