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Unit 4 Life is beautiful单元同步写作讲义
本单元写作主题隶属于“人与自我·人与社会”主题范畴,围绕“生命价值探索与社会责任担当”的核心逻辑展开。
该单元写作旨在引导学生认识到:每个生命都有其独特价值,生命的意义不在于外表的光鲜与他人的赞美,而在于内在的功用与对社会的贡献。品读植物的生命启示、感悟花生的务实品格、致敬奉献者的人生轨迹,能帮助学生建立“有用即价值、奉献即意义”的生命认知,为成长路上确立人生目标、践行社会责任提供精神指引。
单元内容遵循“感知生命力量—品读价值内核—致敬奉献榜样—落地人物叙事写作”的递进逻辑:从沙漠仙人掌、冬日松树、风中翠竹等植物的品格切入,探讨生命的韧性与力量;继而通过花生寓言,揭示“藏锋于内、务实有用”的价值内核;再拓展至樊锦诗、雷锋、张桂梅等奉献者的真实事迹,丰富生命意义的现实内涵;最终落脚于“撰写影响自己最深的人物”的写作任务——以介绍一位有精神力量的人物为载体,要求学生梳理人物的事迹与品格,论证其身上“务实奉献、追寻生命意义”的精神特质,表达自己对有意义人生的理解与追求。
写作过程可充分运用本单元所学的价值品格词汇、对比结构与奉献类表达,在夯实叙事类文本写作能力的同时,帮助学生建立“平凡亦可闪光、奉献方显价值”的生命信念,深化其对意义、奉献、责任等宝贵品格的理解,在日常学习与生活中践行“做有用之人”的人生态度。
词汇积累
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1. meaningful adj. 有意义的
2. purpose n. 目标;目的
3. useful adj. 有用的;有益的
4. contribution n. 贡献
5. devote v. 致力于;奉献
6. influence v./n. 影响
7. spirit n. 精神
8. challenge n. 挑战
9. encourage v. 鼓励;激励
10. achieve v. 实现;达成
11. bear v. 结(果实);承受
12. give up 放弃
13. carry on 继续;坚持
14. compare with 与……相比较
15. unlike prep. 不像;与……不同
句式积累
开头句
1. When we talk about a meaningful life, ... always comes to my mind first. 每当谈及有意义的人生,我最先想到的就是……
2. ... is a person who lives a truly meaningful life and has influenced me a lot. ……是一个活得真正有意义、且对我影响深远的人。
3. The story of ... tells us what it really means to live a useful and meaningful life. ……的故事告诉我们,做一个有用的人、过有意义的人生究竟意味着什么。
中间句
1. Unlike people who only seek praise from others, he/she focuses on doing something useful for the society. 与只追求他人赞美的人不同,他/她专注于为社会做有益的事。
2. Although life was hard for him/her, he/she never gave up and kept devoting himself/herself to the work. 尽管生活艰难,他/她从未放弃,始终投身于事业之中。
3. It is his/her spirit of dedication that makes his/her life so meaningful and impressive. 正是他/她的奉献精神,让他/她的人生如此有意义、如此打动人心。
4. His/Her experience has greatly influenced me and made up my mind to live a meaningful life. 他/她的经历深深影响了我,让我下定决心要过有意义的人生。
结尾句
1. For all these reasons, I have learned a lot from him/her and will try to be a useful person. 综上所述,我从他/她身上学到了很多,也会努力做一个有用的人。
2. I truly understand that life gets its meaning from what we give, not what we get. 我真正明白,生命的意义在于我们付出了什么,而非我们得到了什么。
3. We should learn from these role models and try to make a difference to the world around us. 我们应当向这些榜样学习,努力为身边的世界带来改变。
佳句仿写
1. 教材原句:Unlike apples and peaches that show their fruits in the air and attract people with their beautiful colours, the peanut plant hides its fruits in the earth.
仿写:与那些喜欢在人前炫耀成绩的同学不同,他总是默默付出,用实际行动帮助班级里的每一个人。
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2. 教材原句:It’s useful, though not very attractive.
仿写:这份工作虽然平凡普通,却能实实在在地帮助到很多有需要的人。
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3. 教材原句:She has devoted a large part of her life to researching and protecting the ancient Dunhuang caves.
仿写:他将自己大半的青春都奉献给了乡村教育事业,帮助无数孩子走出了大山。
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4. 教材原句:I am greatly influenced by my father and have made up my mind to live my life just like him.
仿写:我深受张桂梅校长的影响,下定决心未来要成为一名能温暖他人的老师。
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【答案】
1. Unlike classmates who like to show off their grades in front of others, he always gives quietly and helps everyone in the class with practical actions.
2. This job, though not very fancy, can truly help a lot of people in need.
3. He has devoted most of his youth to the cause of rural education, helping countless children get out of the mountains.
4. I am greatly influenced by Principal Zhang Guimei and have made up my mind to be a teacher who can warm others in the future.
典例
(25-26●江苏南京一模)某英文报社正在开展The Person Who Influences Me Most主题征文,请你用英语写一篇短文投稿,介绍一位对你影响最深的人,分享他/她的故事以及你从中领悟到的人生意义。
要求:
(1)介绍人物的身份与主要事迹;
(2)说明他/她对你的影响以及你对生命意义的理解;
(3)可适当增加细节,行文连贯;
(4)词数不少于80词,文中不得出现真实姓名与校名。
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审题
① 题材:本文是一篇报社投稿类叙事说理短文,围绕“影响最深的人”展开,结合人物事迹阐述对生命意义的理解,兼具叙事性与议论性;
② 人称、时态:介绍人物事迹以第三人称为主,讲述过往事件使用一般过去时,阐述感悟与个人决心使用一般现在时;
③ 提示:需完整覆盖“人物事迹介绍+个人影响与感悟”两大核心要求,可适当补充细节丰富内容;行文需连贯自然,恰当运用本单元所学词汇与句式,词数不少于80词,文中不得出现真实姓名与校名。
谋篇布局
开头:紧扣“生命意义”的主题,点明自己心中最有影响力的人物,自然引出下文;
中间:具体讲述人物的主要事迹,突出其“务实奉献、不求回报”的花生式品格,体现其人生的价值;
结尾:提炼人物对自己的影响,升华“生命的意义在于奉献与有用”的核心主旨,呼应开头的主题。
佳作展示
Dear Editor,
Everyone has someone who influences them a lot, and for me, that person is my father. He is just an ordinary worker, but he lives a more meaningful life than many people.
My father never shows off what he does. Unlike people who like to seek praise, he always tries his best to help others quietly. He takes care of the elderly in our neighborhood in his free time, and he has donated blood more than twenty times. He says being useful to others is the most important thing in life. Although what he does seems small, it has warmed many people around him.
I am greatly influenced by my father. I have made up my mind to be a person like him — not to chase beautiful appearances or empty praise, but to do something useful and make a difference to the world.
Yours sincerely,
A Student
佳作赏析
亮点词汇:
① live a meaningful life 过有意义的人生(单元核心主题表达)
② be useful to others 对他人有用(单元核心品格表达)
③ make a difference 带来改变;产生影响(单元核心成长类表达)
④ show off 炫耀(对应单元“追求外表赞美”的反向表达)
⑤ devote oneself to 投身于(单元核心奉献类短语)
高分句型:
① Unlike people who like to seek praise, he always tries his best to help others quietly.(unlike引导对比结构,精准呼应课文花生与苹果的对比逻辑,突出人物务实低调的品格,契合单元主题)
② Although what he does seems small, it has warmed many people around him.(although引导让步状语从句,体现平凡中的伟大,呼应单元“平凡生命也有独特价值”的立意)
③ I have made up my mind to be a person like him — not to chase beautiful appearances or empty praise, but to do something useful and make a difference to the world.(not...but...结构点明个人追求,精准回扣单元“做有用的人”的核心主旨,收束有力)
(一)
生命的意义不在于外表,而在于价值。请以 Be a Useful Person 为题,写一篇英语短文,谈谈你对“做有用的人”的理解。
内容包括:
① 你对“有用的人”的理解;
② 结合身边的人或榜样人物的事迹说明;
③ 你的感悟与未来打算。
要求:词数80-100,文中不得出现真实姓名与校名。
Be a Useful Person
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【参考范文】
Be a Useful Person
Life is beautiful not because of shining appearances, but because of the value we create. In my opinion, a useful person is someone who tries his or her best to help others and contribute to society, rather than only seeking praise.
My neighbor is a good example. He is a common cleaner, but he always does more than his duty. He often helps carry things for the elderly and picks up rubbish outside his working area. He never shows off, but everyone in the community respects him.
I think being useful is the most important meaning of life. I will learn from him and try to be a helpful person to people around me.
【总体分析】
①题材:本文是一篇主题说理短文,围绕“做有用的人”展开,结合身边清洁工的事例阐释主题内涵,兼具议论性与叙事性;
②时态:阐述普遍道理使用一般现在时,叙述人物事迹使用一般现在时(常态);
③人称:以第一人称为主,表达个人观点与感悟,第三人称介绍人物事例;
④提示:需涵盖“对有用的人的理解、人物事例说明、个人感悟与打算”三个要点,可适当补充细节,保证行文逻辑连贯。
【写作步骤】
第一步,开篇点明主旨,指出生命的美好在于创造价值,提出自己对“有用的人”的理解;
第二步,以社区清洁工为例,具体讲述其默默付出、务实奉献的事迹,印证“有用的人”的内涵;
第三步,总结全文,升华主旨,表达自己要向榜样学习、做有用之人的决心。
【亮点词汇】
① create value 创造价值
② contribute to society 为社会做贡献
③ seek praise 追求赞美
④ show off 炫耀
【高分句型】
① Life is beautiful not because of shining appearances, but because of the value we create.(not...but...结构点明核心观点,呼应单元主题,句式富有哲理)
② In my opinion, a useful person is someone who tries his or her best to help others and contribute to society, rather than only seeking praise.(who引导定语从句定义人物特质,rather than强化对比,贴合单元花生品格的核心逻辑)
(二)
(25-26●苏州九上期末)你校英文广播站正在举办“Meaningful Lives”主题分享活动,请你写一篇短文参与分享,介绍一位你认为活得有意义的人。
要求:
① 简单介绍人物身份;
② 讲述他/她的主要事迹;
③ 说明你从他/她身上学到的道理;
④ 词数不少于60词,文中不得出现真实姓名与校名。
Meaningful Lives
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Meaningful Lives
Today I want to share a story about my grandma, who lives a simple but meaningful life.
My grandma is a retired doctor. Even after she left her job, she still offers help to people in our community. She gives free health advice to the elderly and often helps look after sick neighbors. She never asks for anything in return. She says helping others makes her life feel full.
From my grandma, I learn that a meaningful life does not need great fame. Small acts of kindness can also make life valuable.
【总体分析】
①题材:本文是一篇主题分享类叙事短文,围绕“有意义的人生”展开,介绍奶奶的事迹并分享感悟;
②时态:介绍人物身份与常态事迹使用一般现在时,符合人物的一贯状态;
③人称:以第一人称为主,第三人称介绍奶奶的事迹;
④提示:需完整覆盖“人物身份、主要事迹、学到的道理”三个要点,内容充实,语言流畅,符合词数要求。
【写作步骤】
第一步,开篇点题,引出自己要分享的人物——奶奶,点明她的人生简单却有意义;
第二步,具体介绍奶奶退休后依然免费为社区居民提供健康帮助、不求回报的事迹;
第三步,总结感悟,点明有意义的人生不需要盛名,小小的善意也能创造价值的道理。
【亮点词汇】
① offer help 提供帮助
② in return 作为回报
③ feel full 感到充实
④ acts of kindness 善举
【高分句型】
① Today I want to share a story about my grandma, who lives a simple but meaningful life.(who引导非限制性定语从句,开篇点题,句式流畅自然)
② From my grandma, I learn that a meaningful life does not need great fame.(that引导宾语从句,提炼感悟,精准回扣单元“生命价值不在于外表与名望”的核心立意)
(三)
某英文杂志正在开展“Life Purpose”主题征文,请根据以下征稿启事写一篇短文投稿。
ARTICLES WANTED!
In your life, you might think about the meaning of life. What do you think is the purpose of life? Who has helped you understand that? Write an article and share your thoughts with us. We will publish the best ones in our magazine.
注意:
① 内容涵盖所有要点,全文连贯通顺;
② 词数80左右(已给出的开头不计入总词数);
③ 文中不得提及考生个人真实信息。
开头已给出:I think the meaning of life is to be useful to the world.
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【参考范文】
I think the meaning of life is to be useful to the world.
I did not understand this until I learned the story of Fan Jinshi. She is known as the "Daughter of Dunhuang". She has devoted most of her life to protecting the ancient Dunhuang caves. Although life there was very hard at first, she never gave up. Thanks to her hard work, the world can now enjoy the beauty of Dunhuang online.
Her story tells me that life gets its meaning from what we give. I will try my best to do something useful for the society in the future.
【总体分析】
①题材:本文是一篇杂志投稿类叙事短文,围绕“生命的意义”展开,结合樊锦诗的事迹分享个人理解;
②时态:叙述人物过往经历使用一般过去时,阐述观点与感悟使用一般现在时;
③人称:以第一人称为主,第三人称介绍樊锦诗的事迹;
④提示:需完整覆盖“生命的意义是什么、谁帮助你理解、个人感悟”三大要点,词数符合要求,不得出现真实个人信息。
【写作步骤】
第一步,承接给出的开头,点明生命的意义在于对世界有用;
第二步,讲述樊锦诗奉献一生守护敦煌的事迹,说明她是如何让自己理解生命意义的;
第三步,提炼感悟,点明生命的意义在于付出,表达自己未来要为社会做贡献的决心。
【亮点词汇】
① be known as 被称为
② devote...to... 把……奉献给……
③ thanks to 多亏;由于
④ get its meaning from 从……中获得意义
【高分句型】
① I did not understand this until I learned the story of Fan Jinshi.(not...until引导时间状语从句,自然引出榜样人物,推动情节)
② Although life there was very hard at first, she never gave up.(although引导让步状语从句,突出人物的奉献精神,贴合单元核心人物素材)
(四)
请以 The Spirit of Peanuts 为题,结合课文内容与自身感悟,用英语写一篇短文,谈谈花生品格带给你的启示。
要求:
① 简述花生的品格特点;
② 结合生活或人物事例说明;
③ 说明你从中领悟的道理;
④ 词数80左右,行文连贯,不得出现真实个人信息。
The Spirit of Peanuts
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【参考范文】
The Spirit of Peanuts
Peanuts are special plants. Unlike many fruits that grow above the ground and look beautiful, peanuts grow underground quietly. They are not attractive, but they are very useful.
This spirit reminds me of my math teacher. She always works hard behind the scenes. She prepares lessons carefully every night and helps students patiently after class, but she never seeks praise from others.
From peanuts, I learn that we should not only care about outer beauty. Being useful and honest is more important than being fancy.
【总体分析】
①题材:本文是一篇事物感悟类短文,围绕“花生的精神”展开,结合老师的事例阐述启示;
②时态:描述事物特征与普遍道理使用一般现在时,叙述人物常态事迹使用一般现在时;
③人称:以第一人称为主,表达个人感悟,第三人称介绍人物事例;
④提示:需涵盖“花生品格特点、人物事例、领悟的道理”三个要点,行文连贯,词数符合要求。
【写作步骤】
第一步,开篇介绍花生的品格:低调生长、外表普通却用处很大,呼应课文内容;
第二步,以数学老师为例,讲述其默默耕耘、不求赞美的事迹,印证花生精神的现实体现;
第三步,总结感悟,点明内在的有用比外在的光鲜更重要的道理。
【亮点词汇】
① above the ground 在地面上
② behind the scenes 在幕后;默默地
③ seek praise 追求赞美
④ outer beauty 外在美
【高分句型】
① Unlike many fruits that grow above the ground and look beautiful, peanuts grow underground quietly.(unlike引导对比结构,精准复现课文核心句式,突出花生低调务实的品格)
② From peanuts, I learn that we should not only care about outer beauty.(that引导宾语从句,提炼感悟,回扣单元核心价值内核)
(五)
在我们的生活中,有许多像樊锦诗一样默默奉献的人。请以 The Person I Admire 为题,写一篇英语短文,介绍一位你敬佩的奉献者。
要求:
① 介绍人物的身份与奉献事迹;
② 说明你敬佩他/她的原因;
③ 谈谈对你的影响;
④ 词数80-100词,文中不得出现真实姓名与校名。
The Person I Admire
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【参考范文】
The Person I Admire
The person I admire most is Zhang Guimei, a great educator who has helped so many girls in mountain areas.
She started a free high school for girls in Yunnan many years ago. At first, life was very hard and she met lots of difficulties. But she never gave up. She has devoted all her life to helping girls get better education and change their fates.
I admire her because she has a heart full of love. Her spirit encourages me to study hard and make up my mind to be a person who can help others in the future.
【总体分析】
①题材:本文是一篇人物介绍类短文,介绍自己敬佩的奉献者张桂梅,突出其奉献精神与对自身的影响;
②时态:介绍人物过往事迹使用一般过去时,描述人物精神与个人感悟使用一般现在时;
③人称:以第一人称为主,第三人称介绍人物事迹;
④提示:需涵盖“人物身份与事迹、敬佩的原因、个人影响”三个要点,突出“奉献”的核心品质。
【写作步骤】
第一步,开篇点明自己最敬佩的人是张桂梅,简单介绍其身份;
第二步,具体讲述她创办免费女子高中、克服困难、奉献一生改变山区女孩命运的事迹;
第三步,说明敬佩的原因,点明她对自己的影响,表达自己未来要帮助他人的决心。
【亮点词汇】
① mountain areas 山区
② change one's fates 改变某人的命运
③ a heart full of love 一颗充满爱的心
④ make up one's mind 下定决心
【高分句型】
① The person I admire most is Zhang Guimei, a great educator who has helped so many girls in mountain areas.(who引导定语从句,开篇点明人物身份与贡献,句式紧凑)
② But she never gave up. She has devoted all her life to helping girls get better education and change their fates.(devote...to...结构精准运用单元核心词汇,突出人物奉献精神)
(六)
题目:What Makes a Life Meaningful(什么让生命有意义)
要求:
① 谈谈你对生命意义的看法;
② 用具体的人或事来支撑你的观点;
③ 词数80左右,不得出现真实个人信息。
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【参考范文】
What Makes a Life Meaningful
Some people think a meaningful life means great fame or lots of money. But I believe what makes a life meaningful is the contribution we make to others.
Lei Feng is a good example. He was just an ordinary soldier, but he spent all his spare time helping people around him. He did many small kind things for others, and his spirit has influenced generations of people.
Ordinary as we are, we can also live meaningful lives. Small acts of care and kindness can also make life valuable.
【总体分析】
①题材:本文是一篇观点论证类短文,围绕“什么让生命有意义”展开,用雷锋的事例支撑观点;
②时态:阐述观点使用一般现在时,叙述人物过往事迹使用一般过去时;
③人称:以第一人称为主,表达个人观点,第三人称介绍人物事例;
④提示:需涵盖“个人看法、具体事例支撑”两个核心要点,观点明确,论据充分,词数符合要求。
【写作步骤】
第一步,开篇提出他人观点,进而亮出自己的观点:生命的意义在于对他人的贡献;
第二步,以雷锋为例,讲述其平凡人生中默默助人的事迹,论证自己的观点;
第三步,总结升华,点明普通人也能活出有意义的人生,小小的善意也有价值。
【亮点词汇】
① great fame 盛名
② make a contribution 做出贡献
③ generations of people 几代人
④ acts of care and kindness 关爱与善举
【高分句型】
① But I believe what makes a life meaningful is the contribution we make to others.(what引导主语从句,句式高级,精准点明核心观点)
② Ordinary as we are, we can also live meaningful lives.(as引导让步状语从句的倒装结构,句式丰富,升华主题)
(七)
请以 My Life Goal 为题,写一篇英语短文,说说你的人生目标,以及你为什么会确立这样的目标。
要求:
① 说明你的人生目标是什么;
② 讲述是什么人或事让你确立了这个目标;
③ 谈谈你将如何实现目标;
④ 词数90-100,文中不得出现真实姓名与校名。
My Life Goal
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【参考范文】
My Life Goal
My life goal is to become a doctor, because I want to be a useful person who can help people in need.
I got this idea from my uncle, who is a doctor in a community hospital. He works very long hours every day, but he always treats patients patiently. He once told me that saving lives is the most meaningful thing in the world. His words have influenced me a lot.
To achieve my goal, I will study hard and learn more about medicine. I will keep this goal in mind and never give up.
【总体分析】
①题材:本文是一篇目标规划类短文,围绕“我的人生目标”展开,说明目标、原因与实现路径;
②时态:阐述目标与决心使用一般将来时,叙述影响自己的人物事迹使用一般现在时与一般过去时结合;
③人称:以第一人称为主,讲述个人目标与规划;
④提示:需涵盖“人生目标、确立目标的原因、实现目标的做法”三个要点,内容充实,逻辑连贯。
【写作步骤】
第一步,开篇点明自己的人生目标是成为医生,说明初衷是想做有用的人、帮助有需要的人;
第二步,讲述叔叔作为医生的言行如何影响自己,让自己确立了这个目标;
第三步,说明自己将如何努力实现目标,表达坚持到底的决心。
【亮点词汇】
① in need 有需要的
② treat patients 治疗病人
③ saving lives 拯救生命
④ achieve one's goal 实现目标
【高分句型】
① My life goal is to become a doctor, because I want to be a useful person who can help people in need.(because引导原因状语从句,who引导定语从句,句式层次清晰,紧扣单元“做有用的人”的核心)
② I will keep this goal in mind and never give up.(简洁有力地表达决心,呼应单元积极向上的人生态度)
(八)
“To give life meaning, one must have a purpose larger than oneself.” 这句话告诉我们,超越小我的目标才能赋予生命意义。请你结合自己的理解与经历,用英语写一篇短文,谈谈你对这句话的感悟。
要求:
① 你对这句话的理解;
② 结合具体的人物或自身经历说明;
③ 词数80-100,行文连贯,不得出现真实信息。
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【参考范文】
To give life meaning, one must have a purpose larger than oneself. That means true meaning of life lies in contributing to something bigger than our own happiness.
I fully understand this from the story of Fan Jinshi. She could have lived a comfortable life in big cities, but she chose to stay in Dunhuang. She devoted her life to protecting cultural treasures, which is a goal far beyond her own interest.
Her story tells me that life will be more meaningful when we think more of others and the society. We should have a bigger goal and try our best to achieve it.
【总体分析】
①题材:本文是一句子感悟类短文,围绕“超越小我赋予生命意义”展开,结合人物事迹阐述理解;
②时态:阐述句子内涵与普遍道理使用一般现在时,叙述人物过往选择使用一般过去时;
③人称:以第一人称为主,表达个人感悟,第三人称介绍人物事例;
④提示:需结合人物或自身经历阐述对句子的理解,内容充实,逻辑连贯,符合词数要求。
【写作步骤】
第一步,开篇解读句子内涵,点明生命的真正意义在于投身超越个人幸福的事业;
第二步,以樊锦诗为例,讲述她放弃舒适生活、守护敦煌文化遗产的事迹,印证超越小我的价值;
第三步,总结感悟,点明多为他人和社会着想会让生命更有意义,表达树立远大目标的决心。
【亮点词汇】
① lie in 在于
② larger than oneself 超越自我
③ cultural treasures 文化遗产
④ beyond one's own interest 超越个人利益
【高分句型】
① That means true meaning of life lies in contributing to something bigger than our own happiness.(精准解读句子内涵,点明核心立意,句式富有哲理性)
② She devoted her life to protecting cultural treasures, which is a goal far beyond her own interest.(which引导非限制性定语从句,补充说明目标的意义,句式高级)
(九)
平凡的人也能活出伟大的人生。请以 Ordinary People, Great Hearts 为题,从身边普通人的故事出发,写一篇英语短文,讲述平凡人身上的生命价值。
注意:
1. 词数90词左右,开头已给出且不计入总词数;
2. 文中不得出现真实校名、姓名等信息;
3. 语句通顺,逻辑连贯,可适当发挥。
开头已给出:There are many ordinary people around us, but they have great hearts and live meaningful lives.
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【参考范文】
There are many ordinary people around us, but they have great hearts and live meaningful lives.
The cleaner in our community is a good example. She gets up early every morning and cleans the streets carefully, no matter how bad the weather is. She does not have a great job, but she makes our neighborhood a better place. She never complains and always wears a warm smile when she meets people.
Ordinary work can also be valuable. Everyone can live a meaningful life as long as they try their best to be useful to others.
【总体分析】
①题材:本文是一篇成长叙事类短文,围绕“平凡人,伟大心”展开,讲述身边普通人的生命价值;
②时态:叙述人物常态事迹使用一般现在时,符合人物的日常状态;
③人称:以第一人称为主,表达个人感悟,第三人称介绍人物事迹;
④提示:需从身边普通人的故事切入,展现平凡中的生命价值,语句通顺,逻辑连贯,符合词数要求。
【写作步骤】
第一步,承接给出的开头,点明身边有很多平凡却心怀大爱的人,过着有意义的人生;
第二步,以社区清洁工为例,具体讲述其不畏恶劣天气、认真工作、默默改善社区环境的事迹;
第三步,总结升华,点明平凡的工作也有价值,只要努力做对他人有用的人,就能活出有意义的人生。
【亮点词汇】
① no matter how 无论多么
② make...a better place 让……变得更美好
③ complain v. 抱怨
④ as long as 只要
【高分句型】
① She gets up early every morning and cleans the streets carefully, no matter how bad the weather is.(no matter how引导让步状语从句,突出人物的坚守与奉献,细节丰富)
② Everyone can live a meaningful life as long as they try their best to be useful to others.(as long as引导条件状语从句,总结全文,回扣单元“做有用的人”的核心主旨)
$Unit 4 Life is beautiful单元同步写作讲义
本单元写作主题隶属于“人与自我·人与社会”主题范畴,围绕“生命价值探索与社会责任担当”的核心逻辑展开。
该单元写作旨在引导学生认识到:每个生命都有其独特价值,生命的意义不在于外表的光鲜与他人的赞美,而在于内在的功用与对社会的贡献。品读植物的生命启示、感悟花生的务实品格、致敬奉献者的人生轨迹,能帮助学生建立“有用即价值、奉献即意义”的生命认知,为成长路上确立人生目标、践行社会责任提供精神指引。
单元内容遵循“感知生命力量—品读价值内核—致敬奉献榜样—落地人物叙事写作”的递进逻辑:从沙漠仙人掌、冬日松树、风中翠竹等植物的品格切入,探讨生命的韧性与力量;继而通过花生寓言,揭示“藏锋于内、务实有用”的价值内核;再拓展至樊锦诗、雷锋、张桂梅等奉献者的真实事迹,丰富生命意义的现实内涵;最终落脚于“撰写影响自己最深的人物”的写作任务——以介绍一位有精神力量的人物为载体,要求学生梳理人物的事迹与品格,论证其身上“务实奉献、追寻生命意义”的精神特质,表达自己对有意义人生的理解与追求。
写作过程可充分运用本单元所学的价值品格词汇、对比结构与奉献类表达,在夯实叙事类文本写作能力的同时,帮助学生建立“平凡亦可闪光、奉献方显价值”的生命信念,深化其对意义、奉献、责任等宝贵品格的理解,在日常学习与生活中践行“做有用之人”的人生态度。
词汇积累
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1. meaningful adj. 有意义的
2. purpose n. 目标;目的
3. useful adj. 有用的;有益的
4. contribution n. 贡献
5. devote v. 致力于;奉献
6. influence v./n. 影响
7. spirit n. 精神
8. challenge n. 挑战
9. encourage v. 鼓励;激励
10. achieve v. 实现;达成
11. bear v. 结(果实);承受
12. give up 放弃
13. carry on 继续;坚持
14. compare with 与……相比较
15. unlike prep. 不像;与……不同
句式积累
开头句
1. When we talk about a meaningful life, ... always comes to my mind first. 每当谈及有意义的人生,我最先想到的就是……
2. ... is a person who lives a truly meaningful life and has influenced me a lot. ……是一个活得真正有意义、且对我影响深远的人。
3. The story of ... tells us what it really means to live a useful and meaningful life. ……的故事告诉我们,做一个有用的人、过有意义的人生究竟意味着什么。
中间句
1. Unlike people who only seek praise from others, he/she focuses on doing something useful for the society. 与只追求他人赞美的人不同,他/她专注于为社会做有益的事。
2. Although life was hard for him/her, he/she never gave up and kept devoting himself/herself to the work. 尽管生活艰难,他/她从未放弃,始终投身于事业之中。
3. It is his/her spirit of dedication that makes his/her life so meaningful and impressive. 正是他/她的奉献精神,让他/她的人生如此有意义、如此打动人心。
4. His/Her experience has greatly influenced me and made up my mind to live a meaningful life. 他/她的经历深深影响了我,让我下定决心要过有意义的人生。
结尾句
1. For all these reasons, I have learned a lot from him/her and will try to be a useful person. 综上所述,我从他/她身上学到了很多,也会努力做一个有用的人。
2. I truly understand that life gets its meaning from what we give, not what we get. 我真正明白,生命的意义在于我们付出了什么,而非我们得到了什么。
3. We should learn from these role models and try to make a difference to the world around us. 我们应当向这些榜样学习,努力为身边的世界带来改变。
佳句仿写
1. 教材原句:Unlike apples and peaches that show their fruits in the air and attract people with their beautiful colours, the peanut plant hides its fruits in the earth.
仿写:与那些喜欢在人前炫耀成绩的同学不同,他总是默默付出,用实际行动帮助班级里的每一个人。
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2. 教材原句:It’s useful, though not very attractive.
仿写:这份工作虽然平凡普通,却能实实在在地帮助到很多有需要的人。
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3. 教材原句:She has devoted a large part of her life to researching and protecting the ancient Dunhuang caves.
仿写:他将自己大半的青春都奉献给了乡村教育事业,帮助无数孩子走出了大山。
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4. 教材原句:I am greatly influenced by my father and have made up my mind to live my life just like him.
仿写:我深受张桂梅校长的影响,下定决心未来要成为一名能温暖他人的老师。
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典例
(25-26●江苏南京一模)某英文报社正在开展The Person Who Influences Me Most主题征文,请你用英语写一篇短文投稿,介绍一位对你影响最深的人,分享他/她的故事以及你从中领悟到的人生意义。
要求:
(1)介绍人物的身份与主要事迹;
(2)说明他/她对你的影响以及你对生命意义的理解;
(3)可适当增加细节,行文连贯;
(4)词数不少于80词,文中不得出现真实姓名与校名。
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审题
① 题材:本文是一篇报社投稿类叙事说理短文,围绕“影响最深的人”展开,结合人物事迹阐述对生命意义的理解,兼具叙事性与议论性;
② 人称、时态:介绍人物事迹以第三人称为主,讲述过往事件使用一般过去时,阐述感悟与个人决心使用一般现在时;
③ 提示:需完整覆盖“人物事迹介绍+个人影响与感悟”两大核心要求,可适当补充细节丰富内容;行文需连贯自然,恰当运用本单元所学词汇与句式,词数不少于80词,文中不得出现真实姓名与校名。
谋篇布局
开头:紧扣“生命意义”的主题,点明自己心中最有影响力的人物,自然引出下文;
中间:具体讲述人物的主要事迹,突出其“务实奉献、不求回报”的花生式品格,体现其人生的价值;
结尾:提炼人物对自己的影响,升华“生命的意义在于奉献与有用”的核心主旨,呼应开头的主题。
佳作展示
Dear Editor,
Everyone has someone who influences them a lot, and for me, that person is my father. He is just an ordinary worker, but he lives a more meaningful life than many people.
My father never shows off what he does. Unlike people who like to seek praise, he always tries his best to help others quietly. He takes care of the elderly in our neighborhood in his free time, and he has donated blood more than twenty times. He says being useful to others is the most important thing in life. Although what he does seems small, it has warmed many people around him.
I am greatly influenced by my father. I have made up my mind to be a person like him — not to chase beautiful appearances or empty praise, but to do something useful and make a difference to the world.
Yours sincerely,
A Student
佳作赏析
亮点词汇:
① live a meaningful life 过有意义的人生(单元核心主题表达)
② be useful to others 对他人有用(单元核心品格表达)
③ make a difference 带来改变;产生影响(单元核心成长类表达)
④ show off 炫耀(对应单元“追求外表赞美”的反向表达)
⑤ devote oneself to 投身于(单元核心奉献类短语)
高分句型:
① Unlike people who like to seek praise, he always tries his best to help others quietly.(unlike引导对比结构,精准呼应课文花生与苹果的对比逻辑,突出人物务实低调的品格,契合单元主题)
② Although what he does seems small, it has warmed many people around him.(although引导让步状语从句,体现平凡中的伟大,呼应单元“平凡生命也有独特价值”的立意)
③ I have made up my mind to be a person like him — not to chase beautiful appearances or empty praise, but to do something useful and make a difference to the world.(not...but...结构点明个人追求,精准回扣单元“做有用的人”的核心主旨,收束有力)
(一)
生命的意义不在于外表,而在于价值。请以 Be a Useful Person 为题,写一篇英语短文,谈谈你对“做有用的人”的理解。
内容包括:
① 你对“有用的人”的理解;
② 结合身边的人或榜样人物的事迹说明;
③ 你的感悟与未来打算。
要求:词数80-100,文中不得出现真实姓名与校名。
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(二)
(25-26●苏州九上期末)你校英文广播站正在举办“Meaningful Lives”主题分享活动,请你写一篇短文参与分享,介绍一位你认为活得有意义的人。
要求:
① 简单介绍人物身份;
② 讲述他/她的主要事迹;
③ 说明你从他/她身上学到的道理;
④ 词数不少于60词,文中不得出现真实姓名与校名。
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(三)
某英文杂志正在开展“Life Purpose”主题征文,请根据以下征稿启事写一篇短文投稿。
ARTICLES WANTED!
In your life, you might think about the meaning of life. What do you think is the purpose of life? Who has helped you understand that? Write an article and share your thoughts with us. We will publish the best ones in our magazine.
注意:
① 内容涵盖所有要点,全文连贯通顺;
② 词数80左右(已给出的开头不计入总词数);
③ 文中不得提及考生个人真实信息。
开头已给出:I think the meaning of life is to be useful to the world.
I think the meaning of life is to be useful to the world.____________________________________________
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(四)
请以 The Spirit of Peanuts 为题,结合课文内容与自身感悟,用英语写一篇短文,谈谈花生品格带给你的启示。
要求:
① 简述花生的品格特点;
② 结合生活或人物事例说明;
③ 说明你从中领悟的道理;
④ 词数80左右,行文连贯,不得出现真实个人信息。
The Spirit of Peanuts
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(五)
在我们的生活中,有许多像樊锦诗一样默默奉献的人。请以 The Person I Admire 为题,写一篇英语短文,介绍一位你敬佩的奉献者。
要求:
① 介绍人物的身份与奉献事迹;
② 说明你敬佩他/她的原因;
③ 谈谈对你的影响;
④ 词数80-100词,文中不得出现真实姓名与校名。
The Person I Admire
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(六)
题目:What Makes a Life Meaningful(什么让生命有意义)
要求:
① 谈谈你对生命意义的看法;
② 用具体的人或事来支撑你的观点;
③ 词数80左右,不得出现真实个人信息。
What Makes a Life Meaningful
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(七)
请以 My Life Goal 为题,写一篇英语短文,说说你的人生目标,以及你为什么会确立这样的目标。
要求:
① 说明你的人生目标是什么;
② 讲述是什么人或事让你确立了这个目标;
③ 谈谈你将如何实现目标;
④ 词数90-100,文中不得出现真实姓名与校名。
My Life Goal
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(八)
“To give life meaning, one must have a purpose larger than oneself.” 这句话告诉我们,超越小我的目标才能赋予生命意义。请你结合自己的理解与经历,用英语写一篇短文,谈谈你对这句话的感悟。
要求:
① 你对这句话的理解;
② 结合具体的人物或自身经历说明;
③ 词数80-100,行文连贯,不得出现真实信息。
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(九)
平凡的人也能活出伟大的人生。请以 Ordinary People, Great Hearts 为题,从身边普通人的故事出发,写一篇英语短文,讲述平凡人身上的生命价值。
注意:
1. 词数90词左右,开头已给出且不计入总词数;
2. 文中不得出现真实校名、姓名等信息;
3. 语句通顺,逻辑连贯,可适当发挥。
开头已给出:There are many ordinary people around us, but they have great hearts and live meaningful lives.
There are many ordinary people around us, but they have great hearts and live meaningful lives.___________
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