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Section Ⅴ Writing——介绍地点或旅游景点
本单元的写作任务是介绍地点或旅游景点。写作时,学生可以从位置、面积、历史、人口、景点、文化特色等方面进行简单介绍,也可以着重介绍其中的几个方面,让读者充分了解所介绍的地方的特色。
【写作指导】
Ⅰ.谨记写作范式
Ⅱ.积累话题素材
[常用词汇]
①countryside n.乡下,农村
②downtown n.市中心
③geographical adj.地理的
④hilly adj.丘陵的;多小山的
⑤museum n.博物馆;博物院
⑥position n.位置;地位
⑦possess vt.占有;拥有
⑧surrounding adj.周围的
⑨be surrounded by/with 为……所包围;环绕
⑩cover an area of 面积有……
⑪be rich/abundant in 盛产……
⑫be well known for/as 因为/作为……而出名
⑬in the distance 在远方
⑭with a total area of 总面积有……
⑮take on a new look 呈现新面貌
⑯a fantastic place 一个极好的地方
[出彩佳句]
①The West Lake, with green hills on three sides and many beautiful parks around, attracts a large number of visitors at home and abroad.
西湖,三面环山,周围有很多美丽的公园,吸引着大量的国内外游客。
②Located in the south of China, Guangzhou is considered as one of the most modern cities in our country.
广州位于中国的南部,被认为是我国最现代化的城市之一。
③New Zealand is an island country which lies off the eastern coast of Australia.It is made up of two major islands.
新西兰是一个位于澳大利亚东海岸附近的岛国。它由两个主要岛屿组成。
④As we can enjoy, the scenery is beautiful and the air is fresh, attracting a number of tourists from all over the world.
正如我们所喜欢的,这里风景优美,空气新鲜,吸引了许多来自世界各地的游客。
⑤As is known to us all,Mount Hua is famous for its steep cliffs and its unique characteristics.
众所周知,华山以其险峻的悬崖和独一无二的特征而出名。
⑥On arriving at the top of the hill,we were deeply attracted by the beautiful scenery.
一到达山顶,我们就被美丽的风景深深吸引。
【实战演练】
假设你是李华,你们学校校报正在举办主题为“我的家乡”的英文征文活动,请根据以下要点写一篇英语短文介绍你的家乡:
1.地理位置;
2.气候特点;
3.人文景观。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Step 1 审题谋篇·定框架
明确体裁、话题
说明文;介绍家乡
定时态、人称
以一般现在时为主;以第三人称为主
布局文章架构
开头:简单介绍地理位置, 气候特点;
中间:详细介绍人文景观;
结尾:欢迎大家来参观。
Step 2 要点翻译·用佳句
1.曲阜位于山东省西南部,是一座非常美丽的城市。
Located in the Southwest of Shandong Province, Qufu is a very beautiful city.
2.这里气候分明,冬冷夏热,意味着春秋两季是游览的最佳季节。
The climate here is distinct,cold in winter and hot in summer.It means spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit.
[升级] 分别用非限制性定语从句和现在分词作状语改写句2
①The climate here is distinct,cold in winter and hot in summer,which means spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit.
②The climate here is distinct,cold in winter and hot in summer,meaning spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit.
3.历史上,曲阜是一座著名的文化名城,伟大的思想家孔子就住在这里。
Historically, Qufu is a wellknown cultural city,with the great thinker Confucius having lived here.
4.曲阜有300多处文物古迹,其中孔府、孔庙和孔林尤为著名。
There are over 300 cultural relics in Qufu.Confucian Mansion, Confucian Temple and Confucian Cemetery are especially famous.
[升级] 用“of+which”引导的非限制性定语从句改写句4
There are over 300 cultural relics in Qufu,of which Confucian Mansion, Confucian Temple and Confucian Cemetery are especially famous.
5.这些遗址让游客体验其悠久的历史和灿烂的文化。
These sites allow visitors to experience its long history and splendid culture.
6.此外,游客还可以花一天的时间探索尼山独特的美。
Additionally, tourists can also spend a day exploring the unique beauty of Mount Ni.
7.许多游客在这里最珍惜的是它的食物。
Many tourists treasure its food the most here.
[升级] 用名词性从句改写句7
What many tourists treasure most here is its food.
8.曲阜煎饼是传统的北方食品,适合大多数人的口味。
Qufu pancakes are traditional northern food to suit most people's taste.
9.有这么多的景点,难怪曲阜成为一个受欢迎的旅游胜地,每年接待大量的国内外游客。
With so many attractions,no wonder Qufu becomes a popular tourist draw that receives a great many visitors from home and abroad every year.
Step 3 连句成篇·达美文
Welcome to My Hometown—Qufu
Located in the Southwest of Shandong Province, Qufu is a very beautiful city.The climate here is distinct, cold in winter and hot in summer, meaning spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit.
Historically, Qufu is a wellknown cultural city, with the great thinker Confucius having lived here.There are over 300 cultural relics in Qufu, of which Confucian Mansion, Confucian Temple and Confucian Cemetery are especially famous.These sites allow visitors to experience its long history and splendid culture.Additionally, tourists can also spend a day exploring the unique beauty of Mount Ni.What many tourists treasure most here is its food.Qufu pancakes are traditional northern food to suit most people's taste.
With so many attractions, no wonder Qufu becomes a popular tourist draw that receives a great many visitors from home and abroad every year.Welcome to my hometown and I'm willing to be your guide.
【即学即练】
假设你是李华,近期你校英语校报《最美中华》版块正在举办以“My Favourite Scenic Spot”为题的征稿活动。请用英语写一篇短文投稿。内容包括:
1.景点介绍;
2.喜欢的原因。
注意:写作词数应为80左右;
My Favourite Scenic Spot
[参考范文]
My Favourite Scenic Spot
Of all the places of interest in China, my favorite is the Great Wall.The Great Wall, originally built to resist the invasion from the North, now has become a wellknown place of interest, attracting tourists from all over the world.As a saying goes, “One who fails to reach the Great Wall is not a hero.”
The reason why I am fascinated by the Great Wall is that it is a symbol of ancient Chinese civilization and one of the world's oldest and most magnificent manmade scenes.Given its outstanding architectural achievement and remarkable historical influence, the Great Wall was listed as a World Natural and Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1987.
情感
描写
①mild adj.温和的;和善的;轻微的
②fortune n.机会;运气
③fortunate adj.幸运的
④fortunately adv.幸运地
⑤unfortunately adv.不幸地
动作
描写
①select vt.选择;挑选;选拔
②settle vt.& vi.定居;结束(争论);解决(纠纷)
③contain vt.包含;含有;容纳
④occur vi.发生;出现
⑤escape vi.& vt.逃走;逃脱;避开 n.逃跑;逃脱;解脱
⑥seek vt.& vi.(sought,sought)寻找;寻求;争取;(向人)请求;试图
⑦claim vt.& n.夺取(生命);宣称;断言
⑧head to (朝……)前进;(向……)去
[语段情景用] 我姐姐和我向Old Man Donovan的水果农场走去,试图摘些苹果。正在那时,低沉粗哑的声音传来……
My sister and I headed to Old Man Donovan's fruit farm,①seeking to pick some apples (试图摘些苹果).At that time,a gruff,low voice came.We had no chance to ②escape from the farm (从农场逃跑).He didn't blame us and instead ③selected several apples for us (给我们挑选了几个苹果).Several months later,④something bad occurred (不好的事情发生了).Unfortunately,Old Man Donovan's falling from the apple tree claimed his life.On hearing the bad news,we ⑤couldn't contain our emotions (不能控制我们的情绪),tears of sadness running down our faces like a broken string of pearls.
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