Module 3
Writing
话题分析
本模块以“Heroes”为话题,讲述了邓亚萍、白求恩等民族英雄和世界英雄的故事。通过本模块的学习,同学们应该运用简单的原因、目的、结果状语从句来描述自己最喜欢的英雄人物的故事。本模块的作文类型属于人物介绍的说明文,写作时一般要写清楚人物的姓名、出生年月、个人的主要经历和影响等。要求对人物有比较全面的了解,简明扼要而突出重点地去介绍,力求真实准确,恰如其分。人物介绍一般都是从外貌、性格、生活经历或所作出的贡献等方面去写,在文章最后要有结论性的评语。
常用表达
1. My favourite hero is... 我最喜欢的英雄是……
2. He/She was born in... 他/她出生于……
3. He/She is famous for... 他/她因为……而出名。
4. I like him/her because... 我喜欢他/她是因为……
5. We can learn a lot from him/her. 我们能从他/她身上学到很多。
6. From him/her, we can learn a lot, such as... 从他/她身上,我们可以学到很多东西,例如……
【经典例题】
请根据以下提示,写一篇80~100词的英语短文,介绍一下贝多芬(Beethoven)。
提示:1.贝多芬,著名作曲家(composer),1770年生于德国波恩(Bonn);
2.1792年搬到奥地利(Austria)的维也纳(Vienna),向约瑟夫·海顿(Joseph Haydn)学习作曲,很快他就能演奏自己写的曲子。不幸的是,他成功后便失聪了,但他仍旧坚持谱曲;
3.1827年,贝多芬在维也纳去世。
【佳作欣赏】
I like the famous composer Beethoven very much.① Beethoven was born in Bonn,Germany,in 1770.② In 1792,he moved to Vienna,Austria to study with the Austrian composer Joseph Haydn.③ Soon Beethoven could play music that he wrote himself.④ Unluckily,just as he was becoming successful,he started to lose his hearing.⑤ But he kept writing music.The music he wrote became even better.In 1827,he died in Vienna.
I am deeply moved by Beethoven himself and his music.⑥ I want to be a musician like him.
【精彩点评】
①开篇点题,简明扼要地表达出作者对贝多芬的喜爱和钦佩之情。
②be born in意为“出生于”,是本模块话题写作高频短语,这一短语贴切自然地记叙了贝多芬的出生地点和时间。
③本模块话题写作的一大特点是运用一系列表示时间顺序的短语或结构来记叙人物的生平事迹,从而使文章条理清晰。具体到这篇文章中,作者多次使用表示时间顺序的短语或结构,如:in 1770,in 1792,soon,just as 等,使得读者能够在时间轴上清晰地对应贝多芬一生的事迹。
④时间副词soon用得别致、出彩,既写出了时间的推移又表现了贝多芬惊人的音乐天赋。此外,that 引导的定语从句在提升文章档次的同时,又用紧凑的结构勾勒出一位能够自己创作自己演奏的伟大音乐家的形象。
⑤上文描写了贝多芬的音乐天赋,此句则用副词“Unluckily”转入对其听力丧失的叹惋,前后衔接自然。副词just虽是小词,此处却表现了作者对贝多芬坎坷命运的同情。
⑥此句使用了被动语态的结构,增加了文章的可读性;“moved”在此处意为“感动的”,相当于“touched”,第三句中的“moved”意为“迁移”,在同一篇文章中使用同一个单词的不同含义,为文章增彩。
随堂讲练
请根据下表提供的信息, 用英文写一篇介绍中国第一位航天英雄杨利伟的短文。
杨利伟 1965年出生在辽宁 是一名优秀的飞行员 2003年10月15日上午9时乘坐“神舟”五号飞船进入太空 在太空中度过了21个小时之后成功返回地面 将永远铭记在中国人心中
注意:1. 所提供的信息必须都用上;2. 条理清楚, 语意连贯, 句式规范, 字迹工整;3. 80个词左右;4. 标题已给出。
思路点拨
1. 体裁:说明文;2. 人称:第三人称;3. 时态:一般现在时和一般过去时。
写作模板
开篇点题 Yang Liwei is a national hero in China.
描述事迹 Yang Liwei wa ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )s born in... He was an... He was sent into... He successfully returned to...
总结评论 He is China’s first spaceman. He will...
【答案】
China’s First Spaceman
Yang Liwei is a national hero in China. And he is also famous around the world. He wa ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )s born in Liaoning in 1965. He was an excellent pilot. He was sent into space by China’s Shenzhou V Spacecraft at 9: 00 a. m. on October 15th, 2003. He successfully returned to the Earth after a 21-hour trip to space. He is China’s first spaceman. He will be remembered by all the people both in China and all over the world.
随堂练习
一
假如你们学校校报举行英语征文活动,主题是“我心目中的成功人士”,请你写一篇文章介绍一位你心目中的成功人士(可以使你身边熟悉的人或名人)。
文章必须包含以下内容:1. 人物简介;2. 人物事迹;3. 给你的启发。
要求:1. 条理清楚,意思连贯,语句通顺,标点正确、逻辑清晰;2. 假如写的是你身边的人物,文中不能出现真实的姓名和校名;3. 80词左右。
【答案】
A Successful Person in My Mind
The successful person in my mind is Lang Lang. He is one of the youngest and most famous pianists of our time. However, his success came at a price. He spent most of his time practicing playing the piano when he was a little boy. At the age of 17, he became famous after he was chosen to play at a musical event in the U. S. A. Lang Lang’s experiences tell me that hard work leads to success and chances belong to those who have made good preparations.
A Successful Person in My Mind
Jim, one of my classmates, is a successful person in my mind. He is from England. He is 16 years old. He is very tall and handsome. He is my classmate and my best friend. He does well in both his studies and sports. He has won a number of prizes in many different competitions. What’s more, he is helpful and gets on well with the classmates and teachers. However, Jim’s success came through his hard work. From his experiences, I understand the meaning of “No pains, no gains.” And I will try my best to realize my dream.
二
南丁格尔是一个心地善良、乐于助人的人,她终生奉献于护士事业,为纪念她,人们把她的生日5月12日定为世界护士日(International Nurses Day),请你依据下面的信息,写一篇短文简要介绍她的生平。
要求:1. 文章字数在80-100词之间,可根据要点作适当发挥。2. 文章中不得出现真实的姓名和学校等信息。
1820 be born, in a rich family
1851 be trained
During the war save soldiers’ lives, the front hospitals
After the war become a national hero, open the world’s first nurse school
1910 die
1974 become, International Nurses Day
A famous British nurse – Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale was a famous British nurse.
【答案】
A famous British nurse – Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale was a famous British nurse. She was born in a rich family on May 12, 1820. She was kind-hearted and always ready to help others, especially the sick. In 1851, she was trained as a nurse. During the war, she went to help in the front hospitals and saved many soldiers’ lives. When she came back after the war, she became a national hero. Later, Florence Nightingale opened the world’s first nurse school. Florence Nightingale died in London in 1910. In 1974, her birthday became International Nurses Day because of the great love and help she gave to people.
三
根据提示和要求,以“Yuan Longping”为题,写一篇80词左右的短文。
提示:1. 出生年:1930年;2. 毕业时间和学校:毕业于西南农业大学(Southwest Agricultural University);3. 主要贡献:1973年成功培育出杂交水稻(develop hybrid rice),使得中国现在每年能够生产足够的稻米养活中国人。4. 业余爱好:拉小提琴、听音乐、看书和游泳。
要求:以上内容不能遗漏,可以适当发挥。
【答案】
Yuan Longping
Yuan Longping is one of the greatest scientists in China. He was born in 1930 in Hunan Province. He graduated from the Southwest Agricultural University in 1953. After many years of hard work, he succeeded in developing hybrid rice in 1973, Just because of this, China now produces enough rice to feed her people every year. In his spare time, he loves playing the violin, listening to music, reading and swimming.
It’s said that he is one of the richest people in China. But he cares about nothing but his research.