話題寫作
(一)有關“信心與希望”話題
例：1、生活中困難不可避免，面對困難需要信心…
2、試舉一例說明信心在學習(考試、生活等)方面的作用…
3、你對困難的態(tài)度…
It is well-known that we exist in a dynamic world with various difficulties. When we are faced with them, nothing is more important than hope and self-confidence. With confidence, we can find sometimes the question is not as “huge”as we imagine.
Take most of us for example, the entrance exam to college seems to be a horrible monster. Accordingly, some people give up, some persist. In my eyes, with confidence, right assessment of the difficulties, as well as full preparation, try and exert your strength, and then we will overcome all problems and challenges. On the whole, I believe we youngsters should face the difficulties in right manner. And nothing is impossible, brave it out and just do it!
(二)有關“誠實、誠信”話題
例：1、生活中確實存在不講誠信的現(xiàn)象…
2、舉一例說明(如，有毒奶粉、冒名頂替上大學、考試作弊等)…
3、講求誠信的意義…
Almost all of us heard the story “Here Comes the Wolf” when we were little kids. What we can learn from the story is that we must be honest. However, there’re lots of phenomena of dishonesty nowadays.
Being dishonest does great harm not only to other people but also to yourself. Take the case of fake milk powder for example. After drinking this kind of milk, the babies had big heads while their legs and arms were still thin, which badly affected their health. To our great relief, the producers got accused and punished for all the serious consequences in the end.
Having the reputation of being honest and reliable will make other people trust you, which will provide you many benefits and give you opportunities that others may not get. Being honest, you will find it easier to cooperate with others and people will be friendly to you and support you. In a sense, if life is a longjourney, honesty will be the backpack that should be taken along all the way.
Let’s pick up our “backpack”—honesty, and start the wonderful journey!
(三)有關“志愿者”話題
例1：假設你是健康俱樂部的一位志愿者，根據(jù)以下要點，寫一篇短文，幫助廣大市民更好地了解和預防H1N1流感： (1)該流感已在許多國家爆發(fā)，病例每天持續(xù)增多;
(2)該流感與其他季節(jié)性流感傳播方式一樣，通過咳嗽、噴嚏等在人群中傳播;
(3)建議：不隨便當眾咳嗽、打噴嚏，經常洗手，生病時在家休息……
As we know, a growing outbreak of H1N1 flu has been sparked in many countries. An increasing number of cases are being reported every day。
It’s thought that H1N1 flu spreads in the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses do, that is, spreading from person-to-person, mainly through the coughs and sneezes of people who are sick with the virus。
Faced with this severe disease, here are some everyday measures we should take to stay healthy. First, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way. If you get sick, stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them。
Finally, H1N1 flu is not a terribly deadly disease, which is curable. So, don’t be nervous and just keep calm as usual。
例2：
你所在的城市即將舉辦國際貿易博覽會。有關部門現(xiàn)向全社會招聘志愿者。要求：
(1)具有為國際友人服務的熱情;
(2)掌握豐富的文化知識，既是服務人員，也是文化的使者;
(3)具有流利的英語表達能力，能做好溝通工作。
假如你叫李華，請根據(jù)以上要求，寫一封想作博覽會志愿者的申請信。
要求：字跡工整，100詞左右。開頭已寫好，不計入總詞數(shù)。
生詞：國際貿易博覽會 the International Trade Exposition
Dear Sir or Madam：
Thank you for taking your time to read my letter. As the coming of the International Trade Exposition, I’d like very much to be a volunteer。
All our citizens are hosts for this special event. Above all, I promise I should endeavor to serve with enthusiasm our distinguished guests from all over the world. Besides, I have a rich knowledge about Chinese history, so I will be not only a servant but also a carrier for our splendid culture. What’s more, as we all know, English as an international language, will play an important role in communication during the Exposition, and I am good at it. I can express myself fluently and clearly in English。
To sum up, I believe I can be a qualified volunteer. I will value it and do all I can if I could be accepted to be one。
Yours,
Li Hua
(四)有關“跨文化”話題
例：假設你叫李華，你的外國朋友John想了解中國的春節(jié)，請根據(jù)以下提綱，給他寫一封短信：
1、春節(jié)在中國人中的地位
2、春節(jié)前，人們……
3、春節(jié)期間，人們…… 參考詞匯：對聯(lián)couplet 爆竹firecracker
Dear John,
How time flies! Four moths have passed since we saw each other last time. I cannot helpbut miss you. You asked me about Chinese Spring Festival. Now I would like to tell yousomething about it.The Spring Festival is a Chinese traditional festival. It is the most important and enjoyable one. A few days before the festival, houses are cleaned and red couplets are put up on the doors of every household. They are said to frighten away the ghosts. On that day, people are dressed up. Firecrackers ring out in the air, which adds to the atmosphere of the festival. People after a year’s hard work begin to relax and visit one another. Presents and dinners are given to celebrate the happy reunion of friends and relatives. Families get together. They have jiaozi and enjoy the New Year TV show. Customs may vary from place to place, but the same happy atmosphere is to be found everywhere in the country.
Now, I hope you have some idea of Chinese Spring Festival.
Best wishes,
Yours,
Li Hua
(五)有關“財富、健康、幸?！痹掝}
例1： 根據(jù)下面提示，寫一篇《財富與快樂》的短文。
(1)一些人認為財富能帶來快樂。
(2)另一些人認為錢多了不是一件好事。
(3)提出自己的看法。
注意：單詞數(shù)120個左右。
Wealth and Happiness
Some people think wealth can bring happiness to them. It is true that most of them try to acquire wealth by means of honest labor. They work hard and overcome many difficulties. After doing this, they feel very happy and pleased. Even their spending money is a kind of happiness。
But some people believe wealth can’t bring them happiness. For example, when one gets a fortune, the family members will come from different parts of the country and try to share the wealth with him. And afterwards, they will quarrel with one another, trying to share more. And sometimes even appear bloody fight and killing. What a terrible result!
In my opinion, I think there is no doubt that wealth brings happiness, especially in the modern society. If you have money you can lead a comfortable and colorful life. But we should take a proper attitude towards wealth. Remember： money is not everything。
例2：
最近，你班同學展開了一場討論，主題是：Wealth & Health。請你根據(jù)下表提供的信息，寫一篇100詞左右的文章，介紹一下你們討論的情況。
一些人認為財富更重要 一些人認為健康更重要
1.沒有錢萬萬不行
2. 想辦法多掙錢
1. 健康是本錢
2. 要愛惜身體
個人看法：更看重健康。身體不好，錢再多也無濟于事。
Wealth & Health
Which is more important, wealth or health? Different people have different opinions.
Some people prefer wealth, holding that money can not bring everything, but without it, one can do nothing. In order to accumulate more money they can do anything. However, other people regard health as more important. Once health is lost, it is no use having a lot of money.
As far as I am concerned, I love wealth, but I value health more. Everybody wants to live a happy life. So they try their best to earn money which can ensure they lead a comfortable life, but if happiness and comfort are achieved at the cost of their health, how can they be happy? Without health money becomes meaningless.
In my opinion, no one agrees that a wealthy person without good health can be happy. So, just do our best to keep healthy.
(六)有關“教育、校園類”話題
例1：你班李明和王英同學在高三階段有不同的學習方法。請描述下列各圖，適當增加細節(jié)使文章連貫，并談談你的看法。
Li Ming and Wang Ying are two students of Senior Three. They both work hard and but they have different learning methods.
Li Ming often sleeps in class instead of listening to the teacher. As a result, he misses lots of points that the teacher makes and it usually takes him more time to finish his homework. So he has to stay up late and doesn’t get enough sleep.
However, Wang Ying has quite a different way of learning. She listens attentively and tries to catch everything that the teacher says in class. Because of this, she spends less time doing her homework, which makes it possible for her to go to bed early.
In my opinion, Wang Ying learns more effectively in class and has more free time to enjoy herself, so I prefer her learning method.
例2：假設你叫李華，你將作為高三畢業(yè)生代表，根據(jù)以下要點在畢業(yè)晚會上用
英文作一簡短的告別演講：
1、對三年高中生活的懷念;
2、對老師的感謝;
3、對母校的祝福。
My teachers and fellow students,
In a couple of weeks, we’ll say goodbye to our mother school. How time flies! Now It’s really hard for me to put my feelings into words. The past three years has been really a wonderful journey with you guys, full of laughter and tears.
To make the journey safe and fruitful, our great teachers contributed their time, energy, love and the whole heart. Here, we are extremely grateful for all that you, dear teachers, have done for us.
It’ll soon be the time for us to depart, though unwillingly. But it is not the end. It just means that we’re going to begin a new journey.
Finally, on behalf of all the graduates present here, let me extend our sincere wishes for our mother school and respectable teachers. Thank you!
例3：假如你是李華，是華文中學的學生會主席，為了豐富同學們的業(yè)余生活，提高同學們的英語水平，學生會組織了一個English club，請你寫封邀請信，邀請同學們參加，內容應包括：
1. English club設立的目的
2. English club 要開展的活動
3. 邀請大家參加 English club
注意：開頭、結尾已給出;
字數(shù)80-120; auditorium 禮堂
Boys and girls,
I’m the chairman of Student Union, Li Hua, and I have big news for you. To enrich our life on campus and improve our English, we, Student Union, set up an English club. Obviously, besides study, there are also other things beneficial to us. It is believed that the club can make our campus life colorful and rewarding. There goes the plan.
It is arranged that we will see English films in the auditorium on Tuesday evening. Apart from that, there is going to be an English debate or discussion on Saturday evening; yet, the specific topics haven’t been settled. If you have wonderful ideas and suggestions, please let us know.
I’ll highly appreciate it if you are actively involved in the club. You will never regret joining us. So, just do it.
Student Union
例4：目前，有不少中學生不做家務，一些父母認為：中學生學習負擔重，首要任務是學習。再者，中學生也不知道怎樣做家務。請你就此用英文給一家報社寫一篇短文，闡述你的觀點和看法。
注意：
1. 詞數(shù)：100左右;
2. 可根據(jù)內容要點適當增加細節(jié)，使行文連貫。
Nowadays, some students don’t help their parents do housework at home.
Some parents love their children too much and don’t let them work at home. On one hand, they think that their children are too busy with their studies and expect them to do well in their lessons only. On the other hand, they think their children don’t know how to do the housework.
However, I think students should help their parents do housework at home. First, that can develop their love for work. Next, that can help them understand their parents better. Last and the most important, that can help them cultivate their ability to live.
(七)有關“環(huán)境友好型、資源節(jié)約型社會”話題
例1：近日你所在的學校開展了“為建設節(jié)約型社會獻一計”主題活動，同學們提出了許多建議。請你根據(jù)以下要點，用英語寫一篇短文向English Horizons雜志編輯部投稿：
有人建議
你的建議
1、不浪費糧食和紙張
2、盡量不使用方便筷、塑料袋
3、畢業(yè)生將書贈給低年級同學循環(huán)使用?
注意：
1、不要逐字翻譯，可適當增加細節(jié);
2、詞數(shù)：120字左右，開頭已經為你寫好，不計入總詞數(shù);
3、參考詞匯：方便筷disposable chopsticks
Recently，there has been an activity of “doing your bit for an energy-saving society” in our school. Our schoolmates are highly concerned about the increasing lack of energy and provide their own suggestions.
Some students suggest that we shouldn’t waste any food or paper, though they appear very easy to get. Meanwhile, some other students think it advisable to refuse to use disposable chopsticks and plastic bags. Besides, it is also strongly recommended that those used textbooks as well as reference books of graduates, which are still in good condition, not be thrown but recycled.
Actually, there are still quite a lot that we can easily do: say, try to take buses or ride bicycles instead of driving cars, etc. All of these will definitely help to build an energy-saving society.
例2：假如你上周末參加了某旅行社組織的所謂生態(tài)游，你覺得名不副實。請你根據(jù)下表內容把自己經歷的這次生態(tài)游和對真正生態(tài)游的看法寫出來。
所謂的生態(tài)游
欣賞風景，享受新鮮空氣
有人摘花、捉鳥、亂扔垃圾
真正的生態(tài)游
享受自然，同時也是一種責任
要保護自然，保護野生動物
帶走美好回憶，留下青山綠水
Last weekend I went on an eco-travel with a travel agency. All the way we enjoyed the beautiful scenery and fresh air. But a few of us picked flowers as while going sightseeing.. Some even tried to catch the birds they saw. What was worse, many tourists threw rubbish here and there. The rubbish may do harm to wildlife there.
I don’t think this is a true eco-travel. A true eco-travel is a tour that not only allows us to express our love for nature, but needs our responsibility as well. As we enjoy the beauty of nature, we should try our best to protect it. And we should also try to protect wildlife. A true eco-travel should be like this: take nothing away but your good memory; leave nothing behind but all the green trees and the clean water.
(八)有關“文明禮儀”話題
例1：
請根據(jù)下列提示用英語在校園網(wǎng)站上報道該校即將舉行的一次主題演講活動。
主題：文明校園，我的責任
時間：本周六上午
地點：學校操場
演講者：各年級演講前兩名獲勝者
出席人員：全體師生
主要內容：不亂扔廢棄物，保持校園清潔;
愛護花草、樹木，讓校園充滿綠色;
不追逐打鬧，文明舉止;
關愛他人，讓校園充滿愛。
參考詞匯：文明civilize
There will be a speech on our school playground this Saturday afternoon, whose theme is “To civilize schoolyard is my responsibility”. All the teachers and students are required to attend. In the activity, the first two winners in each grade will give such valuable advice as follows: we should not litter anywhere in order to keep our campus clean; we should love flowers, grass and trees so that everyone can enjoy the greenness; we should behave well instead of running after one another, quarreling and fighting noisily; we should care for others so that our school will be full of love. We believe our school will become more and more beautiful and peaceful.
例2：
假設你是李明，最近你校的一份英語報紙正在校園出現(xiàn)的“涂鴉”現(xiàn)象開展討論。請你根據(jù)以下要點寫一封信給報紙編輯，發(fā)表你的看法。
(1)“涂鴉”丑陋難看。
(2)公共建筑物不是表達觀點、感情的地方。
(3)禁止“涂鴉”。
參考詞匯：graffiti 涂鴉，(在墻上的)亂涂亂寫
vandalism 對公共財物的有意破壞
Dear Editor,
Recently graffiti has become more noticeable in my college. I feel quite annoyed at them, especially when some of my classmates praise them as a kind of so-called art. Confronted with this impolite phenomenon, I can’t help asking myself: what is wrong with today’s teenagers?
In my opinion, graffiti is a form of vandalism. They are a mess and are ugly to look at. Meanwhile, walls are public places, and they should not be used to express personal views and feelings.
I really think vandalism should be stopped, and those who refuse to stop this bad practice should be punished. We should clear away these ugly expressions and drawings so that our college may return to its true self--a clean, quiet place for study, teaching and research.
Yours,
Li Ming
(九)有關“網(wǎng)絡”話題
例1：報紙和網(wǎng)站是當今兩大主要媒體。請根據(jù)下表內容，以 “Newspapers and Websites” 為題，用英語寫一篇短文，簡要介紹這兩種媒體的優(yōu)缺點。
報 紙
1. 傳統(tǒng)媒體，天天更新，信息可靠
2. 攜帶方便，隨時隨地可以閱讀
3.僅有文字和圖片
網(wǎng) 站
1. 新興媒體，信息更新速度快
2.依賴于電腦及互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
3. 包含文字、圖片、音頻和視頻
注意：
1. 短文必須包括表中所有內容，可以適當發(fā)揮;
2. 詞數(shù)：100-120
3. 參考詞匯：更新update;音頻audio;視頻video
Newspapers and Websites
Newspapers and websites are two major new media in the world today, both of which can provide us with lots of news and information. But they’re different in some ways.
Newspapers enjoy a longer history and often come out daily with more reliable news and information. They can be carried and read almost anywhere you like. So many people like reading them. But they can only contain texts and photos.
On the other hand, websites are quite new and popular, especially among young people. Websites have not only texts with pictures but also audios and videos, which makes stories more interesting. What’s more, they are updated from time to time. So the latest news is always seen on websites instead of in newspapers. But it is not quite convenient for people without a computer connected with the Internet to get information from websites.
例2：目前，一些諸如GG, MM, Xia Mi 等網(wǎng)絡語言在青少年中極為盛行，并且出現(xiàn)在家庭作業(yè)報告，甚至全國入學考試的作文中。請你以 “Should Internet Slang Be Prohibited (禁止)?”為題，根據(jù)下表內容用英語寫一篇短文，并談談你自己的看法。
一些同學認為 網(wǎng)絡語言生動、時尚 網(wǎng)絡語言充滿幽默與智慧 使網(wǎng)上聊天更快捷
另一些同學認為 網(wǎng)絡語言缺乏思想性 沒有被大部分人理解、接受 過多使用使人不解，甚至誤解?
你的看法
注意：
1. 短文開頭已經給出，不計入總詞數(shù);
2. 詞數(shù)：100左右
3. 參考詞匯：生動的vivid;智慧intelligence
Should Internet Slang Be Prohibited?
At present, Internet Slang, such as “GG, MM, Xia Mi”， has become popular among the teenagers.
There are different opinions on Internet Slang. Some students think Internet Slang is vivid, fashionable and full of humor and intelligence. Besides, it makes chatting on the Internet quicker.
However, some other students think Internet Slang lacks depth of thought and is too simple. Also, it is hard to understand and not accepted by most people. The words sometimes might make people confused, even resulting in misunderstanding.
Every coin has two sides. In my opinion, living in the Information Age, if we don’t know the Internet Slang, we seem to fall behind the times. It will be OK as long as these terms are used correctly in proper situations.
例3：假如你是李華，最近你對本班的60名同學(男女各半)進行了上網(wǎng)目的的調查，結果見下表。請你用英語給某報社寫一篇報道，反映你調查的內容，以引起公眾的關注。
注意：
1.報道應包括圖表中的所有內容;
2. 敘述中要適當增加個人觀點，對學生上網(wǎng)情況進行評論，并提出建議;
3.詞數(shù)：100左右;
4. 參考詞匯：做調查make a survey
Dear editor,
I have recently made a survey among 30 boys and 30 girls in our class about their purpose(s) of getting on the Internet. The girls’ favorite is chatting, but few boys like it. What boys like to do most is playing games and the girls also like them. Both boys and girls like to read news or send e-mails on the Internet. Maybe they think it’s the most convenient way to get information or keep in touch with friends. As for studying, the numbers of boys and girls are equal, but altogether only several of them will use the Internet as a tool to study.
(十)有關“人與事件”話題
例1： The Most Unforgettable Person I Ever knew
(1)我生活中最難以忘懷的人是……
(2)為什么他(或她)一直在我心中
(3)結論
In my life I have met many people who are really worth my recalling. But perhaps the most unforgettable person I ever knew is my Chinese language teacher.
What frequently brings back memories of my school teacher is his special qualities. First of all, I was attracted by his lively wit. I remember we always long for his class with great eagerness because his lecture were humorously delivered, never failing to provoke loud laughs. Second, he gave us the greatest gift a teacher can offer-- an awakening of a passion for learning. He not only led us to an appreciation of the beauty and perfection of Chinese and literature, but also aroused our great interest in exploring something deeper in this field. Finally, I was deeply impressed by the respect he showed for us, for he treated us like friends rather than students.
Although it is nearly 10 years since I attended his last class, he is the talk of our old classmates, and I know part of him has already stayed in my heart.
例2：
A Lesson from My Parents
Parents are your first teachers. Write a short essay to describe one of instructive lessons you once learned from your parents, including：
(1)描述一件有教育意義的事情;
(2)它對你的影響。
A distance of 500 miles separates my college from my hometown, an old city, where my parents have been living, but my heart has never been away for a single step, because the lesson from them will be a gift of lifetime.
When I was still 15, the laid-offs, or rather untimely retirements, of both my Mum and dad, arrived by far earlier than ever expected. Moreover, it could be hardly imagined how much their careers meant to them other than earning money.
Nevertheless, it would be not long before they managed to get over such a blow. They thus underwent all kinds of odd jobs they could run into, be they dirty or painstaking. That way with sufficient money for my tuition fee and living expenses I went through my three academic years.
Now one of them is getting weaker and both older, but the lesson that God only helps those who help themselves they taught me will endure in my mind despite the passage of time.
(一)有關“信心與希望”話題
例：1、生活中困難不可避免，面對困難需要信心…
2、試舉一例說明信心在學習(考試、生活等)方面的作用…
3、你對困難的態(tài)度…
It is well-known that we exist in a dynamic world with various difficulties. When we are faced with them, nothing is more important than hope and self-confidence. With confidence, we can find sometimes the question is not as “huge”as we imagine.
Take most of us for example, the entrance exam to college seems to be a horrible monster. Accordingly, some people give up, some persist. In my eyes, with confidence, right assessment of the difficulties, as well as full preparation, try and exert your strength, and then we will overcome all problems and challenges. On the whole, I believe we youngsters should face the difficulties in right manner. And nothing is impossible, brave it out and just do it!
(二)有關“誠實、誠信”話題
例：1、生活中確實存在不講誠信的現(xiàn)象…
2、舉一例說明(如，有毒奶粉、冒名頂替上大學、考試作弊等)…
3、講求誠信的意義…
Almost all of us heard the story “Here Comes the Wolf” when we were little kids. What we can learn from the story is that we must be honest. However, there’re lots of phenomena of dishonesty nowadays.
Being dishonest does great harm not only to other people but also to yourself. Take the case of fake milk powder for example. After drinking this kind of milk, the babies had big heads while their legs and arms were still thin, which badly affected their health. To our great relief, the producers got accused and punished for all the serious consequences in the end.
Having the reputation of being honest and reliable will make other people trust you, which will provide you many benefits and give you opportunities that others may not get. Being honest, you will find it easier to cooperate with others and people will be friendly to you and support you. In a sense, if life is a longjourney, honesty will be the backpack that should be taken along all the way.
Let’s pick up our “backpack”—honesty, and start the wonderful journey!
(三)有關“志愿者”話題
例1：假設你是健康俱樂部的一位志愿者，根據(jù)以下要點，寫一篇短文，幫助廣大市民更好地了解和預防H1N1流感： (1)該流感已在許多國家爆發(fā)，病例每天持續(xù)增多;
(2)該流感與其他季節(jié)性流感傳播方式一樣，通過咳嗽、噴嚏等在人群中傳播;
(3)建議：不隨便當眾咳嗽、打噴嚏，經常洗手，生病時在家休息……
As we know, a growing outbreak of H1N1 flu has been sparked in many countries. An increasing number of cases are being reported every day。
It’s thought that H1N1 flu spreads in the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses do, that is, spreading from person-to-person, mainly through the coughs and sneezes of people who are sick with the virus。
Faced with this severe disease, here are some everyday measures we should take to stay healthy. First, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way. If you get sick, stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them。
Finally, H1N1 flu is not a terribly deadly disease, which is curable. So, don’t be nervous and just keep calm as usual。
例2：
你所在的城市即將舉辦國際貿易博覽會。有關部門現(xiàn)向全社會招聘志愿者。要求：
(1)具有為國際友人服務的熱情;
(2)掌握豐富的文化知識，既是服務人員，也是文化的使者;
(3)具有流利的英語表達能力，能做好溝通工作。
假如你叫李華，請根據(jù)以上要求，寫一封想作博覽會志愿者的申請信。
要求：字跡工整，100詞左右。開頭已寫好，不計入總詞數(shù)。
生詞：國際貿易博覽會 the International Trade Exposition
Dear Sir or Madam：
Thank you for taking your time to read my letter. As the coming of the International Trade Exposition, I’d like very much to be a volunteer。
All our citizens are hosts for this special event. Above all, I promise I should endeavor to serve with enthusiasm our distinguished guests from all over the world. Besides, I have a rich knowledge about Chinese history, so I will be not only a servant but also a carrier for our splendid culture. What’s more, as we all know, English as an international language, will play an important role in communication during the Exposition, and I am good at it. I can express myself fluently and clearly in English。
To sum up, I believe I can be a qualified volunteer. I will value it and do all I can if I could be accepted to be one。
Yours,
Li Hua
(四)有關“跨文化”話題
例：假設你叫李華，你的外國朋友John想了解中國的春節(jié)，請根據(jù)以下提綱，給他寫一封短信：
1、春節(jié)在中國人中的地位
2、春節(jié)前，人們……
3、春節(jié)期間，人們…… 參考詞匯：對聯(lián)couplet 爆竹firecracker
Dear John,
How time flies! Four moths have passed since we saw each other last time. I cannot helpbut miss you. You asked me about Chinese Spring Festival. Now I would like to tell yousomething about it.The Spring Festival is a Chinese traditional festival. It is the most important and enjoyable one. A few days before the festival, houses are cleaned and red couplets are put up on the doors of every household. They are said to frighten away the ghosts. On that day, people are dressed up. Firecrackers ring out in the air, which adds to the atmosphere of the festival. People after a year’s hard work begin to relax and visit one another. Presents and dinners are given to celebrate the happy reunion of friends and relatives. Families get together. They have jiaozi and enjoy the New Year TV show. Customs may vary from place to place, but the same happy atmosphere is to be found everywhere in the country.
Now, I hope you have some idea of Chinese Spring Festival.
Best wishes,
Yours,
Li Hua
(五)有關“財富、健康、幸?！痹掝}
例1： 根據(jù)下面提示，寫一篇《財富與快樂》的短文。
(1)一些人認為財富能帶來快樂。
(2)另一些人認為錢多了不是一件好事。
(3)提出自己的看法。
注意：單詞數(shù)120個左右。
Wealth and Happiness
Some people think wealth can bring happiness to them. It is true that most of them try to acquire wealth by means of honest labor. They work hard and overcome many difficulties. After doing this, they feel very happy and pleased. Even their spending money is a kind of happiness。
But some people believe wealth can’t bring them happiness. For example, when one gets a fortune, the family members will come from different parts of the country and try to share the wealth with him. And afterwards, they will quarrel with one another, trying to share more. And sometimes even appear bloody fight and killing. What a terrible result!
In my opinion, I think there is no doubt that wealth brings happiness, especially in the modern society. If you have money you can lead a comfortable and colorful life. But we should take a proper attitude towards wealth. Remember： money is not everything。
例2：
最近，你班同學展開了一場討論，主題是：Wealth & Health。請你根據(jù)下表提供的信息，寫一篇100詞左右的文章，介紹一下你們討論的情況。
一些人認為財富更重要 一些人認為健康更重要
1.沒有錢萬萬不行
2. 想辦法多掙錢
1. 健康是本錢
2. 要愛惜身體
個人看法：更看重健康。身體不好，錢再多也無濟于事。
Wealth & Health
Which is more important, wealth or health? Different people have different opinions.
Some people prefer wealth, holding that money can not bring everything, but without it, one can do nothing. In order to accumulate more money they can do anything. However, other people regard health as more important. Once health is lost, it is no use having a lot of money.
As far as I am concerned, I love wealth, but I value health more. Everybody wants to live a happy life. So they try their best to earn money which can ensure they lead a comfortable life, but if happiness and comfort are achieved at the cost of their health, how can they be happy? Without health money becomes meaningless.
In my opinion, no one agrees that a wealthy person without good health can be happy. So, just do our best to keep healthy.
(六)有關“教育、校園類”話題
例1：你班李明和王英同學在高三階段有不同的學習方法。請描述下列各圖，適當增加細節(jié)使文章連貫，并談談你的看法。
Li Ming and Wang Ying are two students of Senior Three. They both work hard and but they have different learning methods.
Li Ming often sleeps in class instead of listening to the teacher. As a result, he misses lots of points that the teacher makes and it usually takes him more time to finish his homework. So he has to stay up late and doesn’t get enough sleep.
However, Wang Ying has quite a different way of learning. She listens attentively and tries to catch everything that the teacher says in class. Because of this, she spends less time doing her homework, which makes it possible for her to go to bed early.
In my opinion, Wang Ying learns more effectively in class and has more free time to enjoy herself, so I prefer her learning method.
例2：假設你叫李華，你將作為高三畢業(yè)生代表，根據(jù)以下要點在畢業(yè)晚會上用
英文作一簡短的告別演講：
1、對三年高中生活的懷念;
2、對老師的感謝;
3、對母校的祝福。
My teachers and fellow students,
In a couple of weeks, we’ll say goodbye to our mother school. How time flies! Now It’s really hard for me to put my feelings into words. The past three years has been really a wonderful journey with you guys, full of laughter and tears.
To make the journey safe and fruitful, our great teachers contributed their time, energy, love and the whole heart. Here, we are extremely grateful for all that you, dear teachers, have done for us.
It’ll soon be the time for us to depart, though unwillingly. But it is not the end. It just means that we’re going to begin a new journey.
Finally, on behalf of all the graduates present here, let me extend our sincere wishes for our mother school and respectable teachers. Thank you!
例3：假如你是李華，是華文中學的學生會主席，為了豐富同學們的業(yè)余生活，提高同學們的英語水平，學生會組織了一個English club，請你寫封邀請信，邀請同學們參加，內容應包括：
1. English club設立的目的
2. English club 要開展的活動
3. 邀請大家參加 English club
注意：開頭、結尾已給出;
字數(shù)80-120; auditorium 禮堂
Boys and girls,
I’m the chairman of Student Union, Li Hua, and I have big news for you. To enrich our life on campus and improve our English, we, Student Union, set up an English club. Obviously, besides study, there are also other things beneficial to us. It is believed that the club can make our campus life colorful and rewarding. There goes the plan.
It is arranged that we will see English films in the auditorium on Tuesday evening. Apart from that, there is going to be an English debate or discussion on Saturday evening; yet, the specific topics haven’t been settled. If you have wonderful ideas and suggestions, please let us know.
I’ll highly appreciate it if you are actively involved in the club. You will never regret joining us. So, just do it.
Student Union
例4：目前，有不少中學生不做家務，一些父母認為：中學生學習負擔重，首要任務是學習。再者，中學生也不知道怎樣做家務。請你就此用英文給一家報社寫一篇短文，闡述你的觀點和看法。
注意：
1. 詞數(shù)：100左右;
2. 可根據(jù)內容要點適當增加細節(jié)，使行文連貫。
Nowadays, some students don’t help their parents do housework at home.
Some parents love their children too much and don’t let them work at home. On one hand, they think that their children are too busy with their studies and expect them to do well in their lessons only. On the other hand, they think their children don’t know how to do the housework.
However, I think students should help their parents do housework at home. First, that can develop their love for work. Next, that can help them understand their parents better. Last and the most important, that can help them cultivate their ability to live.
(七)有關“環(huán)境友好型、資源節(jié)約型社會”話題
例1：近日你所在的學校開展了“為建設節(jié)約型社會獻一計”主題活動，同學們提出了許多建議。請你根據(jù)以下要點，用英語寫一篇短文向English Horizons雜志編輯部投稿：
有人建議
你的建議
1、不浪費糧食和紙張
2、盡量不使用方便筷、塑料袋
3、畢業(yè)生將書贈給低年級同學循環(huán)使用?
注意：
1、不要逐字翻譯，可適當增加細節(jié);
2、詞數(shù)：120字左右，開頭已經為你寫好，不計入總詞數(shù);
3、參考詞匯：方便筷disposable chopsticks
Recently，there has been an activity of “doing your bit for an energy-saving society” in our school. Our schoolmates are highly concerned about the increasing lack of energy and provide their own suggestions.
Some students suggest that we shouldn’t waste any food or paper, though they appear very easy to get. Meanwhile, some other students think it advisable to refuse to use disposable chopsticks and plastic bags. Besides, it is also strongly recommended that those used textbooks as well as reference books of graduates, which are still in good condition, not be thrown but recycled.
Actually, there are still quite a lot that we can easily do: say, try to take buses or ride bicycles instead of driving cars, etc. All of these will definitely help to build an energy-saving society.
例2：假如你上周末參加了某旅行社組織的所謂生態(tài)游，你覺得名不副實。請你根據(jù)下表內容把自己經歷的這次生態(tài)游和對真正生態(tài)游的看法寫出來。
所謂的生態(tài)游
欣賞風景，享受新鮮空氣
有人摘花、捉鳥、亂扔垃圾
真正的生態(tài)游
享受自然，同時也是一種責任
要保護自然，保護野生動物
帶走美好回憶，留下青山綠水
Last weekend I went on an eco-travel with a travel agency. All the way we enjoyed the beautiful scenery and fresh air. But a few of us picked flowers as while going sightseeing.. Some even tried to catch the birds they saw. What was worse, many tourists threw rubbish here and there. The rubbish may do harm to wildlife there.
I don’t think this is a true eco-travel. A true eco-travel is a tour that not only allows us to express our love for nature, but needs our responsibility as well. As we enjoy the beauty of nature, we should try our best to protect it. And we should also try to protect wildlife. A true eco-travel should be like this: take nothing away but your good memory; leave nothing behind but all the green trees and the clean water.
(八)有關“文明禮儀”話題
例1：
請根據(jù)下列提示用英語在校園網(wǎng)站上報道該校即將舉行的一次主題演講活動。
主題：文明校園，我的責任
時間：本周六上午
地點：學校操場
演講者：各年級演講前兩名獲勝者
出席人員：全體師生
主要內容：不亂扔廢棄物，保持校園清潔;
愛護花草、樹木，讓校園充滿綠色;
不追逐打鬧，文明舉止;
關愛他人，讓校園充滿愛。
參考詞匯：文明civilize
There will be a speech on our school playground this Saturday afternoon, whose theme is “To civilize schoolyard is my responsibility”. All the teachers and students are required to attend. In the activity, the first two winners in each grade will give such valuable advice as follows: we should not litter anywhere in order to keep our campus clean; we should love flowers, grass and trees so that everyone can enjoy the greenness; we should behave well instead of running after one another, quarreling and fighting noisily; we should care for others so that our school will be full of love. We believe our school will become more and more beautiful and peaceful.
例2：
假設你是李明，最近你校的一份英語報紙正在校園出現(xiàn)的“涂鴉”現(xiàn)象開展討論。請你根據(jù)以下要點寫一封信給報紙編輯，發(fā)表你的看法。
(1)“涂鴉”丑陋難看。
(2)公共建筑物不是表達觀點、感情的地方。
(3)禁止“涂鴉”。
參考詞匯：graffiti 涂鴉，(在墻上的)亂涂亂寫
vandalism 對公共財物的有意破壞
Dear Editor,
Recently graffiti has become more noticeable in my college. I feel quite annoyed at them, especially when some of my classmates praise them as a kind of so-called art. Confronted with this impolite phenomenon, I can’t help asking myself: what is wrong with today’s teenagers?
In my opinion, graffiti is a form of vandalism. They are a mess and are ugly to look at. Meanwhile, walls are public places, and they should not be used to express personal views and feelings.
I really think vandalism should be stopped, and those who refuse to stop this bad practice should be punished. We should clear away these ugly expressions and drawings so that our college may return to its true self--a clean, quiet place for study, teaching and research.
Yours,
Li Ming
(九)有關“網(wǎng)絡”話題
例1：報紙和網(wǎng)站是當今兩大主要媒體。請根據(jù)下表內容，以 “Newspapers and Websites” 為題，用英語寫一篇短文，簡要介紹這兩種媒體的優(yōu)缺點。
報 紙
1. 傳統(tǒng)媒體，天天更新，信息可靠
2. 攜帶方便，隨時隨地可以閱讀
3.僅有文字和圖片
網(wǎng) 站
1. 新興媒體，信息更新速度快
2.依賴于電腦及互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
3. 包含文字、圖片、音頻和視頻
注意：
1. 短文必須包括表中所有內容，可以適當發(fā)揮;
2. 詞數(shù)：100-120
3. 參考詞匯：更新update;音頻audio;視頻video
Newspapers and Websites
Newspapers and websites are two major new media in the world today, both of which can provide us with lots of news and information. But they’re different in some ways.
Newspapers enjoy a longer history and often come out daily with more reliable news and information. They can be carried and read almost anywhere you like. So many people like reading them. But they can only contain texts and photos.
On the other hand, websites are quite new and popular, especially among young people. Websites have not only texts with pictures but also audios and videos, which makes stories more interesting. What’s more, they are updated from time to time. So the latest news is always seen on websites instead of in newspapers. But it is not quite convenient for people without a computer connected with the Internet to get information from websites.
例2：目前，一些諸如GG, MM, Xia Mi 等網(wǎng)絡語言在青少年中極為盛行，并且出現(xiàn)在家庭作業(yè)報告，甚至全國入學考試的作文中。請你以 “Should Internet Slang Be Prohibited (禁止)?”為題，根據(jù)下表內容用英語寫一篇短文，并談談你自己的看法。
一些同學認為 網(wǎng)絡語言生動、時尚 網(wǎng)絡語言充滿幽默與智慧 使網(wǎng)上聊天更快捷
另一些同學認為 網(wǎng)絡語言缺乏思想性 沒有被大部分人理解、接受 過多使用使人不解，甚至誤解?
你的看法
注意：
1. 短文開頭已經給出，不計入總詞數(shù);
2. 詞數(shù)：100左右
3. 參考詞匯：生動的vivid;智慧intelligence
Should Internet Slang Be Prohibited?
At present, Internet Slang, such as “GG, MM, Xia Mi”， has become popular among the teenagers.
There are different opinions on Internet Slang. Some students think Internet Slang is vivid, fashionable and full of humor and intelligence. Besides, it makes chatting on the Internet quicker.
However, some other students think Internet Slang lacks depth of thought and is too simple. Also, it is hard to understand and not accepted by most people. The words sometimes might make people confused, even resulting in misunderstanding.
Every coin has two sides. In my opinion, living in the Information Age, if we don’t know the Internet Slang, we seem to fall behind the times. It will be OK as long as these terms are used correctly in proper situations.
例3：假如你是李華，最近你對本班的60名同學(男女各半)進行了上網(wǎng)目的的調查，結果見下表。請你用英語給某報社寫一篇報道，反映你調查的內容，以引起公眾的關注。
注意：
1.報道應包括圖表中的所有內容;
2. 敘述中要適當增加個人觀點，對學生上網(wǎng)情況進行評論，并提出建議;
3.詞數(shù)：100左右;
4. 參考詞匯：做調查make a survey
Dear editor,
I have recently made a survey among 30 boys and 30 girls in our class about their purpose(s) of getting on the Internet. The girls’ favorite is chatting, but few boys like it. What boys like to do most is playing games and the girls also like them. Both boys and girls like to read news or send e-mails on the Internet. Maybe they think it’s the most convenient way to get information or keep in touch with friends. As for studying, the numbers of boys and girls are equal, but altogether only several of them will use the Internet as a tool to study.
(十)有關“人與事件”話題
例1： The Most Unforgettable Person I Ever knew
(1)我生活中最難以忘懷的人是……
(2)為什么他(或她)一直在我心中
(3)結論
In my life I have met many people who are really worth my recalling. But perhaps the most unforgettable person I ever knew is my Chinese language teacher.
What frequently brings back memories of my school teacher is his special qualities. First of all, I was attracted by his lively wit. I remember we always long for his class with great eagerness because his lecture were humorously delivered, never failing to provoke loud laughs. Second, he gave us the greatest gift a teacher can offer-- an awakening of a passion for learning. He not only led us to an appreciation of the beauty and perfection of Chinese and literature, but also aroused our great interest in exploring something deeper in this field. Finally, I was deeply impressed by the respect he showed for us, for he treated us like friends rather than students.
Although it is nearly 10 years since I attended his last class, he is the talk of our old classmates, and I know part of him has already stayed in my heart.
例2：
A Lesson from My Parents
Parents are your first teachers. Write a short essay to describe one of instructive lessons you once learned from your parents, including：
(1)描述一件有教育意義的事情;
(2)它對你的影響。
A distance of 500 miles separates my college from my hometown, an old city, where my parents have been living, but my heart has never been away for a single step, because the lesson from them will be a gift of lifetime.
When I was still 15, the laid-offs, or rather untimely retirements, of both my Mum and dad, arrived by far earlier than ever expected. Moreover, it could be hardly imagined how much their careers meant to them other than earning money.
Nevertheless, it would be not long before they managed to get over such a blow. They thus underwent all kinds of odd jobs they could run into, be they dirty or painstaking. That way with sufficient money for my tuition fee and living expenses I went through my three academic years.
Now one of them is getting weaker and both older, but the lesson that God only helps those who help themselves they taught me will endure in my mind despite the passage of time.