八上Unit 4 Our World 话题写作指导-动物保护

八上Unit4话题写作指导-动物保护一
动物保护
写作任务
动物是人类的朋友。假如你是李华，你们学校打算举行一个有关“保护野生动物”的征文比赛，请根据下面提示，用英语写一篇文章，呼吁大家保护动物。演讲稿不少于80词。
1. 野生动物的现状；
2. 野生动物处于危机中的原因；
3. 保护野生动物的措施。
题型分析
该篇体裁为议论文。要求根据提示，介绍保护野生动物的必要性及相关措施。以第一人称复数为主，时态主要为一般现在时。
思路点拨
本文可以分为三个层次来写：
1. 第一层，讲述野生动物的现状，如：数量越来越少，甚至有些濒临灭绝。
as we know, be important to
the number of…is smaller and smaller
die out
2. 第二层，阐述野生动物为何遇到危机，如：人类的捕杀、破坏环境等等。
kill…for…
3. 第三层，呼吁大家爱护动物，具体要如何做。如：保护它们的家园，宣传重要性等等。
first, second, then…
should/had better/must/need to…
the importance of

范文参考
As we know, the animals are our friends. But the number of them is becoming smaller and smaller, some of them are even dying out, such as blue whales and Chinese tigers. Why Because some people often kill wild animals for their meat, fur and bones. For another, people destroy their living places.(另一方面，人类破坏了它们的栖居地)
It's time for us to protect the wild animals. We should make people know the importance of doing so. We must prevent people from killing animals. What's more(此外), we shouldn't buy the fur or eat the meat of wild animals.
I'm sure that saving wild animals is saving ourselves.
话题一拓展
保护植物、自然、森林
写作任务
若要求以“保护森林”、“保护自然”等为题进行书面表达，其实结构与上文”保护野生动物“类似，只是细节要进行修改。如下题:
森林对人类非常重要，它不仅能净化空气，调节气候，还能给我们提供木材、药材和水果等，同时，森林也是许多动物的栖居地，是人类放松自我的好去处。然而，由于人们的肆意砍伐，森林面积在减少。请根据提示写一篇短文，不少于80词。
1. 森林对人类和动物都很重要；
2. 森林面积减少，如何保护森林。
范文参考
As we know, forests are important to humans and animals. They're the lungs of the earth. They help to make the air fresher and cleaner. They provide us with wood, medicine, fruite and so on. They also play an important part in controlling the climate. Meanwhile(同时), we can enjoy the beauty of nature there.
But the forests are becomig smaller and smaller. It's time for us to protect them. First, we should make some people know about the importance of protecting forests, and ask them not to cut down trees without plans. As for us, we need to use less paper and don't waste it. When we have meals, we had better not use disposable chopsticks(一次性筷子).
I'm sure that saving forests is saving ourselves.
灾害发生时如何自救
写作任务
福建多台风。当台风即将来临时，我们应该怎么做呢？请根据下列提示，写一篇短文。适当拓展，不少于80词。
1. 储备食物和水，关好门窗，尽量呆在室内。
2. 若在室外，要远离大树和电线杆等；
3. 小心被台风吹落的物品。
题型分析
本写作是一篇描述在台风来临时应如何应对的说明文。写作时可用第一人称或第二人称，主要时态为一般现在时。
思路点拨
本文可分为两段来写：
1. 第一段可引出主题，台风很危险，所以要懂得自我保护的措施；
… is dangerous, so…
2. 第二段根据提示，依次描述自我保护的措施，并在文末加以总结；
first, second, third…
the most important thing is stay calm
范文参考
Typhoon is a big, strong storm. It can be very dangerous. So knowing some ways to protect ourselves will help us to keep safe in a typhoon.
First, we need to prepare enough food and water before the typhoon comes. Second, we should close the windows and doors. When the typhoon strikes, the wind blows strongly and sometimes it can knock down the windows or trees, so we must keep away from them. We should also be careful of power lines or anything that may fall on us. Third, we had better stay at home. Home is the safest place for us. Last but not least, we should stay calm. That is the most important thing to do in a typhoon or other disaster.
火灾或其它自然灾害中如何自救
写作任务
火对于人们非常重要，但有时又很危险。倘若家中不慎发生火灾，我们应该采取怎样的自救措施呢？请根据你的常识，写一篇短文，不少于80词。
范文参考
Fire plays an important part in our everyday life, but sometimes it can be very dangerous. knowing some ways to protect yourself will help you to keep safe in a fire.
First, you should stay calm. That is the most important thing to do when a fire breaks out. Next, call 119 as soon as possible. If you don't have a phone, you need to open the window and ask your neighbors for help. But don't try to jump out of the window. Then, you should cover your nose and mouth with the wet cloth(湿布). It can protect you from fire smoke. What's more(此外), if you can run out of the house on fire, never take the lift.
互联网的利弊
写作任务
如今，互联网如水和空气，已然成为了我们生活不可或缺的一部分。但任何事物都有利与弊，互联网也不例外。它就像一把双刃剑，利用得好，当能带来很多便利，但若利用不好，它也如洪水猛兽。请根据表格提示，写一篇短文，谈谈互联网的利弊以及我们应该如何正确对待它。不少于80词。开头已给出，不计入总词数。
The Internet is becoming more and more popular. However, everything has its advantages and disadvantages and the Internet is not an exception.（互联网正变得越来越流行。然而，一切事物都有利有弊，互联网也不例外。）
题型分析
该篇体裁为议论文，要求探讨互联网的利与弊，以及正确利用互联网。写作时可用第一人称，时态主要为一般现在时。
思路点拨
本文写作时要将表内所有的提示都用上，并进行适当发挥，增加一些过渡性的句子，使文章更加流畅。建议分为两段来写：
1. 第一段接着句首，阐述互联网的利处与弊端；
on one hand…, on the other hand…
play an important part in…/ be useful
however…
2. 第二段谈论如何利用好互联网，使其发挥积极的作用；总结全文。
make good use of…
I believe/ I'm sure…
范文参考
The Internet is becoming more and more popular. However, everything has its advantages and disadvantages and the Internet is not an exception. On one hand(一方面), the Internet plays an important part in our daily life. We can do a lot of things on the Internet, such as studying, watching movies, finding information and chatting with our friends. We can also do some shopping without leaving home. The Internet provides us with a colorful world and makes our lives easier. On the other hand(另一方面), the Internet isn't perfect. There are a lot of bad things on the Internet. It's easy for teenagers to be cheated(青少年容易被骗). And some students spend too much time playing computer games and stay up late. It's bad for their study and health.
We should make good use of the Internet. I believe it will be our helper as long as we know how to control ourselves. （我们要利用好互联网。我相信，只要我们懂得如何控制自己，它就将会是我们的好帮手。）