内容正文:
A Recommendation Letter for an Ancient‑cultural Site
learning objectives
1. Master ancient‑civilization‑related vocabulary, phrases and recommendation‑letter sentence patterns.
2. Master the standard format and structure of a recommendation letter.
3. Write an 80‑120‑word recommendation letter with complete points and correct format.
Lead‑in
Tom’s foreign pen‑pal Peter will come to China. He is interested in ancient Chinese civilization. Tom wants to write a letter to recommend an ancient site to him,but he doesn’t know how to write.Can you help him?
What is a recommendation letter
● 定义:推荐信属于正式书信应用文,向收信人推荐地点、人物或者事物,讲清推荐理由。
● 核心目的:Show pleasure for his coming → recommend the site → list detailed reasons → give simple tips → express wishes for his trip
● 和其它书信区别:语气友好热情,理由要结合历史、文化特色,严格遵守书信格式。
链接高考
● 体裁地位:推荐信是春考高频书信应用文
● 字数要求:80‑120 words
● 评分核心:书信格式规范;推荐理由具体;文化信息准确;语气礼貌友好;语法正确
● 高频话题:景点、书籍、活动、历史古迹推荐
Basic Vocabulary
ancient adj. 古代的
civilization n. 文明
site n. 遗址;地点
history n. 历史
culture n. 文化
treasure n. 珍宝
tourist n. 游客
scenery n. 景色
famous adj. 著名的
worth adj. 值得的
Advanced Vocabulary
be famous for 因…… 而著名
a long history 悠久历史
learn about ancient culture 了解古代文化
places of interest 名胜古迹
be well‑worth visiting 值得参观
in addition 此外
have a good time 玩得愉快
Quick quiz
1. There are many places of ______(interest / interests) in China.
2. The ancient site is well‑worth ______(visit / visiting).
interests
places of interests是固定搭配名胜古迹
visiting
be is well‑worth 后加doing
Useful Phrases
🔹 Show pleasure & state recommendation
I’m glad to know you will come to China.
我很高兴得知你将要来中国。
I’d like to recommend the Terracotta Army to you.
我想向你推荐兵马俑。
Useful Phrases
🔹 Introduce the site and give reasons
It is famous for its long history. 它因悠久的历史而出名。
You can learn about ancient Chinese civilization there.
你可以在那里了解中国古代文明。
In addition, you can enjoy wonderful ancient culture.
此外,你可以感受灿烂的古代文化。
It is well‑worth visiting. 它非常值得参观。
Sentence Patterns
Opening 开篇:得知来访,引出推荐
Dear Peter,
I’m glad to know you will come to China. Since you are interested in ancient Chinese civilization, I’d like to recommend the Terracotta Army to you.
Sentence Patterns
Body‑1 主体:第一条推荐理由(历史文化)
It is famous for its long history. You can learn much about ancient Chinese civilization there.
Sentence Patterns
Body‑2 主体:补充理由 + 小提示
In addition, it is one of China’s great places of interest. It is well‑worth visiting. You’d better take your camera.
Ending 结尾:旅途祝愿
I hope you will have a good time. Wish you a pleasant trip!
Grammar Focus
1. Tense:一般现在时(介绍客观历史古迹)
2. 固定搭配:places of interest;be well‑worth + doing
3. 连词 since 表原因:Since you are interested in…
4. 书信格式:Dear …, 称呼后面必须加英文逗号;Yours, + 姓名
Common Mistakes
(1)固定搭配错误
❌ There are many places of interests.
✅ There are many places of interest.
固定短语 places of interest,interest 不用复数。
Common Mistakes
(2)worth 用法错误
❌ The site is well‑worth visit.
✅ The site is well‑worth visiting.
be well‑worth 后面接动名词 doing。
Common Mistakes
(3)书信格式错误
❌ Dear Peter
✅ Dear Peter,
英文书信称呼后一定要加上逗号。
Four Key Points
1. Letter format:完整书信格式(称呼、正文、结束语、署名)
2. Background:得知笔友来华,对中国古代文明感兴趣
3. Recommendation & Reasons:推荐古迹,2‑3 条具体理由(历史、文化、游览价值)
4. Wishes:简单游览提示,祝愿旅途愉快
Writing Template
Dear Peter,
I’m glad to know you will come to China. Since you are interested in ancient Chinese civilization, I’d like to recommend ________ to you.
It is famous for ________. You can ________ there.
In addition, ________. It is well‑worth visiting.
Writing Template
I hope you will have a good time. Wish you a pleasant trip!
Yours,
Li Hua
Writing Task
你的外国笔友 Peter 要来中国旅行,他对中国古代文明很感兴趣。请给他写一封推荐信,向他推荐一处古代文明古迹(兵马俑)。
Writing Task
提示要点:
1. 得知 Peter 要来中国,他对中国古代文明感兴趣;
2. 推荐兵马俑;理由:历史悠久,可以了解中国古代文明,是著名名胜,值得参观;
3. 祝愿旅途愉快;
4. 书信格式完整,词数 80‑120。
Steps for Writing
第一步:Judge the style → Recommendation letter,pay attention to letter format
第二步:Extract four key points
Format: Dear Peter, / Yours, Li Hua
Background: Peter will come to China; interested in ancient Chinese civilization
Steps for Writing
Recommendation & Reasons: recommend the Terracotta Army; long history; learn ancient civilization; well‑worth visiting
Wishes: have a good time; wish a pleasant trip
第三步:Fill in template;检查 places of interest,worth doing、书信格式
Model Essay
Dear Peter,
I’m glad to know you will come to China. Since you are interested in ancient Chinese civilization, I’d like to recommend the Terracotta Army to you.
It is famous for its long history. You can learn much about ancient Chinese civilization there.
Model Essay
In addition, it is one of China’s great places of interest. It is well‑worth visiting.
I hope you will have a good time. Wish you a pleasant trip!
Yours,
Li Hua
Summary
1. Words & phrases:古代文明主题词汇、推荐信功能短语
2. Sentences:得知来访‑推荐古迹‑阐述理由‑旅途祝愿句型
3. Structure:四要素:书信格式 — 背景信息 — 推荐及理由 — 美好祝愿
4. Rules:places of interest;be well‑worth doing;规范书信格式
Homework
1.Basic:Recite the template and key sentences, copy the model essay.
2.Advanced:Write a recommendation letter to your foreign friend for the Great Wall.
Thank You!
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