英语新教材人教版八年级下册Unit 6 Crossing Cultures 单元写作专练

Unit 6 Crossing Cultures 【参考范文一】 A Letter to My Friend About Chinese Table Manners Dear Tom, I'm so happy that you're coming to China next month! Let me tell you some Chinese table manners to help you feel more comfortable. First, the host usually sits facing the door. The seat of honor is for the guest. When eating, don't stick your chopsticks upright in the rice bowl. It reminds people of funerals and is considered very impolite. Also, don't tap your bowl with chopsticks. In the past, only beggars did that. It's good to try all the dishes on the table. The host will be happy if you enjoy the food. I hope these tips help! Have a great time in China and enjoy our delicious food! Yours, Li Hua 【好句积累与解析】 1. The seat of honor is for the guest. 解析： seat of honor 贵宾座，体现中国人热情好客的传统。 仿写： The best dishes are always for the guests. 2. It reminds people of funerals and is considered very impolite. 解析： remind sb. of sth. 提醒某人某事；be considered + adj. 被认为…… 仿写： Giving clocks as gifts reminds people of death and is considered unlucky. 3. The host will be happy if you enjoy the food. 解析： 简单句表达中国人的待客心理——客人吃得开心，主人就高兴。 仿写： The teacher will be happy if you listen carefully in class. 【参考范文二】 Welcome to My Hometown Dear Lucy, I'm so excited that you're going to visit my hometown, Chengdu! I'm sure you will love this city and its special culture. Chengdu is famous for pandas and spicy food. When you come, we can visit the Panda Base and see the cute pandas eating bamboo. For food, you must try hotpot! It's a little spicy, but very delicious. In Chengdu, people like to drink tea in teahouses and play mahjong. It's a great way to relax. Also, you will see many people just sitting around and chatting. We call this "slow life". I can't wait to show you around! If you have any questions, just ask me. Wishing you a wonderful trip! Yours, Li Hua 【好句积累与解析】 1. Chengdu is famous for pandas and spicy food. 解析： be famous for 以……闻名，简洁介绍家乡特色。 仿写： My hometown is famous for its beautiful beaches and fresh seafood. 2. It's a little spicy, but very delicious. 解析： a little... but... 结构，先提醒后赞美，真实可信。 仿写： The hike is a little tiring, but the view is amazing. 3. We call this "slow life". 解析： 用引号引出特色说法，增加文化趣味性。 仿写： We call this "morning tea culture" in Guangdong. 【参考范文三】 Tips for Visiting a Chinese Friend's Home Dear Mike, I heard you're going to visit your Chinese classmate's home. Don't worry! Here are some tips for you. First, bring a small gift, like fruit, tea or some snacks. Your friend's parents will be very happy. When you arrive, greet the elders first with a smile and say "ni hao". Take off your shoes before entering the house. At the table, wait for the host to invite you to start eating. Try a little of everything. It shows you like the food. When you leave, thank the host for the meal and the invitation. These are just simple rules. Chinese people are very friendly, so just be polite and enjoy yourself! Yours, Li Hua 【好句积累与解析】 1. Greet the elders first with a smile and say "ni hao". 解析： greet the elders first 先问候长辈，体现尊老的传统美德。 仿写： Serve the elders first at the dinner table. 2. Take off your shoes before entering the house. 解析： before entering the house 进门之前，强调顺序。 仿写： Wash your hands before eating meals. 3. Try a little of everything. 解析： 简单句表达重要的餐桌礼仪——每样都尝一点，表示礼貌。 仿写： Smile at everyone you meet. 【参考范文四】 Chinese Festivals You Should Know Dear Anna, I'm glad you want to learn about Chinese festivals. Let me tell you about two important ones. The Spring Festival is the biggest festival in China. It usually comes in January or February. Before it, families clean their houses to sweep away bad luck. On New Year's Eve, people have a big dinner together and stay up late. Children get red envelopes with money inside. It represents good luck. The Mid-Autumn Festival is in September or October. Families eat mooncakes and watch the full moon. The round moon means family reunion. These festivals are all about family and love. I hope you can come and celebrate with us one day! Yours, Li Hua 【好句积累与解析】 1. Families clean their houses to sweep away bad luck. 解析： to sweep away bad luck 不定式表示目的，解释习俗的含义。 仿写： People wear red clothes to bring good fortune. 2. The round moon means family reunion. 解析： 用简单句解释文化象征——圆月代表团圆。 仿写： Long noodles mean long life in Chinese culture. 3. These festivals are all about family and love. 解析： all about 强调核心，点出节日的共同主题。 仿写： This tradition is all about respect and gratitude. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 6 Crossing Cultures 【单元话题】 在国际大融合背景下，如何向外国友人讲述中国文化和习俗，是一种重要的跨文化交流能力。现在，假设你的外国朋友Sarah即将来中国旅行，她对中国文化充满好奇，也有些许忐忑。请你以“文化交流小使者”的身份，给她写一封回信，向她介绍中国文化习俗，让她感受到中华文化的温度与智慧。 提示：1. 日常生活中的小建议；2. 中国特有的文化习俗；3. 在中国朋友家做客时的注意事项。 要求： 信件格式，采用一般现在时。词数80-100词。 参考词汇： I'm delighted to learn that... 我很高兴得知…… It's customary to... ……是惯例 be considered impolite 被认为不礼貌 represent good fortune 代表好运 Wishing you a wonderful journey! 祝您旅途愉快！ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. 【审题指导】 动笔之前，我们先来理清这篇作文的写作要点： 1. 人称： 本文是写给外国朋友的回信，属于书信体应用文。应采用第一人称“I”（我）作为写信人，用第二人称“you”（你）来称呼收信人Sarah，使语气亲切自然。如：I'm delighted to learn that you're coming to China. 2. 时态： 介绍中国的文化和习俗——用一般现在时，因为习俗是通常情况下的惯例。 表达对朋友来访的喜悦和期待——用一般现在时和一般将来时。 给出建议——用祈使句或情态动词（should, can, had better）。 3. 书信格式： 称呼：Dear Sarah, 正文：分段叙述，内容清晰 结尾：表达期待或祝福 署名：Yours, / Best wishes, + 名字 4. 内容要点： 开头：表达收到来信的喜悦，欢迎朋友来访 主体：①日常见面礼仪；②餐桌礼仪；③做客注意事项；④节日习俗（可选） 结尾：表达期待见面，送上祝福 5. 写作小技巧： 用First, Second, Also, Besides等连接词使条理清晰 解释习俗背后的原因，让朋友理解文化内涵 语气亲切友好，体现热情好客 【谋篇布局】理清文章要素，构建文章结构。 Beginning I'm delighted to learn that you're coming to ______ this summer. I'm sure you will ______ and ______. Body First, when you meet people, it's customary to ______. At the table, remember not to ______, because it's considered impolite. If you visit a Chinese family, you'd better ______. During festivals like ______, people often ______ to represent good fortune. Ending I can't wait to ______. If you need ______, just let me know. Wishing you ______! 【遣词造句】 1. 首先，与人见面时，微笑并说“你好”是惯例。 First, when you meet people, it's customary to ______. 2. 用餐时，记住不要用筷子敲碗，因为这被认为不礼貌。 At the table, remember not to ______, because it's considered impolite. 3. 如果你去中国家庭做客，最好带点小礼物，比如茶叶或水果。 If you visit a Chinese family, you'd better ______. 4. 祝你拥有一次奇妙的旅程！ Wishing you ______! 【参考答案】 1. smile and say "ni hao" 2. tap your bowl with chopsticks 3. bring a small gift, such as tea or fruit 4. a wonderful journey 【参考范文】 Chinese Culture and Customs Dear Sarah, I'm delighted to learn that you're coming to Beijing this summer! I'm sure you will fall in love with this ancient city and have many unforgettable experiences here. To help you feel more comfortable, let me share some Chinese customs with you. First, when you meet people, it's customary to smile and say "ni hao" while nodding slightly. Handshakes are also common among new friends. At the table, remember not to tap your bowl with chopsticks, because it's considered impolite. Also, don't stick chopsticks upright in your rice; it reminds people of funerals. If you visit a Chinese family, you'd better bring a small gift, such as tea or fruit. Your hosts will be pleased, though they might politely refuse at first — it's just our way of being modest. During the Spring Festival, people often give red envelopes to children and elders to represent good fortune and blessings. I can't wait to see you and show you around my city. If you need more advice, just let me know. Wishing you a wonderful journey! Best wishes, Li Hua 【范文赏析】 这篇范文格式规范，内容详实，语气亲切，值得同学们学习： 1. 书信格式完整： 称呼、正文、结尾、署名一应俱全，符合英文书信规范。 2. 开头热情洋溢： "I'm delighted to learn that you're coming to Beijing this summer!" 直接表达喜悦之情，让朋友感受到热情。 3. 过渡自然： "To help you feel more comfortable, let me share some Chinese customs with you." 用一句话自然引出下文，起到承上启下的作用。 4. 条理清晰： 运用First, At the table, Also, If, During等词语，使建议层次分明。 5. 解释原因充分： "because it's considered impolite" "it reminds people of funerals" "it's just our way of being modest" 每一条建议都解释了背后的文化原因，帮助朋友理解。 6. 细节具体： "smile and say 'ni hao' while nodding slightly" "bring a small gift, such as tea or fruit" "give red envelopes to children and elders" 具体的行为描述让建议更易理解和执行。 7. 结尾温暖： "I can't wait to see you and show you around my city." "Wishing you a wonderful journey!" 表达期待和祝福，体现友谊的温暖。 8. 词汇亮点： delighted高兴的 fall in love with爱上 unforgettable难忘的 comfortable自在的 customary惯例的 nod slightly轻轻点头 handshake握手 tap轻敲 chopsticks筷子 upright垂直地 funeral葬礼 host主人 pleased高兴的 refuse politely礼貌地拒绝 modest谦虚的 red envelope红包 represent good fortune代表好运 blessing祝福 【同主题练习题目】 练习一 题目： A Letter to My Friend About Chinese Table Manners 提示：写信给你的外国朋友Tom，他即将来中国。向他介绍中国的餐桌礼仪（如座位安排、用筷子的注意事项等）。解释这些礼仪背后的原因。 要求： 词数80-100词，书信格式，用一般现在时。 练习二 题目： Welcome to My Hometown 提示：你的外国朋友Lucy要来你的家乡玩。向她介绍你们家乡的特色习俗或传统。 给她一些旅行建议。 要求： 词数80-100词，书信格式，语气亲切。 练习三 题目： Tips for Visiting a Chinese Friend's Home 提示：你的朋友Mike被中国同学邀请去家里做客，他有些紧张。给他写一封信，告诉他去中国朋友家做客的注意事项。包括带什么礼物、进门礼仪、用餐礼仪等。 要求： 词数80-100词，书信格式，用一般现在时。 练习四 题目： Chinese Festivals You Should Know 提示：你的外国朋友Anna想知道中国的传统节日。向她介绍一两个重要的节日（如春节、中秋节）说说节日的习俗和人们做什么。 要求： 词数80-100词，书信格式，用一般现在时。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $