1、第二节话题写作情景专练1写作素材随着科技的发展,数字化家庭(digital family)已不仅仅是一种概念。根据下列提示,请你以“What is the digital family?”为题,写一篇介绍数字化家庭的短文。特征以网络技术为基础,远距离与他人交流信息,并能控制家用电器优点为生活提供了方便;减少了生活开支;提高了生活质量趋势将会被越来越多的家庭所接受注意:词数100左右。参考词汇:家电domestic appliances;远距离地remotely;趋势tendency边记边练.记增分素材1出现:appear;arise;emerge;come out;It emerges/com
2、es out that.2遥远的:faraway;remote3例如:for example;such as;take.for example 4总之:in a word;in conclusion/short/brief/general;to be short/brief;shortly/briefly/generally speaking 5越来越多的人:more and more people;the increasing number of people6巨大的变化:great changes;dramatic changes.练高分句式What is the digital fami
3、ly?(1)It emerges as a fresh thing that the digital family comes into being(数字家庭的形成是以新鲜事物的形式出现的)It is based on the network technology.Its surprising character is to help people exchange information with faraway friends and control domestic appliances.Living in the digital family,people can enjoy many
4、 of its advantages.The first one is about the convenience in daily life.(2)Taking some digital equipment for example,they can help family members out of household duties(以某些数字化设备为例,它们能够帮助家人摆脱家务)The second one is that it can reduce the living expenses.Because it can simplify traditional living ways,s
5、uch as cooking,cleaning,washing,etc,people can benefit a lot from its low cost.The third one means it can improve peoples living quality.Its characteristics,including quickness,comfort,can provide users with enjoyment.(3)In conclusion,we have many reasons to believe that the digital family will be a
6、ccepted by more and more people in the future(总之,我们完全相信:在未来,数字化家庭会被越来越多的人接受)情景专练2写作素材最近,网络上有人发起了一份有关“老人摔倒后你是否会扶?”的调查问卷。请你根据下列图示用英语写一篇100词左右的短文发表在学校的英语报上。1简要描述图画内容;2分析调查结果;3提出你的看法。边记边练.记增分素材1如图所示:From the picture we can see.;As can be seen from the picture.2令人迷茫的是:It puzzled sb.that.;What puzzled sb.
7、is that.3做关于的问卷调查:do a survey on.;a survey concerning.is being done4陷入麻烦:get into trouble;get involved into trouble 5在我看来:I think;in my opinion/view;as far as I am concerned;personally.练高分句式From the picture we can see an old man lying on the ground and (1)a young man standing by with a puzzled look(
8、一位满脸迷惑站在旁边的年轻人): Should I help him stand up?Recently,a survey is being done on the Internet about whether we should reach out our hands to the old who fall down.According to the survey,19% of the people surveyed say yes to the question.They believe that its their duty to help the old.However,42% say
9、 that they wont help,because they dont want to get into trouble.And (2)the remaining 39% say that it all depends(余下的39%说那要看情况而定),because they say they may dial 120 for help instead.(3)As far as Im concerned,we should first make sure there are other witnesses before we help the old man so that we can
10、 be proved innocent(我认为在帮助老人之前先确保有其他的证人,以便能证明我们的无辜)情景专练3写作素材你校校刊要举办一期有关计算机知识的专刊。请你用英语为该专刊写一段100词左右的前言。提示:1计算机是20世纪最大的发明,从第一台计算机问世以来它发展得很快,极大地改变了我们的生活。2由于计算机信息存储量大,计算速度大大快于人类,因此在工、农、商、教育、旅游等领域被广泛应用(至少举一个实际生活中的例子)。3计算机正在进入每个人的生活。学好计算机对我们来说非常重要。注意:1.必须采用短文形式并且包括以上全部信息;2可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。参考词汇:问世emergence;计
11、算calculate边记边练.记增分素材1随着计算机的产生与发展:with the emergence and development of computers2自从第一台计算机产生以来:since the emergence of the first computer;since the first computer came into emergence 3显著的:striking;remarkable;noticeable;dramatic4抽出(找出)时间做某事:get round to (doing).5一直在做:have beenv.ing.练高分句式The computer is
12、 the greatest invention of the 20th century.Since the emergence of the first computer in 1946,(1)the computer has been developing rapidly and has changed our life noticeably(计算机一直在快速地发展并明显地改变了我们的生活)As a large amount of its information storage and amazing calculating speed,computers have been widely
13、used in industry,agriculture,business as well as education and tourism.(2)Scientists have been working to solve the most difficult biological problem(科学家们为了解决最难的生物学问题一直在工作)of decoding human DNA with the help of the computer.The computer is gradually going into our everyday life.If we dont know how t
14、o use the computer,(3)we might find it difficult to get round to something(我们可能会发现抽出时间做某事很困难)Therefore,its very important for us to keep up with computer technology.情景专练4写作素材作为一名高三学生,你经常跟你的父母就看电视问题闹矛盾。你的父母以学业繁重和影响视力等为由阻挠你看电视,而你认为电视能满足你的兴趣爱好,同时也能在你学累时放松你的大脑,最后你们之间相互妥协达成了一致意见。请你根据以上内容写一篇短文。注意:1.就双方的理由
15、可以进行适当的扩充,协议自己想象;2词数100左右,开头已给出。I am a Senior 3 student.I often quarrel with my parents over whether I can watch TV after school. 边记边练.记增分素材1就某事与某人展开激烈的争论:have a heated argument with sb.over sth./whether.2认为:think;consider;hold the view/opinion that 3另外:in addition;additionally;besides;furthermore;m
16、oreover 4使大脑放松:relax ones mind;make ones mind relaxed5那样的话:in that case;in which case.(非限制性定语从句).练高分句式I am a Senior 3 student.I often quarrel with my parents over whether I can watch TV after school.(1)My parents hold the opinion that I should study hard so that I will have more choices in the futur
17、e(我父母认为我应该努力学习以便将来会有更多的选择)Besides,they consider that it is harmful to my eyes to watch TV too often,which is the chief cause of short sight.But in my view,it is TV that gives me something that I am interested in.(2)In addition,it may relax my mind when I am tired,in which case the efficiency of my s
18、tudy will be improved(另外,在我疲劳的时候它会使我的大脑放松,那样的话学习效率也会提高)In the end we reached an agreement.(3)Only at weekends am I allowed to watch TV(只有在周末我才被允许看电视)However,the programs are limited to news,sports and entertainment,not including TV plays.This agreement is acceptable to me for it is beneficial to my
19、study and life.情景专练5写作素材最近,你校同学就“家教到底好不好?”这一话题开展讨论。假如你是李华,请根据下表提供的信息,给报社编辑一封信,客观地介绍讨论情况和你的看法。60%的同学40%的同学你的看法赞成家教家教能帮助提高学习能力和成绩反对家教家教增加经济负担过多家教影响正常学习适当的家教对于自学能力差的学生有帮助不能过分依赖家教你建议(至少一条)注意:词数100左右。参考词汇:家庭教师tutor;家教home tutoring边记边练.记增分素材1优缺点:advantages or(and) disadvantages2积极地:actively;energetically;
20、positively;constructively3消极地:inactively;passively;negatively;destructively4观点各异:There are various opinions;Opinions vary from person to person;Opinions are different5自学能力:the ability to study by oneself;selfstudy ability6那些的人:he who.;those who.;whoever.练高分句式Dear Editor,Im writing to tell you about
21、the discussion weve had about (1)whether home tutoring has advantages or disadvantages(家教有优势还是有劣势)Our attitudes towards home tutoring are different.60% of the students think of it positively.They believe that home tutoring helps children improve their learning skills and scores.But 40% think of it n
22、egatively.From their point of view,home tutoring may add a financial burden to parents and too much home tutoring affects childrens normal study.Personally,proper home tutoring can help children improve their learning,especially for (2)those who lack the ability to study by themselves(那些缺乏自学能力的人),bu
23、t too much tutoring may spoil these children,who may just depend on their tutors.Therefore,we should seek help from tutors (3)only when it is really necessary and only if our families can afford it(只有当确实有必要的时候和家庭支付得起的时候)情景专练6写作素材最近江苏省教育厅做出决定:严禁中小学利用寒、暑假和双休日补课,这引起了社会各界强烈的反响。请你根据下表提供的信息,用英语给某报社写一封信。赞同
24、的观点反对的观点你的感想1.中小学生睡眠时间可以得到保证,有充沛的精力投入学习;2.有利于他们自我发展;3.可以利用休息日参与一些社区服务,增强公共服务意识;1.中小学生缺乏自控力,不善于合理安排空余时间;2.上课时间少会导致成绩差。目前的考试体制不变,学生难以应对激烈的竞争;注意:词数100左右,开头已给出。Dear Editor,Im writing to tell you about the different attitudes towards the newlyannounced decision.Recently,the Education Department of Jiangs
25、u Province made a decision that giving lessons during the summer and winter vacations or weekends should be banned in middle and primary schools. 边记边练.记增分素材1新的:newlyannounced(新颁布的);newlybuilt(新建的);newlypublished(新出版的)2既有效又高效:effective and efficient3与此同时:at the same time;meanwhile4应对激烈的竞争:do with/dea
26、l with/cope with fierce competition5身心伤害:suffer both physically and mentally.练高分句式Dear Editor,Im writing to tell you about the different attitudes towards the newlyannounced decision.Recently,the Education Department of Jiangsu Province made a decision that giving lessons during the summer and winte
27、r vacations or weekends should be banned in middle and primary schools.Many people support this decision.They think the measures based on it will ensure the students in middle and primary schools sleeping hours (1)so that they can be energetic enough to study effectively during weekdays(以便于他们星期一至星期五
28、精力足够充沛地高效学习)Meanwhile,they have more chances for selfdevelopment.In addition,they can participate in community work,strengthening their awareness of public service.However,some are against it.They complain the students lack selfcontrol to arrange their free time properly.They believe less class time
29、 may result in low grades since the present examination system hasnt been changed,(2)it will be difficult for them to cope with such fierce competition without extra lessons(没有额外的功课对他们来说恐怕很难应对如此激烈的竞争)Personally,the decision is quite good.Before the decision was issued,in order to get good marks in t
30、he entrance examinations,most of our weekends or holidays were taken up with extra lessons,which happened in almost all high schools.(3)We students used to suffer both physically and mentally,while at present we have more free time to work out and relax ourselves(我们学生过去身心受害,而现在我们有更多的时间去锻炼和放松自己)情景专练7
31、写作素材描述今昔通讯方式的变化注意:词数100左右。边记边练.记增分素材1在方面发生了巨大变化:Great changes have taken place in.;There have been great changes in.2过去通常是(做):used to be (do)3相互交流:communicate with each other4有使用(利用)的机会(权利):have access to5无论何时何地:whenever and wherever.练高分句式Great changes have taken place in the way of communication in
32、 recent years.In the past,people used to keep in touch with each other mainly by writing letters or using public telephones,(1)which was very inconvenient(这样很不方便)But now using mobile phones,people can communicate with each other (2)whenever and wherever they are(无论他们在何时何地)Whats more,people have easy
33、 access to the Internet.(3)With life pace quickened and work more efficient(随着生活节奏的加快和工作效率的提高),the convenient communication makes peoples life much easier.情景专练8写作素材请根据下面提示,写一篇100词左右的英语短文。参考词汇:骷髅skeleton边记边练.记增分素材1如图所示:As is seen in the picture 2代表:stand for;represent3痴迷于:be obsessed with;be crazy ab
34、out;get addicted to4传播违法信息:spread illegal information5好好利用:make good use of;make the best/most of;take full advantage of.练高分句式As is seen in the picture,a few skeletons are hanging on an English letter “e”,(1)which stands for the Internet(它代表英特网)It warns us that we should use the Internet in a health
35、y way.The Internet,of course,is very useful,convenient and wonderful.(2)Not only can people work or study online(人们不仅可以在网上工作或学习),but they can also watch films or play games online.Whats more,people can communicate with each other through it,too.However,it is not always used correctly.Some get addict
36、ed to games or gambling,and some even use it to cheat or spread illegal or harmful information.Therefore,(3)what we should do is take full advantage of the Internet(我们应该做的是充分利用英特网) so that we can live a happy life with it.情景专练9写作素材假定你是李华,某一国际大型运动会将在你居住的城市举办,现在正在招募志愿者,你希望成为其中一员。请按要求用英文给组委会写一封申请信。内容应包
37、括:1个人情况:年龄、性别、学历;2个人条件:英语好、爱好体育、善于交往、乐于助人、熟悉本地情况;3承诺:提供最佳服务。注意:词数100左右。边记边练.记增分素材1从事志愿者工作:work as a volunteer2申请:ask for;apply for3报名参加:register for;enter for4优缺点:strengths and weaknesses;advantages and disadvantages;benefits and drawbacks5提供优质服务:provide the best service for.练高分句式Dear Sir/Madam,My n
38、ame is Li Hua.I would like to work as a volunteer for the Games.Im a boy of seventeen years old from a high school in Beijing,(1)where the Games will start(运动会在此召开)My spoken English is good and I can communicate with foreigners fluently.And,I have other virtues:(2)fond of sports,familiar with Beijin
39、g,good at communication and always glad to help others(爱好体育、熟悉北京、擅长交流并助人为乐)So,I think Im suitable for serving the Games.Please allow me to be a volunteer for the Games,sir.(3)I promise I will do my best to provide the best service for the Games(我承诺我将为此次运动会提供最好的服务)Thank you.Yours faithfully,Li Hua情景专
40、练10写作素材随着网络的逐步普及,越来越多的人通过上网获得信息,因此传统的报纸受到了人们的冷落。最近,某英语学习网站给出一个讨论话题“Which do you prefer,newspapers or the Internet?”,邀请网友积极参加讨论,发表自己的看法。下表反映了传统报纸与网络各自的优势:报纸网络1.读者群体更广;2.报纸方便阅读和保存;3.阅读报纸是一种生活习惯。1.传播信息速度快;2.不需要花钱订阅。请结合上表中的内容,写一篇100词左右的英语短文,比较报纸和网络的特点,并谈谈你更喜欢哪一种。边记边练.记增分素材1上网获取信息:surf the Internet for i
41、nformation2获取最新消息:get the latest news3下载所需信息:download the information that is needed4与报纸相比:compared to newspapers5方便阅读与保存:be of more convenience to read and keep.练高分句式With the popularity of the computer,more and more people surf the Internet for information.With the Internet we can get the latest ne
42、ws,(1)which is not only fast but also convenient(它不仅快而且方便)We can find and download information that we need.As a result,traditional newspapers are faced with great challenges.(2)As can be seen in the table above(如上表所示),newspapers have some advantages.First,newspapers can reach more readers,especiall
43、y in places where the Internet is not available.Second,newspapers are of more convenience to read and keep.Third,many people have formed the habit of reading newspapers,(3)which has become part of their life(已经成为他们生活中的一部分)Compared to newspapers,the Internet offers the latest information more quickly.And it is convenient for us to surf the Internet.Besides,we dont have to pay for the news.So I prefer the Internet despite the advantages of newspapers.