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英语高分作文——中秋节
关于中秋节的传说
It is said that in ancient times, Houyi shot down nine suns and saved the common people. The Queen Mother of the West gave Houyi the elixir. In order to protect the elixir from being snatched away by Feng Meng, Houyi’s wife Chang’e resolutely swallowed the elixir and flew to the Moon Palace. And this day happened to be the 15th day of the eighth lunar month.
So every year on this day, Houyi would place some fruits and cakes that Chang’e loved to eat in the yard, looking at the moon and missing her. People also followed Houyi’s example to worship Chang’e. They hoped that Chang’e could bless their families with peace and health.
传说远古时期,后羿射下九日,拯救了苍生,西王母赐给后羿长生不老药。后羿的妻子嫦娥为了保护仙
药不被逢蒙抢走,毅然吞下仙药,飞向月宫。而这一天刚好是农历八月十五。所以每逢此日,后羿便会在院子里摆放一些嫦娥爱吃的瓜果饼食,与月对望,思念着妻子。百姓们纷纷效仿后羿祭拜嫦娥。他们希望天上的嫦娥能够保佑自己的家人平安健康。
中秋节的相关习俗
1. Eating Moon Cakes(吃月饼)
Moon cakes are an important symbol of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Mooncakes are usually round, implying reunion and happiness. Eating mooncakes is not only to satisfy the appetite, but also a kind of expectation for family reunion and yearning for a better life.
月饼是中秋节的重要象征。月饼通常呈圆形,寓意团圆美满。吃月饼不仅是为了满足口腹之欲,更是一种对家庭团圆的期盼和对美好生活的向往。
2. Appreciating the Full Moon(赏月)
Moon appreciation during the Mid-Autumn Festival is a long-standing and poetic custom. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, when the bright moon is in the sky, people will set up tables and chairs in the courtyard.The family sat together, enjoying mooncakes, fruits and other delicacies while looking up at the bright moon in the sky.
中秋赏月是一项历史悠久且极富诗意的习俗。每当中秋之夜,皓月当空,人们会在庭院摆上桌椅。一家人围坐在一起,一边品尝着月饼、水果等美食,一边仰望着天空中的明月。
3. Enjoying Family Reunion Dinner(吃团圆饭)
During the festival, all the family members try their best to go home and enjoy a big feast. Apart from eating moon cakes,it is a tradition in China to enjoy wine on the Mid-Autumn Festival, which also stands for family reunion and a happy life.
节日期间,所有家庭成员都尽力回家享受盛宴。中秋节除了吃月饼,喝葡萄酒也是中国的传统,这也是家庭团圆和幸福生活的代名词。
中秋节的祝福语
1. Wish you a perfect life just like the roundest moon on the Mid-Autumn Festival.
愿你的生活就象这十五的月亮一样,圆圆满满。
2. Wishing us a long life to share the graceful moonlight, though thousands of miles apart.
但愿人长久,千里共婵娟。
3. I want to make a toast. I wish that the round moon takes my best blessing to you. May you have a happy family and a bright future.
举杯遥祝:月圆人圆花好,事顺业顺家兴。
原题呈现
角度一:介绍中秋节
近年来我国的发展令世界瞩目,中国传统文化也越来越受到世界各国人民的关注。假如你是李华,学校
举办传统节日——中秋节的征文比赛,请你根据以下内容提示和要求,简单介绍该节日。
内容提示:
1. 中秋节的时间;
2. 你最喜欢中秋节的哪一习俗;
3. 你的家人们一起过中秋节的情景。
要求:(1)可适当增添细节,以使行文连贯;
(2) 文中不能出现真实姓名及学校名称。
(3) 词数 80 左右。
审题指导
题目要求学生根据写作要点介绍中秋节的相关内容。情境属于 2022 年版《课标》中“人与社会”范畴下 “历史、社会与文化”这一主题群,涉及子主题“世界主要国家的文化习俗与文化景观、节假日与庆祝活动”,旨在引导学生增强对传统节日的了解,继承并发扬中华优秀传统文化,树立文化自信。具体可从以下角度审题:
高分作文
浓浓中秋韵,传承中华美
亮点赏析
①巧用 which 引导的定语从句说明了中秋节的庆祝时间,句式高级;
②短语 such as 的使用进一步解释了月饼的种类和口味,丰富文章细节;
③本句使用了并列结构,描述了点灯和挑灯的活动,展现节日习俗的同时,使得句子更加生动;
④结尾传达出作者对家庭团聚和传统节日的深厚情感,增加了句子的感情色彩。
The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important traditional Chinese festival, which is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month in the lunar calendar①. This year, it falls on September 17th. It's a time for family reunions.
One of my favorite customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival is eating mooncakes. Mooncakes come in a variety of flavors, such as red bean paste②. They are usually round, symbolizing family reunion.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, my family gathers together at my grandparents' house. We have a big dinner with lots of delicious food. After dinner, we go outside to admire the full moon, which is especially bright and beautiful on that night. We also light lanterns and carry them around, adding to the festive atmosphere③.
This festival is very special to me because it shows the importance of family. I always look forward to celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with my family, creating memories that I will cherish forever④.
名师点评
文章主题鲜明,逻辑清晰,内容丰富。作者开篇先点明了中秋节是重要的传统节日,再介绍了节日庆祝日期,让读者对于中秋节有了初步了解;正文部分分段介绍了自己最喜欢在中秋节吃月饼以及与家人共度中秋节的情景,结构鲜明;结尾表达了自己对这一传统节日的珍爱。
句式多样,表达丰富。作者使用了较多高级句式与短语,如定语从句、原因状语从句、现在分词
作状语以及 a variety of, gather together, add to, look forward to doing sth.等的运用提升了文章的可读性,值得学习与借鉴。
参考译文
浓浓中秋韵,传承中华美
中秋节是中国重要的传统节日,在每年农历八月十五庆祝。今年,中秋节在 9 月 17 日。这个节日是家人团聚的时刻。
我最喜欢中秋节的习俗是吃月饼。月饼有多种口味,比如红豆沙。它们通常是圆形的,象征着家庭团圆。
中秋节期间,我们一家会在我祖父母的家里欢聚一堂。我们会吃一顿丰盛的晚餐,摆满各种美味佳肴。晚饭后,我们会到外面赏月,那晚的月亮特别明亮、美丽。我们还会点亮花灯,提着它们走来走去,增加节日的气氛。
这个节日对我来说非常特别,因为它体现了家庭的重要性。我总是期待和家人一起庆祝中秋节,创造出
我将永远珍藏的回忆。
角度二:介绍中秋节相关活动
假如你是光明国际学校的李明,你校将在中秋来临之际举办“庆中秋,共团圆”为主题的活动,请你根据下面表格内容,参考提示信息,写一封邀请函,邀请外教 James 前来参加活动。
要点
提示信息
Time
this Friday
Place
In the school gym
Activities
make mooncakes; read poems; watch movies about Mid-Autumn
Festival...
Meanings
...
要求:1. 文中不能出现真实姓名及学校名称;
2. 词数 100 左右。
审题指导
题目要求学生根据表格提示,写一封邀请函向外教
James 介绍学校将要举办的中秋主题活动并邀请他参加。情境属于 2022 年版《课标》中“人与自我”范畴下 “生活与学习”这一主题群,涉及子主题“多彩、安全、有意义的学校生活”,旨在引导学生了解和体验中
国传统文化,同时也培养学生的组织和沟通能力。具体可从以下角度审题:
高分作文
共度中秋,共享欢乐
亮点赏析
①巧用短语 the most popular activity being the mooncake making 突出了制作月饼这个活动的重要性和受欢迎程度,为文章增添亮点;
②使用并列结构连接了中秋节活动的益处,使活动更具吸引力,激起外教的兴趣,内容充实;
③句式 We would be delighted if... 的使用表达了一种礼貌和邀请的
Dear James,
I am writing to invite you to our upcoming event about Mid-Autumn Festival at our school. The event will take place this Friday in our school gym.
This event includes making mooncakes, reading poems, and watching movies related to the Mid-Autumn Festival, with the most popular activity being the mooncake making①. We will be divided into several groups, and each group will make mooncakes of different flavors. It will be a fun and meaningful celebration of this traditional Chinese festival. And we will gain a deeper understanding of the traditional culture and atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival②.
语气,展现作者邀请外教参加活动的愿望。
Through this event, we can experience the warmth of the school family and the preciousness of friendship. We would be delighted if you could join us and share in the festive spirit③.
Thank you for considering my invitation.
Li Ming
名师点评
文章紧扣主题,要点齐全。开头引出主题,正文部分清楚地描述了活动的内容和意义。特别
是活动安排详尽,展示了活动的丰富性和趣味性。作者还巧妙地利用了过渡句,例如通过 with the most popular activity being the mooncake making 与前半句进行了自然承接,逻辑清晰。
整体语言流畅,句型丰富。运用了多样化的句式和高级短语如 invite sb. to do sth., thanks for sb. doing sth.以及 take place, relate to, divide into, gain a deeper understanding of 等显示了作者良好的语
言组织能力。总体来说,这是一篇优秀的邀请信。
指导老师:焦智(辽宁省实验中学)
参考译文
共度中秋,共享欢乐
亲爱的 James:
我写信是想邀请您参加我们学校即将举办的关于中秋节的活动。活动将于本周五在我们学校的体育馆举
行。
本次活动有制作月饼、朗诵诗歌以及观看与中秋节相关的电影的环节。其中,最受欢迎的活动是制作月饼。我们将分成几个小组,每组制作不同口味的月饼。这将是一次有趣且富有意义的中华传统节日庆祝活动,
让我们对中秋节的传统文化和节日氛围有更深的了解。
通过这次活动,我们可以感受到学校这个大家庭的温暖,以及友谊的珍贵。如果您能来参加,共同分享
节日的喜悦,我们将不胜荣幸。
感谢您考虑我的邀请。
李明
佳句积累
介绍传统节日习俗
1.The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important traditional Chinese festival, and one of the most popular customs of this festival is eating mooncakes. (介绍中秋节)
2.During the Spring Festival, Chinese people usually decorate their houses with red lanterns and couplets and have a big family reunion dinner. (介绍春节)
3. On the Double Ninth Festival, also known as Chongyang Festival, people often show respect for the elderly by taking them to climb mountains and giving them flowers. (介绍重阳节)
4.In addition to eating zongzi, people also participate in dragon boat races on the Dragon Boat Festival. (介绍端午节)
5. Lantern riddles are a popular activity during the Lantern Festival, where people try to solve clever riddles written on lanterns. (介绍元宵节)
介绍节日计划与安排
1.I plan to visit my grandparents on the Mid-Autumn Festival. I am excited to have dinner with them and admire the full moon in the evening. (介绍中秋节)
2.During the Chinese New Year, my family and I plan to clean the house thoroughly to welcome the new year as well as our good luck. (介绍春节)
3.On National Day, we will watch the flag-raising ceremony in Tiananmen Square and visit museums to deepen our understanding of China’s past and present. (介绍国庆节)
4.It is a good idea to climb high with family on the Double Ninth Festival, because we can see the beautiful scenery ,which makes us feel relaxed. (介绍重阳节)
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