Unit 1 写作指导 如何用英语介绍喜剧演员
写作任务
假定你是某国际学校的学生李华。在艺术节来临之际,你校广播站特别开设了“Legends
of Laughter”栏目。请你用英语写一篇短文,介绍一位喜剧演员并投稿。
注意:写作词数应为 80 左右。
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写作指导
一、审题
本写作要求介绍一位喜剧演员,写作时可主要介绍该人物的经历及广为人知的喜剧作
品,使读者对该人物有一个较为清晰的了解。
二、布局
可以将本写作分为以下三部分:
第一部分:总体介绍该喜剧演员(包括其出生年份及社会地位);
第二部分:具体介绍其主要经历及代表作品;
第三部分:简要评价。
三、常用表达
总体介绍该喜剧演员:
Born in ..., ... is one of the greatest comedians of the ... century.
..., who was born in ..., is an incredible comedian possessing (具有) the unique ability to fill
any moment with a burst of laughter.
..., one of the most famous comedians, is honoured as ...
具体介绍其主要经历及代表作品:
...’s road to fame was difficult. From a young age, ... had a passion for performing.
...’s journey to success was marked by challenges. Since ... early years, ... passion for
performing was delayed (耽搁) because of ...
However, due to ..., ... had to abandon ... studies to support ...
... never gave up pursuing ... and his / her perseverance did the trick.
Despite the obstacle (阻碍), ...’s steely determination bore fruit.
In ..., ... starred in the film ..., for which ... won ...
In ..., took on the lead role in ..., a box-office hit that earned ...
简要评价:
...’s life proves that not giving up on our dreams can lead to success.
...’s experience defines the concept that persistence in the pursuit of dreams can lead to their realisation.
...’s generous quality will surely inspire people forever.
... will surely gain wider fame, both for ... and ...
范文一
Born in Canada in 1962, Jim Carrey is one of the greatest comedians of the late 20th century.
Carrey’s road to fame was difficult. From a young age, Carrey had a passion for performing.
However, due to his father’s business failures, Carrey had to abandon his studies to support the
family. Carrey never gave up pursuing his dreams and his perseverance did the trick. In 1998, Jim
Carrey starred in the film The Truman Show, for which he won a Golden Globe award.
Jim Carrey’s life proves that not giving up on our dreams can lead to success.
范文二
Jim Carrey, who was born in Canada in 1962, is an incredible comedian possessing the
unique ability to fill any moment with a burst of laughter.
Carrey’s journey to success was marked by challenges. Since his early years, his passion for
performing was delayed because of his father’s business failures. Despite the obstacle, Carrey’s
steely determination bore fruit. In 1998, he took on the lead role in The Truman Show, a box-
office hit that earned him a Golden Globe award.
Jim Carrey’s experience defines the concept that persistence in the pursuit of dreams can lead
to their realisation.
语言积累练习
I. 根据括号内的汉语提示完成下列句子。
1. As I approach the hospital _________________________________ (穿着我的白大褂), I look just like
any other doctor. That is until I ______________________________ (戴上我卷曲的彩虹色假发), big
red nose, and ______________________________ (别上我的名牌) “Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud”.
外貌、动作描写
2. People _________________________ (别扭地坐着) on plastic chairs, _____________________ (翻
阅着旧杂志), all of which have been read hundreds of times previously. 动作描写
3. Well, when I ____________________ (摘下我的假发和红鼻子), I’m still __________________
(带着灿烂的笑容), as I _______________________ (记得这天所有的乐趣和欢笑). 动作描写
4. Both Twain and Wang understood that humour isn’t just about laughter, but is ________
(一种生活方式) and _________________________ (一种用来阐明世界的工具). 主题升华
II. 将下列句子翻译成英语。
1. 我在那里的大部分时间要么觉得害怕,要么感到非常无聊!心理描写
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2. 毕竟,“欢笑是最佳灵药”,这句话是千真万确的。 主题升华
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3. 幽默可以帮助我们保持对生活的热情。 主题升华
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4. 用马克·吐温的话来说:“幽默是人类头等的幸事。” 主题升华
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Keys:
I.
1. wearing my white coat; put on my curly rainbow wig; add my name badge
2. sit uncomfortably; looking through old magazines
3. take off my wig and my red nose; wearing a big smile; remember all the fun and laughter of the day
4. a way of life; a tool that can be used to illuminate the world
II.
1. I spent much of the time when I was there feeling frightened and more than a little bored!
2. After all, it really is true that “laughter is the best medicine”.
3. Humour can help us maintain our enthusiasm for life.
4. In the words of Mark Twain, “Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing”.