【教材原文】
Reading for Writing
TSUNAMI HITS ASIA: OVER 6, 500 DEAD
The most powerful earthquake in the past 40 years caused a tsunami that crashed into coastlines across Asia yesterday, killing more than 6,500 people in Indonesia, India, Thailand, Malaysia, and at least four other countries. Fishermen, tourists, hotels, homes, and cars were swept away by huge waves caused by the strong earthquake that reached a magnitude of 9.0. The undersea quake struck around 7:00 a.m., Sunday off the west coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra Island. In that area alone, at least 1,870 people were killed.
昨日,40年来最为强烈的地震引发海啸,重创亚洲沿海地带,造成印度尼西亚、印度、泰国、马来西亚和至少其他四个国家的6,500多人死亡。渔民、游客、酒店、住房和汽车都被9.0级强震所引发的巨浪卷走。海啸巨浪由周日上午7:00许发生在印度尼西亚苏门答腊岛西岸附近海域的海底地震引发。仅该地区就有至少1,870人死亡。
In Sri Lanka, some 1,600 kilometres west of the quake centre, the number of deaths stood at 2,498, and one million more were affected by the tsunami, government officials said. Indian officials said as many as 1,900 had been killed along the southern coast. Another 254 were found dead in Thailand and 54 in three other countries. In southern Thailand, 1,900 people were hurt and many more were missing, local officials said. “I was having breakfast with my three children when water started filling my home. We had to leave everything and run to safety,” said Chandra Theeravit, a local Thai woman.
政府官员称,在斯里兰卡,震中以西约1,600千米处,死亡人数高达2,498人,另有100多万人受到海啸的影响。印度官员称,南部海岸地区有多达1,900人丧生。泰国另有254人死亡,其他三个国家有54人丧生。当地官员表示,泰国南部有1,900人受伤,失踪人数则更多。泰国当地的一位妇女钱德拉·特拉维说:“当时我和三个孩子正在吃早饭,海水开始灌入屋内。我们只好扔下一切,跑到安全地带。”
Thousands of people are still missing, and the number of deaths is expected to grow even higher over the next few days. Foreign aid is being organised for the tsunami-hit countries. However, dangerous conditions and damaged roads will make it difficult to deliver food and supplies.
仍有成千上万人失踪,预计未来几天死亡人数还将增加。目前正在为这些受灾国家组织国外援助。然而,由于条件险恶和道路受损,食物运送和物资补给将非常困难。
: OVER 6, 500 DEAD
海啸袭击亚洲:6500多人丧生
By Robert Woodhouse Monday, 27 December 2004
罗伯特·伍德豪斯 2004年12月27日 星期一
The most powerful earthquake in the past 40 years caused a tsunami that crashed into coastlines across Asia yesterday, killing more than 6,500 people in Indonesia, India, Thailand, Malaysia, and at least four other countries. Fishermen, tourists, hotels, homes, and cars were swept away by huge waves caused by the strong earthquake that reached a magnitude of 9.0. The undersea quake struck around 7:00 a.m., Sunday off the west coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra Island. In that area alone, at least 1,870 people were killed.
昨日,40年来最为强烈的地震引发海啸,重创亚洲沿海地带,造成印度尼西亚、印度、泰国、马来西亚和至少其他四个国家的6,500多人死亡。渔民、游客、酒店、住房和汽车都被9.0级强震所引发的巨浪卷走。海啸巨浪由周日上午7:00许发生在印度尼西亚苏门答腊岛西岸附近海域的海底地震引发。仅该地区就有至少1,870人死亡。
In Sri Lanka, some 1,600 kilometres west of the quake centre, the number of deaths stood at 2,498, and one million more were affected by the tsunami, government officials said. Indian officials said as many as 1,900 had been killed along the southern coast. Another 254 were found dead in Thailand and 54 in three other countries. In southern Thailand, 1,900 people were hurt and many more were missing, local officials said. “I was having breakfast with my three children when water started filling my home. We had to leave everything and run to safety,” said Chandra Theeravit, a local Thai woman.
政府官员称,在斯里兰卡,震中以西约1,600千米处,死亡人数高达2,498人,另有100多万人受到海啸的影响。印度官员称,南部海岸地区有多达1,900人丧生。泰国另有254人死亡,其他三个国家有54人丧生。当地官员表示,泰国南部有1,900人受伤,失踪人数则更多。泰国当地的一位妇女钱德拉·特拉维说:“当时我和三个孩子正在吃早饭,海水开始灌入屋内。我们只好扔下一切,跑到安全地带。”
Thousands of people are still missing, and the number of deaths is expected to grow even higher over the next few days. Foreign aid is being organised for the tsunami-hit countries. However, dangerous conditions and damaged roads will make it difficult to deliver food and supplies.
仍有成千上万人失踪,预计未来几天死亡人数还将增加。目前正在为这些受灾国家组织国外援助。然而,由于条件险恶和道路受损,食物运送和物资补给将非常困难。
【教材佳句】
1.In Sri Lanka, some 1,600 kilometres west of the quake centre, the number of deathsstood at 2,498, and one million more were affected by the tsunami, government officials said. 政府官员称,在震中以西约1600千米处的斯里兰卡,死亡人数高达2498人,另有100多万人受到海啸的影响。
讲解:stand此处为熟词生义,可以学习;意思是to be at a particular level, amount, height, etc.达特定水平(或数量、高度等),搭配为stand at。
举一反三:当时的世界纪录是6.59米。
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2.However, dangerous conditions and damaged roads will make it difficult to deliver food and supplies.然而,由于条件险恶和道路受阻,食物运送和物资补给将非常困难。
讲解:make it + adj. + to do sth.,注意这里it作为形式宾语,真正的宾语是后面to do的内容。
举一反三:互联网使我们可以在家里购买各种各样的商品。
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【相关语料】
各国语言 English英语;Spanish西班牙语;Mandarin Chinese普通话;Arabic阿拉伯语;French法语;Russian俄语;Portuguese葡萄牙语;German德语;Japanese日语;Korean韩语/朝鲜语;Turkish土耳其语;Italian意大利语; Dutch荷兰语;Vietnamese越南语;Polish波兰语;Thai泰语
常见语法术语 Noun名词;Verb动词;Adjective形容词;Adverb副词;Pronoun代词;Preposition介词;Conjunction连词;Interjection感叹词;Subject主语;Predicate谓语;Object宾语;Clause从句;Phrase短语;Tense时态;Aspect (动词的)体;Mood语气;Voice主被动语态
如何进行语言学习 Start with the basics: Learn common words, phrases, and greetings. 学习常见单词、短语和问候语。 Practice regularly: Consistent practice is key to language acquisition. 持续的练习是语言习得的关键。 Immerse yourself: Surround yourself with the language through media and conversations. 通过媒体和对话来让自己置身于该语言环境中。 Use language learning resources: Utilize textbooks, online courses, language learning apps, and language exchange platforms. 利用教材、在线课程、语言学习应用程序和语言交流平台。 Seek feedback: Engage with native speakers or language tutors to receive feedback on your language skills. 与母语为该语言的人或语言老师交流,以获得对你语言能力的反馈。 Be patient and persistent: Language learning is a gradual process that requires perseverance. 语言学习是一个逐渐的过程,需要毅力。
语言学习意义 Communication: Language is the primary tool for communication, enabling interaction and exchange of ideas among individuals. 语言是交流的主要工具,使个体之间能够互动和交流想法。 Cultural understanding: Learning a language provides insights into the culture, traditions, and values of its speakers. 学习一门语言能够深入了解其使用者的文化、传统和价值观。 Cognitive benefits: Language learning enhances cognitive abilities such as memory and problem-solving. 语言学习增强了记忆力和问题解决能力认知能力。 Personal growth: Language learning fosters personal growth by challenging individuals to step out of their comfort zones and adapt to new linguistic and cultural environments. 语言学习通过挑战个人走出舒适区并适应新的语言和文化环境来促进个人成长。
【典例剖析】
本单元的写作有关新闻报道,也有关summary,后者我们将通过两篇真题进行练手。新闻报道是用简明扼要的文字报道新近发生的新闻事实的一种应用文体。新闻报道一般由标题,导语,主体及结语四个部分组成。
假定你的家乡收到地震侵袭,请写一篇新闻报道,叙述一下当时的场景以及政府救援的情况。内容包括:
1.损失情况;
2.救援情况。
注意:
1.词数应为80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考范文:
A terrible earthquake hit my hometown yesterday, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Numerous houses and roads were destroyed, leaving a great many people injured or homeless. It seemed as if the world were coming to an end! Fortunately, the swift response of the soldiers brought hope amidst the chaos. They tirelessly worked to locate survivors, extricate those trapped beneath the rubble, and respectfully lay to rest the departed. Meanwhile, the government swiftly mobilized, offering essential resources such as clean water, nourishment, and temporary shelters to those most affected by the calamity.
【真题链接】(2018年11月浙江)
阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
It’s a really good idea to visit colleges before you apply because their websites can all start to look and sound the same. Nothing will give you the sense of what it will actually be like to live on a college campus (校园) like visiting and seeing for yourself the dorms, classrooms and athletic equipment and, of course, the students. It seems a little crazy once senior year hits to find the time to visit college campuses, and it can also be pricey if the schools you are applying to happen to be more than a car ride away. Keep in mind that you are making a decision about the next four years of your life, and do all the research you can to make sure you are making the right one.
There’s no excuse not to visit the schools in your local area. In fact, a lot of college applications even ask if you have visited campus, and obviously, if you live across the country that won't be as much of a possibility, but if you live nearby, go check it out!
If campus visits aren’t going to happen before you apply, at the very least you should find some time between applying and getting your acceptance letters to visit the schools you’d like to attend. It can save you a lot of headache if you rule out now the things that you don’t like about certain campuses, things that you wouldn’t know unless you actually visit.
Now, if time and money are making it impossible, then check out the online college fairs at College WeekLive. It’s a chance to chat online with admissions officers, students, and college counselors (顾问), and it won't cost you a penny! You can register for its online college fair at . While visiting an online college fair can’t take the place of an actual campus visit, it can be a very useful tool that along with all your other research will help you make an informed decision about which colleges or universities you’d like to attend.
【原文解析】
这篇文章是一篇典型的说明文,主要介绍了学生参观访问申请的大学的必要性。这篇文章是
递进式的,四段式,要求每段概括出一句话,串联成文章。主题句如下:
Paragraph 1:It’s a really good idea to visit colleges before you apply.
Paragraph 2:There’s no excuse not to visit the schools in your local area.
Paragraph 3:If campus visits aren’t going to happen before you apply, at the very least you should
find some time between applying and getting your acceptance letters to visit the schools you’d like
to attend.
Paragraph 4:If time and money are making it impossible, then check out the online college fairs at
CollegeWeekLive.
要点一:在申请大学之前拜访是一个好主意
要点二:没有理由不去拜访附近的学校
要点三:即使没有在申请之前拜访学校,至少也要在申请之后和入学之前去拜访
要点四:如果时间和金钱不允许,就去查询相关学校
【考场作文】22分
To select a suitable college and fully know it, you’re advised to pay a visit to colleges in advance. You can’t hesitate to do so if colleges are within your reach as some may even ask for the experience. If not, a visit beforebeing admitted is still necessary to make yourself prepared. At least, you should acquaint yourself with them through online college fairs which is useful and free.
专家评价:①框架完整,包含主旨;②语言流畅,用词并不高档;③ if not 用法含糊。
(2019年6月浙江) 阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
Parents everywhere praise their kids. Jenn Berman, author of The A to Z Guide to Raising Happy and Confident Kids, says, “We’ve gone to the opposite extreme of a few decades ago when parents tended to be more strict.” By giving kids a lot of praise, parents think they’re building their children’s confidence, when, in fact, it may be just the opposite. Too much praise can backfire and, when given in a way that’s insincere, make kids afraid to try new things or take a risk for fear of not being able to stay on top where their parents’ praise has put them.
Still, don’t go too far in the other direction. Not giving enough praise can be just as damaging as giving too much. Kids will feel like they’re not good enough or that you don’t care and, as a result, may see no point in trying hard for their accomplishments.
So what is the right amount of praise Experts say that the quality of praise is more important than the quantity. If praise is sincere and focused on the effort not the outcome, you can give it as often as your child does something that deserves a verbal reward. “We should especially recognize our children’s efforts to push themselves and work hard to achieve a goal,” says Donahue, author of Parenting Without Fear: Letting Go of Worry and Focusing on What Really Matters. “One thing to remember is that it’s the process not the end product that matters.”
Your son may not be the best basketball player on his team. But if he’s out there every day and playing hard, you should praise his effort regardless of whether his team wins or loses. Praising the effort and not the outcome can also mean recognizing your child when she has worked hard to clean the yard, cook dinner, or finish a book report. But whatever it is, praise should be given on a case-by-case basis and be proportionate (相称的) to the amount of effort your child has put into it.
【考场作文】22分
Giving praise to children can be a challenging task. Nowadays, too much praise from parents makes the kids dare not to take risks, worrying about being worse than described. (要点1)However, inadequate praise leads to the lack of confidence and motivation. (要点2) It’s suggested that praise should be given to the process rather than the outcome, and is sincere and high-quality. (要点3)What’s more, praise should be proportionate to the child’s endeavour and based on different cases. (要点4)