1、Unit 5 What are the shirts made of?本单元涉及的话题是“中国制造的东西”,话题作文通常会涉及民间艺术以及文化传承。这是一个适合记叙、说明两种体裁相结合的话题,同时也是学生喜欢写、有话写的题材。写好这类文章,最重要的是准确捕捉写作的“精髓”,有条理的把要描述的某一事物展现出来,此类话题的写作要立足事实、表达真情实感。写作此类话题作文的常用表达有:(1)China is famous for(2)Its great that China is so good at(3)wish that in the futurewill(4)These usually try
2、to show(5)They are seen as symbols of有用短语:1.be made of由制成的(在成品后中仍可看出原材料)2.be made from 由制成的(在成品中已无法辨认原材料)3.be known for 以闻名4.be used for 被用于5.no matter 不论;无论6.be covered with 用覆盖7.as far as I know 据我所知8.by hand 用手9.be good for 对有益10.on the last Friday of each month在每个月的最后一个星期五11.be good at 擅长12.make
3、 high-technology products 制造高科技产品13.the earths surface 地球表面14.many different kinds of 许多不同种类的15.fly a kite 放风筝16.such as 例如17.according to 根据;按照18.ask for help 请求帮助19.a symbol of 的象征20.puton 把放在上21.good luck 好运22.at a very high heat 在高温下23.be made in 在制造的24.be famous for 以著名25.on the sides of mounta
4、ins 在山腰上26.traffic accident 交通事故27.a kite festival 风筝节28.be from 来自29.turn.into. 把变成30. even though 虽然;即使有用表达:1.Its made of used wood and glass. 它是由废弃的木头和玻璃做成的2.Its made from grass, leaves and flowers. 它是用草、树叶和花做成的3.the fair is about environmental protection and recycling展览会是关于环境保护和回收利用的4.some reall
5、y interesting and creative ideas. 一些既很有趣又有创意的主意5.They produce all kinds of toys in this factory.他们在这个工厂里生产各种各样的玩具。6.It seems that many people all over the world drink Chinese tea. 好像全世界的许多人都在喝中国茶。7.For example,Anxi and Hangzhou are widely known for their tea.比如,安溪和杭州因茶叶而广为人知。8. American goods美国商品 9.
6、no matter what无论什么 10.products in the local shops 本地商铺的产品 11.made in China中国制造 everyday things日常用品 13.make high-technology products制造高科技新产品14. in all parts of the world 在世界所有的地区15. his shopping experiences 他的购物经历16.No matter what you may buy, you might think those products were made in those countri
7、es. 无论你买什么,你都可能认为那些产品是在那些国家生产的。17.on the last Friday of each month 在每月的最后一个星期五 18. in Germany 在德国 19.most of the earths surface地球的大部分表面 20. cause many traffic accidents 导致许多的交通事故 21. use this silver plate 使用这个银制的盘子22. special forms of traditional art 独特的传统艺术形式23.from paper to clay to bamboo 24. obje
8、cts of beauty 美丽的物体 25. according to Chinese history 根据中国历史 26. send out 释放 27. be covered with 被覆盖 28 sky lanterns 天灯 ,孔明灯 29. paper cutting 剪纸 12.a Chinese fairy tale 中国童话故事30. fire at a very high heat 在高温下烧烤31. -茶是怎样生产的? -茶树被栽在山边上。当茶叶长好了,就被手工采摘下来然后送去加工。 -How is tea produced? -Tea plants are grown
9、 on the sides of mountains. When the leaves are ready, they are picked by hand and then are sent for processing.【典型例题】假如你是韩梅,远在美国的笔友Linda给你写信了,信中,Linda向你了解中国有什么著名小吃。请根据表格提示给Linda回信。民间小吃糖葫芦(tanghulu)原料山楂(haw),有些地方的糖葫芦用草莓(strawberry)、葡萄(grape),甚至小苹果等制成历史渊源据说,宋代(the song dynasty)一位皇帝的妻子曾因吃了糖葫芦治好了病,因此流传
10、下来象征幸福和团员_【优秀范文】Dear Linda, You asked me what famous snacks there were in my country. Well, in my country, one of the most famous snacks is tanghulu. Each different part of China has different tanghulu. It is usually made of haws, which are put together on a stick and covered with ice sugar. But the
11、re are more materials for tanghulu today in some places, such as strawberries, grapes, and even little apples. It is said that tanghulu ever saved the life of an emperors wife in the Song Dynasty. It was so delicious and healthy that many Chinese people like eating it. It is now seen as the bright s
12、ymbols of happiness and reunion. Are you looking forward to eating it? Come to my country, and Ill treat you to tanghulu【常考类型】1 (2020贵州桐梓初三一模)2020.5.21是联合国大会确定的首个“国际茶日”,茶是中国传统饮食文化的组成部分,是生活中不可或缺的饮品。作为中学生,我们应了解茶并传播茶文化。请根据以下要点提示,写一篇英语短文。要点提示:1. 历史悠久,约5000年前,神农首次发现茶可以饮用;2. 种植广泛,安溪和杭州尤以茶闻名:3. 喝茶有很多好处:有利健
13、康,醒脑提神等;4. 世界各地许多人喜欢喝茶并收集茶具(tea set)。写作要求:1. 文章必须包括所有内容要点,可适当发挥以使行文连贯; 2. 词数:80词左右;(文章的开头已给出,不计入总词数)3. 文中不得出现真实姓名及校名。China is famous for tea. _【范文】China is famous for tea. Chinese tea has a long history. Its said that Shen Nong was the first to discover tea as a drink about 5,000 years ago. Tea is p
14、roduced in many different areas. Anxi and Hangzhou are widely known for their tea.There are lots of advantages of drinking tea. Its good for health. A cup of tea can make you relaxed and fresh. It seems that many people all over the world love drinking tea and collecting tea sets.As middle school st
15、udents, we should know about tea culture and spread it around the world.【解析】1.题干解读:这是一篇给材料作文。茶是中国传统饮食文化的组成部分,是生活中不可或缺的饮品,为了了解茶并传播茶文化。根据要点提示,从四方面展开写作:历史悠久,约5000年前,神农首次发现茶可以饮用;种植广泛,安溪和杭州尤以茶闻名;喝茶有很多好处:有利健康,醒脑提神等;世界各地许多人喜欢喝茶并收集茶具。2.写作指导:本文主要是采用一般现在时态,主语是第三人称单数,本文所给材料比较详细,学生要做的就是用正确的英语把这些内容表达出来,注意时态与时间状语
16、的搭配及主谓一致问题。动笔前要认真阅读材料,不可遗漏要点,并适当发挥。写作中正确使用短语和句型,注意上下文联系紧密,符合逻辑关系。2.(2020全国初二单元测试)英语课上,你班的各个学习小组对中国的一种传统艺术形式中国结进行了交流。老师要求每个小组选出一名代表来发言,介绍中国结。你是你们小组的发言人,请根据以下要点提示,写一篇发言稿。要点提示:1.每一个中国结都是由一根绳或线(a single rope or thread)编成的;2.每一个中国结都根据特定的(specific)外形和意义来命名;3.过去人们用中国结来记录事件,现在人们主要把它当作装饰物(decoration);4.中国结是幸
17、福和好运的象征。要求:1.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;2.词数90左右,开头已给出,但不计入总词数。Making Chinese knots is a traditional art form of China._One possible version:Making Chinese knots is a traditional art form of China. Its famous in China and has a long history.Every knot is made with a single rope or thread.Every knot is named by
18、its specific form and meaning.In the past,people used it to record events.But now its mainly used as a decoration.The Chinese knot is usually red.In China,its seen as a symbol of happiness and good luck.We can give it to friends as a gift or hang it in our houses.It has become popular in China and a
19、round the world.【解析】1.题干解读:该题属于说明文。写作时要注意文章是一篇发言稿,要承接开头,主要介绍中国结。2.例文点评:例文采用一段式,主要围绕4个句子进行翻译;准确介绍了中国结的制作,名字意义和象征;结构清晰,段落分明。用第三人称来介绍;时态采用一般现在时为主,一般过去时和现在完成时为辅。3.高分亮点:短语:a symbol of,traditional art form,in the past,be made with,become popular。句型:Every knot is made with a single rope or thread一般现在时被动语态,
20、Every knot is named by its specific form and meaning一般现在时被动语态。3.(2019全国初三单元测试)请根据下列提示写一篇短文。词数:80左右。提示:1.今天是Millie的生日。Millie的妈妈给她买了一件白衬衫、一条粉红色短裙和一双白色的鞋子。2.衬衫是丝绸的,产自杭州,穿起来很舒服。裙子是棉的,鞋是皮革的,都产自上海。衬衫和鞋很相配。3.Millie很喜欢它们。穿上它们,她看起来很漂亮、很时髦。_例文:Today is Millies birthday. Millies mom bought her a white blouse,
21、a pink skirt and a pair of white shoes. The blouse is made of silk. It was made in Hangzhou. Its comfortable to wear. The skirt is made of cotton and the shoes are made of leather. They were both made in Shanghai. The blouse matches the shoes very well. Millie likes them very much. She looks pretty
22、and modern on them.【解析】1.题干解读:这个一篇提纲作文,介绍了Millie的生日,根据所给材料写出正确的短文。2.例文点评:这些要点构成写作的基本框架。我们要做的就是用正确的英语把要点表达出来,并适当发挥想象说出自己的观点。动笔前要认真阅读材料,不要遗漏要点,并适当发挥。根据材料内容可知本文主要是用一般现在时态和一般过去时态来写,要注意主谓一致等问题。写作中要适当使用连词,注意上下文联系紧密,符合逻辑关系。3.高分亮点:短语:buy sb. sth.;be made of;be made in;looks pretty and modern。句型:It was made
23、in Hangzhou. Its comfortable to wear.; The skirt is made of cotton and the shoes are made of leather.。4 (2019山东初三课时练习)手机是现代人必备的通信工具之一。它不仅可以用来打电话,还可以用来做很多其他事情。例如:听歌、玩游戏、上网聊天、发邮件、看电影等。它一般是用塑料(plastic)和金属(metal)制造的。请根据以上提示写一篇短文,介绍一下手机。词数80左右。_例文:Mobile phones are becoming more and more important in our
24、 life. Nearly everyone has his or her own mobile phone except some children or some old people. They are not only used for making a phone call,but also for doing many things,such as listening to music,playing games,chatting online,sending e-mails and watching movies. They are usually made of plastic
25、 and metal. I think mobile phones will be better and better and bring us more happiness.【解析】题干解读:该题目属于说明文写作,写作时要把手机的各项作用写进去,适当的运用连词以及从句等。例文点评:例文采用的是一段式;用第三人称复数来叙述手机的好处;时态采用的是一般现在时;描写手机时,条理清晰,逻辑性强。高分亮点:短语:become more and more important;be used for doing sth;such as。句型:They are not only used for makin
26、g a phone call,but also for doing many things,such as listening to music,playing games,chatting online,sending e-mails and watching movies;I think mobile phones will be better and better and bring us more happiness。【点睛】首先认真审题,看清题目中的要求和要点;然后根据提示内容,列出写作要点及每个要点中可能要用到的表达,例如become more and more important
27、;be used for doing sth;such as以及语从句等;然后紧扣要点,动笔写作,在写作过程中,要注意句与句、段与段之间的过渡,必要时可适当运用表示转折、因果、并列、比较等关系的连词,使文章过渡平稳,自然流畅;最后,要仔细检查有无单词拼写错误、标点符号误用等,还要检查语法结构是否合理,有无重复、啰嗦的语言,大小写是否正确,词数是否符合要求等。5 (2020山东日照初三三模)英国某中学邀请你学校学生代表团于寒假期间去访问交流, 假如你是李华, 请你作为学生代表, 写一份英文答谢辞。内容提示:1. 感谢邀请;2. 交流过程中重点介绍中国的传统节日春节和中国传统民间艺术剪纸;3. 近
28、年来家乡日照发生了很多新变化, 邀请英国朋友明年寒假来日照过春节。要求:1. 根据提示内容, 不要逐字翻译, 可适当增加细节;2. 文中不能出现真实的人名和校名;3. 词数90左右(开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总词数)。Ladies and gentlemen,Im very glad to speak here. First, thanks for _Yours, Li Hua例文:Ladies and gentlemen,Im very glad to speak here. First, thanks for your invitation.Now I will introduce one
29、 of the most important traditional Chinese Festivals to you. The Spring Festival, during the festival, most families usually clean houses and prepare some delicious food and drinks. Children wear new clothes and get some lucky money from their parents or other elder people. We have a good time durin
30、g it. As for paper cutting, it has been around for over 1,500 years. The most common pictures are flowers, animals and things about Chinese history. We usually put them on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck.Recently, great changes have taken place in Rizhao. Welcome to Rizhao, we can spend a special festival next winter holiday.Yours, Li Hua【解析】1. 题干解读:这是一篇讲稿。主要是描写中国的传统节日和传统艺术以及家乡的变化,写作时要按照题目中提出的要求描写,要注意详略得当,运用正确的英语把这些内容表达出来,要选用恰当的词汇和短语,可以适当发挥。2.写作指导:文章主要用一般现在时,人称用第一人称展开描写。文章可分三段描写。第一段感谢对方的邀请;第二段重点介绍传统节日春节和传统民间艺术剪纸;第三段介绍家乡发生的变化。注意文章描写要具体,分清主次,思路清晰,语言表达要准确,用词恰当,意思通俗易懂。