張榮江
書面表達(dá)是考查學(xué)生語言綜合運用能力最直接有效的方式之一,它不僅考查考生的詞匯、語法、篇章結(jié)構(gòu)知識,還考查考生的分析能力、觀察能力、邏輯思維能力、表達(dá)能力和語言組織能力等。
一、命題依據(jù)
中考英語書面表達(dá)是以《義務(wù)教育英語課程標(biāo)準(zhǔn)(2011年版)》(以下簡稱《課程標(biāo)準(zhǔn)》)為命題依據(jù),按照中考《考試說明》的要求來命制的。《課程標(biāo)準(zhǔn)》要求九年級學(xué)生在寫作方面具備以下能力:1. 能根據(jù)寫作要求,收集、準(zhǔn)備素材。 2. 能獨立起草短文、書信等,并在教師的指導(dǎo)下進(jìn)行修改。3. 能使用常見的連接詞表示順序和邏輯關(guān)系。4. 能簡單描述人物或事件。5. 能根據(jù)圖示或表格寫出簡單的段落或操作說明。
二、相關(guān)話題
《課程標(biāo)準(zhǔn)》對初中畢業(yè)生要掌握的話題進(jìn)行了列舉,包括24大項和86小項,要求能就這些話題進(jìn)行描述和表達(dá)自己的觀點。這24大項為:1. 個人情況(personal information);2. 家庭、朋友與周圍的人(family, friends and people around);3. 周圍的環(huán)境(personal environment);4. 日?;顒樱╠aily routines);5. 學(xué)校生活(school life);6. 個人興趣(personal interests);7. 情感與情緒(feelings and emotions);8. 人際關(guān)系(interpersonal communications);9. 計劃與安排(plans and arrangements);10. 節(jié)假日活動(festivals, holidays and celebrations);11. 購物(shopping);12. 飲食(food and drink);13. 衛(wèi)生與健康(hygiene and health);14. 安全與救護(hù)(safety and first aid);15. 天氣(weather);16. 文娛與體育 (recreation and sports); 17. 旅游與交通(travel and transport); 18. 通訊(communications); 19. 語言學(xué)習(xí)(language learning); 20. 自然(nature);21. 世界與環(huán)境(the world and the environment);22. 科普知識與現(xiàn)代技術(shù)(popular science and modern technology);23. 歷史與社會(history and society);24. 故事與詩歌(stories and poems)。
三、試題特點
《課程標(biāo)準(zhǔn)》指出,初中畢業(yè)英語學(xué)業(yè)考試是義務(wù)教育階段英語學(xué)科的終結(jié)性考試,目的是全面、準(zhǔn)確地考查初中畢業(yè)生在英語學(xué)習(xí)方面達(dá)到本標(biāo)準(zhǔn)所規(guī)定級別水平的程度。英語學(xué)業(yè)考試對寫的考查主要體現(xiàn)在考查學(xué)生運用所學(xué)語言知識與技能,以書面的形式完成信息溝通、再現(xiàn)生活經(jīng)歷、描述周圍事物、發(fā)表意見和觀點的能力。
中考書面表達(dá)試題的傳統(tǒng)命題方式是采用指導(dǎo)性寫作或控制性寫作的形式,即通過圖畫、表格、要點提示等限定寫作內(nèi)容和文體等,考生須將提示內(nèi)容寫進(jìn)短文中。但近年來中考書面表達(dá)題命題越來越注重試題的時代性和開放性,更加注重與學(xué)生的實際生活相聯(lián)系,突出語言的交際性功能,話題方面給學(xué)生更多的思維想象和靈活運用所學(xué)語言知識的空間。其常見的特點如下:
(一)個性化
中考試題一直是分省命題,因此書面表達(dá)試題的設(shè)計往往具有地方特色,并反映當(dāng)?shù)氐娜宋牡乩硖攸c。這樣既增加了中考英語書面表達(dá)試題的社會文化背景因素,又符合考查語言交際能力的要求。
(二)多樣化
中考英語書面表達(dá)題在體裁、題材、形式等方面都具有多樣化的特點。其體裁覆蓋了記敘文、議論文和應(yīng)用文等;題材涵蓋了學(xué)校生活、課余活動、日常生活、人際關(guān)系、教育和社會與文化等;形式涉及圖表型、提綱型、漫畫型和開放式作文等。
(三)生活化
中考英語試卷書面表達(dá)的內(nèi)容都是考生日常生活中常見的事件或現(xiàn)象,與學(xué)生的生活息息相關(guān)。試題內(nèi)容常從課本出發(fā),從英語課堂出發(fā),緊緊貼近學(xué)生生活實際,與學(xué)生的認(rèn)知水平相適應(yīng),符合學(xué)生的心理特點和認(rèn)知規(guī)律。試題的選材一般堅持從學(xué)生的生活經(jīng)歷出發(fā),以體現(xiàn)語言的工具性、服務(wù)性,體現(xiàn)語言對社會發(fā)展和社會生活的反映,引導(dǎo)學(xué)生關(guān)注生活,彰顯出新課程標(biāo)準(zhǔn)走向生活的語言觀。
(四)創(chuàng)新化
寫作是運用語言文字進(jìn)行表達(dá)和交流的重要方式,是學(xué)生認(rèn)識世界、認(rèn)識自我,進(jìn)行創(chuàng)造性表述的過程。近年來中考書面表達(dá)的命題既有內(nèi)容上也有形式上的突破,在題目的設(shè)置上條件明顯放寬,突破以往某些方面的思維定式,鼓勵學(xué)生學(xué)會創(chuàng)造性地思考問題,去自由地、有創(chuàng)意地表達(dá)或敘述設(shè)置的內(nèi)容,或發(fā)表自己的看法,使作文內(nèi)容更趨多元化、個性化。
四、評分標(biāo)準(zhǔn)
由于考生的英語詞匯量和句法知識有限,他們還不能達(dá)到自由地運用英語進(jìn)行真正的寫作,難以寫出地道的英語文段。故了解中考英語書面表達(dá)的評卷要求,對指導(dǎo)我們?nèi)粘5膶懽饔?xùn)練是很有幫助的。下面是一則比較典型的書面表達(dá)題(其滿分為15分)的評分標(biāo)準(zhǔn)要求,從中我們可以看出中考書面表達(dá)對中英文提示作文考查的具體要求:
項目要素內(nèi)容
(5分)1. 覆蓋所有內(nèi)容要點,并能圍繞短文主題適當(dāng)?shù)匕l(fā)揮,給5分。2. 雖然漏掉一兩個次要的內(nèi)容要點,但基本上表達(dá)了短文的主要內(nèi)容,給4分。3. 漏掉3個內(nèi)容要點,但基本上還是圍繞話題進(jìn)行描述,給3分。4. 因未能正確理解圖片和開頭的英語句子的意思,而漏掉或未描述清楚主要內(nèi)容,寫了一些無關(guān)內(nèi)容,給2~1分。5. 未能傳達(dá)任何信息;或內(nèi)容太少(只出現(xiàn)有一個句子或個別單詞、短語),給0分。準(zhǔn)確性
(6分)1. 應(yīng)用了較復(fù)雜的語法結(jié)構(gòu)和豐富多彩的詞匯,具備較強(qiáng)的語言應(yīng)用能力,卷面美觀,沒有拼寫和標(biāo)點符號等錯誤,給6分。2. 所運用的語法結(jié)構(gòu)和詞匯能滿足任務(wù)的要求,語法結(jié)構(gòu)或詞匯方面應(yīng)用基本準(zhǔn)確,卷面書寫清晰,只有個別拼寫與標(biāo)點符號等錯誤。個別錯誤主要原因是嘗試較復(fù)雜語法結(jié)構(gòu)或詞匯所致,給5~4分。3. 語法結(jié)構(gòu)單調(diào),詞匯較貧乏,有較多語法結(jié)構(gòu)或詞匯方面的錯誤,影響了對寫作內(nèi)容的表達(dá),字跡基本清楚,拼寫和標(biāo)點符號錯誤較多,給3分。4. 語法結(jié)構(gòu)單調(diào),詞匯量少,有較多的語法結(jié)構(gòu)或詞匯的用法錯誤,不能正確表達(dá)所描述的圖片意思,字跡難以辨別,單詞拼寫和標(biāo)點符號錯誤很多,給2~1分。5. 只寫出個別句子或單詞,詞不達(dá)意,不成文,字跡不清(或中英文混雜),卷面混亂,給0分。流暢性
(4分)1. 文章結(jié)構(gòu)組織嚴(yán)謹(jǐn),應(yīng)用了較復(fù)雜的語言結(jié)構(gòu),上下文意思連貫,完全達(dá)到了試題的寫作要求,給4分。2. 文章結(jié)構(gòu)組織比較緊湊,應(yīng)用了較簡單的語言結(jié)構(gòu),上下文意思基本連貫,基本上達(dá)到了試題的寫作要求,給3分。3. 文章結(jié)構(gòu)組織有些混亂,應(yīng)用了較簡單的語言結(jié)構(gòu),上下文意思有些不連貫,表達(dá)不大流暢,給2分。4. 文章結(jié)構(gòu)組織較混亂,較少使用語句間的連接成分,內(nèi)容缺少連貫性,只能描述部分的圖片,給1分。5. 只寫出個別句子或單詞,缺乏語句之間的連接成分,談不上文章中句子之間的聯(lián)系。語無倫次,不知所云,無法成文或傳遞完整的信息,給0分。下面是另外一種形式的書面表達(dá)評分標(biāo)準(zhǔn):
評分時,先根據(jù)內(nèi)容和語言初步確定所屬檔次,然后以該檔次的要求來衡量、確定或調(diào)整檔次,最后給分。允許學(xué)生添加介紹自己情況的內(nèi)容。
評分時可按五檔進(jìn)行。
第一檔:(13~15分)
能寫明全部或絕大部分要點;語言基本無誤;行文連貫,表達(dá)清楚;書寫規(guī)范工整;全文允許有1~2處大錯。
第二檔:(10~12分)
能寫明絕大部分要點;語言有少量錯誤;行文基本連貫,表達(dá)清楚;全文允許有3~4處大錯。
第三檔:(7~9分)
能寫明大部分要點;語言有部分錯誤;表達(dá)基本清楚;全文允許有4~5處大錯。
第四檔:(4~6分)
能寫出部分要點;語言有較多錯誤;表達(dá)欠完整,但尚能達(dá)意;全文至少有2~3個句子可讀。
第五檔:(1~3分)
行文表達(dá)不清楚,只寫出個別單詞、詞組或短語;只有一個句子可讀。
從上述兩則書面表達(dá)評分標(biāo)準(zhǔn)來看,其評卷要求都是按內(nèi)容和語言表達(dá)兩部分來打分的,評卷的總體原則是 “重表達(dá)輕結(jié)構(gòu)”。因此,對于常見的搭配錯誤、時態(tài)錯誤、語態(tài)錯誤等表達(dá)不規(guī)范的錯誤,同學(xué)們應(yīng)引以為戒。
五、應(yīng)試策略
(一)寫作前
1. 認(rèn)真審題
弄清題目要求寫什么時,注意把握四個方面:文體、主題、人稱和時態(tài)。文體即明確是寫記敘文、說明文,還是寫議論文、應(yīng)用文(如書信、通知、日記、便條等),而不同文體的格式要求又是什么;主題主要是確定作文所要表達(dá)的內(nèi)容;人稱是指寫作時要弄清楚是用第一人稱、第二人稱還是用第三人稱來進(jìn)行敘述和描寫;時態(tài)則是確定行文是用單純的現(xiàn)在時態(tài)、過去時態(tài)、將來時態(tài)等還是用多種時態(tài)的綜合。
2. 列出要點
書面表達(dá)評分的基本原則是以要點給分。所謂要點就是體現(xiàn)文章主要內(nèi)容的幾個關(guān)鍵單詞。能否寫出所有主要內(nèi)容要點是得分的關(guān)鍵,要點越齊全,得高分的可能性就越大。在審清題意和獲取必要的信息,如時間、地點、人物、事件、結(jié)果等后,可列出要點,并按正確的邏輯排列,同時考慮一下要選用的詞匯和句型。為防止寫作過程中遺漏,情景中給出的各個要點都要逐條列出。
(二)寫作中
這一步驟最好在草稿紙上進(jìn)行,以便于修改和增減。在組句成文的過程中,要注意:
1. 擴(kuò)詞成句時,使用自己最熟悉、最有把握的詞語和句型,盡量少用“大詞”和較復(fù)雜的語法結(jié)構(gòu)和句型;盡量使用簡單句,在有把握的情況下,可以嘗試使用非謂語動詞、復(fù)合句等復(fù)雜句式。
2. 遇到想不起來的單詞或句型時,可采用同義詞、近義詞以及同義句型來替代,避免出錯。
3. 語言表達(dá)要符合英語習(xí)慣,切忌套用母語的語言規(guī)則,然后再將漢語譯成英語。
4. 連句成篇,注意過渡。將要點按一定的次序(如時間或空間)進(jìn)行整理后,應(yīng)使用一些表示并列、遞進(jìn)、轉(zhuǎn)換的過渡詞,使句子、段落和篇章保持邏輯上的關(guān)聯(lián)和語義上的連貫。恰當(dāng)?shù)厥褂眠^渡詞會使文章顯得邏輯性強(qiáng)、結(jié)構(gòu)緊湊、意義貫通。當(dāng)然,過渡詞也不可濫用,否則就有畫蛇添足之嫌。
a. 表示列舉和順序關(guān)系的有:first, second, third, next, then, finally, lastly, after that, first of all, to begin with, for one thing… and for another…等。
b. 表示解釋和說明的有:for example, for instance, that is, namely, that is to say, such as, in other words, and so on等。
c. 表示增補和引申關(guān)系的有:and, also, furthermore, moreover, besides, in addition, above all, whats more, whats better, in the same way等。
d. 表示轉(zhuǎn)折和對比的有:but, still, anyway, however, though, on the contrary, only, on the other hand, for all that, in contrast, similarly, at the same time等。
e. 表示因果和結(jié)論的有:as, since, for, accordingly, as a result, because of, due to, owing to, thanks to, so, therefore, thus等。
f. 表示概括和總結(jié)的有:altogether, therefore, in conclusion, in brief, on the whole, in short, in a word等。
g. 表示時間先后順序關(guān)系的有:first, then, by now, next, after, after that, during, before, later, while, meanwhile, at present, finally等。
(三)寫作后
認(rèn)真謄寫,整體檢查。將所寫的短文草稿認(rèn)真謄寫在試卷上。注意從整體上檢查短文的文體格式是否正確;要點是否有遺漏或誤解;查看句子結(jié)構(gòu)是否完整,詞語搭配是否正確得當(dāng);查看句子的時態(tài)、語態(tài)有無錯誤,主謂是否一致,名詞的單復(fù)數(shù)、代詞的格、冠詞、介詞等的使用是否有錯;查看單詞拼寫、字母大小寫是否有錯,標(biāo)點符號有無遺漏或用錯;過渡詞是否自然以及最后還要數(shù)一數(shù)字?jǐn)?shù)是否符合題目要求。
六、常見文體題解
(一)記敘文
一般說來,英語記敘文和漢語的一樣,有六大“要素”,即時間、地點、人物、原因、經(jīng)過和結(jié)果。寫記敘文時,要注意兼顧這幾大要素。另外,記敘文還應(yīng)講究寫作順序。一般來說,記敘文的寫作順序主要包括順敘和倒敘兩種。順敘是指按照事件發(fā)生、發(fā)展的先后順序進(jìn)行寫作。而倒敘則指將某些后發(fā)生的細(xì)節(jié),甚至是事件的最后結(jié)果先提到前面敘述,這樣可以起到引人入勝的效果。因此,在記敘文的寫作過程中,一定要避免內(nèi)容空洞、平鋪直敘,否則就很難給人留下深刻的印象,得分不高就在所難免。
典型題例1:(2013年青島卷)
同學(xué)們,三年的初中生活就要結(jié)束了,在我們的成長過程中,既有快樂,也有煩惱。請用英文寫一篇短文,內(nèi)容包括:1. 你在學(xué)?;蚣依镌?jīng)遇到的最大問題或煩惱;2. 你解決問題或煩惱的過程;3. 你的感想。
要求:1. 詞數(shù):80~100。開頭已給出,不計入總詞數(shù);2. 文中不得出現(xiàn)真實的校名與人名。
My middle school life is coming to an end. During the three years, not only did I have happy time, but I had kinds of problems. My biggest problem was
范文:
My middle school life is coming to an end. During the three years, not only did I have happy time, but I had kinds of problems. My biggest problem was from my parents. They wanted me to spend all my time on my lessons. They didnt allow me to play computer games or have outdoor activities with my friends.
I couldnt stand the strict rules. So I wrote a letter and told my parents that I knew it was important to do well in schoolwork. I would make good use of the time and try to do well in schoolwork first. After a long talk with my parents, they agreed that I could have free time and do something I like.
Now I have realized communication with our parents is a good way to solve our problems.
典型題例2:(2013年鹽城卷)
假設(shè)你是江華,下周一你所在班級將舉行英語課外閱讀交流會。請根據(jù)以下提示,用英語寫一篇短文,向同學(xué)們介紹 The Famous RabbitTortoise Race 這一故事。
Rabbitwin the second race
be good at runningTortoisewin the third race
swim across the rivertake turns to put… on the back
reach… togetherWhat I have learned: …要求:
1.文章必須包含所提供的主要信息,并適當(dāng)發(fā)揮;
2.文中不得出現(xiàn)真實的人名和校名;
3.詞數(shù):90左右(開頭已寫好,不計入總詞數(shù))。
We all know that the rabbit lost the first race against the tortoise.
范文:
We all know that the rabbit lost the first race against the tortoise. After that the rabbit decided to have a second race. This time he didnt sleep and won because he was good at running. However, the tortoise didnt give up. He had a third race with the rabbit. There was a river on the way. The tortoise swam across it quickly and won. The story does not end here. In the last race they took turns to put each on the back and reached the finishing point together. From the story I have learned that with teamwork all of us can achieve success.
(二)議論文
議論文是一種說理型文體,作者要通過擺事實、講道理來說服讀者同意自己的觀點或接受自己的建議。在寫作手法上,議論文與說明文關(guān)系最為密切,都有許多說明的成分,但說明文是客觀地解釋事物、方法、觀點等,不期望改變讀者的思想,而議論文是通過主觀的說明,以求改變讀者的思想或觀點。
在近幾年的中考中,議論文所占比例越來越多,議論文的出題形式也是形式多樣,有看圖寫作、圖表、表格、書信、發(fā)言稿、漫畫理解等各種類型,但它們的文體實際上是議論文,或者是夾敘夾議的議論文。
議論文的寫作特點:
1. 觀點鮮明,文章一定有一個明確的中心論點。
2. 層次分明,一個中心論點通常有幾個分論點支持,不同層次之間要分明,過渡清晰自然。
3. 最后一段一般要總結(jié)全文,得出一個符合邏輯的結(jié)論,突出中心思想。
4. 一般采用一般現(xiàn)在時。
5. 語言簡潔有力,一般不采用口語。
6. 在中考命題中,議論文設(shè)題通常以立論和對比觀點的居多。
典型題例1:(2013年三亞卷)
假如你叫李明,最近你和你父母就“周末學(xué)生該不該與同學(xué)外出活動”進(jìn)行了討論?,F(xiàn)在請你以Should teenagers go out with their friends on weekends? 為題,參照表內(nèi)所提供的信息,寫一篇英語短文。
Your parents ideasYour ideas1. go over lessons…2. have a good sleep…3. help parents do housework …注意: 1. 開頭部分已寫好。你只需接著寫。
2. 所寫內(nèi)容必須包括表格中他們的想法和你的至少三個想法。
3. 詞數(shù):70左右。
Should teenagers go out with their
friends on weekends?
Recently Ive had a discussion with my parents about whether teenagers should go out with their friends on weekends.
范文:
Should teenagers go out with
their friends on weekends?
Recently Ive had a discussion with my parents about whether teenagers should go out with their friends on weekends. My parents think that teenagers should stay at home to go over their lessons. And they should have enough time to have a good sleep. In the meanwhile, they should help their parents do some housework.
In my opinion, we teenagers should go out with our friends for fun so that we can relax more. And we can also share ideas with each other. Whats more, we can also take some exercise together to keep fit.
典型題例2:(2013年蘭州卷)
同學(xué)們,在剛才的答題過程中,大家已經(jīng)閱讀和欣賞了詩歌、書評、雜志專欄、新聞、 寓言、科普故事等不同的材料。著名作家Francis Bacon曾說過:“Reading makes a full man.”可見,閱讀對于每個人的成長都有著舉足輕重的作用。請你根據(jù)以下信息提示,結(jié)合自己的觀點,以“Reading Makes a Full Man”為題,寫一篇90詞左右的短文,表達(dá)你對閱讀的看法和計劃。
要求:句子結(jié)構(gòu)準(zhǔn)確,要點齊全,內(nèi)容合理,篇章結(jié)構(gòu)連貫。
★ Why do we need to read?To get knowledge, open the mind, be more intelligent(聰明的),learn a foreign language…★ What can we read?Textbooks, newspapers, magazines …★ What are your reading plans?Reading at least…books in the coming holiday…★……范文:
Reading Makes a Full Man
Reading is very important in our life. We can get knowledge through reading. It can not only open our minds but also make us more intelligent. Besides, reading is also one of the most
important ways to learn a foreign language like
English.
Textbooks, newspapers, magazines and other kinds of reading materials can help us know more about the outside world and help us grow into an excellent person.
Im planning to read at least 5 books in the coming holiday. And Ill spend more time reading every day in my senior high school life. Reading makes a full man! Lets start reading now.
(三)說明文
說明文是以說明為主要表達(dá)方式來解說事物、闡明事理而給人以知識的文章。它通過對事物的解說,或?qū)Τ橄笫吕淼年U釋,使人們對事物的形態(tài)、構(gòu)造、性質(zhì)、種類、成因、功能、關(guān)系或?qū)κ挛锏母拍?、特點、來源、演變、異同等有所認(rèn)識,從而獲得有關(guān)知識。
寫英語說明文應(yīng)注意以下幾個方面:
1.注意審題
在提筆之前,仔細(xì)閱讀題干,弄清題目要求,思考幾個問題:我要寫什么?我要寫給誰?我應(yīng)該如何向讀者很好地傳達(dá)思想?想好了這幾個問題,寫作前就有了準(zhǔn)備。
2.注意寫好主題句
主題句能夠體現(xiàn)全文的中心思想,鑒于主題句的作用和特點,其表述一定要清晰具體,最好用陳述句來表達(dá)。
3.注意行文的統(tǒng)一性和連貫性
一篇好文章,首先要有統(tǒng)一性,也就是文章的中心思想要明確,一切事實、材料、手段的運用都圍繞這個中心并突出這個中心。一些與主題關(guān)聯(lián)不多的材料盡量不要使用,以保證文章的統(tǒng)一性。連貫性主要表現(xiàn)在段與段之間的關(guān)系上,后一段應(yīng)該是前一段的自然過渡和發(fā)展。在形式上,段首可用一些關(guān)聯(lián)詞來體現(xiàn)這種段與段之間的邏輯關(guān)系,恰當(dāng)?shù)年P(guān)聯(lián)詞可以使文章條理清晰,富有連貫性。
4.注意說明順序
要把說明文寫得條理分明,必須掌握說明順序。常用的說明順序有:空間順序、時間順序、邏輯順序、認(rèn)識順序。空間順序是指從整體到局部,從上到下,從外到內(nèi),從前到后等順序;時間順序是指從先到后的順序;邏輯順序是指先因后果或先果后因,先主后次的順序。認(rèn)識順序是指由此及彼,由淺入深,由局部到整體,由現(xiàn)象到本質(zhì),由具體到抽象的順序。
典型題例1:(2013年荊州卷)健康對我們來說非常重要,我們有很多方法來保持身體健康。請根據(jù)下面表格的提示,以“Good Ways to Keep Healthy”為題,寫一篇80個詞左右的短文,倡議“健康生活”,從三個方面說明如何保持健康。短文首句已給出,不記入總詞數(shù),可適當(dāng)發(fā)揮。
1fooda balanced diet, vegetables, fruit, less meat…2exercisedo more exercise, take a walk, play ball games…3happinesskeep happy, make friends, smile…Good Ways to Keep Healthy
It is very important for us to keep healthy. But do you know the ways to keep us healthy?
范文:
Good Ways to Keep Healthy
It is very important for us to keep healthy. But do you know the ways to keep us healthy?
First, we need to have healthy eating habits, we can eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruit, but wed better eat less meat. Different kinds of foods are necessary, its also important to eat a balanced diet.
Then, playing sports every day can also help us keep fit. We can take walks after dinner, we can walk to school instead of taking a bus, after school we can spend hours playing basketball or soccer with our friends. We should try to do more exercise every day.
Happiness is another way to keep healthy. When we are lonely or unhappy, try to make friends, it is a good way to keep us happy. If you smile often, you also feel happy. So, be happy to be healthy.
典型題例2:(2013年南昌卷)
母愛情深,母愛無價;學(xué)會感恩,學(xué)會回報。某英語網(wǎng)站舉辦以“My mother”為題的英語征文活動。請你根據(jù)下列思維導(dǎo)圖提供的信息,寫一篇短文,介紹自己的母親和你們的真情故事。
提示:1. 短文應(yīng)包括導(dǎo)圖中的全部信息,條理清楚,行文連貫,段落分明;
2.短文中不能出現(xiàn)真實的人名和地名;
3.詞數(shù)不少于80,開頭已給出,不計入總詞數(shù)。
My mother
We need love. We also need to love. The person I love most is my mother.
范文:
My mother
We need love. We also need to love. The person I love most is my mother. My mother is 41 years old. She is of medium build with long black hair. She is quiet. She is a history teacher in a middle school. She likes dancing. She can cook delicious food.
She did a lot for me when I was a child. She bought whatever I needed for my study, even though she didnt have much money. She sent me from piano lessons to dancing lessons at the weekend. She cooked delicious and healthy food for me.
When I grow up, I will do what I can to make my mother happy. I will find a good job after I graduate from college. Ill save money and buy beautiful clothes that make her look still young. Ill take her to wonderful sights around China. Above all, I will stay with her when I have free time. Thats what she wants most, I think.
(四)應(yīng)用文
應(yīng)用文包括書信、日記、便條、通知、講演稿、履歷表、新聞報道、電子郵件等。通常應(yīng)用文都較簡短,它有自己的固定格式,有些應(yīng)用文連措辭都是相對固定的,如:欠條、請柬等。應(yīng)用文重在應(yīng)用,力求平實、準(zhǔn)確、簡潔。
1.書信
書信一般來說由以下幾個部分組成:
(1)信封(envelope)。英語的信封和中文的一樣,有三部分組成,即發(fā)信人地址、收信人地址和郵票。只不過英語信封的格式除了郵票所貼的位置(信封的右上角)和中文的一樣外,英語信封上要寫的發(fā)信人和收信人的地址和中文的大不一樣。發(fā)信人的地址應(yīng)寫在信封的左上角,收信人的地址應(yīng)寫在信封偏中右偏下處。
(2)信頭 (heading),即寫發(fā)信人的地址和日期(右上角)。
(3)信內(nèi)姓名地址 (inside address),即寫收信人的姓名和地址(左上角)。
(4)稱呼 (salutation),即寫對收信人的尊稱(一般用Dear Mr. … ; Dear Madam Helen; Dear Miss… ; Dear John; Dear Professor Smith等)。稱呼直接寫在收信人地址的正下方,中間空一至二行。稱呼后面的標(biāo)點一般只能用逗號。
注:如果是相當(dāng)熟悉和隨便的朋友之間,因為彼此都知道對方的地址,信頭和信內(nèi)的地址常常省略。
(5)正文 (body),即信件內(nèi)的主要內(nèi)容。正文第一句一般和稱呼之間空一至二行。
(6)信尾客套語 (complimentary close),即寫信人在信的右(或左)下角,寫上表示自己對收信人一種禮貌客氣的謙稱。一般有Sincerely; Sincerely yours; Yours sincerely; Friendly yours; Truly yours; Yours truly; Cordially yours; Yours cordially等。
(7)信尾簽名 (signature),即親筆簽上寫信人自己的姓名。
典型題例:
假設(shè)你是李華,你的美國朋友Chris 給你發(fā)來email,詢問你校正在開展的“低碳生活”(lowcarbon lifestyle)活動情況。請就以下幾個方面的活動內(nèi)容用英語寫一封回信。
1. 上學(xué)(步行或騎自行車);
2. 校內(nèi)(節(jié)電節(jié)水,雙面書寫);
3. 購物(使用環(huán)保購物袋);
4. 你對活動的看法。
注意:1. 詞數(shù)120左右;2. 可適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié),使行文連貫。
范文:
Dear Chris,
Im happy to receive your email asking about what we are doing to promote a lowcarbon lifestyle. Now let me tell you something about it.
All of us are taking an active part in it. We choose to go to school by bike or on foot rather than by bus or car. Before we leave our classroom, we make sure the lights and the computers are switched off. We turn off the tap after we wash our hands. In order to make full use of paper, we write on both sides. Besides, while shopping, we no longer use plastic bags but carry environmentally friendly shopping bags that can be used repeatedly.
I think what we are doing is meaningful, which can help us form good habits. I hope more people around us will choose a lowcarbon lifestyle. Only in this way will the earth remain a good place to live on.
What about you? Looking forward to your
reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
2.感謝信
感謝信是受到對方某種恩惠,如受到邀請、接待、慰問,收到禮品及得到幫助之后,而表達(dá)感謝之情的信函。由于感謝信屬于應(yīng)用文體,在格式上可以看作是一種形式簡單的書信,因此在寫感謝信時,同學(xué)們要注意以下內(nèi)容:(1)稱謂;(2)說明為什么要感謝;(3)再次表示致謝、問候;(4)署名。
感謝信在結(jié)構(gòu)上由稱呼、正文、簽名和日期四個部分組成。其格式如下圖所示:
Sunday(日期)
Dear Mr. Hu, (稱呼)
(正 文)
Yours,
Li Ming(簽名)
典型題例:
假如你是圖中這位老人的兒子,名叫李明。請給圖中的男孩張力寫一封感謝信,感謝他在上周日為你父親所做的一切。
注意:1. 寫作應(yīng)包括圖示的主要內(nèi)容;
2. 可適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié),使行文流暢。
范文:
Dear Zhang Li,
Im sending you this short letter of thanks with a small present, which I hope you will like. Thank you very much for helping my father last Sunday,when he broke his leg on the stairs.
My father told me that he had fallen and hurt his leg badly. He could not get up or walk. Then you came to help him. You called a taxi for my father, and took him to the nearest hospital. When the doctor told you my fathers leg was broken, you phoned me and told me what had happened. My father is already much better now. He will have to stay in hospital for another week, and then he can come home.
Once again, my parents and I want to express our gratitude for all you have done for our family. You are such a warmhearted student.
Best wishes,
Yours truly,
Li Ming
3.email
寫email時,首先必須在標(biāo)題(Heading)欄的“收件人(To)”框中輸入收信人的email 地址?!爸黝}(Subject)”框的內(nèi)容應(yīng)簡明地概括信的內(nèi)容,短的可以是一個單詞,如greetings;長的可以是一個名詞性短語,也可以是完整句,但長度一般不超過35個字母?!爸黝}”框的內(nèi)容切忌含糊不清。像News about the meeting 這樣的表達(dá),應(yīng)改為Tomorrows meeting canceled。一般來說,只要將位于句首的單詞和專有名詞的首字母大寫即可。另外一種較為正規(guī)的格式可將除了少于5個字母的介詞、連接詞或冠詞之外的每一個單詞的首字母大寫,如:New Email Address Notification。視信的內(nèi)容是否重要,還可以開頭加上URGENT或者FYI(For Your Information),如:URGENT:Submit your report today!
email一般使用非正式的文體,因此正文(Body)前的稱呼(Salutation)通常無須使用諸如“Dear Mr. John”之類的表達(dá)。在同輩的親朋好友或同事間可以直呼其名,但對長輩或上級最好使用頭銜加上姓。如:Tommy,或者M(jìn)r. Smith。
email文體的另外一個特點是簡單明了,便于閱讀,太長的內(nèi)容可以以附件發(fā)出。一個段落大多僅由一到三個句子組成。信尾客套話(Complimentary close)通常也很簡明。常常只需一個詞,如:“Thanks”,“Best”,“Cheers”,不需要用一般信函中的“Sincerely yours”或“Best regards”。稱呼和正文之間,段落之間,正文和信尾客套話之間一般空一行,開頭無須空格。如:
Jimmy,
I received your memo and will discuss it with Eric on Wednesday.
Best wishes,
David
email的非正式的文體特點并不意味著它的撰寫可以馬虎行事,特別是給長輩或上級寫信,或者撰寫業(yè)務(wù)信函更是如此。寫完信后,一定要認(rèn)真檢查有無拼寫、語法和標(biāo)點符號錯誤。
典型題例:(2013年安徽卷)
今天是父親節(jié)。假定你是李華,請給你的美國朋友John寫一封電子郵件,談?wù)勀銓⑷绾闻c父親一起度過這個特別的日子。要點如下:
● 表述你與父親間的情感;
● 為父親制作一張卡片;
● 幫助父親做點事;
● 陪父親散步等。
注意:1. 詞數(shù)80-100;
2. 請不要逐句翻譯,可適當(dāng)發(fā)揮;
3. 郵件的開頭和結(jié)尾已為你寫好,不計入總詞數(shù)。
Dear John,
Its Fathers Day today. Its a special day, isnt it?
What your plan for Fathers Day? Im looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours,
Li Hua
范文:
Dear John,
Its Fathers Day today. Its a special day, isnt it?
I think we should do something to show our love for our fathers on this special day. My father and I are good friends. Whenever I meet with difficulties, he is always there, ready to help me.
Today I will make a beautiful card for him, with my thanks and best wishes on it. Then I will help him wash the car this afternoon and cook his favorite food in the evening. Besides, Ill take a walk with him after dinner and then play chess with him, for he likes it very much. Im sure hell be very happy.
Whats your plan for Fathers Day? Im looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours,
Li Hua
4.日記
日記是用以記敘一天生活中所見、所聞、所做或所想的事情。寫日記時要注意以下幾點:
1. 格式:英文日記和中文日記的寫法大致相同。一般是第一行寫上日期、星期、天氣狀況。日期通常頂格寫,后面是星期,天氣狀況寫在右上角。表示天氣狀況的詞一般用形容詞,如: fine, cold, rainy, windy, cloudy, sunny, snowy, foggy等。正文部分另起一行。
2. 人稱:日記要用第一人稱寫。
3. 時態(tài):寫日記的時間一般是在下午或晚上,也有在第二天補記的。所記敘的事情通常發(fā)生在過去,所以常用一般過去時態(tài)。但如果要記敘天氣、描寫景色、展望未來、議論某事或?qū)υ捯Z等,可以使用一般現(xiàn)在時或一般將來時,以生動再現(xiàn)當(dāng)時的情景。
4. 寫作順序:日記一般按照時間順序或事情的經(jīng)過來寫。語言要清楚、自然,內(nèi)容要連貫、完整。
5. 類型:日記可分為記事型、議論型、描寫型以及抒情型等類型。記事型日記,就是用所學(xué)英語詞匯記述當(dāng)天自己生活中所發(fā)生的事情。議論型,就是對生活中的某一事情或情況、現(xiàn)象發(fā)表自己的看法。描寫型就是對某人、某物的特征進(jìn)行細(xì)致的描述,或?qū)δ呈挛锸惆l(fā)自己的感情。
典型題例:(2013年日照卷)
假如你是Tom,上周日下午和朋友在小區(qū)(neighborhood)空地踢球,請根據(jù)圖片提示寫一篇90詞左右的日記。
要求:1. 根據(jù)前三幅圖片所描述的情景,發(fā)揮想象,寫出事情的結(jié)局;
2. 內(nèi)容合乎情理,故事完整;
3. 文中不要出現(xiàn)你的真實姓名和學(xué)校名稱;
4. 文章的開頭已給出,不計入總詞數(shù)。
Wednesday, June 12, Sunny
范文:
Wednesday, June 12, Sunny
Last Sunday afternoon,some of my best friends and I went to play football in the open ground inside our neighborhood. We really had a good time! Suddenly I kicked the ball so hard that it flew at a window. It was broken! An angry woman looked out of the window, shouting at us. We were all too frightened! She asked who did that. I went up and said sorry to her. The woman told us not to play football around next time. A bad day!
5.通知
在英語里,通知有書面通知和口頭通知兩種。書面通知又叫通告或布告。它是上級組織對下級組織,單位對員工部署工作、傳達(dá)事情或召開會議所使用的一種應(yīng)用文。
書面通知的用詞比較正式。一般由標(biāo)題、正文和結(jié)尾三部分組成。為了醒目起見,通知正文上方的中央位置往往寫上Notice或NOTICE。然后在標(biāo)題下方一至兩行處寫通知的內(nèi)容,這是通知的主體內(nèi)容,要求寫得言簡意賅,對通知的對象、事情、時間和地點等應(yīng)交代清楚,要求明確。接著在正文的右下方寫發(fā)通知的單位或負(fù)責(zé)人姓名。在正文的左下方,低于寫發(fā)通知單位一兩行處頂格寫通知日期(也可以寫在右上角)。
口頭通知比書面通知要口語化,開頭往往有稱呼語,如Ladies and gentlemen/ Boys and girls/ Dear friends 等。正文開頭時一般有提醒聽眾注意的詞語和句子。如:Please be quiet everyone!/ Attention please!/ May I take your attention please?/ Ive something to tell you. / I will tell you something very important.等。在口頭通知講完后要對聽眾說聲結(jié)束語 Thats all, thank you. 以示禮貌。
典型題例1:
假設(shè)你所在的梅園小區(qū)最近發(fā)生了多次偷竊事件,請你以居委會的名義寫一份緊急通知,給居民們一些具體指導(dǎo)。告訴大家:出門之前一定要關(guān)閉門窗,保管好錢、珠寶等貴重物品;如有陌生人敲門,一定要問清楚對方是誰后再開門;出門時間較長的居民要請人代取報紙和郵件,以免讓壞人知道家中無人。
注意:1. 不要逐字翻譯,但文章應(yīng)包含以上內(nèi)容。 2. 詞數(shù)為100個單詞。
范文:
Notice
Your attention, please. A lot of theft cases
happening in our community have been reported
lately. The following are some guidelines for
safety.
First of all, when you leave your room, do lock the door and shut the windows. Secondly, do not leave money, jewelry, or valuables exposed in your room. When someone you dont know knocks at your door, always ask who it is before you open the door. Finally, for those who will be away from home for several days, remember to have someone pick up your newspapers and mails. Dont advertise that you are away!
If you follow the above, Im sure you will avoid having unpleasant experiences.
January 5, 2014
Meiyuan Community
典型題例2:(2013年武漢卷)
假設(shè)你是李明,本周班會上,你將代表老師用英語通知學(xué)生參加一次敬老院的公益活動。
要點如下:
1. 星期天早上8:30在校門口集合,乘公共汽車前往;
2. 給老人們贈送班級禮物;
3. 打掃衛(wèi)生,整理房間;
4. 唱歌、跳舞、講故事、聊天,給老人們帶去快樂;
5. 活動很有意義,希望積極參與;
6.補充一至兩點你對本次活動的看法。
注意:詞數(shù)60~80,書面表達(dá)的開頭已給出,不計入總詞數(shù)。
參考詞匯:1. chat v. 聊天2. meaningful adj. 有意義的3. cheer up ……高興
Fellow students,
We will pay a visit to the old peoples home this Sunday.
范文:
Fellow students,
We will pay a visit to the old peoples home this Sunday. Well have to meet at the school gate at 8:30 on Sunday morning and then go there by bus. There we will do some cleaning and tidy the rooms. After that we will have many activities, such as singing, dancing, telling stories and chatting to cheer up the old. Before we leave, well give our presents to them.
I hope all of us can take an active part. Through the meaningful activities, we can learn to care for the old.
Thats all, thank you.
6.演講稿
演講稿也叫演說辭,它是在較為隆重的儀式上和某些公眾場所發(fā)表的講話文稿。演講稿的格式與一般文章的格式原則上大致相同,其結(jié)構(gòu)常分為開頭、主體和結(jié)尾三個部分。演講就是用強(qiáng)有力的語言號召聽眾響應(yīng)你的觀點,因此寫演講稿,要注意突出其觀點鮮明、結(jié)構(gòu)清楚、語言流暢的特點。
典型題例1:(2013年濱州卷)
請你根據(jù)下表中所提供的信息以“Learn to express thanks”為題,用英語寫一篇演講稿。
背景1. 認(rèn)為上中學(xué)時吃好穿好是應(yīng)該的;
2. 走向社會后沒有感恩意識。學(xué)會感恩1. 感謝社會提供良好的教育機(jī)會;
2. 感謝父母供養(yǎng)自己上學(xué);
3. 感謝老師傳授知識;
4. 感謝朋友的支持與鼓勵。參考詞匯:enter society 進(jìn)入社會,sense of thanks 感恩意識,behavior 行為
要求:1. 短文應(yīng)包括所提供的所有內(nèi)容,可以適當(dāng)發(fā)揮,不要簡單翻譯;
2. 演講稿中不得出現(xiàn)真實的人名、地名及能夠透露你個人身份的信息;
3. 詞數(shù):80詞左右。開頭和結(jié)尾已給出,不計入總詞數(shù)。
Good morning, boys and girls!
The topic of my speech today is “Learn to express thanks”.
In the future, we should never forget our society, parents, teachers and so on. At present, we should study harder in order to make our world more beautiful.
Thank you for your listening!
范文:
Learn to express thanks
Good morning, boys and girls!
The topic of my speech today is “Learn to express thanks”. We find some students want to eat well and wear fashionable clothes at school. When they leave school and enter society, they dont show any sense of thanks.
I think this behavior is not correct. As students, we should learn to express thanks. The society offers us a chance to receive good education. And our parents also support us to go to school. Our teachers teach us much knowledge, so we should thank them. We should also thank our friends because they give us courage and support.
In the future, we should never forget our society, parents, teachers and so on. At present, we should study harder in order to make our world more beautiful.
Thank you for your listening!
典型題例2:(2013年福州卷)
為了進(jìn)一步增強(qiáng)中學(xué)生的安全意識,提高自我保護(hù)能力,某校開展了以安全為主題的英語演講比賽。請你根據(jù)以下要點提示寫一篇演講稿。
注意:1)內(nèi)容必須包括所給的全部要點,可適當(dāng)發(fā)揮;
2)表達(dá)清楚,語句通順,意思連貫,書寫規(guī)范;
3)詞數(shù)80左右,文章開頭已給出,不計入總詞數(shù)。
參考詞匯:be careful, on line, danger, call… for, go bad
How to keep safe?
As teenagers we should always keep safety in mind. But how can we keep safe? Here are some of my suggestions.
First,
范文:
How to keep safe?
As teenagers, we should always keep safety in mind. But how can we keep safe? Here are some of my suggestions.
First, we should be careful when we make friends, especially on line. Second, if we are in danger, we must call the police for help in time so that we can keep ourselves safe. Also, we ought to eat healthily and safely. Eating food that goes bad will do harm to our health. Last but not least, summer is coming, and we must remember its dangerous to swim in the river.
In short, safety must come first!