1、Section Writing如何描述一个地方描写某地时要注意其地理位置、人口、面积、历史、气候、交通、风俗习惯、特产特色等。描述顺序通常由上至下，从里到外，从左至右，从远到近。1抓住该地的特征及特色：详细描述该地的特征及特色，从而使读者对事物有全面、深刻的认识。2注意说明顺序：描述地点时一般按照空间顺序进行写作，如由上至下，从里到外，从左至右，从远到近。3巧用说明方法：写好地点描述类作文，不仅要突出该地的特征及特色，还要巧妙地运用说明方法，这样才能使文章显得生动形象。4语言要准确：描述一个地点就是客观介绍某地，所以写作时要注意语言的准确性。5地点描述类作文的结构：首先引入话题，介绍该地的基本
2、情况；接下来对该地的特征及特色展开具体介绍，注意条理性；最后对该地进行整体评价。【常用表达】1地理位置X位于：X is located/situated in.X lies in/on/to the south of.Located in., X is a city.X周围是： Surrounded by., X is.2面积X的面积是： X has/covers an area of. square kilometers.海岸线总长： Its coastline has a total length of. kilometers.3人口X有人口： X has a (large/small)
3、population of.The population of X is.X is a city with a (large/small) population of.X的人口增加到/增加了： The population of X increases to/by.4历史X有的历史： X has a (long) history of.X追溯到： X dates/goes back to.5气候特征表示天气： be (very/quite/extremely) cold/hot/warm/dry/humid/sunny/stormy/rainy/mild/. all year round各地气
4、候差异很大： The climate differs greatly from one area to another.6交通X交通便利： It is very convenient for you to go to X. X is within easy reach.可乘去X: You can take a bus/a train/a plane to X.You can go to X by bus/train/plane.The best way to visit X is to take a bus tour.7名胜景观、特产特色名胜： places of interest著名的旅游景
5、点之一： one of the famous tourist attractions盛产/在方面丰富： be rich in (natural resources/tourist attractions/., such as/like.)因而著名： be famous/well known for.假定你是李华，请你用英语给你的加拿大笔友Cindy介绍你家乡的情况，要点包括你家乡的地理位置、气候特点、著名景点、主要物产以及近年来的变化等，并邀请她来做客。注意：1词数80左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear Cindy，_教你审题本文是一篇介绍家乡的事
6、物类说明文，在写作时要注意突出主题和关键细节信息，同时注意人称、时态和说明文的语言特点。该文章应用第一人称写作，时态应以一般现在时为主。写作思路如下：名师指津作者从地理位置、气候特点、著名景点、主要物产以及近年来的变化等方面简明扼要地介绍了自己的家乡平遥，文章结构合理，要点齐全，条理清晰。文章句式灵活多样，简单句与复合句相得益彰，尤其是复合句以及高级词汇的运用彰显了作者深厚的写作功底。【1】此处为过去分词短语作定语。【2】此处为which引导非限制性定语从句。【3】此处为“make宾语宾补”结构。【4】此处为现在分词短语作结果状语。范文展示Dear Cindy，I feel proud to
7、make a brief introduction to my hometown, Pingyao to you.Pingyao, located in Central China 【1】， is an ancient city in Shanxi Province. It has four distinct seasons, which bring us beautiful natural scenery and rich agricultural produce, such as corns and watermelons 【2】. As an ancient city, Pingyao
8、has a long history, making it full of historic scenic spots 【3】， like Shuanglin Temple and Qiao Family Courtyard. In recent years, my hometown has greatly developed and become a well-known tourist destination, attracting thousands of visitors from around the world 【4】Welcome to my city and enjoy the
9、 special local produce. Im sure youll love it.Yours，Li Hua写作训练假定你叫李华，你的朋友Jo将从英国到你的家乡海口旅游。她来信询问有关海口的基本情况，请你给她回信。信的内容包括：1海口的基本情况：(1)地理位置(海南岛北部) (2)人口(227.21万人)(3)面积(2 304.84平方公里) (4)气候2至少介绍两个著名景点。注意：1词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。Dear Jo， I am so excited to know that you will come to H
10、aikou _Looking forward to your arrival!Yours，Li HuaSection WritingOne possible version：Dear Jo，I am so excited to know that you will come to Haikou, my hometown, for a visit. Im so honored to show it to you.With a population of 2,272, 100, Haikou, the capital of Hainan Province, is located in the no
11、rth of Hainan Island, covering an area of about 2,305 square kilometers. It is wellknown for the pleasant climate not too hot in summer and not too cold in winter.There are many tourist attractions here, especially the Holiday Beach, which enjoys a beautiful and gentle coastline with sparkling waters, waving coconut trees and plenty of sunshine. Besides, Wugong Temple, which is now an attractive ancient architecture, was constructed in honor of five famous people during Tang and Song Dynasties.Looking forward to your arrival!Yours，Li Hua