1、1Canada “The True North”李仕才Unit 5 Canada “The True North”【高考试一试】假如你是李华。你的美国网友 Peter 来信询问你校学生社团的开展情况。请你给他写封回信,要点包括:1.学生社团简介;2.特色学生社团。注意:1.词数 80 左右;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 Peter,I am writing to make a brief introduction to the student societies in our school, in which you show interest
2、 in your letter._What about the student societies in your school? I am expecting to exchange more with you in the future.Yours,Li Hua【参考范文】Dear Peter,I am writing to make a brief introduction to the student societies in our school, in which you show interest in your letter.2The student societies in
3、our school come in many varieties. First of all, there are societies where we develop our hobbies and interests, and broaden our horizons. Whats more, if you are interested in making things and improving your skills, you can join such societies as Kite Flying.What I would like to recommend most is M
4、odel United Nations, a society especially organized for those interested in international affairs. In the activities, we play the roles of diplomats from different countries and political bodies, holding conferences and discussing international hot issues, which greatly raises our sense of responsib
5、ility.What about the student societies in your school? I am expecting to exchange more with you in the future.Yours,Li Hua【写作指导】本文是一篇半开放式作文,要求以李华的口吻回复网友 Peter 的来信。注意要以第一人称和一般现在时为主。写作要点如下:1.学生社团简介。该部分可介绍社团涉及的领域和社团的作用等。写作时可用的表达有:学生社团多种多样:the student societies come in many varieties;therere more than o
6、ne student society 等;社团的作用:there are societies where we develop our hobbies and interests; societies help with our hobbies;broaden our horizons 等。2.特色学生社团。该部分可介绍特色社团的具体情况,如特色所在和宗旨等。写作时可用的表达有:特色社团的宗旨:it is designed/organized/intended for.等。【亮点点击】本文主题明确,逻辑清晰,要点齐全,且运用了较多的高级语法结构和词汇,有效地使用了语句间的连接成分。全文结构紧凑
7、,达到了预期的写作目的。亮点词汇:come in many varieties, recommend, especially, international affairs, hot issues, responsibility 等。过渡词:First of all, Whats more。高级句式:where 引导的定语从句;What 引导的主语从句;现在分词短语 holding 3conferences and discussing.作伴随状语等。话题单词1locate vt. 位于2position n. 位置3size n. 大小4history n. 历史5custom n. 习俗6c
8、apital n. 首都7welfare n. 福利8immigration n. 移民9Arctic n. 北极,北极地区10bay n. 海湾,(港)湾11border n. 边 (沿);边界,国界12geography n. 地理13restriction n. 限制;限定14policy n. 政策,方针15legal adj. 法律的,法定的【高考试一试】高中生考入大学后,是否要立即为其配备笔记本电脑呢?对此,有人赞同,有人反对。请你根据下列表格的内容写一篇英语短文,并发表你的看法。支持者 反对者A. 是对子女奋发努力取得好成绩的肯定和奖励B. 方便今后的学习,随时随地地可以上网查阅
9、资料1. 给有些家庭增加了经济负担2. 大学学习条件比较优越,有足够的计算机房供学生使用你的看法(至少两点)注意:1. 对所给要点逐一陈述并适当发挥,不要简单翻译。3. 词数 100 左右,开头已经给出,不计入总词数。Is it necessary for freshmen to have a laptop when they go to university? Different people have different ideas. 【参考范文】Is it necessary for freshmen to have a laptop when they go to university
10、? 4Different people have different ideas. The supporters think that students deserve a laptop as an award for their great efforts and achievements. In addition, having a laptop in hand will bring more convenience to their studies and easier access to the Internet, which will in turn absolutely benef
11、it them. The opponents believe it would add to the financial burden of some families. Besides, many universities are equipped with modern facilities, providing students with adequate computers for use. As far as I am concerned, it is not necessary to buy a laptop for freshmen. The reason for this is
12、 that they can have free access to the computers in universities. Furthermore, they may be addicted to computer games because of lack of self-control, which will have a bad effect on their studies and health.话题短语1follow a custom 遵循习俗2culture shock 文化冲击3social status 社会地位4offer job opportunities 提供就业
13、机会5a symbol of social progress 社会进步的体现6adapt oneself to the development of society 适应社会发展7be rich in 富含8 settle down 定居9have a history of 有的历史10have an area of 有面积11with a population of 有人口12be located in.坐落在13cover an area of 占地14natural resources 自然资源15more than 多于【高考试一试】最近,某英语交流学习论坛提出一个话题“Should
14、square dancing be forbidden?”并邀请网友参与讨论。你打算参加,请根据以下内容写一篇发言稿。内容包括:1广场舞的现状;52表明你的观点;3给出理由。注意:1词数 100 左右;2开头已给出,不计入总词数。Should square dancing be forbidden?In recent years,square dancing has been becoming increasingly popular in cities._One possible version:Should square dancing be forbidden?In_recent_yea
15、rs,square_dancing_has_been_becoming_increasingly_popular_in_cities.Many people have a habit of dancing to music with others.However,the loud noise disturbs the people who live around the square.Should square dancing be forbidden?I think square dancing is of great benefits,and it shouldnt be forbidde
16、n.Here are the reasons.First of all,dancing is a good way to take exercise,which can help people to build themselves up.It also provides a chance for people to communicate with each other.Besides,the square is a good place for people to work out.At the same time,the people living near the square hav
17、e the right to live in peace.So I suggest the time when people dance on the square should be limited.话题佳句1Covering an area of 9,976,000 square kilometres,Canada is the second largest country in the world with a population of more than thirty million.加拿大是世界上第二大国家,面积 9 976 000 平方千米,人口大约 3 千多万。62It is
18、located in the north of North America with the Atlantic on its east,bordering the US on the south.加拿大位于北美大陆的北部,东临大西洋,南与美国接壤。3Canada is rich in natural resources.People speak English and French as their official languages.Ottawa is one of the most beautiful capitals in the world as well as a good pla
19、ce for people to settle down.加拿大自然资源丰富,英语和法语是加拿大的官方语言,渥太华是世界最美丽的都城之一,也是人们定居的好地方。佳作背诵随着人们生活水平的提高,越来越多的人选择走出家门去探索世界、体验生活。与传统的团队游相比自助游越来越受到年轻人的青睐。但在享受自助游的同时也存在一些问题。请按下列要求用英语写一篇 100 词左右的短文:1自助游的优点和缺点;2你的观点。参考词汇:团队游 package tour自助游 self-organized tour住宿 accommodation_佳作欣赏Compared with the traditional one
20、s,self-organized tours are rapidly gaining popularity among the youth.During a self-organized tour,arrangements of sightseeing can be flexible and changeable depending on our own interests.Thus,we can spend the time freely and head for our favorite destinations directly,only in which way can we full
21、y expose ourselves to the local cultures and customs.Nevertheless,self-arranged tour can bring about great inconvenience in the arrangements of transportation and accommodation. At the same time ,the discounts for package tour may not be available.Also,lack of safety guarantees makes it easy to get hurt.In my opinion,the advantages of self-organized tour seem to outweigh its disadvantages.Thus I suppose that self-organized tour cant be a wiser choice to enjoy ourselves to the fullest.7