Books

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A lot of children feel that they are forced to read at school from an early age.Schools often focus on getting better results instead of encouraging pupils to read for enjoyment.Books are usually graded in levels.If a child is stuck at a certain level,he may feel like he is failing to keep up with his classmates.

To encourage students to read,it is beneficial to choose books that are funny and enjoyable.Have you watched the movieCharlie and the Chocolate Factory? It was all based on the book of the same name by an author called Roald Dahl.He wrote many stories that are loved by both children and adults.Most British adults remember reading these stories when they were young because they are very funny.Reading doesn’t have to be a serious thing.If you find a book that can make you smile,then look for books by the same author.It doesn’t matter what you read,as long as you enjoy it.

Research shows that children who read for enjoyment have better reading and writing skills,more imagination,a broader vocabulary,a deeper understanding of different cultures,and more social skills.

Some books are popular among both kids and adults.Why not ask your parents to read the same book as you?Then you can discuss what you like or dislike about it.Try carrying a book or magazine in your bag when you travel or go on holiday.You will find that you enjoy reading more than playing games on your smartphone.

Developing a love for reading takes time,but the rewards are worth it.Authors don’t write books in order to make readers fall asleep or throw them away.Keep exploring different books,and you will find something that you can’t put down.

Tasks

1.Why do a lot of children hate reading?

2.What does the writer think of reading books for enjoyment?

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讓人成長的不是年齡，而是閱歷?？催^的電影、讀過的書、交過的朋友、游覽過的風(fēng)景、做過的難題、促膝交談的師長……都是成長過程中不可或缺的部分。豐富多彩的初中生活充滿了苦辣酸甜，請描述對你影響最深刻的事件或畫面，并將“______which has influenced me the most”這一題目補(bǔ)充完整，寫一篇不少于100詞的英語作文。

原文呈現(xiàn)

The book which has influenced me the most

I used to think the life is not so valuable.So whenever I met some trouble,the first thought in my mind was giving up.However my life has completely changed since I met the bookTo Live.

The story of the book is about a man called Fu Gui.He used to have a lot of money.After a turning point of his life,his family members died one by one.He fully tasted the deepest pain.He was still working with smile on his face instead of giving up his life.

It is the book which has influenced me most.What’s the fate gives you,just accept it.I was touched deeply.From it,I have learned how to face the difficulty in my life.I won’t be afraid of any problems.

第一句應(yīng)該用否定前移，主從句時(shí)態(tài)要一致，可改為I didn’t think life was so valuable in the past.另外，第一段引出話題應(yīng)簡潔，直奔主題。

第二段對書中人物命運(yùn)發(fā)展的描述不夠清晰，讀者無法清晰知道情節(jié)主線。

文章使用了復(fù)合句，但出現(xiàn)語法錯(cuò)誤，“What’s the fate gives you”應(yīng)該改成“Whatever the fate gives you”。

結(jié)構(gòu)上可以再做調(diào)整。如“I was touched deeply.”應(yīng)該是對故事情節(jié)的理解，放在第二段末尾更加恰當(dāng)。

升格展示

The book which has influenced me the most

I didn’t think life was so valuable in the past.Whenever I met some trouble,I wanted to give up.The bookTo Livehas made a great difference to me.

The book is about a man called Fu Gui.He used to have a lot of money but he gambled and lost all.It’s the turning point of his life.Then his family members died one by one.He had to work hard in cold winter,despite enduring the deepest pain.But he still worked with smiles on his face.I was touched deeply.

There is no doubt that the book has influenced me the most.It taught me to accept whatever the fate gives me.I have learned how to face the difficulties.I won’t be afraid of any problems!

綜合點(diǎn)評

這是一道半命題作文。在升格文中，小作者采用“總—分—總”的結(jié)構(gòu)進(jìn)行寫作：第一段綜述這本書對自己的影響；第二段描述書中人物命運(yùn)發(fā)展的過程；第三段描述自己的成長和獲得的啟示。小作者對時(shí)態(tài)的把握比較準(zhǔn)確，能根據(jù)內(nèi)容靈活轉(zhuǎn)換時(shí)態(tài)，如詞語“used to”和句式“The bookTo Livehas made a great difference to me .”“It’s the turning point of his life.”的使用都突出了成長和改變。