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Section Ⅵ Writing Workshop & Reading Club
◎阅读单词——识记
1.a featured column 一个特色专栏
2.enclose a document 随信附上一个文件
3.an excellent journalist 杰出的新闻记者
4.adjust a telescope 调整望远镜
◎核心单词——练通
1.a part-time job 兼职工作
2.some elderly people 一些老年人
3.a residential district 住宅区
4.have good vision 视力好
◎拓展单词——用活
1.photographer n.摄影者→photography n.摄影,照相术
2.applicant n.申请人→application n.申请→apply vt.涂;敷;施;使用 vi.申请;请求
3.respectfully adv.有礼貌地,恭敬地→respectful adj.表示敬意的,尊敬的→respect vt.尊敬;尊重;遵守 n.尊敬;尊重→respectable adj.值得尊敬的
4.option n.选择;(计算机的)选项,选择→optional adj.可选择的
◎重点短语——再现
第一组 汉译英
1.主张,支持;代表;容忍 stand for
2.说实话 to be honest
3.参与 participate in
4.与……相处融洽 get on well with
第二组 英译汉
5.think to oneself 盘算,心里想
6.look sb in the eye 直视某人
7.focus on 集中(注意力、精力等)
8.apply for 申请
9.in addition 除……以外(还)
10.hear from 收到某人的来信
◎典型句式——默背
1.句型公式 动词-ing形式短语作状语
教材原句 Moving to a new working environment(搬到一个新的工作环境), you may need to deal with things that don't belong to your own field.
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2.句型公式 状语从句的省略
教材原句 Learning or working in a new environment,you need to have a good sense of judgement when joining a discussion or making a decision(当参与讨论或做决定时).
3.句型公式 while引导让步状语从句
教材原句 While there may be some advantages to work at this time(虽然在这个时间工作可能有一些好处), working at night also brings particular problems:family life is difficult and social life is limited.
Ⅰ.核心词汇练全
applicant n.申请人
(教材原句)Applicants with relevant experience can write to Thomas Cowle (thomascowle@***.com).
有相关经验的申请人可以写信给托马斯·考尔(thomascowle@***.com)。
(1)apply vt. 涂;敷;应用;使用
vi. 申请;请求
apply(to sb)for sth (向某人)申请某物
apply to 适用于;应用于
apply sth to sth 把某物应用/涂抹于……
apply oneself to 致力于/集中精力于……
(2)application n. 申请(书);应用
补全句子/一句多译/完成句子
①Applying oil to the injured area(在受伤处涂抹油膏)is a bad idea, as it will keep heat in the wounds.
②With more than 20 applicants(有20多个申请人), he has little prospect of being chosen.
③With the application of technology in multiple fields(随着科技在多个领域的应用), our life is becoming more and more convenient.
④致力于研究项目,他熬了两天的夜。
→Applying himself to the research project,he stayed up for two nights.(动词-ing形式作状语)
→Applied to the research project,he stayed up for two nights.(动词-ed形式作状语)
⑤我写信申请你们在昨天的报纸上提供的职位。
I'm writing to apply for the position you offered in yesterday's newspaper.
助记 All the applicants who want to apply for the job have handed in their letters of application.
所有想申请这份工作的人都递交了求职信。
option n.选择;(计算机的)选项,选择
(教材原句)There are few transportation options and it's bad for health.
交通工具的选择很少,而且这对健康也不好。
(1)option of doing sth/to do sth 做某事的选择/选择做某事
have no option but to do sth 别无选择只能做某事
(2)optional adj. 可选择的,随意的
单句语法填空/完成句子
①Students must complete a set of compulsory core courses, alongside a selection of optional(option)courses tailored to their interests.
②鉴于大厅里的设备坏了需要修理,我们别无选择只能重新安排您的讲座。
Given that the equipment in the hall broke down and it needs repairing, we have no option but to rearrange your lecture.
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Ⅱ.典型句式讲透
句型公式:状语从句的省略
(教材原句)Learning or working in a new environment,you need to have a good sense of judgement when joining a discussion or making a decision.在一个新的环境中学习或工作,你在参与讨论或做决定时需要有良好的判断力。
句中when joining a discussion or making a decision是状语从句的省略结构,完整句为:when you are joining a discussion or making a decision。
状语从句的省略条件:
(1)在时间、条件、让步以及方式状语从句中,当主句的主语和从句的主语一致且从句中含有be动词的某种形式,这时可以将从句的主语和be动词同时省略;
(2)如果从句的主语是it,且从句中含有be动词,这时也可以将it和be动词同时省略。
单句语法填空/完成句子
①If accepted(accept), I can introduce the history of Chinese painting to visitors.
②While applying(apply)for a job, you should highlight the parts of your relevant experience.
③贾森不时地转过身来,好像在找人。
From time to time,Jason turned round as if searching for someone.
④如果可能的话,请您尽快回信。
If possible, please write back soon.
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A LETTER OF APPLICATION
Dear Mr Cowle,
I am writing to apply for a position at Student Post[1],which I saw advertised in the school newspaper last week.I would be interested in the role of reporter for local events.I enclose a copy of my CV.
I am 17 years old and I am in my second year at No.5 Senior Secondary School.I would like to work for you because I am very interested in becoming a journalist[2].I would also like to learn more about the things that are going on in the city,as I feel that it is important to know about the city we live in[3].
I am a hard-working① and committed② person.I have participated in③ a volunteer programme,visiting elderly people in my area for the last three years[4].Moreover,I feel that I can get on well with④ people from different backgrounds since I have worked with lots of different people on many projects for local events[5].
I think I have the language skills to be a good reporter.I have always been good at writing and I have read many novels.Last year,I won second prize in our District Writing Competition.In addition,I am also a good photographer,which might be useful for some of the articles.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Li Meiling
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[学语言]
第一部分中使用申请信的常用开头语,指明文章体裁,符合应用文写作的特点。
第二部分分别使用because,as,since引导原因状语从句,以及动词-ing形式短语作状语,不仅避免了引导词的重复,而且也使表达多样化,另外使用高级词汇,如hard-working,committed,participate in,get on well with等,展现出作者较强的语言文字功底。
[知结构]
第一部分:引出话题(说明信息来源并表明求职心意);
第二部分:自我介绍(基本信息及个人优势);
第三部分:总结全文(表达感谢或希望得到回复或面试机会)。
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[情境任务写作]
According to the following description,please write a cover letter based on your personal situation.
Personal introduction
Li Hua,25,graduated from Tsinghua University,is fluent in oral English.As an English tour guide for three years.
Reasons
Interested in English secretarial work;
See an advertisement for a company for English secretary;
Want to apply for the position.
[仿写程序步骤]
1.一仿结构布局合理
第一段:点明写信的目的;
第二段:简要介绍自己的情况;
第三段:表达自己的希望,期待回信。
2.二仿语言规范美观
(1)看到报纸上贵公司的招聘广告,我希望能在贵公司获得英语秘书的工作。
I have read your ad in the newspaper,and I hope to get the job as an English secretary in your company.
(2)另外,我可以熟练地操作计算机,并且每分钟可以打100个单词。
What's more,I am skilled at operating the computer and I can type 100 words per minute.
(3)我有三年的英语导游经验,如有机会为贵公司服务,我能胜任一般事务。
I have three years' English tour guide experience,and I could make myself generally useful,if there should be any opportunity of your requiring my services.
3.三仿句式高级表达
(4)用动词-ing形式短语作状语改写句(1)。
Having read your ad in the newspaper,I hope to get the job as an English secretary in your company.
(5)用形容词短语作状语改写句(2)。
What's more,skilled at operating the computer,I can type 100 words per minute.
(6)用介词短语作状语改写句(3)。
With three years' English tour guide experience, I could make myself generally useful, if there should be any opportunity of your requiring my services.
4.四仿教材连句成篇
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[参考范文]
Dear Sir/Madam,
Having read your ad in the newspaper,I hope to get the job as an English secretary in your company.
My name is Li Hua,a healthy boy of 25.I graduated from the English Department of Tsinghua University.I can speak fluent English and can write in English as well as read all kinds of articles in English.What's more,skilled at operating the computer,I can type 100 words per minute.With three years' English tour guide experience,I could make myself generally useful,if there should be any opportunity of your requiring my services.
I would appreciate it if you could give me a reply at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours,
Li Hua
[精彩素材积累]
首段:介绍信息来源并表明求职心意
1.I am writing this letter to inquire about the possibility of...
我写这封信是想询问一下能否……
2.I am writing to express my interest in...
我写这封信是为了表达我对……(一职)很感兴趣。
3.I am writing this letter to recommend myself as a qualified candidate for...
我写信是为了推荐自己,希望能成为……的合适人选。
主体:介绍个人基本信息及优势
1.I am well acquainted with...
我对……很熟悉。
2.I have a good understanding of...
我很了解……
3.I am good at...,especially...
我很擅长……,尤其是……
4.I work hard and I can get along well with others.
我工作努力,与人相处融洽。
5.On the one hand,I'd like to...On the other hand,I also...
一方面,我想……,另一方面,我也……
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6.I'd like to take part in it.
我想参加(这次活动)。
7.What's more,I can...as well.
另外,我也可以……
结尾:表达感谢以及愿望
1.I hope you will be kind enough to consider my application favorably.
我希望您能足够友善的积极考虑我的申请。
2.I shall be much thankful if you will offer me a precious opportunity to an interview.
如果您能给我提供一个宝贵的面试机会,我将不胜感激。
3.I am writing to tell you that I'm suitable for the job you are advertising.
我写信想告诉您,我很适合您发布在招聘广告中的工作。
4.Thank you for considering my application and I am looking forward to hearing from you.
感谢您考虑我的申请,期待得到您的回复。
5.If you need to know more about me,please contact me.My phone number is...
如果您需要了解关于我更多的信息,请与我联系。 我的电话是……
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