Unit 1 The mass media 主题写作（应用文、读后续写）讲义-2024-2025学年高中英语牛津译林版（2020）选择性必修第二册

苏州工业园区星海实验中学 高二上学期英语 Name_________________ Class_________________ XB2U1 The mass media All of us who professionally use the mass media are the shapers of society. —— William Bernbach Practical writing · 网络为我们提供了一个全新的社交平台，其信息量之大、信息传递速度之快，已经成为我们生活不可或缺的一部分。请你写一篇英语短文谈谈你对网络的看法，并在下周的英语主题班会上与同学们分享。内容包括： 1. 网络带来了哪些变化； 2. 你如何看待这些变化。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Sample writing: Nowadays, the Internet has become an indispensable part of our lives. The Internet enables us to work and study more efficiently, communicate and shop more easily. It’s a platform where we can access news at home and abroad anytime and anywhere. However, the Internet also poses potential threats to people, such as false information and cyber-fraud. It’s also easy to get lost in the online world. In my opinion, the Internet does provide us with a convenient and colorful world, but we should be aware of its potential threats and use it wisely. · 随着社会经济和大众媒体的不断发展，广告已经渗透到我们生活中的各个方面，对现代社会的影响越来越大。请你写一篇英语短文谈谈你对广告的看法，并在下周的英语主题班会上与同学们分享。内容包括： 1. 广告如何影响我们的生活； 2. 你如何看待这些影响。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Sample writing: With the development of the social economy, more and more advertisements appear in people’s lives. On the one hand, advertisements help people have a better understanding of various products. Some advertisements add some spice to people’s lives. On the other hand, sometimes advertisements exaggerate the functions of goods and mislead consumers. Some advertisements even contain unhealthy content, which has a negative effect on teenagers’ mental health. To sum up, advertisements have both good and bad sides. When faced with plentiful advertisements, we should keep a clear mind so as to be immune to their influence. · 校英文报社正推出一期有关媒体的征文，请你谈谈媒体的发展、弊端和影响以及你对此的看法。 Sample Writing The Message From Media With the advancement of technology, we can access information through diverse channels such as TV, the Internet and magazine. The development of media provides people with convenient ways to learn about the world. But the problem also emerges along with it. The information released by the media has always been chosen for the purpose of catching more readers. When there are good news and bad news presented in front of the public, most of them will read the latter first, which leads the media to report the negative news first. The information people receive will decide their idea about the people or the country. For the one who doesn't have the chance to communicate with another person or visit other countries, as a result, they will be easily influenced and have a wrong impression. So, for the information we get from media, we should not believe all. Continuous Writing ①阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写词数应为150左右。 After Henry delivered all the newspapers, he pedaled fast to The Gazette offices by 8: 30. The chief editor had something important to tell him. He parked his bike and bounded up two nights of stairs to the chief editor’s door. Mr. Trotta greeted him. “About those papers,” he paused, “no good way to deliver bad news,”Henry’s smile faded. “We’re closing shop Saturday. Advertising is down.Television is how people get their news today,” Mr. Trotta shrugged, “You won’t have to get up early on weekends.” “No,” said Henry, “but I like waking up early and meeting people on my route. It’s sad People won’t get their neighborhood news any more.” As Henry rode past the familiar houses, he saw Mr. Grady on his porch(门廊)holding a broom (扫把). “Mr. Grady, wait,” Henry called,setting down his bike. He led Mr. Grady to a chair and took the broom. In minutes, the porch was clean. “Now, Mr. Grady, anytime you have chores(家务) call me.” They sat for a while as Mr. Grady recalled how happy he’d been moving his family to 26 Maple. He sounded lonely. A week after closing, Henry wondered if his customers missed The Gazette as much as he didHe thought of a way to find out. He started out on his old route with a notebook. First stop: Mr. Jonas, 17 Oak. When Henry asked him about the paper, Mr. Jonas answered, “I sure liked reading the week’s happenings. By the way, I have a pile of old comics from The Gazette. Think someone would want them?” “I’ll ask around.”Henry made a note in his notebook. He stopped at Mrs.Burke’s, 27 Maple. She opened the door holding two babies. Her other two kids held on to her legs. Henry stared. “You could use a babysitter.” “Definitely. I meant to put an ad in The Gazette, but.... Know any neighbors with experience?” Mr. Simon was next door, carrying his violin out to his car. “Hey, Henry. My band is having a concert in the park next Friday. Tell all your friends.” 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 As Henry made more notes, an idea started forming in his head. Maybe he could create a news page for the neighbors. But how would he print it? He pedaled to school and explained everything to his good friends. “Let’s work it out together.” All his friends agreed to help. The next day, good news came. Jenny helped to get a second-hand color printer and Bob’s father promised to supply paper to them for free. “Perfect!” Henry said. Customers cheered Henry's idea and helped supply the news. Miss Roberts advertised that she needed a teenager to help clean her basement. The new family who just moved in invited neighbors to a party. Henry added: “Stories told by friendly gentleman at 26 Maple. Stop by to chat.” Henry typed the news, made photocopies, and delivered the first Tree Streets News on Saturday. After that, neighbors advertised giveaways, and requested books and music. Henry missed his old Gazette job, but he had launched something too. He was making news and connecting neighbors. ►第1讲 投诉信 （讲义） 投诉信是写信人对产品或服务表示不满时所写的信件。常用于消费者的利益受损、正常生活和工作受到干扰等令人不愉快的事情。 考查形式：投诉信常包括以下几个方面的内容：说明投诉的原因并写明投诉原委，实事求是的阐述问题发生的经过，提出处理的意见并敦促对方采取相关措施。时态常以过去式为主。 写作步骤: 投诉 complain 顾客 customer 容忍 bear 损失 damage 解决 settle 遭受 suffer 不满 dissatisfaction 恼火的 annoyed 解释 explain 严肃地 seriously 改进 improve 调查 investigate 不舒服的 uncomfortable 失望的 disappointed 使人不快的 unpleasant 不能接受的 unacceptable 包装 packaging 合理的 reasonable 采取有效措施 take effective measures/steps/action 粗鲁地 in a rude manner 声明 claim to do sth. 调查 look into 处理 deal with 令我很失望的是 much to one’s disappointment 表达某人的失望/不满 express one’s disappointment/dissatisfaction 要求退款 claim/demand a refund 糟糕的服务 poor service 【高分模板】 Dear Sir/Madam, My name is/I’m____________________(自我介绍). I am writing to you for something/to tell you something about __________________(具体的投诉内容). First of all, ______________________(投诉原因一)。 Additionally, _______________(投诉原因二). Under the circumstances, I find it terrible______________________(心情和影响)。 I would be extremely grateful if you could look into the matter as soon as possible and get it settle. Thank you for your time and kind consideration.(信件结尾的常用语). Yours sincerely, Li Hua 真题演练 · 假定你是李华，上周，你从一家网络旗舰店购买了一部手机，收到手机后发现了一些问题。请你给该旗舰店的客服中心写一份投诉信，内容包括： 1. 描述手机的相关问题； 2. 你期待的处理方法。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Sir/Madam. Concerning the problems with the mobile phone that I bought from your online store last week, I’m writing with disappointment to express my complaint. You claimed that I’d get the gray color with shining screen within a week. However, three weeks had passed and I received the phone with wrong color at length. Furthermore, it was so poorly packed that the screen got broken. What’s worse, I didn’t receive the exact size I had ordered. Can you change it for a new one or offer me a full refund? A response at your earliest convenience will be highly appreciated. Yours, Li Hua · 假如你是中学生李华，最近在某个购物网站上购买了一双运动鞋，但到货后发现了一些问题，请给该网站写一封投诉信，投诉信内容如下表： 要点：1.写信目的； 2. 不满之处； 3. 表达期望（重新邮寄或退款）。 注意:1.书信内容包括以上要点； 2.词数80左右（书信格式已给出，不计入总词数）； 3.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Sir or Madam, I’m writing to complain about the sports shoes which I bought from your website. This morning I received the shoes on time, but I regret to say that there’s something wrong with them. Firstly, I’m pretty sure I asked you to send me a white pair. The moment the mail box arrived, I couldn’t wait to open it, only to find a red one. To make things worse, I need a 40 size while you sent me a size 39, which is too small for me. Were I in it, I would get aching feet. And it is of such bad quality — one of them even gets loose thread. My concern is whether you will return me the money or have the shoes replaced and I wonder who will pay the postage. I am looking forward to your early reply. Yours, Li Hua · 假设你是李华，最近你在使用某中学生英文报的过程中发现了一些问题。请你用英语给该报美籍负责人Smith写一封投诉信，内容包括： 1.写信的目的； 2.投诉的问题（有语法与拼写错误、一些阅读材料陈旧、纸张质量不如以前）； 3.希望得到的结果。 注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：投诉 complain Dear Mr. Smith, I’m writing to complain about some problems with your newspaper. First of all, there have been spelling and grammatical mistakes in the newspaper, which has greatly influenced my studying. Even worse than that, some of the reading materials are old so they are boring for us to read. Also, I’m not satisfied with the paper you are using now, as its quality is not as good as before. I’ve been a regular user of your newspaper but now I’m completely disappointed. I really hope you could make some improvements. Thanks for your consideration. I am looking forward to your early reply. Yours, Li Hua · 假如你是李华，在一家商店购得一台劣质电脑，然后与营业员交涉，但营业员态度恶劣，不予受理。为此，你向经理写了一封投诉信。内容主要包括： (1)自我介绍； (2)投诉的原因 (3)希望换一台新的电视机，否则全额退款。 Dear manager, I am Li Hua, one of your customers. I am writing to lodge a complaint about the poor quality of your product. The experience in your shop is a bitter disappointment to me. For one thing, the computer I bought the other day from your company turned out to be a fake, which ruined your good reputation. For another, when I went to your shop for an explanation, the salesperson behaved in a rude manner, turning a deaf ear to my requirement. It is required that I should get a replacement, or I should receive a full refund. Thank you for your attention and I am looking forward to your early reply. Yours, Li Hua · 假如你是李华，周末在书店购买了一本英文小说。回家后你发现书本有质量问题，与店员理论，其服务态度不好，因此你决定给书店经理写一封投诉信。内容包括： 1. 反映存在问题；2. 提出解决方案。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Manager, I am writing this letter to complain about some problems I have come across recently in your bookstore. Yesterday I bought an English novel with an elaborately designed cover. But later I found that several pages of the book were cracked and befouled. What is worse, the misprints spread everywhere in the book and seriously affected my comprehension. I went to your bookstore to require a replacement. Surprisingly, your staff turned down my request rudely and even denied the poor quality of the book. Now, I'm wondering whether you can refund or exchange a new one for me. In the meantime, I'd like to appeal to better service of your staff. An early response will be appreciated. Sincerely, Li Hua · 假定你是李华，两月前你从海外代购网店订购了一套书虫系列读物，昨天才到货，且包装破损，数量不足。请你根据以下提示，给该店店主Bob写一封投诉信： 1. 介绍购物情况； 2. 反应存在问题； 3. 提出解决问题的方案。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 参考词汇：complaint n. 投诉Bookworm Series 书虫系列读物 Dear Bob, I am one of your customers. I ordered a set of Bookworm Series on your website two months ago, but I didn’t receive them until yesterday. And much to my disappointment, the books were so poorly packed up that the cover of one book was torn. To make matters worse, it is not a complete set, as I found one book missing. I am sorry to have received such poor service, and I believe I have every right to ask you to deal with this problem. I hope that you either return my money or deliver a new set of books to me. Besides, I’d like to be informed of the process of your dealing with my complaint. Looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua · 假定你是李华，你8月12日从网上买了一款新手机，结果刚用一天，就发现由于手机电池原因待机时间短且屏幕部分受损。请就此向网店店主Steve写一封投诉信，要点如下： 1.介绍购物情况； 2.反映存在的问题； 3.提出解决方案。 注意：1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头和结束语已为你写好 Dear Steve, I am Li Hua, I feel bad to trouble you but I am afraid that I have to express my dissatisfaction with the cellphone I bought on August 12. The reasons are as follows. In the first place, this phone has a short battery life, which is not satisfactory. In addition, some parts of the screen have been damaged, under these circumstances, I find it hard to use it. I would appreciate it very much if you could exchange a new one for me. Besides, you should pay the postage, What’s more, I would like to have this matter settled by next Sunday. Thank you for your consideration and I will be looking lo forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第 1 页 共 8 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$