Unit4 解透单元写作
主题写作—太空探索
1.写作任务
假定你是李华,市科技馆将举办一场关于太空探索的讲座,请给你的笔友Tom写一封电子邮件,邀请他一起去听。内容包括:
(1)主讲人:杨利伟(中国进入太空的第一人)
(2)讲座内容:太空探索的现状和未来的挑战;进入太空的经历;
(3)讲座时间:周六下午两点到四点。
注意:
(1)词数80左右;
(2)开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
(3)可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincere,
Jim
2.写作思路
(1)一审:确定写作体裁和主题
体裁:应用文—邀请信
主题:邀请笔友听关于太空探索的讲座
(2)二定:确定时态和人称(与体裁和主题息息相关)
时态:一般将来时(讲座在将来举行)和一般现在时(我现在的心情和行为)
人称:第三人称为主(he,it),第一人称为辅(I)
(3)三明确
明确写作要点:告知讲座信息(主讲人、内容、时间和地点);邀请一起参加
(4)四分段(与体裁和要点息息相关)
邀请信/邮件一般采取三段式结构。第一段为邮件目的,即提出邀请;第二段是邮件的主体部分,详细叙述讲座时间、地点、内容及注意事项;第三段结束语,盼望回复。
3.素材整理
(1)关键词语
have a desire to explore space,invite sb. to do,attend a lecture,space exploration,in the Science and Technology Museum,from 2 to 4,on Saturday afternoon,astronaut,give a lecture,current,future challenges,orbit,first hand photos
(2)完成句子
①我知道你有强烈的探索太空的欲望,我非常高兴邀请你和我一起参加一场关于太空探索的讲座。(have a desire to explore space,invite sb.to do,attend a lecture)
I know you _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ so I’m delighted to _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ about space exploration with me.
句型提升:分词作状语
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②主讲人是杨利伟,他是中国第一个进入太空的宇航员。[the first(+名词)to do]
The lecture will be given by Yang Liwei. He is_________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________.
句型提升:用定语从句
_________________________________________________________________
句型提升:用同位语
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③讲座将于周六下午2点到4点在市科技馆举行。(give a lecture,in the Science and Technology Museum)
The lecture _________ _________ _________ in _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ of our city from 2 to 4 on Saturday afternoon。
④讲座内容涉及太空探索的现状和未来的挑战。还包括杨利伟在太空成功环绕地球14周的经历。(deal with,current,orbit)
The lecture _________ _________ the_________ _________ _________ and the future challenges.
It includes Yang Liwei’s experience when he successfully_________ the earth 14 times.
句型提升:用 not only...but also...合并
_________________________________________________________________句型提升:将句④中两个句子合成一个句子
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⑤他会带来大量极好的一手的照片。我们可以大饱眼福。(super first hand photos,data,a feast for our eyes)
He will bring a large number of _________ _________ _________ photos to us. They are_________ _________ _________ _________ _________.
句型提升:用定语从句
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4. 满分作文(注:黑体部分为本单元的重点词汇)
Dear Tom,
Knowing that you have a strong desire to explore space, I’m delighted to invite you to attend a lecture about space exploration with me.
The lecture will be given by the first Chinese astronaut to fly in space, Yang Liwei, who will stay in the Science and Technology Museum of our city from 2 to 4 on Saturday afternoon. Not only does the lecture deal with the current space exploration and the future challenges, but it also includes Yang Liwei’s experience when he successfully orbited the earth 14 times. He will bring a large number of super first hand photos to us, which I am sure are a feast for our eyes.
Will you be available during that time I’m sincerely looking forward to your participation and early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第一段:开门见山点、出写信目的。Knowing that…分词作状语
第二段:用凝练的语言详细描述活动的相关细节和参加活动的以要性,体现了很好的语言运用能力。the first+ n. +to do sth. ; not only…but also…连接两个句子which引导非限制性定语从句。
第三段:再次发出邀请和表达希望得到回复。
5.附加:邀请信的常用表达
(1)(自我介绍+)邀请
I’m Wang Ming from Yuwen School,president of the Student Union. I’d like to invite you to join us in doing sth.
I’m writing to invite you to…\I wonder if you can come to…
We sincerely hope you can set aside some time for sth.
Knowing you are a native speaker of English and an English teacher,I,on behalf of our school,sincerely invite you to be part of the contest.
(2)内容(活动、时间、地点、路程等注意事项)+好处
It will begin at 2 pm and last two hours,during which time 15 well-prepared contestants will deliver their speeches.
Start at 8 am and arrive there at 9 am.
Meet at 8 am tomorrow morning at the school gate.
Remember to take water and lunch with you.
You may take Bus No 322 in front of your apartment which will take you directly to the club.
organize a tour/go for a picnic/pay a visit to the museum/attend/give a lecture/participate in the speech contest.
An English speaking contest of our school will be held on August 6th.
There will be a lecture on a brief history of… given by professor Smith from the Palace Museum in the conference center at 3 tomorrow afternoon.
The contest. the theme of which is “man and nature” will be held in the room 501 from 2 to 5 on the afternoon of June 5th.
We have arranged a variety of activities, such as dancing, …
We’ll also spend some time together singing, dancing and playing games, which we hope will make them happy.
Since you are so eager to improve your English, it will prove to be a great chance.
I’m sure that you will enjoy yourself there.
I’m sure that it will be a great success if you can give us some precious remarks.
(3)期待+联系方式(+感谢)
Will you be available during that time?Please contact me at 1234567 at your earliest convenience.
Would you please let me know as soon as possible if you can accept my invitation?
We will feel much honored if you could come.
We are looking forward to your coming/participation. We are sincerely looking forward to…
If you are able to come with us,please get us informed and we’ll wait for you at the school gate at 9 in the morning
Your participation can surely add color to our trip and we are all looking forward to your involvement.
6. 佳作背诵
(1)佳作一
假定你是李华,周末参加了你校关于太空探索的讲座,笔友Mike对成为宇航员很感兴趣,来信询问有关情况,请写一封回信。
内容:①入选后,学习航空器、太空站、科学和医疗程序等各种知识;
②进行两年太空工作模拟训练;
③需要许多训练设施。
注意:词数80左右,可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯
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One possible version:
Dear Mike,
I’m glad to receive your letter, in which you asked about the training of astronauts. Now I’m writing to tell you After being selected to be an astronaut, one must learn a lot to be prepared to travel in space. apart from the basics of the Space Shuttle and the Space Station, astronauts must learn science and medical procedures in case of any emergency. It can take about two years of training to become a fully qualified astronaut. There are many facilities for them to feel what they will be doing in space.
In order to help you picture what it is like, I attach some photos that I took in the lecture, which I believe will attract you very much.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
(2)佳作二
假定你是李华,你的澳大利亚朋友 Richard作为交换生来中国学习,面对学校里众多俱乐部不知道如何选择,请向他推荐 Space Club并说明理由。
注意:①词数80左右;
②信的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Richard,
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Yours,
Li Hua
One possible version:
Dear Richard,
You wrote that you are studying in my country as an exchange student and feel confused about which one to choose when facing so many attractive clubs. I quite understand your feeling and will give you some sincere advice, which I hope will be helpful.
I recommend you to join the Space Club because it can satisfy your strong desire for space exploration since you are so interested in it. Besides, the club will provide you with chances to experience what astronauts do in space facilities, which will make you excited. Additionally, you can develop your fluency in Chinese by communicating with other members in the activities and make new friends with the same interest.
I’m sure you will like it since it is such an exciting club Wish you will get used to your new school soon and enjoy your life here.
Yours,
Li Hua
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