Section Ⅵ Writing
写作项目——Writing a letter to express ideas
本单元的写作任务是写一封信，针对中国春节走向世界这一现象谈谈自己的看法，属于采用书信形式的现象分析型议论文。此类文章的写作模式较为固定，一般是先介绍某种社会现象，然后深入分析这一现象产生的原因及影响，最后表达自己的看法或得出结论。
由教材学写作
一、学文体架构
参照本课时Activity 6中的写作指导，该类文体可按照以下模式展开：
二、学要点表达
描述某一现象时可参考课文第一段首句中的句式“Nowadays, more and more ... are holding ...”，其中more and more与进行时态是此类文体用来开门见山导入主题的常用表达。在表达个人观点时可参考Activity 6中的Useful expressions，如In my opinion ..., For me ..., I think ...常用来引出个人看法。It's not only ..., but ...则有助于引出进一步的阐述。
三、学高级句式
第一段使用了not only ... but的倒装句，在平衡句子结构的同时也使上下文衔接更顺畅；第二段使用while连接的并列句描述了中国春节广受欢迎的现象，同时，不定式短语To celebrate ...作目的状语简化了句式结构，让表达更凝练。
四、学写作手法
第二段在举例说明中国春节正在走向世界这一现象时，作者列举了90%, over 1,000等具体的数字。列数字这一写作手法可以让表达更准确，更具说服力。
写作项目指导
Write a letter to analyse the phenomenon that Chinese Spring Festival is “going global”
——写一封信分析“中国春节走向世界”这一现象
第一步：构思谋篇
Part 1 Describe the phenomenon.
Part 2 What's the reason behind the phenomenon？
Part 3 How do you feel about it？
第二步：要点表达
第一部分 描述现象
描述这一现象的表达有哪些？
①At present, an increasing number of people overseas ________________________ for Chinese Spring Festival.(进行时态)
目前，越来越多的海外人士在举办活动庆祝中国春节。
②Nowadays, more and more countries around the world __________________________________________________________.(进行时态)
现在，世界上越来越多的国家在庆祝中国春节。
③These days, various Chinese cultural activities, such as gala performances and lion dances, ______________________ to celebrate Chinese Spring Festival.(进行时态)
如今，海外在举行各种各样的中国文化活动，如文艺汇演和舞狮，来庆祝中国春节。
第二部分 分析原因
1．过渡衔接句
①There are several reasons for the phenomenon, but in general, they ____________________ three major ones.
造成这种现象的原因有多种，但总的来说，可以归结为三个主要方面。
②There are many factors that may account for the phenomenon, but the following __________________________.
造成这种现象的因素有很多，但以下是最典型的方面。
2．造成这一现象的原因有哪些？
①The spread of Chinese Spring Festival ____________________________ the increasing overseas Chinese population.
中国春节的传播在一定程度上是因海外华人人口的增加。
②The Chinese government and various institutions ____________________________ to help Chinese Spring Festival go global.
中国政府和各机构为推动春节走向世界做出了巨大的努力。
③China is already a global economic power, and its influence is growing，so more and more countries ____________________ our culture and traditions.
中国已经是全球经济大国，其影响力正在日益增长，因此，越来越多的国家热衷于(了解)我们的文化和传统。
第三部分 表达看法
个人对此现象持什么看法？
① Personally, ____________________________ for foreigners to know about China, but a sign of China's growing influence on the world.
就我个人而言，这不仅是外国人了解中国的好机会，也是中国对世界影响力日益增强的标志。
②I do hope everyone can do his or her part ____________________________________， making more people around the globe embrace the diversity of culture.
我的确希望每个人都能尽自己的一份力量，把更多的中国传统带到世界各地，让世界各地更多的人接受文化的多样性。
写作素材储备
(一)写作佳句
1．现象描述
(1)Nowadays/At present, ... is quite universal and has become an increasingly serious problem.
(2)With the development of ..., more and more students ...
(3)Recently the issue of/the problem of/the phenomenon of ... has been brought into public attention.
(4)Nowadays, an increasing number of people come to realize/are aware of the importance of ...
(5)It is undeniable/There is no denying the fact that ... has become the utmost concern among people nowadays.
2．原因分析
(1)I think there are three reasons for ..., firstly, ..., secondly ..., and the last one is ...
(2)Many factors that may account for ... exist in our daily life, but the most typical ones are as follows: ...
3．观点陈述
(1)I entirely agree with the idea that ...
(2)Taking all these factors into consideration, we naturally come to the conclusion that ...
(3)From what we have talked above, we can draw/come to a conclusion that ...
(二)主题语段
1.现象分析(节日的商业化)
Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones.
节日正变得越来越商业化，商家会利用这些庆祝活动(进行促销)。购物网站和社交媒体应用程序极大地方便了人们为至亲至爱花更多钱购买礼物。
2．观点陈述
(1)节日的意义
Festivals are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while. They help us understand where we come from, who we are, and what to appreciate. Every festival has its different customs and unique charms. However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.
节日是一个让我们放松心情、享受生活、暂时忘却工作的时刻。节日让我们了解我们来自何方、我们是谁、我们应该感恩什么。每个节日都有它不同的风俗和独特的魅力。然而，无论节日多么迥异，在世界各地，分享快乐、感恩、友爱或和平的精神存在于所有节日之中。
(2)推广传统节日
Since traditional Chinese festivals are an important part of Chinese culture, they should be well protected and maintained.Promoting traditional festivals is important for keeping our culture and history alive. By celebrating them, we can pass down knowledge about traditions to the next generation. Traditional festivals are also a reminder of what it means to be Chinese, which are a source of national pride and help shape our national identity.
中国传统节日是中华文化的重要组成部分，应该被妥善保护。推广传统节日对保持我们的文化和历史的活力很重要。通过庆祝节日，我们可以将有关传统的知识传给下一代。 传统节日也提醒我们，身为中国人意味着什么，它们是民族自豪感的来源，有助于塑造我们的民族认同感。
Section Ⅵ
写作项目指导
第一部分
①are holding celebrations ②are celebrating Chinese Spring Festival
③are being held overseas
第二部分
1．①come down to ② are the most typical ones
2．①is partly due to ②have made great efforts
③are crazy about
第三部分
①it's not only a good opportunity
②to bring more Chinese traditions worldwide(共62张PPT)
Section Ⅵ Writing
目 录
课时跟踪检测
写作项目——Writing a letter to express ideas
本单元的写作任务是写一封信，针对中国春节走向世界这一现象谈谈自己的看法，属于采用书信形式的现象分析型议论文。此类文章的写作模式较为固定，一般是先介绍某种社会现象，然后深入分析这一现象产生的原因及影响，最后表达自己的看法或得出结论。
由教材学写作
一、学文体架构
参照本课时Activity 6中的写作指导，该类文体可按照以下模式展开：
二、学要点表达
描述某一现象时可参考课文第一段首句中的句式“Nowadays, more and more ... are holding ...”，其中more and more与进行时态是此类文体用来开门见山导入主题的常用表达。在表达个人观点时可参考Activity 6中的Useful expressions，如In my opinion ..., For me ..., I think ...常用来引出个人看法。It's not only ..., but ...则有助于引出进一步的阐述。
三、学高级句式
第一段使用了not only ... but的倒装句，在平衡句子结构的同时也使上下文衔接更顺畅；第二段使用while连接的并列句描述了中国春节广受欢迎的现象，同时，不定式短语To celebrate ...作目的状语简化了句式结构，让表达更凝练。
四、学写作手法
第二段在举例说明中国春节正在走向世界这一现象时，作者列举了90%, over 1,000等具体的数字。列数字这一写作手法可以让表达更准确，更具说服力。
写作项目指导
Write a letter to analyse the phenomenon that Chinese Spring Festival is “going global”
——写一封信分析“中国春节走向世界”这一现象
第一步：构思谋篇
Part 1 Describe the phenomenon.
Part 2 What's the reason behind the phenomenon？
Part 3 How do you feel about it？
第二步：要点表达
第一部分 描述现象
描述这一现象的表达有哪些？
①At present, an increasing number of people overseas__________
for Chinese Spring Festival.(进行时态)
目前，越来越多的海外人士在举办活动庆祝中国春节。
are holding
celebrations
②Nowadays, more and more countries around the world________
.(进行时态)
现在，世界上越来越多的国家在庆祝中国春节。
③These days, various Chinese cultural activities, such as gala performances and lion dances, to celebrate Chinese Spring Festival.(进行时态)
如今，海外在举行各种各样的中国文化活动，如文艺汇演和舞狮，来庆祝中国春节。
are
celebrating Chinese Spring Festival
are being held overseas
第二部分 分析原因
1．过渡衔接句
①There are several reasons for the phenomenon, but in general, they three major ones.
造成这种现象的原因有多种，但总的来说，可以归结为三个主要方面。
come down to
②There are many factors that may account for the phenomenon, but the following .
造成这种现象的因素有很多，但以下是最典型的方面。
are the most typical ones
2．造成这一现象的原因有哪些？
①The spread of Chinese Spring Festival the increasing overseas Chinese population.
中国春节的传播在一定程度上是因海外华人人口的增加。
is partly due to
②The Chinese government and various institutions____________
to help Chinese Spring Festival go global.
中国政府和各机构为推动春节走向世界做出了巨大的努力。
have made
great efforts
③China is already a global economic power, and its influence is growing，so more and more countries our culture and traditions.
中国已经是全球经济大国，其影响力正在日益增长，因此，越来越多的国家热衷于(了解)我们的文化和传统。
are crazy about
第三部分 表达看法
个人对此现象持什么看法？
① Personally, for foreigners to know about China, but a sign of China's growing influence on the world.
就我个人而言，这不仅是外国人了解中国的好机会，也是中国对世界影响力日益增强的标志。
it's not only a good opportunity
②I do hope everyone can do his or her part___________________
, making more people around the globe embrace the diversity of culture.
我的确希望每个人都能尽自己的一份力量，把更多的中国传统带到世界各地，让世界各地更多的人接受文化的多样性。
to bring more
Chinese traditions worldwide
写作素材储备
(一)写作佳句
1．现象描述
(1)Nowadays/At present, ... is quite universal and has become an increasingly serious problem.
(2)With the development of ..., more and more students ...
(3)Recently the issue of/the problem of/the phenomenon of ... has been brought into public attention.
(4)Nowadays, an increasing number of people come to realize/are aware of the importance of ...
(5)It is undeniable/There is no denying the fact that ... has become the utmost concern among people nowadays.
2．原因分析
(1)I think there are three reasons for ..., firstly, ..., secondly ..., and the last one is ...
(2)Many factors that may account for ... exist in our daily life, but the most typical ones are as follows: ...
3．观点陈述
(1)I entirely agree with the idea that ...
(2)Taking all these factors into consideration, we naturally come to the conclusion that ...
(3)From what we have talked above, we can draw/come to a conclusion that ...
(二)主题语段
1.现象分析(节日的商业化)
Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones.
节日正变得越来越商业化，商家会利用这些庆祝活动(进行促销)。购物网站和社交媒体应用程序极大地方便了人们为至亲至爱花更多钱购买礼物。
2．观点陈述
(1)节日的意义
Festivals are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while. They help us understand where we come from, who we are, and what to appreciate. Every festival has its different customs and unique charms. However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.
节日是一个让我们放松心情、享受生活、暂时忘却工作的时刻。节日让我们了解我们来自何方、我们是谁、我们应该感恩什么。每个节日都有它不同的风俗和独特的魅力。然而，无论节日多么迥异，在世界各地，分享快乐、感恩、友爱或和平的精神存在于所有节日之中。
(2)推广传统节日
Since traditional Chinese festivals are an important part of Chinese culture, they should be well protected and maintained.Promoting traditional festivals is important for keeping our culture and history alive. By celebrating them, we can pass down knowledge about traditions to the next generation. Traditional festivals are also a reminder of what it means to be Chinese, which are a source of national pride and help shape our national identity.
中国传统节日是中华文化的重要组成部分，应该被妥善保护。推广传统节日对保持我们的文化和历史的活力很重要。通过庆祝节日，我们可以将有关传统的知识传给下一代。 传统节日也提醒我们，身为中国人意味着什么，它们是民族自豪感的来源，有助于塑造我们的民族认同感。
课时跟踪检测
[写作专项训练]
Ⅰ.靓表达升级
1．With the beautiful moon up in the sky, we sit together, eat moon cakes and fruits, and share our stories.
→With the beautiful moon up in the sky, we sit together and eat moon cakes and fruits， .(现在分词短语作伴随状语)
sharing our stories
2．Our class is planning to cycle the West Lake to watch the dragon boat race on May 30. At that time the Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated nationwide.
→Our class is planning to cycle the West Lake to watch the dragon boat race on May 30，__________________________________
.(定语从句)
when the Dragon Boat Festival is
celebrated nationwide
3．As Teachers' Day was drawing near, some of my classmates and I had a group meeting, where we held a heated discussion on how to celebrate it.
→ , some of my classmates and I had a group meeting, where we held a heated discussion on how to celebrate it.(with复合结构)
With Teachers' Day drawing near
4．Some festivals are fun and they are very popular with people of all ages.
→______________________________________________________
(such ... that ...)
Some festivals are such fun that they are very popular with
people of all ages.
5．Obviously，Valentine's Day is more and more popular with the young.
→______________________________________________________
(it作形式主语)
It is obvious that Valentine's Day is more and more popular
with the young.
6．We love the time most when the whole family enjoy the full moon together.
→_____________________________________________________
(what 引导主语从句)
What we love most is the time when the whole family enjoy
the full moon together.
Ⅱ.微语境写作
1．The Qixi Festival, on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, is
(一个传统节日) full of romance, which is about a love story (世世代代传下来的)．
2．In addition, you will have a chance to learn how to make dumplings, (这是一个典型的中国风俗). I believe you are sure to have great fun.
a traditional festival
passed down from generation to generation
which is a typical Chinese custom
3．On the eve of the Spring Festival, people __________________
(张贴春联) with lucky words. The whole family ___
(聚在一起) for a big feast called nianyefan.
4．Among all the festivals, I like the Spring Festival best _______
(不但) because I can enjoy delicious food, (而且) because I can relax myself by (与家人和朋友共同度过几天的时间)．
put up Spring
Festival couplets
get
together
not only
but also
spending a few days with my family and friends
Ⅲ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，收到英国笔友 George 的邮件，询问你中国家庭聚会的情况。请你给他回复一封邮件，内容包括：
1．中国家庭聚会的形式；
2．聚会的时间；
3．通常的活动。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考范文：
Dear George，
I'm glad that you're interested in Chinese family gatherings.I'd like to share with you something about it.
We Chinese often get together with our family members, especially on important days such as traditional festivals and birthdays of family members.Generally we bring gifts to our elders and kids.
Having a dinner together is one important part of the gathering, which is usually prepared by family members together.At the gathering, we have a happy time.
Hope you can come to one of such gatherings some day!
Yours，
Li Hua
Ⅳ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Thanksgiving is wherever Grandma goes.
Thanksgiving was two weeks away but I was already planning the menu. We always had dinner at my house. I could always count on my son Bruce and his family who lived just an hour away. I was going over
the grocery list again in my head when the phone rang. It was Bruce's wife, Elsa. She was calling to talk about Thanksgiving, but I couldn't believe what she was saying.
“What do you mean you're not coming？” I said. “Not coming on Thanksgiving？”
“We want you to be our guest this year，” Elsa said. “Eric will be home from college and Carlos is bringing his girlfriend. Of course Alex can't wait to see you. It'll be fun.”
I was shocked, confused, and most of all hurt. Thanksgiving was always at my house.
“It's too much work for you, Mom. You come down here and let us treat you，” Elsa said. “We'll eat around four o'clock.”
I always served dinner at 2：00.“Four's too late and we have to prepare leftovers for children，” I said. “You know I can't drive after dark.”
“You can spend the night with us and tell Bruce's stories to children.”
Obviously they didn't want any part of my Thanksgiving.“I just won't come，” I said, and hung up. I tried to distract myself with housework, but it was no use. All I could think about was that all the years I'd worked to make the perfect Thanksgiving for my family. That night Bruce called. He sounded almost as angry as I was.
“You're not being fair, Mom，” he said. “We want you here. You can help with the cooking. But it's time that we started some of our own traditions. Don't spoil it for all of us.”
Much as I hated to admit it, my son had a point. I'd started my own Thanksgiving traditions when I got married. I couldn't blame him for wanting to do the same. I agreed to go.But I told myself next year everyone would be at my house where they should be.
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．要求逻辑通顺，情节合理，重点描写作者和家人共度感恩节的场景。
On Thanksgiving morning, with everything in my car，
参考范文：
On Thanksgiving morning, with everything in my car, I started off to Bruce's house. At the house Elsa and Bruce came out of the kitchen full of the smell of baking, red-faced from a morning's work at the stove, and pulled me inside. Eric, Alex, Carlos greeted me warmly and Carlos introduced his girlfriend to me. Elsa and Bruce asked me to help in the kitchen. Then all three of us went out into the living room
where the kids were. They asked to hear stories about their dad when he was little. I gave the audience what they wanted.We had a happy time. It turns out that you don't need Grandmother's house for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is wherever Grandma goes.
[阅读拓展训练]
As a child growing up in a suburban town in the Northeast of the United States, the arrival of spring had little meaning for me.Sure, we had a weeklong spring vacation from school, but the key word there was vacation, not spring.
For the kids in my neighborhood, the arrival of spring was a non-event.There were two important seasons: winter, when we could go skating and sledding or build snow forts, and summer, when we could finally make proper use of the beach about 100 meter east of my family home.Spring and autumn were just technical details, weeks and weeks of waiting for the good times' return.
Admittedly, spring later developed its own attractions for me — “In the spring a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of love”， as a famous poet noted — however, it was not spring itself, but the other stuff that got my attention.
In short, I never thought much at all about spring ...and then I arrived in China.I had been in Beijing for about three months when my first Spring Festival rolled around, and it could hardly be ignored.Aside from the random bursts of fireworks at any time day or night, what stood out most for me was that the capital seemed to be empty.
It was as though the crowds and streams of cars and trucks commonly seen in the capital had all gone into hiding.My puzzlement cleared up when I returned to work.My colleagues explained that Chinese traditionally travel, if necessary, to visit their families during the Spring Festival, and that many Beijingers were not natives of the capital.
I also got my first knowledge of something about the Spring Festival that never ceases to amaze me.Regardless of when the holiday is set to begin, there is an almost immediate and sudden change for the better in the weather.Spring really does arrive.
I can't begin to figure out how the ancient Chinese could create a system that would almost always accurately predict when the season would shift year after year.But they did.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要论述了作者小时候认为春天很无聊，后来，来到中国，看到春节期间中国的传统，对中国的传统文化产生了钦佩之心。
√
1．What did the author think of spring as a child
A．It was a season full of promise.
B．It was always beyond his imagination.
C．It was a tiring and long holiday.
D．It hardly left a good impression on him.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“As a child growing ...me.”可知，春天几乎没有给作者留下好印象。
2．What impressed the author most about Beijing during the Spring Festival
A．The busy traffic.
B．The unexpected quietness.
C．Beijingers' love for travel.
D．Occasional bursts of fireworks.
√
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“I had been ...be empty.”以及第五段中的“It was as though ...hiding.”可知，春节期间的北京给作者印象最深的是意想不到的安静。
3．How does the author feel about the system created by ancient Chinese
A．Adorable. B．Confused.
C．Wonderful. D．Convenient.
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段“I can't begin ...they did.”可推断，作者感觉中国古代创造的系统太棒了。
√
4．What can be inferred from the text
A．The Spring Festival in Beijing will make one feel quite lonely.
B．The author spent his first Spring Festival at a colleague's home.
C．In China the Spring Festival always indicates the coming of spring.
D．The author still worked during the Spring Festival while in Beijing.
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解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“I also got my ...does arrive.”可推断，在中国春节总是预示着春天的到来。UNIT 2 课时检测(六) Writing
[写作专项训练]
Ⅰ.靓表达升级
1．With the beautiful moon up in the sky, we sit together, eat moon cakes and fruits, and share our stories.
→With the beautiful moon up in the sky, we sit together and eat moon cakes and fruits，__________________________.(现在分词短语作伴随状语)
2．Our class is planning to cycle the West Lake to watch the dragon boat race on May 30. At that time the Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated nationwide.
→Our class is planning to cycle the West Lake to watch the dragon boat race on May 30，_________________________________________________.(定语从句)
3．As Teachers' Day was drawing near, some of my classmates and I had a group meeting, where we held a heated discussion on how to celebrate it.
→______________________， some of my classmates and I had a group meeting, where we held a heated discussion on how to celebrate it.(with复合结构)
4．Some festivals are fun and they are very popular with people of all ages.
→________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________ (such ... that ...)
5．Obviously，Valentine's Day is more and more popular with the young.
→_________________________________________________________(it作形式主语)
6．We love the time most when the whole family enjoy the full moon together.
→________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________(what 引导主语从句)
Ⅱ.微语境写作
1．The Qixi Festival, on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, is ________________________(一个传统节日) full of romance, which is about a love story __________________________________________ (世世代代传下来的)．
2．In addition, you will have a chance to learn how to make dumplings, ________________________ (这是一个典型的中国风俗). I believe you are sure to have great fun.
3．On the eve of the Spring Festival, people ____________________________ (张贴春联) with lucky words. The whole family ____________________ (聚在一起) for a big feast called nianyefan.
4．Among all the festivals, I like the Spring Festival best ______________ (不但) because I can enjoy delicious food, ______________ (而且) because I can relax myself by ____________________________________________ (与家人和朋友共同度过几天的时间)．
Ⅲ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，收到英国笔友 George 的邮件，询问你中国家庭聚会的情况。请你给他回复一封邮件，内容包括：
1．中国家庭聚会的形式；
2．聚会的时间；
3．通常的活动。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Ⅳ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Thanksgiving is wherever Grandma goes.
Thanksgiving was two weeks away but I was already planning the menu. We always had dinner at my house. I could always count on my son Bruce and his family who lived just an hour away. I was going over the grocery list again in my head when the phone rang. It was Bruce's wife, Elsa. She was calling to talk about Thanksgiving, but I couldn't believe what she was saying.
“What do you mean you're not coming？” I said. “Not coming on Thanksgiving？”
“We want you to be our guest this year，” Elsa said. “Eric will be home from college and Carlos is bringing his girlfriend. Of course Alex can't wait to see you. It'll be fun.”
I was shocked, confused, and most of all hurt. Thanksgiving was always at my house.
“It's too much work for you, Mom. You come down here and let us treat you，” Elsa said. “We'll eat around four o'clock.”
I always served dinner at 2：00.“Four's too late and we have to prepare leftovers for children，” I said. “You know I can't drive after dark.”
“You can spend the night with us and tell Bruce's stories to children.”
Obviously they didn't want any part of my Thanksgiving.“I just won't come，” I said, and hung up. I tried to distract myself with housework, but it was no use. All I could think about was that all the years I'd worked to make the perfect Thanksgiving for my family. That night Bruce called. He sounded almost as angry as I was.
“You're not being fair, Mom，” he said. “We want you here. You can help with the cooking. But it's time that we started some of our own traditions. Don't spoil it for all of us.”
Much as I hated to admit it, my son had a point. I'd started my own Thanksgiving traditions when I got married. I couldn't blame him for wanting to do the same. I agreed to go.But I told myself next year everyone would be at my house where they should be.
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．要求逻辑通顺，情节合理，重点描写作者和家人共度感恩节的场景。
On Thanksgiving morning, with everything in my car，
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As a child growing up in a suburban town in the Northeast of the United States, the arrival of spring had little meaning for me.Sure, we had a weeklong spring vacation from school, but the key word there was vacation, not spring.
For the kids in my neighborhood, the arrival of spring was a non event.There were two important seasons: winter, when we could go skating and sledding or build snow forts, and summer, when we could finally make proper use of the beach about 100 meter east of my family home.Spring and autumn were just technical details, weeks and weeks of waiting for the good times' return.
Admittedly, spring later developed its own attractions for me — “In the spring a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of love”， as a famous poet noted — however, it was not spring itself, but the other stuff that got my attention.
In short, I never thought much at all about spring ...and then I arrived in China.I had been in Beijing for about three months when my first Spring Festival rolled around, and it could hardly be ignored.Aside from the random bursts of fireworks at any time day or night, what stood out most for me was that the capital seemed to be empty.
It was as though the crowds and streams of cars and trucks commonly seen in the capital had all gone into hiding.My puzzlement cleared up when I returned to work.My colleagues explained that Chinese traditionally travel, if necessary, to visit their families during the Spring Festival, and that many Beijingers were not natives of the capital.
I also got my first knowledge of something about the Spring Festival that never ceases to amaze me.Regardless of when the holiday is set to begin, there is an almost immediate and sudden change for the better in the weather.Spring really does arrive.
I can't begin to figure out how the ancient Chinese could create a system that would almost always accurately predict when the season would shift year after year.But they did.
1．What did the author think of spring as a child
A．It was a season full of promise.
B．It was always beyond his imagination.
C．It was a tiring and long holiday.
D．It hardly left a good impression on him.
2．What impressed the author most about Beijing during the Spring Festival
A．The busy traffic.
B．The unexpected quietness.
C．Beijingers' love for travel.
D．Occasional bursts of fireworks.
3．How does the author feel about the system created by ancient Chinese
A．Adorable. B．Confused.
C．Wonderful. D．Convenient.
4．What can be inferred from the text
A．The Spring Festival in Beijing will make one feel quite lonely.
B．The author spent his first Spring Festival at a colleague's home.
C．In China the Spring Festival always indicates the coming of spring.
D．The author still worked during the Spring Festival while in Beijing.
[答题区] 1～4 __________
UNIT 2 课时检测(六)
[写作专项训练]
Ⅰ.靓表达升级
1.sharing our stories
2.when the Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated nationwide
3.With Teachers’ Day drawing near
4.Some festivals are such fun that they are very popular with people of all ages.
5.It is obvious that Valentine’s Day is more and more popular with the young.
6.What we love most is the time when the whole family enjoy the full moon together.
Ⅱ.微语境写作
1.a traditional festival; passed down from generation to generation
2.which is a typical Chinese custom
3.put up Spring Festival couplets; get together
4.not only; but also; spending a few days with my family and friends
Ⅲ.应用文写作(参考范文)
Dear George,
I’m glad that you’re interested in Chinese family gatherings.I’d like to share with you something about it.
We Chinese often get together with our family members, especially on important days such as traditional festivals and birthdays of family members.Generally we bring gifts to our elders and kids.Having a dinner together is one important part of the gathering, which is usually prepared by family members together.At the gathering, we have a happy time.
Hope you can come to one of such gatherings some day!
Yours,
Li Hua
Ⅳ.读后续写(参考范文)
On Thanksgiving morning, with everything in my car, I started off to Bruce’s house. At the house Elsa and Bruce came out of the kitchen full of the smell of baking, red faced from a morning’s work at the stove, and pulled me inside. Eric, Alex, Carlos greeted me warmly and Carlos introduced his girlfriend to me. Elsa and Bruce asked me to help in the kitchen. Then all three of us went out into the living room where the kids were. They asked to hear stories about their dad when he was little. I gave the audience what they wanted.We had a happy time. It turns out that you don’t need Grandmother’s house for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is wherever Grandma goes.
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语篇解读:本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要论述了作者小时候认为春天很无聊,后来,来到中国,看到春节期间中国的传统,对中国的传统文化产生了钦佩之心。
1.选D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“As a child growing ...me.”可知,春天几乎没有给作者留下好印象。
2.选B 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“I had been ...be empty.”以及第五段中的“It was as though ...hiding.”可知,春节期间的北京给作者印象最深的是意想不到的安静。
3.选C 推理判断题。根据最后一段“I can’t begin ...they did.”可推断,作者感觉中国古代创造的系统太棒了。
4.选C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“I also got my ...does arrive.”可推断,在中国春节总是预示着春天的到来。
