2025-2026学年高一初高中暑假衔接英语应用文衡水体字帖（18）

我的家乡聊城 Glad to receive your email. I know you will visit my hometown from Shanghai. Now let me tell you something about it. My hometown is Liaocheng, located in the west of Shandong Province. It has a population of over 5.8 million. Known as “the Water City in the North”, it’s surrounded by beautiful lakes and rivers. The weather here is hot in summer and cold in winter.There are three ways to get here from Shanghai. Taking a train is more relaxing and cheaper than a coach, but it takes 15 hours. The coach is the second cheapest, yet it can get crowded in summer. By plane is the fastest but the most expensive, and sometimes you might wait hours at the airport due to bad weather. I 1 / 2 suggest taking the train for a comfortable journey. Looking forward to your arrival! 2 / 2 The Mid-Autumn Festival The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of China’s important traditional festivals. Its core tradition is family reunion. On this day, people usually gather with their families, enjoy mooncakes, and admire the full moon, symbolizing unity and happiness. In recent years, many people have adopted new ways to spend the festival. Some have video calls with family to “reunite” online, sharing mooncakes and stories through screens. Others volunteer in their cities, sending warmth to those in need. In my opinion, these new ways are meaningful. Though physical separation exists, the love and care between families remain. They show people’s adaptability and 1 / 2 responsibility, making the festival carry a special significance in difficult times. 2 / 2 发现中国之美 I’m glad you’re interested in Chinese culture. Let me share some of its beauty with you. China has amazing scenic spots. The Great Wall, one of the world’s wonders, winds through mountains. It’s more impressive than any man-made structure I’ve seen, showing ancient Chinese wisdom.In modern times, China shines in technology. High-speed trains are faster than many trains worldwide, connecting cities quickly. Last year, I took one —it was so smooth that I could read a book easily. These just show a little of China’s charm. Come and explore someday! 1 / 1