Unit3 解透单元写作
主题写作——中西文化
1. 写作任务
假定你是李华,你想邀请在中国留学的英国好友Peter 观看京剧表演,但Peter不在家,请给他写一封电子邮件,内容要点:
(1)你到Peter家的目的;
(2)介绍京剧;
(3)询问什么时候方便,再约时间观看。
注意:(1)词数80左右(开头语和结束语已给出,不计人总词数);
(2)可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:精髓,精华quintessence;华丽的omate
Dear Peter,
I came to see you but you were out. _____________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
2. 写作构思
(1)一审:确定与作体裁和主题
①体裁:应用文;
②主题:邀请在中国留学的英国好友Peter观看京剧表演。
(2)二定:确定时态和人称
①时态:以一般现在时态为主;
②人称:第一人称。
(3)三明确:明确写作要点
①内容要求:
a. 简要阐述写信背景(因为Peter喜欢中国传统文化,所以去邀请Peter看京剧,但Peter不在家);
b. 介绍京剧(历史渊源、文化地位、民间评价、表演形式、人物风格等);
c. 另约时间+客套语。
②词数要求:80左右。
(4)四分段
结合要点分为三个段落。
3. 素材整理
(1)关键词语
① invite sb. to do sth. 邀请某人做某事
② be considered as被认为是
③ in history在历史上
④ in advance提前
⑤ accept the invitation 接受邀请
(2)重要句型
①我想邀请你下周和我一起看京剧,因为你从来到中国的第一天起就一直想了解更多的中国文化。
I’d like to invite you ________ Peking Opera with me next week, since you have always wanted to know more about Chinese culture ________ the first day to China.
②京剧有着200多年的历史,是中国传统戏剧的一种形式,被认为是中国文化的精髓。
________ a history of more than 200 years, Beijing Opera is a form of traditional Chinese theatre, ________ is considered as the quintessence of Chinese culture.
③穿着华丽服装的表演者通过唱歌、跳舞和动作向观众表演历史上发生的各种故事。
The performers in omate costume perform various stories ________ happened in history to the audience ________ singing, dancing and motions.
④我们见面的时候我可以告诉你更多。
I can tell you more about it ________ we meet.
⑤请告诉我你什么时候有空,我会提前买票。
Please let me know when you will be free ________ I will buy the tickets .
答案:① to see,since ② With, which ③ that, by ④ when ⑤ and,in advance
4. 满分作文
Dear Peter,
I came to see you but you were out. I’d like to invite you to see Peking Opera with me next week, since you have always wanted to know more about Chinese culture since the first day to China. With history of more than 200 years, Beijing Opera is a form of traditional Chinese theatre, which is considered as the quintessence of Chinese culture. The performers in ornate costume perform various stories that happened in history to the audience by singing, dancing and motions. I can tell you more about it when we meet.
Please let me know when you will be free and I will buy the tickets in advance.
I sincerely hope that you can accept my invitation and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.
Yours,
Li Hua
【综合点评】
(1)内容要点简洁全面,采用恰当的关联词和衔接技巧,使介绍内容脉络清晰,层次分明。
(2)人称、时态运用恰当。
(3)高级句式和复杂句表达精准,如并列复合句、状语从句、定语从句和名词性从句的运用,为文章提升了档次。
5. 佳作背诵
(1)佳作一
假定你是李华,你的美国笔友Tom准备组织一个名叫 “Hi China”的活动,他写信请你帮忙策划活动内容并介绍富有中国特色的元素,以便让同学更好地了解中国。请你用英文写一封回信。
注意:①词数80左右(开头和结尾已给出,不计人总词数);
②至少包括两个中国元素。
Dear Tom,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
One possible version:
Dear Tom,
I’m glad to know that you are launching a campaign “Hi China” aimed to introduce your peers to thriving China. From my perspective, the activities may range from Chinese calligraphy competitions to paper-cutting, martial arts, appreciation of Beijing Opera and so on. As for Chinese elements, the Great Wall with a long history symbolizes the national fighting spirits while the high-speed railway representing the cutting-edge technology takes the lead in the world.
By the way, mascots like pandas and Monkey King will enjoy great popularity among participants.
Wish your campaign a success.
Yours,
Li Hua
(2)佳作二
假定你是李华,上周参加了英国某中学组织的“中国文化周”活动,并认识了热爱中国传统文化的校长Mr. Smith。 请你给他写一封感谢信,内容包括:
①感谢热情接待及对中国文化的推广;
②附赠具有中国文化特色的小礼物;
③邀请他来中国。
注意:①词数80左右(开头和结尾已给出,不计人总词数);
②可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m looking forward to your reply.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
One possible version:
Dear Mr. Smith,
I’ve been back home safely from Britain. I’m writing to show my appreciation not only for your warm reception during the Chinese Culture Week, but also for your efforts in spreading and developing Chinese traditional culture among foreign students. To express my gratitude, I have enclosed a traditional gift with the letter—a Chinese knot which stands for friendship, love and good luck in China. Hope you’ll find it entertaining and meaningful.
By the way, I want to invite you to visit China when you are available and I, m willing to be your guide. I, d appreciate it if you could accept my invitation.
I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
(3)佳作三
假定你是李华,你的英国朋友Sam是一名集邮爱好者,让你帮忙代购一套2018年发行的《丝绸之路文物》邮票,请你给他回信,介绍邮票图案。内容要点:
①发行日期:2018年5月19日;
②展示文物:汉代“蜜金铜蚕”(a golden silkworm), 汉代“鎏金铜马”(a golden horse),唐代“镶金兽首玛瑙杯”(a cup with an animal head),唐代“八瓣团花描金蓝琉璃盘”(a blue glass plate);
③背景:繁忙的丝绸之路。
注意:①词数80左右(开头和结尾已给出,不计人总词数);
②可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Sam,
Knowing that you have a keen desire for a set of stamps j of China, ____________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Hoping that you can receive it early and like it.
Yours,
Li Hua
One possible version:
Dear Sam,
Knowing that you have a keen desire for a set of stamps of China, I am writing to offer a brief and relevant introduction about them.
The theme involved with the set of stamps is Cultural Relics along the Silk Road, which was issued on May 19, 2018. The primary patterns show a golden silkworm, a golden horse, a cup with an animal head and a blue glass plate separately. Besides, carefully watched, the background gives a detailed description of the flourishing road, with camels marching ahead. The elegantly-designed stamps reflect the spirit of the Silk Road in memory of some valuable relics left on the road. As is well known, the Silk Road used to bridge the Sino-foreign communication economically and culturally. Hoping that you can receive it early and like it.
Yours,
Li Hua
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