内容正文:
初中英语写作专项突破
(冀教版选择性必修1)
写作话题精讲·词汇句型·范文示范
写作话题6:给外国笔友回信表达对其家乡文化的兴趣
适用年级:
选择性必修1
对应版本:
冀教版
常考题目:
Reply to a Foreign Pen Pal About Interest in Their Hometown Culture
一、话题解读
本话题是冀教版高中英语选择性必修1的写作内容。常以“Reply to a Foreign Pen Pal About
Interest in Their Hometown Culture”等为题,考察学生表达文化兴趣及跨文化交际的语言应
用能力。该话题在高中英语写作中多以书信形式出现,是提升跨文化沟通能力的重要训练内
容。
二、核心词汇与短语
1.核心词汇(18个):
1.fascinating/'faesInertn/adj.迷人的;极有吸引力的
2.heritage /'herItd3/n.遗产;传统
3.tradition /tre'dn/n.传统;惯例
4.custom/kAstem/n.习俗;风俗
5.unique /ju'ni:k/adj..独特的;独一无二的
6.diverse/dar'v3:s/adj..多样的;不同的
7.culture/klte(r)Mn.文化;文明
8.civilization/,sIvelaI'zeIJn/n.文明;文化
9.historical /hI'stprIkl/adj..历史的;历史上的
10.architecture/'a:kItektfe(r)/n.建筑;建筑学
11.at/at/n.艺术;美术
12.music/'mju:zIk/n.音乐;乐曲
13.dance/da:ns/n.舞蹈;舞会
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14.food /fu:d/n.食物;食品
15.festival/'festIvl/n.节日;庆典
16.ceremony/'seremeni/n.典礼;仪式
17.belief/br'li:f/n.信仰;信念
18.value /'vaelju:/n.价值;价值观
2.核心短语(12个):
1.cultural heritage文化遗产
2.traditional custom传统习俗
3.unique culture独特文化
4.diverse civilization多样文明
5.historical architecture历史建筑
6.folk art民间艺术
7.traditional music传统音乐
8.folk dance民间舞蹈
9.local food当地食物
10.cultural festival文化节
11.religious ceremony宗教仪式
12.moral value道德价值观
三、高级句型模板
1.“only+状语”倒装结构结构:Only by doing sth.can we do sth..
Only by learning about your local cultural heritage can we truly understand
the charm of your hometown.
2.非限制性定语从句结构:..,which enables us to do sth.
Your description of traditional festivals in your letter is so vivid,which
enables me to imagine the lively atmosphere there.
3.形式主语it句型结构:It is crucial/essential that sb.(sho uld)do sth.
It is crucial that we (should)respect each other's unique culture when
communicating across different backgrounds.
4.让步状语从句结构:Although/While..,sb.stil..
Although I have never visited your hometown,I still feel deeply attractea
by its fascinating folk art introduced in your letter.
5.现在分词作状语结构:Doing sth.,sb.can do sth
Exploring your diverse civilization through your stories,I can gain a better
insight into the moral values cherished by your people.
6.动名词作主语句型结构:Doing sth.is an effective way to do sth.
Sharing details about your traditional customs is an effective way to
deepen our cross-cultural understanding.
7.not only.but also.并列结构结构:Not only can we do sth.,but also we can do sth.
Not only can learning about your local food reveal your lifestyle,but also
it can bridge the gap between our two cultures.
8.“the+比较级.,the+比较级..”句型结构:The more we do sth.,the better we will do
sth.
The more we exchange ideas about our historical architecture,the better
we will appreciate the wisdom behind each cultural heritage.
四、满分范文示范
Dear Tom,
I'm delighted to receive your letter describing the fascinating cultural heritage of your home-
town.Your vivid account of the annual cultural festival,with its folk dances and traditional
music,has deeply attracted me.Although I have never visited Scotland,I still feel as if
I can hear the bagpipes and see the lively gatherings you mentioned.
Exploring your diverse civilization through your stories,I can gain a better insight into
the moral values cherished by your people.The historical architecture you described,
especially the ancient castles,sounds truly magnificent.It is crucial that we(should)pre-
serve such unique cultural treasures for future generations.
Sharing details about your traditional customs is an effective way to deepen our cross-
cultural understanding.I was particularly interested in your description of local food,like
haggis and shortbread.Not only can learning about your local food reveal your lifestyle,
but also it can bridge the gap between our two cultures.
Only by learning more about each other's unique culture can we build stronger friend-
ships.I would love to hear more about your religious ceremonies and folk art in your next
letter.The more we exchange ideas about our cultural traditions,the better we will
appreciate the wisdom behind them.
Looking forward to your reply!
Best wishes,Li Hua