Unit 3单元话题写作
【写作目标】
本单元围绕 “家务劳动” 这一话题,旨在培养同学们用英语描述自己或他人从事家务劳动的经历,清晰阐述对做家务的看法,提升英语写作能力,让同学们能够熟练运用英语表达与家务劳动相关的内容。
【写作要素】
(一)体裁
记叙文:通过讲述具体的做家务事件,生动展现做家务的过程和其中发生的故事。
议论文:针对做家务这一话题,发表自己的观点,并通过合理的论据进行论证。
应用文:如书信,向他人介绍自己做家务的情况;或日记,记录自己做家务的经历和感受等,以特定的应用文体格式呈现家务劳动相关内容。
(二)时态
一般过去时:用于描述过去发生的做家务的经历,如某次具体的家务劳动过程。
一般现在时:表达对做家务的习惯性动作、一般看法以及长期存在的观点。
(三)人称
第一人称:以自身做家务的视角进行描述,使文章更具真实感和亲切感,便于表达个人的情感和看法。
第三人称:客观地描述他人做家务的情况,常用于介绍他人的家务劳动习惯或讲述他人做家务的故事。
【写作思路]
(一)开篇点题
1. 直接说明做家务的时间、事件或引出对做家务的看法。可运用以下句型:
★Last weekend, I spent a meaningful time doing various housework at home.(基础版,适用于记叙文,直接点明做家务的时间和地点)
★Last weekend witnessed my engaging in a series of housework tasks at home.(进阶版,使用 “witness” 使表达更生动,用于记叙文开篇)
★Nowadays, more and more people realize the importance of doing housework.(基础版,适用于议论文,引出话题)
★In modern society, the significance of housework has been increasingly emphasized, which deserves our in-depth discussion.(进阶版,在议论文开篇,通过强调话题重要性,吸引读者注意力)
2.如果是书信或日记等应用文:
★书信:Dear [收信人称呼], I'm writing to share with you my experiences of doing housework recently.(基础版,以写信目的引出家务劳动话题)
★日记:[日期] [星期] [天气],Today, I had a special experience while doing housework.(基础版,符合日记格式,自然引入家务劳动经历)
(二)中间详述
1. 描述家务劳动内容(适用于记叙文和部分应用文):运用丰富的动词短语和连接词,详细描述做家务的具体过程。
★First, I swept the floor carefully, making sure to get every corner clean. Then, I mopped the floor until it shone. After that, I did the dishes, scrubbing each one thoroughly.(基础版,使用简单的连接词 “First”“Then”“After that” 描述做家务步骤)
★Initially, I bent down and swept the floor meticulously, paying close attention to the dust in the corners. Subsequently, I picked up the mop and mopped the floor with great effort, turning the dull floor into a shiny one. Finally, I headed to the kitchen and did the dishes, scrubbing them with dish-washing liquid until they were spotless.(进阶版,使用更丰富的词汇和连接词 “Initially”“Subsequently”“Finally”,增强文章连贯性和描述的生动性)
2.阐述做家务的原因或好处(适用于议论文和部分应用文):结合实际生活,列举做家务对个人、家庭的积极影响。
★Doing housework can help us develop a sense of responsibility. Also, it makes our living environment more comfortable. Moreover, it is a good way to show our love for our family.(基础版,用 “Also”“Moreover” 连接观点,阐述做家务的好处)
★Engaging in housework not only cultivates our sense of responsibility but also creates a more pleasant living environment. What's more, it serves as a tangible expression of our love for family members, strengthening the family bond.(进阶版,使用 “not only... but also...”“What's more” 等高级句型和短语,提升文章逻辑性和语言丰富度)
3.讲述做家务过程中的故事或困难(适用于记叙文和部分应用文):分享做家务时遇到的有趣事情或面临的挑战。
★When I was doing the laundry, I accidentally put a red sock with the white clothes, and all the white clothes turned a little pink. It was really a funny and embarrassing moment.(基础版,讲述做家务时的意外情况,使文章更具趣味性)
★While doing the laundry, a hilarious incident occurred. I absent - mindedly tossed a red sock into the washing machine along with the white clothes. To my horror, when I opened the machine, I found that all the white clothes had taken on a faint pink hue. It was an embarrassing yet memorable moment.(进阶版,通过 “To my horror” 等表达,增强故事的感染力)
(三)结尾升华
1.表达个人感受和看法:总结做家务给自己带来的收获,再次强调对做家务的态度。
★In my opinion, doing housework is not a burden but a valuable experience. I really enjoy the feeling of making my home clean and tidy.(基础版,直接表达对做家务的看法和感受)
★From my perspective, housework is far from being a tiresome chore; instead, it is a rewarding journey that enriches our lives. I cherish the moments when I contribute to the comfort of my home.(进阶版,使用 “far from”“instead” 等词,使观点表达更有深度)
2.提出建议或呼吁(适用于议论文和部分应用文):鼓励他人参与家务劳动,倡导良好的家庭氛围。
★Let's all do our part in housework and make our homes a more harmonious place.(基础版,简单呼吁大家参与家务劳动)
★It's high time that we all actively participated in housework. By sharing the housework, we can not only relieve our parents' burden but also build a closer - knit family.(进阶版,使用 “It's high time that...” 虚拟语气,增强呼吁的力度)
四、词汇积累
(一)家务劳动相关动词:sweep(打扫);mop(拖地);wash(洗);clean(清洁);tidy(整理);dust(除尘);cook(烹饪);iron(熨烫);fold(折叠);vacuum(用吸尘器清扫)
(二)高级短语:develop a sense of responsibility(培养责任感);relieve one's burden(减轻某人的负担);create a harmonious atmosphere(营造和谐氛围);strengthen the family bond(加强家庭纽带);make a contribution to(为…… 做贡献)
【小试身手】
假如你是王琳,你们学校下周将举办以 “我们应该帮助父母做家务” 为主题的演讲比赛,你打算参加这次比赛。请你根据下面的提示写一篇英语演讲稿。
要点提示:
现象:许多学生不愿意做家务;
你经常帮助整理床铺、浇花、打扫房间、倒垃圾……
体会与看法……
要求:
包含所有提示内容;
可适当发挥以使行文连贯;
80 词左右(演讲稿的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数)。
Good morning! I'm Wang Lin.
That's all. Thanks for listening!
【参考范文】
Good morning! I'm Wang Lin. Nowadays, many students don't like to do housework. Some students hold the opinion that it’s not their duty to do housework; others think it’s a waste of time. However, I often help my parents with housework around the house. For example, every morning when I get up, I make the bed. Also, I like watering the flowers in the garden and cleaning the rooms on weekends. Besides, I take out the trash regularly.
In my opinion, doing housework not only makes our homes more comfortable but also helps us understand our parents better. Everyone in the family should play a part in sharing the housework. Let's start doing it from now on.
That's all. Thanks for listening!