高三英语一轮复习写作训练
应用文—祝贺信
祝贺信是社交中的一种礼仪性信函。在西方,得知朋友订婚、结婚、生孩子、升职都要写信祝贺。考虑到英语高考作文的情景真实性—写作对象的真实性和中国高中学生的身份,我们可以把祝贺的内容稍微收窄一点,例如祝贺外籍朋友生日、被学校录取、参加比赛获奖、实现某个梦想目标、学会某种技能,祝贺外籍教师生日或获奖等等。
写作"三步走"
说明事由并表达自己衷心的祝贺à展开评论事件、赞扬收信人à再次表达良好祝愿
词汇准备
writing purpose:
congratulate sb. on sth./ Congratulations!
express my warmest congratulations to sb. on sth.
I’m writing to express my warmest/sincere/heartfelt congratulations to you on sth.
I’m writing to send my best/heartfelt wishes on your birthday
I’m writing to wish you a happy/memorable/unforgettable birthday.
feelings/reactions:
When I heard the amazing news that…/news of…, my heart was filled with pride.
I’m overjoyed(欣喜若狂) that you finally…
Learning that......, a tear of joy rolled down my cheek/I couldn’t help jumping for joy.
the event:
be admitted by XXX university
be chosen/selected/elected as the monitor/chairman…; 被推举为….,当选….
come first in the Top Ten Singers competition十大歌手第一名
be chosen for the provincial football team进入足球省队
your amazing victory in the debating competition辩论赛中取得胜利
be awarded a scholarship to Columbia University获得…奖学金
your incredible/fantastic performance in the play last nigh
the birth of your beautiful daughter
your outstanding score in the last English exam…
successfully complete the Shanghai Marathon马拉松;
the wonderful lecture you delivered发表了精彩的演讲;
reasons why it happened/praise…;
make thorough preparations you made for…做了充分的准备
never-give-up attitude
despite all the setbacks and hardships you faced尽管困难重重
your dedication and persistence你的奉献和坚持
your tireless efforts你的不懈努力
months of exhausting training几个月的辛苦训练;
wishes/hopes
It is my sincere hope that you continue to strive for excellence继续努力追求卓越
make the most of your talent for充分利用你在….方面的才华
keep grasping opportunities to share your talents/continue to enjoy your time in China and that your work continue to bring you joy.
I wish you further success in your work and good health. (wish sb. sth)
句型练习
[祝贺内容]
1.了解到你被选为你校学生会会长,我写信来想你表达我的衷心的祝贺.
________________________________________________, I’m writing to ________ _____________________________.
2. 我写信来祝贺你实现了你长期的目标。
I’m writing to __________________________________________________________________________________.
3. 了解到你一直都渴望为学校比赛,我写信来祝贺你被选为学校篮球队的代表选手。
_______________________________________________, I’m writing to _______ ______________________________________________.
[对祝贺对象的肯定和赞扬]
4. 尽管经历了很多伤痛,你的毅力和坚持不懈从未褪色。
Despite ____________________________________________,______________________________________________________________________________
5. 幽默又负责任,你总是很乐于帮助学生进步。
___________________________, you _____________________________________ helping students make progress.
6. 是你的对学生不知疲倦的奉献和关爱帮助你赢得了这个奖项。
_____________________________________________________________win this award.
[祝福, 祝愿]
7.我祝你生日快乐,身体健康。
_____________________________________________________________________
8. 我衷心祝福你在工作上取得更大的成就。
_____________________________________________________________________
【典例示例】
假定你是李华, 得知你的外国笔友Peter获得了“汉语桥”中文演讲比赛一等奖。你为他感到骄傲, 并给他写一封祝贺信, 要点如下:
1. 天天练习讲汉语, 从不会到流利, 终于成功;
2. 继续努力, 有机会来中国留学;
3. 希望见面和交流。
注意: 1. 词数80左右。
2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
参考词汇: “汉语桥”中文演讲比赛“Chinese Bridge” Chinese speech contest
【写作步骤】
Step 1: 精准审题 谋篇布局
人称 第一人称 (I), 第二人称(you)
时态
段落布局: 开头点题: _____________________ 主体段落: _____________________ 结尾: _____________________
Step 2: 头脑风暴 字字珠玉
(1)美词: express my congratulations, opportunity, communicate
(2)连词成句:
①正如谚语所说: “成功属于有准备的人”.
___________________________________________________________________________
②如果你继续努力学习汉语, 你就会有机会来中国学习。
___________________________________________________________________________
Step 3: 斟酌词句 妙笔生花
要点1: 正如谚语所说: “成功属于有准备的人”。
一般表达: There is a saying going like this, “Everything comes to him who waits”.
句式升级(定语从句)
________________________________, “Everything comes to him who waits”.
要点2: 如果你继续努力学习汉语, 你就会有机会来中国学习。
一般表达:
If you go on studying Chinese harder, you will have the opportunity to study in China.
句式升级(分词短语作状语)
____________________________, you will have the opportunity to study in China.
Step 4: 衔接过渡 斐然成篇
Dear Peter,
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【仿写演练】
假定你是李华,英语协会的负责人。来自美国的外教 Richard 已在你校工作6年了,最近他获得了区优秀教师称号(Excellent Teacher)。请根据以下内容给Richard写一封信祝贺他获奖。
1.祝贺他获奖 2.对他工作的肯定和赞扬 3.感谢和祝福
Keys:1. Knowing that you have been elected as the president of the Students’ Union in your school, I’m writing to express my heartfelt congratulations on you.
2. I’m writing to congratulate you on achieving your long-time goal.
3. Knowing that you’ve been longing for a chance to play for your school, I’m writing to express my warmest congratulations on your being chosen as the representative of your school’s basketball team.
4. Despite so many injuries and pains you’d experienced, your strong will and perseverance never faded.
5. Humorous and responsible, you always take great pleasure in helping students make progress.
6. It is your tireless devotion to and care for the students that have helped you win this prize.
7. I wish you a very happy birthday and good health.
8. It is my sincere hope that you achieve even greater success in your work.
Step 1: 精准审题 谋篇布局
人称 第一人称 (I), 第二人称(you)
时态 一般现在时; 一般过去时
段落布局: 开头点题: 表达祝贺 主体段落: 成功的原因并进行鼓励 结尾: 再次表达祝贺
Step 3:As the saying goes,
Going on studying Chinese harder,
Dear Richard,
Delighted that you have just been awarded the title of Excellent Teacher, I am writing to express my heartfelt congratulations to you on your incredible achievement.
Not only have you been our teacher, but a guide, and most importantly a true valued friend. (主题句)When I think of the countless hours you’ve spent sharing our joy and sorrow at English corner, preparing your vivid, colourful and inspiring lessons, and offering a sympathetic ear whenever we are feeling low, my heart is filled with gratitude and admiration.(细化例子)
May the coming years bring you good health, happiness and more meaningful moments shared with your students.