Units 1-5 各单元写作sample writing-2022-2023学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第二册

Unit1 Science and scientists Write an essay about scientific spirits Sample Writing: Great Scientific Minds When we consider the great minds of many centuries and ask the question of what makes someone a great scientist, there are many aspects we should evaluate. But which ones are most important? Is it their inventions, cures, or solutions to problems? Is it the personal challenges they had to face? Or is it their overall character? Looking at the lives of Qian Xuesen and Stephen Hawking, some common characteristics surface: they are knowledgeable, gifted, self-sacrificing for the greater good of the country or humanity, brave, and determined. In short, they have to tenaciously chase down solutions to big problems and not let discouragement set in during their discovery process. We can see this in Qian Xueshen's life, pioneering to another country to work with and inspire like-minded people in his field and to collaborate on their work. We can see it in his vigour to return to China and lead their aerospace programme through its birthing stages. We saw the determination and devotion to accuracy and truth on the part of Stephen Hawking from his youngest days through the decades he fought for his body while his mind progressed into the arena of geniuses. The definition of scientific spirit is to, above all else, be willing and able to grasp a problem or a question and not let go of it until knowledge, creative power, and collaboration have brought a clear answer. Then this same mind must believe in its findings enough to bravely present them, prove, and perfect them for the betterment of the quality and sustainability of life all over the world. It is to look squarely, ask questions, and never give up trying. Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Write a letter to the editor expressing your own opinions about studying abroad Sample Letter Dear Editor, Many people ask the question,“Why study abroad? After all, there are many great universities and schools in China that attract