2024届高考英语作文押题范文讲义
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演讲稿
Be smart online learners
Good morning, everyone, it’s a great honor for me to stand here and address/ deliver my speech titled “Be smart online learners”. Online learning is increasingly important recently. However, it has both advantages and disadvantages.
Obviously, online learning allows us to learn at any time wherever we are. Besides, we can absorb all kinds of resources to learn efficiently. But it does have shortcomings. Staring at the screen long is harmful to our eyes. Worse still, we don’t have many opportunities to interact with our teachers and classmates. The worst part is that sometimes we lack self-discipline. (自律)
Then how to be smart online learners First, be brave to discuss our problems with others. Second, take a short break wisely when necessary. Finally, making a schedule is a must.
In conclusion, only by being smart online learners can we truly enjoy the benefits of modem technology.
代表学校参加改革开放46周年的演讲比赛，请你简要介绍你所在的城市改革开放后发生的变化。
1.介绍你所在的城市改革开放前后的对比。
2.感恩党，祝愿祖国家乡更美好。
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen,
I am LiHua, from Yucai Middle School. It is a great honor for me, on behalf of our school, to deliver a speech about the changes of our city to you.
Our city used to be very dirty and the people led a poor life. However, great changes have taken place since 1978 when the reform and opening-up policy was carried out. Now it is taking on a new look. Piles of tall buildings stand beside the clean streets and the people here enjoy a comfortable and peaceful life. In the past, many people did not have enough money to feed their family, let alone went to school. But now, not only can we study in the clear and clean classrooms, but receive free compulsory education. (免费义务教育)
Thanks to the Chinese Communist Party, without whom, our life won't become better and better.
May our country and hometown be more prosperous and stronger.
Music has helped me
Hello, guys. I'm greatly honored to share with you my experience of how music has helped me get through tough days.
Have you ever faced a time when things looked dark and you had no hope at all Last term, I failed the final math examination. I was at a loss and couldn't concentrate my attention on my study. I even cried desperately when I was alone, feeling so depressed. Fortunately, my friends recommended that I should listen to some positive music, which finally helped me recover.
As an old saying goes, “Music is the medicine of the mind.” It is absolutely true! Music helps me not only to face the failure, but also to overcome depression and discouragement. Music, like a friend, helps me to gain the joy of rebirth and encourages me to relax my body and soul, which is like sunshine always warming my heart. Undoubtedly, it helps me back on the right track.
Hopefully, music can be your companion too. Thank you for your attention
Boys and girls / Ladies and gentlemen,
It’s a great honor for me to stand here. Thank you for giving me such an opportunity to deliver a speech.
The topic of my speech is ______. (演讲主题）As is known to all, ___________is becoming a more and more serious issue nowadays. However, ______. (提出问题）
Effective measures can be taken to solve this problem. First, _____. Second, _____. Third, _____.
Therefore, let’s take the responsibility to ______. (发出号召）Come on and join us!
Thank you for your listening.
respecting the elderly
taking care of the young
promoting the traditional Chinese virtue （美德）
咨询信
Dear Chris,
Hope everything goes well with you. I am writing to seek your help. Our weekly class meeting, themed “Introducing Chinese culture to your foreign friends”, will be held next Friday. Every process and details of the meeting, either tangible or intangible, will be posted on the school English website in the form of pictures and words.
As I have no idea about which type of Chinese culture fascinates/attracts you guys, could you give me a hint/ suggestion To name only a few , you can either give me a general type like Chinese painting , crafts and opera or a specific area like Chinese kung fu , tai chi , yinyang and silk .
I would greatly appreciate it if you could give me instant feedback.
Dear astronauts,
I’m writing with great excitement to tell you how proud I am for your remarkable accomplishments made in China’s space expeditions/exploration.
With my curiosity about your life and work in Tiangong space station, I am writing to enquire about your current situation. Have you adapted to the weightless environment If you miss your families, is it possible for you to make video calls on a regular basis Additionally, impressed by your interaction with us students in “Tiangong Class”, I cannot help admiring your pioneering work, wondering what it takes to be a qualified taikonaut.
Wish you a successful mission and a comfortable journey!
Yours faithfully, Li Hua
告知信
Dear Chris,
How is everything going With heartfelt delight, I’m writing to share my sincere feeling about the China-Ireland Cultural Festival with you.
Although a week has passed since you returned home, I can still recall the enjoyable time we spent together. From Chinese calligraphy to Irish paintings, we got a glimpse of (窥见) various works of art. And the festival also unfolded/ showed the two countries’ profound history. From this experience, I truly understand that geographical separation does not necessarily bring about cultural conflicts and that we can absorb the other’s merits（merit 价值；优点）contrarily. (contrary-contrarily 反之；相反地)
At last, I hope our friendship will last forever. Looking forward to your early reply.
Dear Chris,
I’m so glad to hear from you. In your last letter, I’ve learned that you’re very interested in the coming-of-age ceremony held in our school. The following is a brief introduction to the ceremony.
The ceremony was scheduled to be held on June 8, during which we reviewed the past events. We are all deeply moved by the ceremony, from which we realize that the sense of responsibility always accompanies the process of our growth. We are determined to follow the examples of our excellent schoolmates and make ourselves useful to the whole society. Such is my understanding about growing up. What about yours
Looking forward to your reply.
武术的起源（约2500年前）；练习武术的好处；武术中著名的流派。
Dear Jackson,
It’s amazing to know that you show great preference for Chinese Kungfu and have a strong desire to learn it soon.
I can’t wait to recommend something about Kungfu to you. Kungfu, dating back to ancient China as early as 2,500 years ago, is the cultural treasure of the Chinese nation. It is one of the traditional sports in our country, which can not only make the body healthy and strong, but also increase the willpower. As far as I know, among the many forms, Taiji Quan may enjoy the highest popularity while Shaolin Quan is the most well-known form in a long history. As a Chinese cultural heritage, Kungfu has gained recognition all over the world. I am sure you will benefit a lot from it. Looking forward to your coming.
Sentence Structure
As expected, we won first place in our school art festival.
We owe our success to your kind and patient guidance.
邀请信
Dear Caroline,
I am Li Hua, in charge of the English program “Talk and Talk”of our school broadcasting station. Here I would like to invite you to be our guest.
To begin with，focusing on the topics appealing to teenagers, our program is committed/devoted to enhancing students’ understanding of affairs at home and abroad. Therefore, the topic of the coming show is environmental protection in our daily life. Besides, the show is scheduled to be held next Friday. At last, I am wondering whether it is convenient for you. If not, please let me know.
I sincerely hope you can accept my invitation and share your opinion. Looking forward to your reply.
Dear Henry,
Last time you told me you wanted to know more about traditional Chinese culture. Now I’m glad to tell you there will be a Chinese paper-cutting exhibition in our school. I sincerely hope you can set aside some time for the art feast. (feast盛宴)
The exhibition, the theme of which is “The Beauty of China”, will take place in our school library from 2 to 5 on the afternoon of June 21. Not only will some of our students’ works be displayed, but we also have a valuable set of paper-cutting works created by a famous artist. Besides, there will be a lot of interesting activities, from which you can have a clearer picture of Chinese culture. (a set of works 一套作品)
I would appreciate it if you could accept my invitation. I’m sure you will get a wonderful impression of it. Looking forward to your early reply.
Dear Allen,
I am delighted to inform you that this year’s music festival will be held shortly. There will be a wide variety of activities to mark this unforgettable occasion/event. I’m writing to invite you to attend the festival and the relevant details are as follows.
Firstly, the festival will start at 9:00 am on August 15th, which will last 3 hours. Secondly, at the beginning of the festival, the chairman of the Students’ Union will give us a look into the past, present and future of the festival. Following this, staff and students from different clubs will stage/ perform singing, dancing and drama performances. You are welcome to give performances as well.
I’d love it if you could attend the upcoming celebration. Please do not hesitate to ask me if you have questions or require more information.
Dear ______,
I’m ________. There will be ______. We would be honored to invite you to participate it with us.
The topic/theme of the ______is ______. (名称）It will start at _______. And it’s going to last _______. During the ______, we will have lots of activities you will be interested in, such as ______.(内容）I’m sure you will have a good time at the ______.
Is it possible for us to meet at the ______ Please contact me at 123456 at your earliest convenience. We look forward to your company.
farewell party
cooking competition
hands-on activity
Social Practice
申请书
Dear Sir / Madam,
I’m Li Hua, an outgoing Chinese boy, who is studying in London now. Having heard that a Chinese painting exhibition will be held in the city, I am writing to apply to be a volunteer of your team.
I have some advantages for the job. First of all, having lived in China for sixteen years and having learnt English since I was a child, I have a good command of (精通) English and Chinese, which is beneficial for introducing Chinese paintings. Besides, having a good knowledge of（精通；掌握master）Chinese paintings and being familiar with Chinese painting culture, I can get foreigners and the locals to know more about it. Last but not least, through my introduction and efforts, I believe I can strengthen the friendship between China and England.
I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration.
Dear Sir / Madam,
I’m Li Hua, a senior high school student. Hearing that you are recruiting (recruit征募;招新) some volunteers to welcome the coming foreign students, I’m gladly writing to apply for this job.
I’m quite sure that I can be equal to the job. Firstly, I have a good command of oral English, which enables me to communicate with foreign students with great ease (轻而易举的). Besides, my similar experience as a volunteer may help me settle the potential problems in the process. I’m fully convinced that through this voluntary work I can learn more about their lifestyle and convey the beautiful Chinese culture to them. (I’m fully convinced that我充分相信)
If chosen, I will devote my energy and time to the job. Looking forward to your early reply.
Dear Sir / Madam,
I’m Li Hua, a member of the summer camp. I’m glad to learn that the camp will start a variety of optional courses, of which I’m interested in giving first aid. I’m writing to sign up for it .
I choose to attend the course due to the fact that first aid is of great importance to people. If a person gets injured and needs medical care before a doctor can be called in, every second counts/matters in saving life, in which case the knowledge of first aid can make a big difference. Besides, personally, I plan to study medicine and devote my life to medical research. Hopefully, the course will help me to learn about how to deal with medical emergencies.( medical emergency急诊；医疗应急)
I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration.
Dear Terry,
Hi! My name is Li Hua, a Chinese Senior Three student. I learned from your post that you wanted to find a Chinese tutor and you can teach English in return. I am quite interested in it.
I think I’m fit for it. Firstly, Chinese is my mother tongue, and speaking it is a must for me to communicate with others in my daily life. Secondly, I tutored foreigners to learn Chinese last year. So I’m quite confident that I can help you to master the language.
In your post, you said that you are willing to teach English in return. It is just what I eagerly want. We can contact each other by video chat every night for half an hour in English and half an hour in Chinese. In this way, we can improve ourselves together.
I’m looking forward to your reply.
post 发帖
Dear______
I’m a Senior Three student from China, who is 18 years old. I’m writing to introduce myself and apply for the position you posted on the Internet.
No doubt that I am equal to the job. First of all, ___________________________. What’s more, _________________. Most importantly,___________. In a word, I am the right person for the job.
I will be more than happy if you can offer me a chance to have a try. Look forward to your earliest reply.
I’m energetic and easy-going, which makes it possible for me to serve well at work.
As a student, it is my responsibility to make contribution to our society/ school.
Besides, I would like to introduce traditional Chinese culture and strengthen the world cultural exchanges. My aim is to let China go to the world and let the world understand China better.
I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration.
建议信
Dear Michael,
I’m more than delighted to learn that you are to participate in the Traditional Chinese Culture Competition. I’m willing to give you a hand and offer some practical suggestions at your request.(at one’s request 依某人要求)
To begin with, it is necessary for you to consult some books concerning the traditional Chinese culture, thus broadening your horizons and well equipping you for the coming competition. Secondly, why not watch some videos, from which you are bound to get some inspiration as well.
As for when and where to meet, can we make it at 4:00 this Friday afternoon in our classroom If it’s not convenient for you, please let me know what time is suitable for you in advance. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Dear Ben,
I’m more than delighted to hear that you have got through the written test（笔试）when applying for the scholarship of “The Belt and Road Initiative”(“一带一路”奖学金). Congratulations! Here is some advice on your coming interview.
Firstly, writing a 5-minute self-introduction is a must-do preparation, in which your strengths and competence (ability; talent) setting you apart from others should be highlighted. Secondly, wearing a broad and sincere smile will definitely help you leave a favorable impression on the interviewers. Last but not least, make sure you have some of your own questions to ask as well as preparing for the interviewers’ questions.
Chances favor a prepared mind. Only if you make every effort will you bring out the best in you and outshine the rest of the applicants. Look forward to good news about you.
set sb. apart from others 使与众不同
bring out the best in you 发挥出你的最好水平
outshine 比更出色；使相形见绌
Dear David,
Welcome to China. I’m delighted to hear you’re coming to learn Chinese kung fu during the summer holiday. I’d like to offer you some advice.
Chinese kung fu has been popular all over the world. No one can master it without constantly practicing. It is necessary for you to be well prepared in advance. Firstly, I suggest you watch some videos on the Internet to make good preparations. Also, you should buy special shoes and clothes made in Chinese style. They are comfortable to wear when you are learning kung fu. Moreover, it’s a good idea to learn how to use chopsticks, which can help you to enjoy tasty Chinese food.
Hopefully, your kung fu study will go well/smoothly.
Hi, Sara,
As a student of your age, I understand your situation. The problem you’re facing is common among us teenagers. It is believed that we get pretty good at finding excuses to give up trying when there are obstacles(障碍) in the way. The reason is that we’re creatures of routine and habit. Here are some tips on how to get moving.
First and foremost, once you’ve set a goal and decided how you’re going about it, you might as well divide it into smaller ones, so it’s easier to handle and less overwhelming. Besides, it is advisable to keep track of your progress and post motivating pictures or slogans within your sight, which in turn inspire you to keep pushing ahead. More importantly, keep it up until it is a habit to you.
I really hope that you can find my suggestions useful.
overwhelming adj. 令人不知所措的；使人应接不暇的
creature of habit 习惯性生物；一成不变的人
creature of routine and habit 例行公事和习惯的产物
Dear_______,
I’m very glad to have received your letter; meanwhile I am so sorry to hear that you have some trouble in ______. Now let me give you some useful advice.
Firstly, it is very important to _____________. Besides, v-ing_______________ is also a good choice. Furthermore, I think it can be even better if you can __________________. Last but not least, v-ing_______________ is of great help. Only in this way can you____________
I hope that my suggestions are helpful for you. Hopefully, you will make great progress. Good luck!
Yours Sincerely,____________
感谢信
Dear Alex,
Hearing that you will return to your country soon, I feel a bit upset. But meanwhile, I want to send my sincere gratitude for your kind help with my English learning.
I still remember what you have devoted to improving my oral/spoken English and English writing. Besides, you also frankly shared your learning experience with me. Additionally, without your help, I would not have been a top student in English and would not have won the recent English Speech Contest. All in all, words fail to express my thankfulness to you.
I do hope that you will have a bright future and that our friendship will last forever!
Dear Luke,
I’m writing to convey my heartfelt gratitude to you for your kind help and tender care during my stay in New Zealand, without which I couldn’t have enjoyed myself so much.
During the week, the comfortable accommodation, delicious meals and your friendly family members all made me feel warm, leaving me everlasting memories. Furthermore, guided by you I was honored to have the chance to visit places of interest and be exposed to a unique culture as well as beautiful scenery. It was your generous help that enabled me to have a better understanding of your country.
Thanks again for your kind help and I’m looking forward to showing you around in China in the near future. All the best wishes for you.
I’m writing to express our gratitude for your timely help.
We were impressed with the warm welcome you gave me.
It offers us a platform where we could display our traditional Chinese culture like paper-cutting and Chinese paintings to more foreigners.
It will arouse people’s greater interest in each other’s culture and promote cultural exchanges.
We would like to invite you to visit China this summer holiday, so you can experience the Chinese culture in person and have a deeper understanding of it.
道歉信
Dear Bob,
I’m writing to express my sincere apology to you for not going to the bookstore with you at the appointed time. I’m sorry for the inconvenience it may cause you.
The reason why I won’t be available at that time is that my grandfather fell ill suddenly yesterday and now he is in hospital. My family are taking turns to take care of him. So I have to stay with him that day. I sincerely hope you can accept my apology. Meanwhile, I would appreciate it if you could allow me to fix another date. If it’s convenient for you, shall we meet at 8:00 am next Saturday If not, please keep me informed in advance of what time suits you best.
Sorry again for the inconvenience caused .
Dear Mark,
I hate to say sorry, but there is a change in my school arrangements. So I’m afraid I won’t be able to keep my appointment to discuss Chinese paintings with you. I sincerely apologize to you for any inconvenience caused by the unexpected change. I suggest we put it off until 3 pm next Thursday. Will that be fine with you Good news is that an exhibition of Chinese paintings is to be held this weekend. Works by some nationwide famous painters will be exhibited. A visit will definitely deepen your understanding of Chinese paintings
Please allow me to say sorry again. Looking forward to your reply.
Due to my carelessness, I provided a wrong time and location.
I’m writing to apologize for it and inform you of the correct information.
The graduation party is going to be held at 7:30 pm on June 30th in the school lecture hall.
All the participants are advised to arrive a few minutes earlier so that we can start on time.
Would you please let me know whether you can come or not
We will be more than delighted if you can spare some time from your busy schedule.
征文投稿
Our Oceans, Our Responsibility
June 8th was officially named by the UN in 2009 as World Oceans Day. It aims to raise people’s awareness of protecting oceans.
It goes without saying that oceans play a critical role in the world. For one thing, they provide abundant resources and food for us; for the other, they are crucial/important/significant for the global climate development. Additionally, oceans are “the lungs of our planet”, providing most of the oxygen we breathe.
As high school students, it’s our responsibility to protect them. First of all, do what we can to make a difference. For example, stop throwing garbage into oceans. In addition, call on people around us to take action, too. I believe we will have cleaner oceans.
It goes without saying that… 不言而喻
Learning English Beyond the Classroom
There are many things we can do to learn English well. In order to find out the approaches/methods to learning English beyond the classroom, we conducted a survey among students.
First, 18% of the students enjoy reading English books. Next, listening to English songs is the most popular way, accounting for 65%. After that, half of the students prefer watching English movies to practice English. What’s more, 12% of the students choose to visit English-learning websites when enhancing their English skills.
In my opinion, reading books and visiting websites can enhance students’ writing skills while listening to songs and watching movies are beneficial to improving their spoken English. My suggestion is that students should try multiple ways when learning English so that they can find the way which fits them most.
约稿信
Dear Peter,
An International Middle School Student Photography Show is to be held by the photography club in our school. I’m writing to invite you to join it. Here is the detailed information.
The show, whose theme is environmental protection, is designed for middle school students. It aims at encouraging people to fight against air pollution and live a green life. I know you’re quite skilled in taking photographs and that you’re always devoted to environmental protection. This is surely a good chance for you. The entries (entry 参赛作品) are scheduled to be on display from June 26 to June 28 in the exhibition hall. If you are interested in it, please send your photos to 123456 @ before June 10.
I do hope that you can join us. Looking forward to your early reply.
Dear Peter,
I’d like to ask you to write an article for our school’s English newspaper.
In the newspaper of our school there is a column (栏目) called “Foreign Cultures”, which enjoys great popularity among us students. It carries/includes articles written by foreign friends about their traditional festivals and customs, as well as their daily lives. I believe this is a wonderful opportunity for you to share your own experiences with us. You can write anything relevant so long as it’s interesting and informative(信息丰富的；科学有益的). The length of the article should be limited to 400 words or so. If you want to contribute to（投稿）our newspaper, please remember to submit (hand in) your article before 28th, May.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
推荐信
Dear Vincent,
Learning from your last email that you’ll pay a visit to China with your family, I’m more then delighted to recommend a list of tourist attractions to you in detail.
As the old saying goes, “He who does not reach the Great Wall is not a true man.” As one of the world wonders, the Great Wall is regarded as the symbol of China, which you can’t afford to miss. Additionally, with a history of hundreds of years, the Summer Palace reflects typical ancient Chinese architectural art and wisdom. Visiting it by yourself is bound to greatly promote your understanding of the extensive and profound traditional Chinese culture. ( extensive and profound博大精深)
I sincerely hope that my recommendation can be of some help to you. May you all have a good time during your stay in China! If there still exist further questions, please contact me without hesitation.
Dear Jim,
I’m more than delighted to know you are interested in the clubs of our school and want to join one of them next term. The Beijing Opera club is recommended for the following reasons.
First, Beijing Opera is like a pearl in traditional Chinese art. Joining this club can give you a taste of traditional Chinese art. Besides, the club will regularly organize various activities, such as inviting famous actors to perform and drawing Beijing Opera masks. When it comes to preparation, you can watch some famous Beijing Opera videos on the Internet or read some relevant materials, which will definitely be beneficial to you.
Hope my suggestions can be of help. If you want to learn something more, don’t hesitate to contact me.
a taste of traditional Chinese art 品味中国传统艺术
When it comes to 当谈到...；说到...；就...而言
求助信
Dear George,
I’m writing to ask for your help.
An English poetry recitation contest is to be held next month in our school. We competitors are required to recite an English poem within 3minutes. Therefore, I am wondering if you could recommend some poems suitable for the competition. And it would be better if the topics referring to challenges and dreams. Furthermore, could you give me some tips on the basic skills of recitation For instance, where the stress should fall
I’d appreciate it if you could lend me a hand. Looking forward to your early reply.
I’m writing to ask for your help with our English short play adapted from our English textbook.
To some extent, we think the vocabulary and grammar of the plot need adjusting, and we also need your guidance on our performance.
If possible, shall we meet you in your office at 10 am tomorrow
Best regards. (regards 问候)
Best regards and many thanks again.
Give my best regards to your Mother. 向…致以最好的问候
倡议书
Dear fellow students,
Plogging(跑步捡垃圾) is a new fitness trend which combines jogging with picking up litter. Since it was created, it has swept across the world.
It has been acknowledged that plogging has lots of advantages. Firstly, more calories will be consumed in order to pick up rubbish while jogging, thus improving exercise efficiency. Secondly, no matter what age you are, you can easily adopt this sports style. It doesn’t require special training or extra costs -- a pair of gloves and a garbage bag are already enough for you to make a difference. Most importantly, our environment can benefit from such a sport, which can make our world a better and more beautiful place to live in.
In short, plogging not only benefits our health but also does good to our environment. Let’s spare no effort to take action!
Dear students,
With the development of technology, more and more students tend to use electric products for taking notes, rather than writing on the paper. As a consequence/result, our handwriting is not as good as it used to be. To solve this problem, we should do as follows:
First, we should use less electric products while learning so that we can have more chances to improve our handwriting. Also it is necessary that we form the habit of practicing calligraphy and keeping a diary every day. What’s more, it is also a good way to write letters to our relatives and friends by hand.
Beautiful and neat handwriting is beneficial to us students. So let’s take action right now! I’m sure our efforts will eventually pay off!
Calligraphy Association
通知
Notice
A short English film -- Growing Together will be shown this weekend. The film mainly focuses on the development of our school, which will greatly help us students know about the history and development of our school, and then inspire us to make contributions to our school. Anyone who shows interest in the film is welcome to enjoy it in the lecture hall, located on the first floor of the third teaching building. The film will last 2 hours, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday afternoon. In order to get a good seat for seeing, you’d better arrive twenty minutes earlier. If you have any comments about the film, please send emails to 123456@. Looking forward to your valuable advice.
Students’ Union
Notice
Aiming to promote the traditional Chinese culture, the Students Union is to hold a poetry recitation contest.
There is no doubt that reading poetry helps cultivate the appreciation of ancient literature. As scheduled, the contest is supposed to launch/ start on the second Saturday next month in the school lecture hall. Students from all grades are expected to take part in it. Additionally, it is recommended that you should prepare poems of the Tang and Song Dynasties. Not only can the contest help you form the habit of reading classic works but also it can arouse the interest in the traditional Chinese literature.
Hopefully, you will benefit a lot and be immersed in the world of fascinating poetry. Your participation will surely make a difference.
cultivate v培养
the appreciation of ancient literature 古文欣赏能力
be immersed in 沉浸于；专注于 be engaged in/ be buried in
the Traditional Chinese Literature 中国传统文学
Attention please: the deadline is 10th July.
Please contact us at 12345778 at your earliest convenience.
I am willing to tell you that there will be an English Speech Contest held in the school hall at 2:00pm on June 15th, the theme of which is “Beauty of Chinese Culture”.
We are positive that this is good chance for you to practice Spoken English and show your respect to the ordinary heroes.
招募启示
New Members Wanted
The English Speech Club has been founded in recent days. Now, we are looking for new members. If you are enthusiastic about making English speeches, this is a great opportunity for you!
By participating in our well-organized activities, you will benefit a lot from them. To begin with, you can develop good communication skills and make new friends here. Not only can you acquire speech skills and become a persuasive speaker, but also you can improve your confidence. So join us and show the best of you to the world with your voice.
Students of all grades are welcome. If interested, please fill in the application form and send it to the email address at 123456@. Please join us now!
The English Speech Club
Lost and Found
It’s about a smart phone I picked up the other day. On the evening of June 2nd, I found a smart phone lying on the bench in front of the white building in this community on my way to my house. The smart phone can be generally described as follows. It is brand new and black in color. What’s more, the smart phone’s shell is red, with a Chinese knot on it. The owner of the smart phone is expected to contact me as soon as possible. My phone number is 1234567. It is better to make an appointment in advance.
新闻报道
A Cross - Country Running Race
Last Sunday witnessed an extraordinary cross-country running race, which drew the attention of every student and teacher of our school. Many students selected from every class took part in the competition.
The route measures five kilometers, from our school gate to the foot of Nanshan Mountain. Runners tried their best to finish the competition, with their classmates along the way giving them necessary help as well as encouragement. At last, all the runners managed to arrive at the finish line, receiving cheers from all the directions.
The activity was highly spoken/thought of, because not only did it provide a chance for us to exercise, but also made us more united.
cross-country 越野
running race 赛跑
Last Thursday, all the students and teachers of our school gathered in the school hall at 3 pm to enjoy a special activity - an English speech contest with the theme of “Telling Chinese Stories in English”.
The activity had three parts. First, every contestant delivered his or her own speech and then each of them was asked to make a impromptu (即兴) speech on the basis of the given questions by the judges. The last part was giving marks according to the performances of contestants and presenting awards to winners.
This contest gave us a good opportunity to practice speaking English in public. More importantly, we get to know it is our responsibility to spread the splendid Chinese culture to the world.
日记
Friday, May 15th Sunny
Our school held the annual “Science & Technology Day” yesterday and I found it a hugely rewarding experience. Activities included technological knowledge quizzes, students’ research exhibitions and advanced technologies lectures. My classmates and I really enjoyed it all and deeply appreciated the efforts of the organizers.
I took part in the “create your own robot” competition, which was a great learning opportunity. The hand-on experience really helped me to better understand the theory behind robotics. (机器人技术).
Thanks to the festival, I have a much clearer understanding of technology and its applications than before. It has motivated me to focus on science as a career, and hopefully make a meaningful contribution to our society. I can’t wait for the next festival.
Tuesday,June15th Sunny
Nowadays, social practice has been brought to great concern among students increasingly. Our school is planning on some social practice activities next term. We are encouraged to participate in them.
Among these activities, I’d like to be a volunteering teacher in special education school. There is no doubt that I can benefit a lot from it. First, it can provide me with more chances to be with children and learn more about them. Second, it is a good chance for me to apply my theoretical knowledge to practice and improve my ability. Third, I can enjoy the happiness of work and realize my value.
I’m looking forward to joining this activity.
I’m more than delighted to inform you of a meaningful activity in a nursing home held on March 5th, which is called “to carry forward the Spirit of Lei Feng”.
A variety of significant activities were arranged as follows: when we got there, we visited the elderly in their rooms in groups, presenting them with flowers and self-made cards to show our sincere love and respect, after which we did some cleaning and washing for them. Besides, we chatted with them about their old days, and anything they are interested in. Some vivid performances such as singing and dancing were also given to them, making them full of delight.
It was through this activity that we fully realized that the awareness of respecting the elderly should be raised. I hope we can have more activities of this kind!
carry forward the Spirit of Lei Feng 弘扬雷锋精神
nursing home 敬老院
Learn from Lei Feng Day 学雷锋日
欢迎辞
Dear friends,
On behalf of our school, I feel honored to extend our warm welcome to you and briefly introduce activity arrangements.
As scheduled, you’ll first be shown around our campus and visit the school history museum, where you can gain a deeper insight (深入理解) into our school’s history and culture. Then follows taking a calligraphy class, in which you can definitely appreciate the charm of Chinese characters. After that, you will watch an amazing Tai Chi performance, and it will never fail to impress you.
Wish you a pleasant stay here! Thank you.
show sb. around the campus
visit the school history museum
taste delicious Chinese cuisine / food
learn basic Chinese characters
visit a paper-cutting exhibition
visit tourist attractions nearby
watch Tai Chi Performance
watch Martial Arts Show
appreciate the art of Chinese calligraphy
观点对比类
Para 1: There is a heated discussion on whether sb/sth should (do)_________________. People from different backgrounds hold different attitudes towards the issue.
Para2: 60% of the students think it is necessary to ________________. The reasons are as follows. First of all, doing … will enable sb to do …. Secondly, we can ______. What’s more, it’s+adj (helpful/ important/ necessary) for sb to do …
Para 3: However, other people have /hold different views.
Para4: From what has been discussed above, we may reasonably arrive at the conclusion that__________________
after-class service
have regular art classes
太空探索是否值得
Recently, students in our class have had a discussion on whether space is worth exploring.
30% of the students think space exploration is not worthwhile. They think space is too far away from us and our daily life. And the money spent on space exploration can be used to solve the earth’s problems such as starvation and pollution.
On the other hand, 70% think space is worth exploring because we have benefited a lot from it, such as using satellites for communication and weather forecast. What’s more, with further space research, we may solve the population problem by moving to other planets one day. Also, space research will enable us to find new sources to solve the problem of energy shortages on the earth.
From where I stand, I firmly think it necessary to explore space for the benefits of all humans.
社会主义核心价值观
假如你是李华Li Hua，你的英国朋友Peter给你发来微信，想了解一下你的家乡自“二十大(the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China)”以来所发生的变化，请你用英文给他回复。内容如下：
精准扶贫(targeted poverty reduction)，效果良好
环境保护得到了明显改善
Dear Peter,
I’m glad that you are caring about the development of my hometown. Now let me tell you something about it.
Great changes have taken place since the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. The targeted poverty reduction has reached its ideal aims. Many poor families have got effective help from local government and have improved their life greatly. Many old houses are replaced by new tall buildings which are surrounded with green trees and colorful flowers. The rivers that were polluted seriously before are getting clearer and clearer. Besides, all kinds of fishes return to the rivers. Under the blue sky and white clouds, people live a harmonious and peaceful life. Please come to visit my hometown in the near future.
Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets
the Silk Road
the Belt and the Road Initiative
Ecological conservation is an important priority and we are committed to green and low-carbon development.
To advocate a simple, moderate, green and low-carbon lifestyle and get everyone involved in actions to conserve energy.
Reducing carbon emissions is the key to achieving green and low-carbon development and enhancing ecological conservation.
Promote harmony between humanity and nature.
new quality productivity 新质生产力
National Ecological Day 全国生态日
trade-in
treated nuclear wastewater
Be smart online learners
Good morning, everyone, it’s a great honor for me to stand here and address/ deliver my speech titled “Be smart online learners”. Online learning is increasingly important recently. However, it has both advantages and disadvantages.
Obviously, online learning allows us to learn at any time wherever we are. Besides, we can absorb all kinds of resources to learn efficiently. But it does have shortcomings. Staring at the screen long is harmful to our eyes. Worse still, we don’t have many opportunities to interact with our teachers and classmates. The worst part is that sometimes we lack self-discipline. (自律)
Then how to be smart online learners First, be brave to discuss our problems with others. Second, take a short break wisely when necessary. Finally, making a schedule is a must.
In conclusion, only by being smart online learners can we truly enjoy the benefits of modem technology.
代表学校参加改革开放46周年的演讲比赛，请你简要介绍你所在的城市改革开放后发生的变化。
1.介绍你所在的城市改革开放前后的对比。
2.感恩党，祝愿祖国家乡更美好。
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen,
I am LiHua, from Yucai Middle School. It is a great honor for me, on behalf of our school, to deliver a speech about the changes of our city to you.
Our city used to be very dirty and the people led a poor life. However, great changes have taken place since 1978 when the reform and opening-up policy was carried out. Now it is taking on a new look. Piles of tall buildings stand beside the clean streets and the people here enjoy a comfortable and peaceful life. In the past, many people did not have enough money to feed their family, let alone went to school. But now, not only can we study in the clear and clean classrooms, but receive free compulsory education. (免费义务教育)
Thanks to the Chinese Communist Party, without whom, our life won't become better and better.
May our country and hometown be more prosperous and stronger.
Music has helped me
Hello, guys. I'm greatly honored to share with you my experience of how music has helped me get through tough days.
Have you ever faced a time when things looked dark and you had no hope at all Last term, I failed the final math examination. I was at a loss and couldn't concentrate my attention on my study. I even cried desperately when I was alone, feeling so depressed. Fortunately, my friends recommended that I should listen to some positive music, which finally helped me recover.
As an old saying goes, “Music is the medicine of the mind.” It is absolutely true! Music helps me not only to face the failure, but also to overcome depression and discouragement. Music, like a friend, helps me to gain the joy of rebirth and encourages me to relax my body and soul, which is like sunshine always warming my heart. Undoubtedly, it helps me back on the right track.
Hopefully, music can be your companion too. Thank you for your attention
Boys and girls / Ladies and gentlemen,
It’s a great honor for me to stand here. Thank you for giving me such an opportunity to deliver a speech.
The topic of my speech is ______. (演讲主题）As is known to all, ___________is becoming a more and more serious issue nowadays. However, ______. (提出问题）
Effective measures can be taken to solve this problem. First, _____. Second, _____. Third, _____.
Therefore, let’s take the responsibility to ______. (发出号召）Come on and join us!
Thank you for your listening.
respecting the elderly
taking care of the young
promoting the traditional Chinese virtue （美德）
咨询信
Dear Chris,
Hope everything goes well with you. I am writing to seek your help. Our weekly class meeting, themed “Introducing Chinese culture to your foreign friends”, will be held next Friday. Every process and details of the meeting, either tangible or intangible, will be posted on the school English website in the form of pictures and words.
As I have no idea about which type of Chinese culture fascinates/attracts you guys, could you give me a hint/ suggestion To name only a few , you can either give me a general type like Chinese painting , crafts and opera or a specific area like Chinese kung fu , tai chi , yinyang and silk .
I would greatly appreciate it if you could give me instant feedback.
Dear astronauts,
I’m writing with great excitement to tell you how proud I am for your remarkable accomplishments made in China’s space expeditions/exploration.
With my curiosity about your life and work in Tiangong space station, I am writing to enquire about your current situation. Have you adapted to the weightless environment If you miss your families, is it possible for you to make video calls on a regular basis Additionally, impressed by your interaction with us students in “Tiangong Class”, I cannot help admiring your pioneering work, wondering what it takes to be a qualified taikonaut.
Wish you a successful mission and a comfortable journey!
Yours faithfully, Li Hua
告知信
Dear Chris,
How is everything going With heartfelt delight, I’m writing to share my sincere feeling about the China-Ireland Cultural Festival with you.
Although a week has passed since you returned home, I can still recall the enjoyable time we spent together. From Chinese calligraphy to Irish paintings, we got a glimpse of (窥见) various works of art. And the festival also unfolded/ showed the two countries’ profound history. From this experience, I truly understand that geographical separation does not necessarily bring about cultural conflicts and that we can absorb the other’s merits（merit 价值；优点）contrarily. (contrary-contrarily 反之；相反地)
At last, I hope our friendship will last forever. Looking forward to your early reply.
Dear Chris,
I’m so glad to hear from you. In your last letter, I’ve learned that you’re very interested in the coming-of-age ceremony held in our school. The following is a brief introduction to the ceremony.
The ceremony was scheduled to be held on June 8, during which we reviewed the past events. We are all deeply moved by the ceremony, from which we realize that the sense of responsibility always accompanies the process of our growth. We are determined to follow the examples of our excellent schoolmates and make ourselves useful to the whole society. Such is my understanding about growing up. What about yours
Looking forward to your reply.
武术的起源（约2500年前）；练习武术的好处；武术中著名的流派。
Dear Jackson,
It’s amazing to know that you show great preference for Chinese Kungfu and have a strong desire to learn it soon.
I can’t wait to recommend something about Kungfu to you. Kungfu, dating back to ancient China as early as 2,500 years ago, is the cultural treasure of the Chinese nation. It is one of the traditional sports in our country, which can not only make the body healthy and strong, but also increase the willpower. As far as I know, among the many forms, Taiji Quan may enjoy the highest popularity while Shaolin Quan is the most well-known form in a long history. As a Chinese cultural heritage, Kungfu has gained recognition all over the world. I am sure you will benefit a lot from it. Looking forward to your coming.
Sentence Structure
As expected, we won first place in our school art festival.
We owe our success to your kind and patient guidance.
邀请信
Dear Caroline,
I am Li Hua, in charge of the English program “Talk and Talk”of our school broadcasting station. Here I would like to invite you to be our guest.
To begin with，focusing on the topics appealing to teenagers, our program is committed/devoted to enhancing students’ understanding of affairs at home and abroad. Therefore, the topic of the coming show is environmental protection in our daily life. Besides, the show is scheduled to be held next Friday. At last, I am wondering whether it is convenient for you. If not, please let me know.
I sincerely hope you can accept my invitation and share your opinion. Looking forward to your reply.
Dear Henry,
Last time you told me you wanted to know more about traditional Chinese culture. Now I’m glad to tell you there will be a Chinese paper-cutting exhibition in our school. I sincerely hope you can set aside some time for the art feast. (feast盛宴)
The exhibition, the theme of which is “The Beauty of China”, will take place in our school library from 2 to 5 on the afternoon of June 21. Not only will some of our students’ works be displayed, but we also have a valuable set of paper-cutting works created by a famous artist. Besides, there will be a lot of interesting activities, from which you can have a clearer picture of Chinese culture. (a set of works 一套作品)
I would appreciate it if you could accept my invitation. I’m sure you will get a wonderful impression of it. Looking forward to your early reply.
Dear Allen,
I am delighted to inform you that this year’s music festival will be held shortly. There will be a wide variety of activities to mark this unforgettable occasion/event. I’m writing to invite you to attend the festival and the relevant details are as follows.
Firstly, the festival will start at 9:00 am on August 15th, which will last 3 hours. Secondly, at the beginning of the festival, the chairman of the Students’ Union will give us a look into the past, present and future of the festival. Following this, staff and students from different clubs will stage/ perform singing, dancing and drama performances. You are welcome to give performances as well.
I’d love it if you could attend the upcoming celebration. Please do not hesitate to ask me if you have questions or require more information.
Dear ______,
I’m ________. There will be ______. We would be honored to invite you to participate it with us.
The topic/theme of the ______is ______. (名称）It will start at _______. And it’s going to last _______. During the ______, we will have lots of activities you will be interested in, such as ______.(内容）I’m sure you will have a good time at the ______.
Is it possible for us to meet at the ______ Please contact me at 123456 at your earliest convenience. We look forward to your company.
farewell party
cooking competition
hands-on activity
Social Practice
申请书
Dear Sir / Madam,
I’m Li Hua, an outgoing Chinese boy, who is studying in London now. Having heard that a Chinese painting exhibition will be held in the city, I am writing to apply to be a volunteer of your team.
I have some advantages for the job. First of all, having lived in China for sixteen years and having learnt English since I was a child, I have a good command of (精通) English and Chinese, which is beneficial for introducing Chinese paintings. Besides, having a good knowledge of（精通；掌握master）Chinese paintings and being familiar with Chinese painting culture, I can get foreigners and the locals to know more about it. Last but not least, through my introduction and efforts, I believe I can strengthen the friendship between China and England.
I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration.
Dear Sir / Madam,
I’m Li Hua, a senior high school student. Hearing that you are recruiting (recruit征募;招新) some volunteers to welcome the coming foreign students, I’m gladly writing to apply for this job.
I’m quite sure that I can be equal to the job. Firstly, I have a good command of oral English, which enables me to communicate with foreign students with great ease (轻而易举的). Besides, my similar experience as a volunteer may help me settle the potential problems in the process. I’m fully convinced that through this voluntary work I can learn more about their lifestyle and convey the beautiful Chinese culture to them. (I’m fully convinced that我充分相信)
If chosen, I will devote my energy and time to the job. Looking forward to your early reply.
Dear Sir / Madam,
I’m Li Hua, a member of the summer camp. I’m glad to learn that the camp will start a variety of optional courses, of which I’m interested in giving first aid. I’m writing to sign up for it .
I choose to attend the course due to the fact that first aid is of great importance to people. If a person gets injured and needs medical care before a doctor can be called in, every second counts/matters in saving life, in which case the knowledge of first aid can make a big difference. Besides, personally, I plan to study medicine and devote my life to medical research. Hopefully, the course will help me to learn about how to deal with medical emergencies.( medical emergency急诊；医疗应急)
I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration.
Dear Terry,
Hi! My name is Li Hua, a Chinese Senior Three student. I learned from your post that you wanted to find a Chinese tutor and you can teach English in return. I am quite interested in it.
I think I’m fit for it. Firstly, Chinese is my mother tongue, and speaking it is a must for me to communicate with others in my daily life. Secondly, I tutored foreigners to learn Chinese last year. So I’m quite confident that I can help you to master the language.
In your post, you said that you are willing to teach English in return. It is just what I eagerly want. We can contact each other by video chat every night for half an hour in English and half an hour in Chinese. In this way, we can improve ourselves together.
I’m looking forward to your reply.
post 发帖
Dear______
I’m a Senior Three student from China, who is 18 years old. I’m writing to introduce myself and apply for the position you posted on the Internet.
No doubt that I am equal to the job. First of all, ___________________________. What’s more, _________________. Most importantly,___________. In a word, I am the right person for the job.
I will be more than happy if you can offer me a chance to have a try. Look forward to your earliest reply.
I’m energetic and easy-going, which makes it possible for me to serve well at work.
As a student, it is my responsibility to make contribution to our society/ school.
Besides, I would like to introduce traditional Chinese culture and strengthen the world cultural exchanges. My aim is to let China go to the world and let the world understand China better.
I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration.
建议信
Dear Michael,
I’m more than delighted to learn that you are to participate in the Traditional Chinese Culture Competition. I’m willing to give you a hand and offer some practical suggestions at your request.(at one’s request 依某人要求)
To begin with, it is necessary for you to consult some books concerning the traditional Chinese culture, thus broadening your horizons and well equipping you for the coming competition. Secondly, why not watch some videos, from which you are bound to get some inspiration as well.
As for when and where to meet, can we make it at 4:00 this Friday afternoon in our classroom If it’s not convenient for you, please let me know what time is suitable for you in advance. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Dear Ben,
I’m more than delighted to hear that you have got through the written test（笔试）when applying for the scholarship of “The Belt and Road Initiative”(“一带一路”奖学金). Congratulations! Here is some advice on your coming interview.
Firstly, writing a 5-minute self-introduction is a must-do preparation, in which your strengths and competence (ability; talent) setting you apart from others should be highlighted. Secondly, wearing a broad and sincere smile will definitely help you leave a favorable impression on the interviewers. Last but not least, make sure you have some of your own questions to ask as well as preparing for the interviewers’ questions.
Chances favor a prepared mind. Only if you make every effort will you bring out the best in you and outshine the rest of the applicants. Look forward to good news about you.
set sb. apart from others 使与众不同
bring out the best in you 发挥出你的最好水平
outshine 比更出色；使相形见绌
Dear David,
Welcome to China. I’m delighted to hear you’re coming to learn Chinese kung fu during the summer holiday. I’d like to offer you some advice.
Chinese kung fu has been popular all over the world. No one can master it without constantly practicing. It is necessary for you to be well prepared in advance. Firstly, I suggest you watch some videos on the Internet to make good preparations. Also, you should buy special shoes and clothes made in Chinese style. They are comfortable to wear when you are learning kung fu. Moreover, it’s a good idea to learn how to use chopsticks, which can help you to enjoy tasty Chinese food.
Hopefully, your kung fu study will go well/smoothly.
Hi, Sara,
As a student of your age, I understand your situation. The problem you’re facing is common among us teenagers. It is believed that we get pretty good at finding excuses to give up trying when there are obstacles(障碍) in the way. The reason is that we’re creatures of routine and habit. Here are some tips on how to get moving.
First and foremost, once you’ve set a goal and decided how you’re going about it, you might as well divide it into smaller ones, so it’s easier to handle and less overwhelming. Besides, it is advisable to keep track of your progress and post motivating pictures or slogans within your sight, which in turn inspire you to keep pushing ahead. More importantly, keep it up until it is a habit to you.
I really hope that you can find my suggestions useful.
overwhelming adj. 令人不知所措的；使人应接不暇的
creature of habit 习惯性生物；一成不变的人
creature of routine and habit 例行公事和习惯的产物
Dear_______,
I’m very glad to have received your letter; meanwhile I am so sorry to hear that you have some trouble in ______. Now let me give you some useful advice.
Firstly, it is very important to _____________. Besides, v-ing_______________ is also a good choice. Furthermore, I think it can be even better if you can __________________. Last but not least, v-ing_______________ is of great help. Only in this way can you____________
I hope that my suggestions are helpful for you. Hopefully, you will make great progress. Good luck!
Yours Sincerely,____________
感谢信
Dear Alex,
Hearing that you will return to your country soon, I feel a bit upset. But meanwhile, I want to send my sincere gratitude for your kind help with my English learning.
I still remember what you have devoted to improving my oral/spoken English and English writing. Besides, you also frankly shared your learning experience with me. Additionally, without your help, I would not have been a top student in English and would not have won the recent English Speech Contest. All in all, words fail to express my thankfulness to you.
I do hope that you will have a bright future and that our friendship will last forever!
Dear Luke,
I’m writing to convey my heartfelt gratitude to you for your kind help and tender care during my stay in New Zealand, without which I couldn’t have enjoyed myself so much.
During the week, the comfortable accommodation, delicious meals and your friendly family members all made me feel warm, leaving me everlasting memories. Furthermore, guided by you I was honored to have the chance to visit places of interest and be exposed to a unique culture as well as beautiful scenery. It was your generous help that enabled me to have a better understanding of your country.
Thanks again for your kind help and I’m looking forward to showing you around in China in the near future. All the best wishes for you.
I’m writing to express our gratitude for your timely help.
We were impressed with the warm welcome you gave me.
It offers us a platform where we could display our traditional Chinese culture like paper-cutting and Chinese paintings to more foreigners.
It will arouse people’s greater interest in each other’s culture and promote cultural exchanges.
We would like to invite you to visit China this summer holiday, so you can experience the Chinese culture in person and have a deeper understanding of it.
道歉信
Dear Bob,
I’m writing to express my sincere apology to you for not going to the bookstore with you at the appointed time. I’m sorry for the inconvenience it may cause you.
The reason why I won’t be available at that time is that my grandfather fell ill suddenly yesterday and now he is in hospital. My family are taking turns to take care of him. So I have to stay with him that day. I sincerely hope you can accept my apology. Meanwhile, I would appreciate it if you could allow me to fix another date. If it’s convenient for you, shall we meet at 8:00 am next Saturday If not, please keep me informed in advance of what time suits you best.
Sorry again for the inconvenience caused .
Dear Mark,
I hate to say sorry, but there is a change in my school arrangements. So I’m afraid I won’t be able to keep my appointment to discuss Chinese paintings with you. I sincerely apologize to you for any inconvenience caused by the unexpected change. I suggest we put it off until 3 pm next Thursday. Will that be fine with you Good news is that an exhibition of Chinese paintings is to be held this weekend. Works by some nationwide famous painters will be exhibited. A visit will definitely deepen your understanding of Chinese paintings
Please allow me to say sorry again. Looking forward to your reply.
Due to my carelessness, I provided a wrong time and location.
I’m writing to apologize for it and inform you of the correct information.
The graduation party is going to be held at 7:30 pm on June 30th in the school lecture hall.
All the participants are advised to arrive a few minutes earlier so that we can start on time.
Would you please let me know whether you can come or not
We will be more than delighted if you can spare some time from your busy schedule.
征文投稿
Our Oceans, Our Responsibility
June 8th was officially named by the UN in 2009 as World Oceans Day. It aims to raise people’s awareness of protecting oceans.
It goes without saying that oceans play a critical role in the world. For one thing, they provide abundant resources and food for us; for the other, they are crucial/important/significant for the global climate development. Additionally, oceans are “the lungs of our planet”, providing most of the oxygen we breathe.
As high school students, it’s our responsibility to protect them. First of all, do what we can to make a difference. For example, stop throwing garbage into oceans. In addition, call on people around us to take action, too. I believe we will have cleaner oceans.
It goes without saying that… 不言而喻
Learning English Beyond the Classroom
There are many things we can do to learn English well. In order to find out the approaches/methods to learning English beyond the classroom, we conducted a survey among students.
First, 18% of the students enjoy reading English books. Next, listening to English songs is the most popular way, accounting for 65%. After that, half of the students prefer watching English movies to practice English. What’s more, 12% of the students choose to visit English-learning websites when enhancing their English skills.
In my opinion, reading books and visiting websites can enhance students’ writing skills while listening to songs and watching movies are beneficial to improving their spoken English. My suggestion is that students should try multiple ways when learning English so that they can find the way which fits them most.
约稿信
Dear Peter,
An International Middle School Student Photography Show is to be held by the photography club in our school. I’m writing to invite you to join it. Here is the detailed information.
The show, whose theme is environmental protection, is designed for middle school students. It aims at encouraging people to fight against air pollution and live a green life. I know you’re quite skilled in taking photographs and that you’re always devoted to environmental protection. This is surely a good chance for you. The entries (entry 参赛作品) are scheduled to be on display from June 26 to June 28 in the exhibition hall. If you are interested in it, please send your photos to 123456 @ before June 10.
I do hope that you can join us. Looking forward to your early reply.
Dear Peter,
I’d like to ask you to write an article for our school’s English newspaper.
In the newspaper of our school there is a column (栏目) called “Foreign Cultures”, which enjoys great popularity among us students. It carries/includes articles written by foreign friends about their traditional festivals and customs, as well as their daily lives. I believe this is a wonderful opportunity for you to share your own experiences with us. You can write anything relevant so long as it’s interesting and informative(信息丰富的；科学有益的). The length of the article should be limited to 400 words or so. If you want to contribute to（投稿）our newspaper, please remember to submit (hand in) your article before 28th, May.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
推荐信
Dear Vincent,
Learning from your last email that you’ll pay a visit to China with your family, I’m more then delighted to recommend a list of tourist attractions to you in detail.
As the old saying goes, “He who does not reach the Great Wall is not a true man.” As one of the world wonders, the Great Wall is regarded as the symbol of China, which you can’t afford to miss. Additionally, with a history of hundreds of years, the Summer Palace reflects typical ancient Chinese architectural art and wisdom. Visiting it by yourself is bound to greatly promote your understanding of the extensive and profound traditional Chinese culture. ( extensive and profound博大精深)
I sincerely hope that my recommendation can be of some help to you. May you all have a good time during your stay in China! If there still exist further questions, please contact me without hesitation.
Dear Jim,
I’m more than delighted to know you are interested in the clubs of our school and want to join one of them next term. The Beijing Opera club is recommended for the following reasons.
First, Beijing Opera is like a pearl in traditional Chinese art. Joining this club can give you a taste of traditional Chinese art. Besides, the club will regularly organize various activities, such as inviting famous actors to perform and drawing Beijing Opera masks. When it comes to preparation, you can watch some famous Beijing Opera videos on the Internet or read some relevant materials, which will definitely be beneficial to you.
Hope my suggestions can be of help. If you want to learn something more, don’t hesitate to contact me.
a taste of traditional Chinese art 品味中国传统艺术
When it comes to 当谈到...；说到...；就...而言
求助信
Dear George,
I’m writing to ask for your help.
An English poetry recitation contest is to be held next month in our school. We competitors are required to recite an English poem within 3minutes. Therefore, I am wondering if you could recommend some poems suitable for the competition. And it would be better if the topics referring to challenges and dreams. Furthermore, could you give me some tips on the basic skills of recitation For instance, where the stress should fall
I’d appreciate it if you could lend me a hand. Looking forward to your early reply.
I’m writing to ask for your help with our English short play adapted from our English textbook.
To some extent, we think the vocabulary and grammar of the plot need adjusting, and we also need your guidance on our performance.
If possible, shall we meet you in your office at 10 am tomorrow
Best regards. (regards 问候)
Best regards and many thanks again.
Give my best regards to your Mother. 向…致以最好的问候
倡议书
Dear fellow students,
Plogging(跑步捡垃圾) is a new fitness trend which combines jogging with picking up litter. Since it was created, it has swept across the world.
It has been acknowledged that plogging has lots of advantages. Firstly, more calories will be consumed in order to pick up rubbish while jogging, thus improving exercise efficiency. Secondly, no matter what age you are, you can easily adopt this sports style. It doesn’t require special training or extra costs -- a pair of gloves and a garbage bag are already enough for you to make a difference. Most importantly, our environment can benefit from such a sport, which can make our world a better and more beautiful place to live in.
In short, plogging not only benefits our health but also does good to our environment. Let’s spare no effort to take action!
Dear students,
With the development of technology, more and more students tend to use electric products for taking notes, rather than writing on the paper. As a consequence/result, our handwriting is not as good as it used to be. To solve this problem, we should do as follows:
First, we should use less electric products while learning so that we can have more chances to improve our handwriting. Also it is necessary that we form the habit of practicing calligraphy and keeping a diary every day. What’s more, it is also a good way to write letters to our relatives and friends by hand.
Beautiful and neat handwriting is beneficial to us students. So let’s take action right now! I’m sure our efforts will eventually pay off!
Calligraphy Association
通知
Notice
A short English film -- Growing Together will be shown this weekend. The film mainly focuses on the development of our school, which will greatly help us students know about the history and development of our school, and then inspire us to make contributions to our school. Anyone who shows interest in the film is welcome to enjoy it in the lecture hall, located on the first floor of the third teaching building. The film will last 2 hours, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday afternoon. In order to get a good seat for seeing, you’d better arrive twenty minutes earlier. If you have any comments about the film, please send emails to 123456@. Looking forward to your valuable advice.
Students’ Union
Notice
Aiming to promote the traditional Chinese culture, the Students Union is to hold a poetry recitation contest.
There is no doubt that reading poetry helps cultivate the appreciation of ancient literature. As scheduled, the contest is supposed to launch/ start on the second Saturday next month in the school lecture hall. Students from all grades are expected to take part in it. Additionally, it is recommended that you should prepare poems of the Tang and Song Dynasties. Not only can the contest help you form the habit of reading classic works but also it can arouse the interest in the traditional Chinese literature.
Hopefully, you will benefit a lot and be immersed in the world of fascinating poetry. Your participation will surely make a difference.
cultivate v培养
the appreciation of ancient literature 古文欣赏能力
be immersed in 沉浸于；专注于 be engaged in/ be buried in
the Traditional Chinese Literature 中国传统文学
Attention please: the deadline is 10th July.
Please contact us at 12345778 at your earliest convenience.
I am willing to tell you that there will be an English Speech Contest held in the school hall at 2:00pm on June 15th, the theme of which is “Beauty of Chinese Culture”.
We are positive that this is good chance for you to practice Spoken English and show your respect to the ordinary heroes.
招募启示
New Members Wanted
The English Speech Club has been founded in recent days. Now, we are looking for new members. If you are enthusiastic about making English speeches, this is a great opportunity for you!
By participating in our well-organized activities, you will benefit a lot from them. To begin with, you can develop good communication skills and make new friends here. Not only can you acquire speech skills and become a persuasive speaker, but also you can improve your confidence. So join us and show the best of you to the world with your voice.
Students of all grades are welcome. If interested, please fill in the application form and send it to the email address at 123456@. Please join us now!
The English Speech Club
Lost and Found
It’s about a smart phone I picked up the other day. On the evening of June 2nd, I found a smart phone lying on the bench in front of the white building in this community on my way to my house. The smart phone can be generally described as follows. It is brand new and black in color. What’s more, the smart phone’s shell is red, with a Chinese knot on it. The owner of the smart phone is expected to contact me as soon as possible. My phone number is 1234567. It is better to make an appointment in advance.
新闻报道
A Cross - Country Running Race
Last Sunday witnessed an extraordinary cross-country running race, which drew the attention of every student and teacher of our school. Many students selected from every class took part in the competition.
The route measures five kilometers, from our school gate to the foot of Nanshan Mountain. Runners tried their best to finish the competition, with their classmates along the way giving them necessary help as well as encouragement. At last, all the runners managed to arrive at the finish line, receiving cheers from all the directions.
The activity was highly spoken/thought of, because not only did it provide a chance for us to exercise, but also made us more united.
cross-country 越野
running race 赛跑
Last Thursday, all the students and teachers of our school gathered in the school hall at 3 pm to enjoy a special activity - an English speech contest with the theme of “Telling Chinese Stories in English”.
The activity had three parts. First, every contestant delivered his or her own speech and then each of them was asked to make a impromptu (即兴) speech on the basis of the given questions by the judges. The last part was giving marks according to the performances of contestants and presenting awards to winners.
This contest gave us a good opportunity to practice speaking English in public. More importantly, we get to know it is our responsibility to spread the splendid Chinese culture to the world.
日记
Friday, May 15th Sunny
Our school held the annual “Science & Technology Day” yesterday and I found it a hugely rewarding experience. Activities included technological knowledge quizzes, students’ research exhibitions and advanced technologies lectures. My classmates and I really enjoyed it all and deeply appreciated the efforts of the organizers.
I took part in the “create your own robot” competition, which was a great learning opportunity. The hand-on experience really helped me to better understand the theory behind robotics. (机器人技术).
Thanks to the festival, I have a much clearer understanding of technology and its applications than before. It has motivated me to focus on science as a career, and hopefully make a meaningful contribution to our society. I can’t wait for the next festival.
Tuesday,June15th Sunny
Nowadays, social practice has been brought to great concern among students increasingly. Our school is planning on some social practice activities next term. We are encouraged to participate in them.
Among these activities, I’d like to be a volunteering teacher in special education school. There is no doubt that I can benefit a lot from it. First, it can provide me with more chances to be with children and learn more about them. Second, it is a good chance for me to apply my theoretical knowledge to practice and improve my ability. Third, I can enjoy the happiness of work and realize my value.
I’m looking forward to joining this activity.
I’m more than delighted to inform you of a meaningful activity in a nursing home held on March 5th, which is called “to carry forward the Spirit of Lei Feng”.
A variety of significant activities were arranged as follows: when we got there, we visited the elderly in their rooms in groups, presenting them with flowers and self-made cards to show our sincere love and respect, after which we did some cleaning and washing for them. Besides, we chatted with them about their old days, and anything they are interested in. Some vivid performances such as singing and dancing were also given to them, making them full of delight.
It was through this activity that we fully realized that the awareness of respecting the elderly should be raised. I hope we can have more activities of this kind!
carry forward the Spirit of Lei Feng 弘扬雷锋精神
nursing home 敬老院
Learn from Lei Feng Day 学雷锋日
欢迎辞
Dear friends,
On behalf of our school, I feel honored to extend our warm welcome to you and briefly introduce activity arrangements.
As scheduled, you’ll first be shown around our campus and visit the school history museum, where you can gain a deeper insight (深入理解) into our school’s history and culture. Then follows taking a calligraphy class, in which you can definitely appreciate the charm of Chinese characters. After that, you will watch an amazing Tai Chi performance, and it will never fail to impress you.
Wish you a pleasant stay here! Thank you.
show sb. around the campus
visit the school history museum
taste delicious Chinese cuisine / food
learn basic Chinese characters
visit a paper-cutting exhibition
visit tourist attractions nearby
watch Tai Chi Performance
watch Martial Arts Show
appreciate the art of Chinese calligraphy
观点对比类
Para 1: There is a heated discussion on whether sb/sth should (do)_________________. People from different backgrounds hold different attitudes towards the issue.
Para2: 60% of the students think it is necessary to ________________. The reasons are as follows. First of all, doing … will enable sb to do …. Secondly, we can ______. What’s more, it’s+adj (helpful/ important/ necessary) for sb to do …
Para 3: However, other people have /hold different views.
Para4: From what has been discussed above, we may reasonably arrive at the conclusion that__________________
after-class service
have regular art classes
太空探索是否值得
Recently, students in our class have had a discussion on whether space is worth exploring.
30% of the students think space exploration is not worthwhile. They think space is too far away from us and our daily life. And the money spent on space exploration can be used to solve the earth’s problems such as starvation and pollution.
On the other hand, 70% think space is worth exploring because we have benefited a lot from it, such as using satellites for communication and weather forecast. What’s more, with further space research, we may solve the population problem by moving to other planets one day. Also, space research will enable us to find new sources to solve the problem of energy shortages on the earth.
From where I stand, I firmly think it necessary to explore space for the benefits of all humans.
社会主义核心价值观
假如你是李华Li Hua，你的英国朋友Peter给你发来微信，想了解一下你的家乡自“二十大(the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China)”以来所发生的变化，请你用英文给他回复。内容如下：
精准扶贫(targeted poverty reduction)，效果良好
环境保护得到了明显改善
Dear Peter,
I’m glad that you are caring about the development of my hometown. Now let me tell you something about it.
Great changes have taken place since the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. The targeted poverty reduction has reached its ideal aims. Many poor families have got effective help from local government and have improved their life greatly. Many old houses are replaced by new tall buildings which are surrounded with green trees and colorful flowers. The rivers that were polluted seriously before are getting clearer and clearer. Besides, all kinds of fishes return to the rivers. Under the blue sky and white clouds, people live a harmonious and peaceful life. Please come to visit my hometown in the near future.
Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets
the Silk Road
the Belt and the Road Initiative
Ecological conservation is an important priority and we are committed to green and low-carbon development.
To advocate a simple, moderate, green and low-carbon lifestyle and get everyone involved in actions to conserve energy.
Reducing carbon emissions is the key to achieving green and low-carbon development and enhancing ecological conservation.
Promote harmony between humanity and nature.
new quality productivity 新质生产力
National Ecological Day 全国生态日
trade-in
treated nuclear wastewater