专题十八　短文写作

Writing 1(2014湖北)

请根据以下提示,并结合具体事例,用英语写一篇短文。

Small things make a big difference.The small things we do can make us a responsible member of the society.

注意:①无须写标题;

②除诗歌外,文体不限;

③内容必须结合你生活中的具体事例;

④文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称;

⑤词数不少于120,如引用提示语则不计入总词数。

答案

[写作提示]

1.本题为开放式作文。

2.抓住“The small things we do can make us a responsible member of the society.”这一主题展开写作即可。

3.建议使用第一人称进行写作,时态选用一般现在时和一般过去时。

内容要点:

①阐明观点:我们所做的小事情可以使我们成为一名有责任感的社会成员。

②记叙一件证明上述观点的具体事例。

③自己的认识和感想。

One possible version:

It isn?t hard to grow up into a responsible member of society.

I can well remember an incident that happened on a rainy Sunday afternoon.I was on my way to the bookstore and was waiting for the green light at a crossing when a girl of about ten was knocked down by a passing car,which drove off quickly.A man immediately rushed to the girl to give her first aid and I joined in without hesitation.Luckily she was not badly injured and we sent her to the nearest hospital.Compared with the escaped driver,I am proud of what I did.

As a member of the society,I am aware that being responsible is what it takes to make a better society.

 Writing 2(2014课标Ⅰ)

假定你是李华,计划暑假期间去英国学习英语,为期六周。下面的广告引起了你的注意,请给该校写封信,询问有关情况(箭头所指内容)。

注意:1.词数100左右。

2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。

3.参考词汇:住宿—accommodation

Dear Sir/Madam, 

Yours faithfully, 

Li Hua

答案 

[写作提示]

1.本文属于图表类作文,在写作时要用第一人称,基本时态以现在时为主。

2.内容要点:

说明写信的目的;

开课时间和每周上课时间;

班级大小;

收费情况;

住宿类型。

3.参考词汇:

住宿 accommodation　宿舍 dormitory

One possible version:

Dear Sir/Madam, 

I am a student in China and I plan to go to Britain to attend a summer school during the vacation.I?ve seen your ad,and I?d like to know something more about your six-week English course.First,when will the course start and how many class hours are there per week?Besides,I wish there would not be too many students in a class.I?d also like to know how much I have to pay for the course and whether accommodation is included.Would there be host family or university dormitory?

I am looking forward to your early reply.

Yours faithfully, 

Li Hua 

Writing 3(2014课标Ⅱ)

一家英语报社向中学生征文,主题是“十年后的我”。请根据下列要点和你的畅想完成短文。

　　1.家庭;

　　2.工作;

　　3.业余生活。

注意:1.词数100左右;

2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;

3.开头语已为你写好。

I often imagine what my life will be like in the future. 

答案

[写作提示]

1.本文为提纲式作文,注意不要遗漏内容要点,注意上下文的连贯性。

2.人称需用第一人称,时态以一般将来时为主。

3.注意结尾要有总结性语句。

One possible version:

I often imagine what my life will be like in the future.I think my life will be very different in ten years.I will be twenty-eight years old by then.I will have my own family,probably with a lovely child.I hope I?ll work in a computer company as a program designer.I?ll enjoy my work and get along well with my colleagues.I?ll do a good job in whatever I do.In my free time,I?ll continue to take regular exercise,such as swimming,running and various ball games.On my holidays,I?ll travel around the world.In a word,my life will be much richer and more colorful. 

Writing 4(2014北京)

你给英国朋友Chris写一封信,内容包括:

1.你们原计划7月份一同去云南旅游;

2.由于脚部受伤,你无法按原计划前往;

3.表达你的歉意并建议将旅行推迟到8月份。

注意:1.词数不少于50。

2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。

3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。

Dear Chris,

Yours,

Joe

答案

[写作提示]

1.内容要点:

(1)原计划7月份一同去云南;

(2)由于脚伤无法前往;

(3)表达歉意并提出建议。

2.人称:以第一人称为主。

3.时态:一般过去时、一般现在时、一般将来时。

One possible version:

Dear Chris, 

How is it going?

I remember we planned to visit Yunnan in July.But now,because my left foot was injured,I cannot go with you as planned.

I?m sorry about it.Can I suggest that we put it off until early August?I wish you could understand.I?m looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours,

Joe

Writing 5(2014北京)

假设你是红星中学高三(1)班的学生李华,请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序,为校刊“英语园地”写一篇短文,记述你和同学们向学校提建议,解决自行车存放问题的过程。

注意:1.词数不少于60。

2.短文的开头已给出,不计入总词数。

　　There was a problem with the parking place for bikes in our school. 

答案

[写作提示]

1.内容要点:

(1)点明问题;(2)讨论问题;(3)提交建议;(4)看到变化。

2.人称:以第一人称为主。

3.时态:以一般过去时为主。

One possible version:

There was a problem with the parking place for bikes in our school.I noticed the entrance was small and almost blocked.So my classmates and I had a discussion and wrote a report.Then we went to meet the schoolmaster in his office and gave the report to him.He accepted our suggestions.Soon afterwards,a second entrance was opened to the parking place.Now it is easy for us to park our bikes there. 

 Writing 6(2014山东)

某英文报社组织主题为“我喜欢的英语谚语”征文活动,你有意参加。请从下面两句谚语中任选一句作为标题写一篇英语作文,内容须包括:1.该谚语的含义;2.体现该谚语含义的个人经历。

①A friend in need is a friend indeed.

②Where there?s a will,there?s a way.

注意:1.词数:120—150;

2.文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称。

参考词汇:谚语proverb

答案

One possible version:

Where there is a will,there is a way

I first saw this sentence when I entered junior high school.The moment I came into the classroom,I saw the sentence on the blackboard.

I like the proverb because it tells a valuable philosophy of life.Achieving our goals is always not easy,but if we have a strong will,we are sure to realize them.

Once I was not very good at English.I didn?t know enough English words and my grammar was also poor,which really made me upset.Fortunately,my English teacher noticed my bad situation and said to me,“Don?t lose heart.Remember:where there is a will,there is a way.”Suddenly I was reminded of the sentence on the blackboard!

From then on,I decided to work hard on my English and it finally paid off.My English improved a lot and,more importantly,I gained much confidence.

Writing 7(2014湖南)

Directions:Write an English composition according to the instructions given below.

学校正在组织科技创新大赛,你想为日常生活中某件物品(如钢笔、书包、鞋子……)设计添加新功能来参赛。请以“My Magic　　　”为题写一篇英语短文,介绍你的创意。 

内容:

1.说明设计理由;

2.介绍新功能。

注意:

1.词数不少于120个;

2.不能使用真实姓名和学校名称。

答案

[写作提示]

1.本文可分三段来写,第一段交代设计新产品的理由,第二段详细介绍新功能,第三段为总结性自然段。

2.因为是介绍新产品,时态以一般现在时为主。

3.要点齐全,使用适当的连接词使行文连贯。

One possible version:

My magic neutral water pen

The neutral water pen is widely used in the process of study but we often have trouble using them because of its limited ink and other inconvenience.

To deal with these problems,consequently,I have worked heart and soul to create my own magic neutral water pen.

The most shining function of this newly designed pen is that it will contain special ink powder which makes it have endless ink.Furthermore,the pen is made of the extremely strong materials,which can protect the pen from the damage when it might fall down onto the ground.Better still,so smoothly does it write that it can contribute to making our handwriting better.

Such is my magic neutral water pen.Are you interested in it? Hope it will be of great use for users.

Writing 8(2014江西)

假定你是星光中学的高中毕业生李华,母校将为高一新生举办主题为“What to learn in senior high school?”的英语沙龙活动,特邀请你结合自身经历谈谈自己的体会。请根据以下提纲准备一份英语发言稿。

1.学会学习:方法、习惯等;

2.学会做人:真诚、友善等;

3.其他方面:考生自拟。

注意:1.词数120左右;

2.发言稿开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。

Good morning,everyone!It is my honor to be here to share with you my opinions on what to learn in senior high school.

Thank you!

答案

[写作提示]

1.介绍自身经历时需以一般过去时为主,人称为第一人称;

2.介绍在今后三年高中生活中应注意的事项时应该以一般将来时或“情态动词+动词原形”为主;

3.参考词汇:学会高效地学习learn to learn efficiently。

[参考范文]

Good morning,everyone! It is my honor to be here to share with you my opinions on what to learn in senior high school. 

In the coming three years,our school life will be challenging.Firstly,we should learn to learn efficiently.Personally,I used to try effective methods to achieve my academic goals.Developing a good habit is also of importance.It really benefited me a lot to preview lessons,get actively involved in class,and review what had been taught after class.

In addition,we should learn how to get along well with others.In school,I respected teachers and was friendly with classmates.It was with sincerity and faithfulness that we created a harmonious atmosphere.

Finally,we should take part in sports and outdoor activities frequently.They were really helpful to build up my body and enrich my school life.

No pains,no gains.I am sure that with your great efforts,you will enjoy a colorful and fruitful life here.

Thank you! 

Writing 9(2014福建)

如何理解“成功”,不同的人有不同的看法。请认真阅读下面的引语(quotation),按要求用英语写一篇短文。

“Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.”

—Sir Winston Churchill

内容要求:

1.你对该引语的理解;

2.你的相关经历;

3.恰当的结尾。

注意:

1.短文开头已给出,不计入总词数;

2.文中不能出现考生的具体信息;

3.词数:120左右。

This quotation from Winston Churchill tells us that 

答案

[写作提示]

1.本题属开放类作文。

2.文章分成三部分:

(1)对引语的理解,用一般现在时态或将来时态;

(2)考生自己的有关成功与失败的经历,用一般过去时态;

(3)结束语,用一般现在时态或将来时态。

One possible version:

This quotation from Winston Churchill tells us that we shouldn?t get discouraged right after failures.Rather,we should keep trying with enthusiasm.Success consists in the ability to continue efforts through failures. 

At the age of twelve,I got a nice bike as a birthday gift.So excited was I that I couldn?t wait to try my hand at riding it.However,it was harder than expected.The bike seemed too heavy and difficult to control.Worse still,I took many falls off the bike.I was about to give up when my father came and encouraged me to keep going.With more practice,I did better and better.Looking back,I feel I wouldn?t be able to ride a bike had I lost heart.

Actually,we can?t succeed in everything we try.What?s important is that we should stick at it.

Writing 10(2014重庆)

请结合材料,按要求用英文写作。

“My friend falls,I laugh;my phone falls,I cry.”

要求:(1)就此材料发表你的看法;

(2)紧扣材料,有明确的观点;

(3)词数不少于60。

答案

　　It is a common phenomenon that some people always say “My friend falls,I laugh;my phone falls,I cry.” I don?t think it a reasonable practice for them to behave that way in our society.

For one thing,more and more studies have reported that mobile phone addiction causes selfishness,unawareness of the needs of others and disconnection from reality.Secondly,friends are more important than phones in our daily life.As is known to us all,if we are in trouble,it is not our phones but our friends that can really help us out.

All in all,good interpersonal skills are a must for our future social life,so put your phone away and make some good friends,which is a really wise move.

Writing 11(2014重庆)

青少年研究专家Susan Beacham在自己的英文网站上开辟专栏,邀请大家分享心目中的“最好礼物”。她认为,礼物贵在心意,应为之付出时间和精力。

假设你是李华,请用英文发帖,内容应包括:

·赞同Susan的看法

·你收到或送出的最好礼物是什么

·该礼物的意义

·期待大家回复

注意:(1)词数不少于80;

(2)符合语言规范;

(3)开头已给出(不计入总词数)。

I am a high school student from China. 

答案

　　I am a high school student from China.Recently I have read an article written by Susan Beacham,who thinks whether a gift is suitable lies not in its value but in the giver?s heart,and that the giver should devote time and energy to the gift.I agree with Susan,whose article reminds me of my best gift,a pen,given by my father,who was a worker.When I was in junior middle school,my father bought me a nice pen with his small salary,wishing me to study hard.From then on,the pen has been my best companion,encouraging me to study hard.I am looking forward to everyone?s reply. 

 Writing 12(2014陕西)

假定你是中学生李华。美国一个中学校长代表团即将访问你校并出席英语周的一项活动。请根据写作要点和写作要求写一篇欢迎词。

写作要点:

1.表示对客人的欢迎;

2.介绍此项活动(如活动目的、内容等);

3.表达对客人的祝愿。

写作要求:

1.词数不少于100;

2.称呼已经给出,请写欢迎词正文;

3.不能使用真实姓名和学校名称。

Dear American guests,

答案

[写作提示]

1.本文为一篇欢迎词,体裁属于应用文,人称以第一人称为主,时态以一般现在时为主,在介绍活动时应用一般将来时。

　　2.内容要点:

(1)表示对客人的欢迎;

(2)介绍此项活动;

(3)表达对客人的祝愿。

One possible version:

Dear American guests, 

On behalf of our school,I would like to express our warm welcome to you.We are lucky to have you here in the middle of our English Week activities.

As scheduled,we have English Talent Show today.The purpose of this programme is to develop our interest in English learning and practical abilities in listening and speaking.The programme consists of the following activities:recitation,singing,word spelling,story-telling and so on.The show will begin at two o?clock this afternoon at the Student Centre.Dear guests,you are welcome to take part in some activities.I hope we students will benefit from your presence.

I sincerely wish you a pleasant time with us.Thank you.

 Writing 13(2014江苏)

81.请阅读下面短文,并按照要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章。

When we read newspapers,we often come across such English words as “AIDS”and“PK”.When we watch TV,we frequently hear words like “NBA”or “PM2.5”.When we speak,we automatically use words like “OUT” or “Bye-bye”.English words and expressions like these are getting popular.They have already become part of our daily language.And 239 English words have been included in the latest Dictionary of Contemporary Chinese.

The inclusion has started a heated discussion.A group of scholars signed a letter of complaint over the inclusion of these English words,which,they think,goes against Chinese language policies.They not only worry that Chinese is borrowing an increasing number of English words but are also concerned that the inclusion may hurt the dignity of the Chinese language.However,others are in favor of the inclusion because it is hard to say whether it will threaten the Chinese language.They believe the selection is mostly a result of their function and use in daily life.

[写作内容]

1.用约30个单词写出上文概要;

2.用约120个单词发表你的观点,内容包括:

(1)支持或反对汉语词典收录英语词汇;

(2)用2—3个理由或论据支撑你的观点。

[写作要求]

1.可以支持文中任一观点,但必须提供理由或论据;

2.阐述观点或提供论据时,不能直接引用原文语句;

3.作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称;

4.不必写标题。

[评分标准]

内容完整,语言规范,语篇连贯,词数适当。

答案

One possible version:

支持:

Today,more and more English words find their way into the Chinese language.Even the Dictionary of Contemporary Chinese includes 239 English words.Some people support it while others do not.

Generally,I am in favour of the inclusion.As the number of English learners is on the rise,it?s not difficult for them to understand these words in Chinese contexts.Besides,it is,on some occasions,more convenient to use English words.Most people nowadays use “IT” instead of its translation “xinxi jishu”.In our global village,we can see that it?s not uncommon for one language to borrow words from other languages.In English,there are many words borrowed from Latin,French,or even Chinese.In fact,Chinese has never stopped taking words from other languages,say,“ganbu”or“minzhu” from Japanese.

So,it?s safe to conclude that it is reasonable to include English which facilitates daily communication.

反对:

With English words getting popular in both media and daily life,a Chinese dictionary has included 239 of them,leaving the public divided into two opposing groups:“For”and“Against”.

I tend to take the “Against”side for two reasons.Firstly,this inclusion has actually polluted our mother tongue.Sooner or later,many English accents will rise and fall with the four Chinese tones.And,rules don?t tell us how to pronounce such English-turned Chinese words as “wifi”and“Out”in a Chinese way!Secondly,such an inclusion may give rise to prejudices of the educated against those with little knowledge of English.Just for one illustration,while college students take “Bye-bye”for granted when parting from each other,it may unconsciously hurt the feelings of someone who is used to “zaijian”.

In short,not only has the inclusion poisoned Chinese,it may also bring about distance between the Chinese people.

 Writing 14(2014四川)

假设你是李夏,你的美国笔友Sam来信关心你参加高考的情况,请根据以下要点回信告知。

1.考试日期与科目;

2.考试准备情况;

3.考试时的状态;

4.对试题的感受;

5.可能的考试结果。

注意:

1.词数120左右;

2.开头语和结尾语已为你写好;

3.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;

4.文中不能出现考生真实姓名和学校名称。

参考词汇:高考college entrance examination

Dear Sam,

Thank you for your concern. 

　. 

Best wishes!

Yours,

Li Xia

答案

[写作提示]

1.本文为提纲类作文,在写作时应使用第一人称,时态包括一般现在时、一般过去时和一般将来时。

2.内容要点:

1)考试日期与科目;

2)考试准备情况;

3)考试时的状态;

4)对试题的感受;

5)可能的考试结果。

One possible version:

Dear Sam, 

Thank you for your concern.I?m writing to tell you something about my college entrance examination. 

I attended it on June 7th and June 8th.We were examined on all the subjects that we had learned in high school,that is,Chinese,math,English and science which includes physics,chemistry and biology.Before the exam,I devoted myself to preparing for it.Our teacher chose many important exercises for us,and I went over the language points at the same time.I know it is of equal significance to have a good sleep at night.So while sitting in the classroom and doing my papers,I felt confident and was full of energy.

As far as I am concerned,I feel the exam is not too difficult.I will be satisfied with the result of the exam.

Best wishes! 

Yours,

Li Xia 

 Writing 15(2014广东)

你接受了一项写作任务,要为当地英语晚报写一篇报道。

[写作内容]

请根据以下信息写一篇英文报道,内容包括:

人物:英国人理查德·阿维斯(Richard Avis)

出生日期:1974年12月1日

事件:20##年开始在世界各地寻找同年同月同日出生的人

目的:理解不同文化中成功人生的含义

相关信息:

·借助当地媒体寻找

·迄今找到32名,其中男性17名,女性15名,来自13个国家

·职业包括政府官员、运动员、司机、教师、艺术家等

·计划40岁生日前找到40位同年同月同日出生的人

·打算根据此经历写一本书

*同年同月同日出生的人:time twin

[写作要求]

只能用5个句子表达全部内容。

[评分标准]

句子结构准确,信息内容完整,篇章结构连贯。

答案

　　Richard Avis,(who was) born on December 1st,1974,is a British man.With the purpose of understanding the meaning of successful life in different cultures,Richard,from 2011,began to seek time twins around the world.Due to the help of the local media,so far he has succeeded in finding 32 time twins,including 17 males and 15 females coming from 13 countries.In addition,their positions include government officials,athletes,drivers,teachers,artists and so on.Not only does Richard intend to find 40 time twins before his 40th birthday but also he is going to write a book according to this experience.

Writing 16(2014安徽)

为了帮助中学生健康成长,某中学英文报开辟了“HEART-TO-HEART”专栏。假设你是该栏目的编辑Jamie,收到一封署名为Worried的求助信。信中该同学向你诉说了自己的困扰:近日容易发脾气,使正常的学习和生活受到了影响。请用英文给该同学写一封回信。

内容要点如下:

1.表示理解并给予安慰;

2.提出建议并说明理由。

注意:

1.词数120左右;

2.信中不能出现与本人相关的信息;

3.信的开头与结尾已为你拟好,不计入总词数。

参考词汇:temper n.脾气,情绪

Hi Worried,

I?m sorry to know that you?re having such a bad time at the moment. 

Yours,

Jamie

答案

[写作提示]

1.本文为应用文——书信;人称为第一人称,基本时态:一般现在时

2.内容要点

(1)表示理解并给予安慰;

(2)提出建议并说明理由;

(3)结尾点明写信的目的。

3.参考词汇及句型

go wrong:出毛病,弄错　physical exercise:体育锻炼;positive:积极的,肯定的　The truth is(that)...事实是……

One possible version:

Hi Worried, 

I?m sorry to know that you?re having such a bad time at the moment.The truth is everyone will have one of those periods when things seem to be going wrong,so you don?t have to worry so much.The important thing is to learn to control your temper so that you may not do or say anything you?ll regret.Here are three useful tips: 

First,talk to someone you trust about how you feel.This is a good way of letting your anger out without hurting others or yourself.Second,go outdoors and play team games with your friends as physical exercise is an effective way to get rid of anger.And third,remain optimistic about your future.Such a positive attitude towards life can be helpful in lifting your spirits.

I hope you?ll soon feel calmer and carry on as normal.

Yours,

Jamie