2008年广州市高三英语作文训练题

（一） 由一中高三备课组提供

第一节：基础写作 写作内容：

下图反映的是某校2004年与2007年学生健康状况调查的部分数据。请你用英文为某报写一份报告，反映该校3年间学生健康状况的变化情况， 应包括以下内容：

1. 过去三年学生的健康状况变化的总体情况是怎样的？ 2. 学生近视的情况发生什么变化？ 3. 学生的体重变化是怎样的？

4. 学生的睡眠质量和精神状况的变化是怎样的？ 5. 请提出你认为的相应改进措施。

2007

2004

写作要求： 只能用5个句子表达所给的全部内容。 评分标准： 句子结构准确，信息内容完整、连贯

第二节：读写任务：

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文 Health or Wealth?

Which is more important, health or wealth? When given this question, different people have various answers. Some insist that health plays a more important role in our life, while others see more advantages arising from wealth.

The first group of people quote the old saying ―Health is above wealth‖ to prove their idea. They argue that, on one hand, a strong person can do almost anything as long as he/she tries hard. On the other hand, however, rich people will not be able to enjoy the wealth if their days are numbered.

In contrast, the advocates of wealth have such arguments as follows. For one thing, wealthy people will be able to buy more healthy foods. For another, they can enjoy better facilities to improve their health. Take my neighbor, as

an example. He had a heart attack and is in hospital. However, he cannot afford the expensive operation, which costs as much as 100,000 yuan. Therefore, he has to lie in bed hopelessly. If he were a rich man, his life could be saved. As far as I am concerned, both health and wealth are important to our life. We should try to strike a balance between them and gain wealth with a healthy body.

写作内容

假设你现在是学校健康周刊的记者，你要撰写一篇以健康为题的报道。

1．以30字概括短文的内容

2．就Health 这个主题发表你的看法，至少包含以下内容要点，该部分的字数为120词左右

1）你对健康的看法

2）如何保持健康

3）用你自己的做法说明如何保持健康 写作要求：

作文可使用实例或其他论述方式支持你的观点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子。

（二）由四中高三备课组提供

第一节：基础写作： 写作内容：

写作要求： 只能用5个句子表达所给的全部内容。

评分标准： 句子结构准确，信息内容完整、连贯

第二节：读写任务

阅读下面的短文， 然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文

Growing up to Be Independent

Growing up is not always easy. When facing difficulties, courage and a spirit of independence can be more useful than crying for help. That‘s what Hong Zhanhui‘s story of growing from boy to man with family hardships tells us.

Hong who was born in 1982 in a poor family in Xihua County, Henna Province is now a hero in people‘s mind.

When he was only 11, his father became mentally ill and one day came back with an abandoned baby girl. A year later, Hong‘s mother and younger brother both left home because of poverty and pressure from his ill father. Their burdens fell onto the 12-year-old‘s shoulders: to treat his father‘s illness, bring up the adopted sister Chenchen, and to go on to study. Hong didn‘t give up. Since a young age, he has worked in part – time jobs to feed his family. At the same time, he has studied at college. To take care of Chenchen, he worked hard to rent a room near his campus for her, and send her to school. After Hong‘s story went public, people were moved to tears by his unselfishness. Hard as his life was, Hong didn‘t abandon his father and the adopted sister, because they needed his help. With his hard - won money, he even aided other students struggling against misfortunes.

Hong‘s story shows that with love and willpower, no hardship can defeat a person but himself. So when facing difficulties, don‘t complain about bad luck. Consider what more you could do for your family and society and you‘ll find the world smiling back.

任务一

写作内容1

假设你是一名读者, 你读到了以上关于洪战辉的报道后, 你想写信与他交朋友, 在鼓励他的同时和他分享你自己的成长经历.

1．在信的开头介绍你读到的关于他的报道, 以约30个词概括以上文章的内容要点

2．以约120个词就 ―成长和独立‖ 为主题，写一篇感想。并包括以下要点。

（1）你读完这篇报道后觉得在独立精神方面, 当今青少年的主体是怎样的。 你认为独立精神的对青少

年成长的作用是什么？

（2）请记叙在你自己成长过程中就独立精神的培养的真实或虚构的

一次经历；

写作要求

1．作文中可使用自己的亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接引用原文中的句子；

2．文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

任务二

写作内容2

假设你是一名校报的记者, 你读到了以上关于洪战辉的报道后, 请你在校刊中发表一篇评论， 以鼓励学校的同学向他学习独立的精神。

1. 在评论的开头介绍你读到的关于他的报道, 以约30个词概括以上文章的内容要点

2. 以约120个词就 ―成长和独立‖ 为主题，写一篇评论。并包括以下要点。

（1）你读完这篇报道后觉得在独立精神方面, 当今青少年的主体是怎样的。 你认为独立精神对青少年

重要吗？为什么/

（2）独立精神的对青少年成长的作用是什么？

写作要求

1．作文中可使用事例或举例论证，也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接引用原文中的句子。

2．文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

3. 标题自定

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

（三）由二中高三备课组提供

第一节：基础写作：

请根据以下信息，使用5个规范的句子描述全部说给的信息内容： 写作内容

1. 曲奇的历史可追溯到公元前170年的罗马, 常用于家庭享用或奖励孩子学业成绩;

2. 200年前, 随着茶与咖啡进入欧洲, 曲奇开始流行;

3. 使用牛油、巧克力、果仁令曲奇色香味俱全；

4. 曲奇深受欢迎，送礼体面过人，自奉可口味美。 写作要求

1．必须使用5个句子介绍全部所给的内容；

2．将5个句子组织成连贯的短文。

第二节：读写任务：

阅读下面的短文， 然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文

There is a story telling of a religious master who is said to be capable of moving mountains. A man came to him asking for a demonstration. The master sat in front of a mountain for a moment, then went to the other said of it and declared the end of the demonstration. All the audiences were greatly puzzled and begged him for an explanation. He said, ―There has never been a way of moving mountains; what you can do is to go to the mountain if it doesn‘t come.‖

One of my friends, though with the makings of a merchant, was bent on being a painter. He resigned from office and devoted himself entirely to painting at home. Several years, however, saw no progress in this regard.

A painful retrospection bought him to his senses. He made up his mind to take up business in place of painting. It took him only a few years to become a rich businessman. Meanwhile he spent his spare time exchanging experience and skills in painting and calligraphy. His works finally won acclamation by expert painters and were on sale in art gallery and grand hotels. He had his collections published and his dream of becoming a painter came true at last.

写作内容

请就以上的文章写一篇读后感

1．概况短文的内容要点，该部分的字数大约30词左右；

2．就“山不过来，我就过去”为主题，发表你的看法，至少包含以下的内容要点，该部分的字数大约120词左右。

1）根据你的生活经历，当所面对的事实无法改变时，是否应该改变自己？

2）简述一个改变自己的例子；

3）你认为有时候改变自己，才能最终改变属于自己的世界吗？

写作要求

你可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的观点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不要抄袭阅读材料中的句子。

(四) 由五中高三备课组提供

第一节：基础写作：

你叫李华，你的英国笔友John 来信说假期要来中国，在你所在的城市逗留十天，希望你给安排一下他的活动。你刚好要参加志愿者工作，很想邀请他参加，理由如下：

1．志愿者工作可以帮助有困难的人，将使他的中国之行更加有意义；

2．比起去景点观光，志愿者工作不但能更深入到普通民众的生活，而且有助于了解当地的社会风俗。 写作内容

根据以上信息，给John 写一封回信，说服他一起参加志愿者活动，信的开头和结尾已经为你写好，请在信中

包括以下内容：

1．告诉John 你的假期计划并邀请他共同参与；

2 陈述以上两条理由；

3．建议John 加入你们，并表示等待他的答复。

写作要求

1．只能使用5个句子表达全部内容；

2．文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

第二节 读写任务

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

In our life, we have rarely expressed our gratitude to the one who has lived those years with us. In fact, we don‘t have to wait for anniversaries to thank the ones closest to us—the ones so easily overlooked. If I have learned anything about giving thanks, it is this: give it now! While your feeling of appreciation is alive and sincere, act on it. Saying thanks or do something in return for the love and care you receive is such an easy way to add to the world‘s happiness.

Of course, there are times when you can‘t express gratitude immediately. In that case don‘t let embarrassment sink you into silence-speak up the first time you have the chance.

Once a young minister, Mark Brian, was sent to a remote parish of Kwakiut Indians in British Columbia. The Indians, he had been told, did not have a word for ―thank you‖. But Brian soon found that these people had exceptional generosity. Instead of saying thanks, it is their custom to return every favor with a favor of their own, and every kindness with an equal or superior kindness. They do their thanks.

Thankfulness sets a chain reaction that transforms people all around us —including ourselves. For no one ever misunderstands the melody of a grateful heart. Its message is universal; its music touches the heavens.

任务一

请以“感恩”为话题，写一篇读后感，包括以下内容：

1．以约30个词概括文章的大意；

2．以约120个词表达你读文章后的所思所想，并包括如下要点：

(1)读文章后的感受；

(2)讲述你成长的经历中最感激的人和事；

写作要求

1．作文中可使用自己的亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接 引用原文中的句子；

2．文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

[评分标准]

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

任务二

写作内容2

请以“感恩的方式”为话题，写一篇议论文，包括以下内容：

1．以约30个词概括文章的大意；

2．以约120个词表达你读文章后的所思所想，并包括如下要点：

(1) 你如何看待感恩的必要性;

(2) 你认为感谢的话语需要经常挂在嘴边吗？请说明理由；

(3)你通常用何种方式表达自己的感激？

[1．作文中可使用自己的亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接 引用原文中的句子；

2．文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

（五）由七中高三备课组提供

第一节：基础写作：

请以中国画为题，介绍中国画的历史，分类，主体及其名家等。

[写作内容]

根据以下内容写一篇短文。

1．中国画作为中国文化的一个重要组成部分，有着6000多年的历史。 2．它可根据表现形式分类为工笔画和写意画。

3．中国画常见的主体有：人物、风景、植物、鸟、动物。 4．著名的画家有：顾恺之，唐伯虎、徐悲鸿、齐白石等。 5．目前，中国画越来越受到全世界的喜爱和重视。 6．

1．只能使用5个句子表达全部内容；

句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。

4. 参考词汇：类别category; 工笔画the Gongbi school; 写意画the Xieyi school

第二节 读写任务

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

Students should think now about why they'd like to participate in extracurricular (课外的) activities. Participating in extracurricular activities may help you deepen your physical, creative, social, political, and career interests by bringing you into communication with other like-minded people you didn‘t previously know.

You can join groups as a way to get support from other students. A club or group can also be a great way to meet people who are different from you. Lots of youth programs bring people together with those who are different as a way to break down the barriers between people.

Participating in extracurricular activities helps you in other ways, too. It looks good on college and job applications and shows admissions officers and employers you're well-rounded and responsible. Specific activities help with specific goals.

The most basic reason for joining a club or team is that it gives you something better to do than staring at the wall, wandering the hall, or sleeping all afternoon. People who are participating are less likely to pick up bad habits, like smoking or drinking.

任务一

写作内容1：

1. 概括短文的内容要点，该部分的字数大约30词左右；

2. 就“学生是否应该参与课外活动”这个主题发表你的看法，至少包含以下的内容要点，该部分的字数大约120词左右：

a) 你希望你们学校有哪些课外活动；

b) 你认为课外活动能给你的学习生活带来什么；

c) 你认为学生应如何处理好学习和课外活动之间的关系。

写作要求：

你可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的观点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不要抄袭阅读材料中的句子 任务二

写作内容2：

1. 概括短文的内容要点，该部分的字数大约30词左右；

2. 请你以第一人称向同学们介绍“我的课外活动”，至少包含以下的内容要点，该部分的字数大约120词左右：

a) 我的课外活动是什么？活动不限一种；

b) 我为什么最喜欢这项/些课外活动？

c) 倡议其他同学加入我的活动。

写作要求：

你可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的观点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不要抄袭阅读材料中的句子

（六）由二十七中高三备课组提供

第一节：基础写作：

为帮助全体学生备战高考，你校邀请著名王教授作高考专题报告。假如你是学生会主席，请你写一份报告会的书面通知。

【写作内容】

1．时间：2008年5月16日，星期五下午3：00

2．地点：教学楼七楼多媒体室

3. 求：全体学生准备好问题进行提问，可以请王教授解答。

【写作要求】

只能使用5个句子表达全部的内容。

【评分标准】

句子结构的准确性和复杂度；信息内容度完整性和连贯性。

第二节: 读写任务

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

Our environment is getting worse and worse with the increase of the world population, which affects the environment in two ways. Firstly, the limited energy resources will be used up much faster. Secondly, the increasing population creates more pollution, another severe problem that needs to be solved. Both problems are long-term ones because actions taken now show their results slowly over many years. They are also urgent because delays in action can lead to great suffering and social problems. The question seems to be difficult to handle for most people. However, a person can be a protector of environment in everyday life if he takes action to save the environment right now. With the development of technology , cars make transportation easier and quicker than before, but we can‘t ignore the disadvantages brought to us by more and more cars in use. For instance, we are using petrol and will soon be gone. What‘s more, the exhausted gas from cars pollutes our air, and our health is ther efore threatened by air pollution, which has a big potential effect on our daily life. So we can think of walking, taking buses instead of driving cars alone. This seems to be a very slow process that can‘t be so effective if it‘s taken by a single person. But when more and more people become aware of the importance and positively take it as their personal responsibilities,

the condition of the air will be improved to a great extent.

【写作内容】

1．以约30个词概括短文的要点；

2．然后以约120个词就“环境保护‖这个主题写一篇短文，至少包含以下的内容要点：

a) 现在的环境状况；

b) 污染的原因；

c) 作为高中生，应如何保护环境。 【写作要求】

（1）可以参照阅读材料的篇章结构，组织故事，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；

（2）标题自定。 【评分标准】

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

(七) 由华附高三备课组提供

第一节：基础写作:

为了在北京奥运期间向外国朋友介绍中国，有关部门准备出一本中国各大城市的图册，在每幅城市地图的一角附上简短的英文介绍。现在请你为广州市撰写英文简介。 写作内容：短文包括以下信息点。

写作要求：

1. 只能使用5个句子表达全部内容。

2. 字数：80－100左右

第二节 读写任务

阅读下面摘自China Daily的一则信息，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

Centenarian Cao Zuozheng will be disappointed if she learns that her application to be a torchbearer for the 2008 Beijing Olympics has been turned down.

Last week, the 103-year-old Beijinger, as the only candidate from her residential community, was recommended to a higher authority in Beijing‘s Dongcheng District.

Her whole family had kept their fingers crossed that Cao could become the oldest of the 21,880 torchbearers selected across the world.

―We appreciate Cao‘s wish. But in reality, she won‘t be a torchbearer due to her health condition,‖ Li Hua, director of Jingshan sub-district office, told China Daily.

According to Li, the office has received eight recommendations, but only one of these can be passed to a higher selection body.

She refused to reveal any details about how they made the decision, except for saying ―the one we have finally chosen is a Beijing model worker‖.

Xiao Xinhua, the youngest of Cao‘s four children, felt sad at hearing the news.

However, she didn‘t dare inform Cao as ―it will be a shock to someone who has such a great passion for the Games‖.

Xiao argued her mother has no health problems.

The 103-year-old started exercising in 2004 to get fit enough to be a torchbearer.

―If she were not healthy enough, how could we put her at risk by applying for the position?‖ she asked.

―I personally believe that one centenarian torchbearer is more meaningful than 100 model workers.‖

She said she would try to speak to the Dongcheng District Torch Relay Centre to see if there was any chance of realizing her mother‘s dream.

注释：centenarian: noun. 百岁或以上老人

torchbearer: noun. 火炬手

写作任务一：

给China Daily的编辑写一封信，谈你对所报道的事情的看法。

写作内容：

1. 用30个词概括阅读文章所报道的新闻大意，以介绍你去信的背景。

2. 说明你的观点（或支持或反对曹姓老人当火炬手），并论述具体理由以支持你的观点。此部分120词左右。 写作要求：

信中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

任务二

写作内容2：

学校出版的《英语周刊》在今年开始每期介绍一则有关奥运的小知识，本期将介绍“火炬接力”(the torch relay)。

请你为本期撰稿。

1. 用30个词，从“最高龄火炬手”的角度概括阅读文章的焦点内容，并以此作为你文章的导入部分，目的是引入火炬接力这个话题。

2. 以约120词左右介绍“火炬接力”的相关知识，包括以下要点：

（1）火炬接力仪式的起源及其承载的精神是怎样的？

（2）该仪式的发展是怎样的？

3. 下表提供的相关知识可供参考构思

写作要求 1．作文中可使用自己的亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接引用原文中的句子； 2．文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。 3. 标题自定 评分标准 概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

(八) 由协和高三备课组提供

第一节:基础写作：

你们班组织一次英文小故事比赛，要求全体学生参加。

请你根据以下的图画，写一则名为 ―The Foolish Donkey‖的故事。

There once was a farmer who

went to the market everyday with his donkey carrying the goods. One day, …

包括以下要点：

1．一天农夫准备干什么？在过河时发生了什么事？

2．这头驴是怎样想的？

3．第二天发生了什么事情？

4．这头驴是怎样做的？结果怎样？

5．你对这个故事的看法。

[写作要求]

1．只能使用5个句子表达所有图画的内容；

2．文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

[评分标准]

句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。

第二节: 读写任务：

盐 棉花

一天„

第二天„

阅读下面一篇短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的文章。

One day, a farmer‘s donkey fell down into a well. The farmer thought that it wasn‘t worth saving the donkey because he was too old, so he decided to bury him. He invited all his neighbors to help him. They began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone‘s surprise, he calmed down. A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well and was astonished at what he saw. With every shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey would shake it off and take a step up. As the farmer‘s neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and happily trotted off! Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up.

任务一:

假设你是班长，老师要求你在星期一在班会上就“如何面对人生挫折”进行发言。你在报纸上读到以上的短文，很有感触。请你写一篇发言稿。

[写作内容]

1. 以约30个词概括此故事的内涵；

2. 以约120个词就“如何面对人生的挫折”发表自己的看法，并包括以下内容：

1）你对此的看法；

2）以你自身或他人的例子说明你的看法。

[写作要求]

1．可以参照阅读材料的篇章结构，组织文章，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；

2．文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

[评分标准]

概括准确、语言规范、内容合适，篇章连贯。

任务二

假设你是李华，你的朋友Tom 没有考上大学，他很失落，你读了以上的短文，很有感触，写信去安慰他。

[写作内容]

1. 以约30个词概括此故事的内涵；

2. 以约120个词就“如何面对人生的挫折”发表自己的看法，并包括以下内容：

1）你对此的看法；

2）请记叙一件你亲身经历或虚构的事情以劝服你的朋友。

[写作要求]

1．可以参照阅读材料的篇章结构，组织文章，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；

2．文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

[评分标准]

概括准确、语言规范、内容合适，篇章连贯。

Dear Tom,

Yours,

LiHua

(九) 由省实高三备课组提供

第一节:基础写作：

今年的春节对于所有中国人而言，有着特殊的意义。因为罕见的雨雪冰冻天气，南方多个地区遭受几十年来罕见的自然灾害。假设你是China Daily的记者，请你根据以下内容，就此次雪灾做一个简要的报道和评论。 【写作内容】

1．雪灾的时间：1月24日开始，持续了约3个星期。

2．雪灾使得交通严重受阻，乘客被滞留。

3．19个省受灾, 直接经济损失220.9亿元。

4．政府积极采取措施为滞留民工营造温暖氛围。

5．各地开展向南方雪灾地区捐款活动。

1．只能使用5个句子表达全部内容；

2．文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

[评分标准]

句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。

第二节: 读写任务

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。 Christine Field, author of Life Skills for Kids, says it's important for parents to start early involving children in household chores, the Kansas City Star reported.

"When my son was about 16 months old he loved to be with me when I was folding clothes," said Field, a former lawyer-turned-full-time mom, to the newspaper. "Of course, he wasn't any help. But I would still give him washcloths to fold. Now Daniel is 3, and he's our towel man. He folds all the towels and puts them in the linen closet. He feels like he is needed. He feels like he is counted on."

Letting your children help you with tasks also provides you with that essential quality time to teach them and bond with them.

Put a playful spin on chores. Whether it's cleaning up to a favorite tune or turning housework into a game, kids will be more eager to pitch in with routine chores if fun is part of the job description.

任务一

【写作内容

1】

概括短文中Christine Field的感受，该部分的词数大约为30；

然后以大约120词，就―housework ‖的主题发表你的看法，并包括以下的内容要点：

a) 孩子参与家务劳动的重要性；.

b) 如何培养孩子参与家务劳动的积极性。

【写作要求】

可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的观点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不要

抄袭阅读材料中的句子。

任务二

【写作内容 2 】

概括短文的内容要点，该部分的词数大约为30；

然后以大约120词，就―housework ‖的主题发表你的看法，并包括以下的内容要点：

a) 读完文章的感受；.

b) 用自己的例子证明感受以及对家长培养孩子家务劳动的态度。

【写作要求】

可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的观点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不要

抄袭阅读材料中的句子；

【评分标准】

概括的准确性，语言的规范性，内容的合适性以及篇章的连贯性。

(十) 由广雅高三备课组提供

第一节: 基础写作

你参加的NEWS AND MEDIA选修课上, 老师要求同学们介绍有关英国媒体之一报纸的知识。经查询你知道英国的报纸有小报和严肃报纸之分，在英国文化中扮演着一个很有趣的角色。请根据下面表格内容写一篇

1．必须使用5个句子组织成连贯的短文介绍全部所给内容, 首句已给出。

2．参考词汇：小报tabloid newspapers 严肃报纸 quality newspapers

丑闻 scandal

第二节: 读写任务

阅读下面一则新闻报道，根据要求用约150词写一篇短文。

Shanghai health authorities, which are busy inspecting thousands of restaurants around the city before the lunar New Year's Eve next week, are suggesting diners break with Chinese tradition during the most important holiday of the year.

Health officials are suggesting restaurants serve food on separate dishes to each customer instead of using the traditional method of serving one big dish that everyone can help themselves from.

While many eateries did that last spring during the severe acute respiratory syndrome outbreak to prevent spreading the virus, the practice quickly ended when the disease was brought under control.

"New Year's dinner is a get-together for relatives and friends. Serving separate dishes may destroy the cozy atmosphere," said a manager surnamed Zhu at Shanghai Xinghualou Restaurant on downtown Fuzhou Road.

"We provide such service only if customers ask for it. Normally, we provide public chopsticks and spoons," said Zhu.

A growing number of restaurants are now providing serving spoons and chopsticks, which is more hygienic than allowing everyone to use their own chopsticks and spoons.

"Eating together from a big plate is a tradition for Chinese. Since it is a family party and all the people are relatives, it is awkward to eat from separate dishes," said Zhang Lin, a 42-year-old woman.

任务一

【写作内容】（议论文体）

1．概括报道中上海市饭店对政府倡议的反应，该部分的词数大约为30；

2．以约120词就“Table Manners and Hygiene(卫生) ”的主题发表你的看法，并包括以下的内容要点：

a) 以自己或周围的人为例，简述自己或周围人的就餐习惯；.

b) 你如何看待自己或周围人的有关就餐习惯；

c) 就如何促进饮食卫生提出具体建议。

任务二

【写作内容】（说明文体）

1） 概括短文的内容要点。该部分的字数大约30词左右。

2） 你家也实行分餐吗？简要描述一下你家的餐桌礼仪。

3）在你的家乡，外出到餐馆用餐时有什么礼仪和习惯吗？请简要介绍一下。

任务三(记叙文体)

【写作内容】

1．概括短文的内容要点，该部分的词数大约为30；

2．然后以大约120词，记叙自己与他人聚餐的一次经历，并包括以下的内容要点：

a) 记叙自己一次与他人聚餐的经历；.

b) 你当时的感受；

c) 简要谈谈你如何看待中国的餐桌习惯。

读写任务二

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

(Xinhua)Updated: 2008-02-22 15:16――The country's Ministry of Education on Thursday announced a pilot program to teach students in primary and secondary schools its traditional Peking Opera. Deemed one of the nation's unique cultural treasures, the opera will be added into music courses for 200 schools in 10 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions throughout China.

The move immediately drew heated reaction from the public. "I support this project wholeheartedly," said Zhu Shihui, a renowned Peking Opera performer. "Interest should be fostered since childhood. I myself began to get fascinated with Peking Opera whilst in primary school. It eventually became my lifetime career," he told Xinhua. The general public, however, are not enthusiastic. Nearly 70 percent of voters were against the project. In another opinion poll by China's leading web portal Sina.com, of over 21,000 respondents, only 27 percent believe setting up the course will help promote traditional Chinese culture. Nearly 38 percent think the course should not be compulsory as students' choices should be respected, and the remaining 35 percent propose different local operas be taught in different areas since China boasts a huge reservoir of local operas.

1．

[写作内容]

1．以约30个词概括该则新闻报道的主要内容；

2．以约120个词表达你对“是否应该在中小学中开展京剧必修课”的观点，并包括如下要点：

(1)你是否同意这种传承中国京剧文化的做法；

(2)说明你对在青少年中开展京剧必修课的一些困惑；

(3)表达你对如何传承本土传统文化的个人观点。

[写作要求]

1．作文中可使用自己的亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接引用原文中的句子；

2．作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

[评分标准]

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

2．

[写作内容]

1．以约30个词概括该则新闻报道的主要内容；

2．以约120个词介绍你们学校开展选修课的情况，并包括如下要点：

(1)你是否同意将京剧定为必修课；

(2)介绍自己学校开展选修课的情况；

(3)表达自己对该种选修课开设方式的看法。

[写作要求]

1．作文中可使用自己的亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接引用原文中的句子；

2．作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

[评分标准]

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

(十一) 由执信高三备课组提供

第一节: 基础写作

假如你是21st Century 的学生记者。请你根据以下内容写一篇关于雪灾的报道。题目为A Severe Snow Storm 。

〔写作内容〕

发生时间：2008年1月中旬开始，持续了差不多一个月

发生地点：华南大部分地区

灾难程度：50年里最严重的一次灾难

后果：大约60人死亡，8人失踪; 这场灾难造成房屋倒塌，交通问题和电力供应短缺

经济损失：估计超过5百亿元

目前情况：救援工作正在进行，与此同时，大家正在积极为灾区捐钱。

〔写作要求〕

1. 必须使用5个句子表达全部所给的内容；

2. 将5个句子组成连贯的短文；

参考词汇：

电力供应electricity supply; 估计 estimate; 捐钱 donate money;

灾区 disaster areas

第二节: 读写任务

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文

Jade means a lot in Chinese culture and is highly valued by the Chinese people. Jade bracelets are quite common among Chinese women. Many begin to wear one when they are young till they die, believing that it will bring them good luck. Jade bracelet can easily break and should be treated very carefully. But even if it is broken, it is believed that the pieces can be picked up and save as they can still bring good luck.

When I stop to think about which possession of mine means the most to me, I find myself looking at my left wrist, around which is a simple jade bracelet. And this bracelet will always remind me of my culture and the individual that I am.

I remember very clearly the night my parents gave me the bracelet. It was in my sophomore（二年级） year of high school, and I had stayed out past my curfew（熄灯睡觉时间） at midnight. When I got home that night, my parents gave me a lecture on responsibility. I expected to be placed on restriction, but instead they gave me a jade bracelet. I was totally shocked...but when I went to bed that night I was supremely happy.

The next morning my father told me that because they had gone shopping for the bracelet, he had not gone to the racetrack(赛马场), and had missed out on winning $20,000 because of me. However, he said that I was worth it.

The bracelet will always remind me of those two days and the love that exists in my relationship with my parent, even though nothing is ever said. I know that no matter what I may do, my parents will always love me and accept me the way I am.

Since I got the bracelet, I have not taken it off-mostly because I don't want to, but also because my hand has outgrown the bracelet and therefore it is stuck on permanently. My bracelet means so much to me that if it should ever break, I would be enormously upset. But then, I could always save the pieces for good luck.

任务一

1．以约30个词概括这篇文章中作者收到bracelet 的感受.

2．根据短文内容就父母亲给予孩子的爱这个主题发表你的看法, 至少包括以下内容要点。该部分的字数约120个词左右。

(1) 在你心目中父母亲情的重要性；

(2) 结合自己的实例来说明父母亲的爱对你的影响；

1．作文中可使用实例或其它方法支持你的观点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接引用原文中的句子；

2．文章中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

任务二:

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文

About us

Dongyuan Strawberry Farm exports strawberries mainly to Japan, South East Asia, the UK and Europe. We require a large labour force particularly during the harvest season when we employ up to 250 people. The strawberry harvest season runs from December to mid. March.

Location

Dongyuan Strawberry Farm is 2 kilometres from the railway station of the town of Huadu in Guangdong Province. The region around Huadu is very picturesque and has beautiful mountain views, including views of Mount Prince. Picking

Picking strawberries is not difficult as the plants are less than 20 centimetres tall and there are no thorns. Picking is paid on piece rates of 3.00/kg for export quality fruit – so the more you pick the more you earn. An average picker picks 5 kgs per hour of export quality fruit. Work is from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday to Friday as it’s usually too hot to harvest the fruit in the afternoon. There is no harvesting when it rains.

Accommodation

Most workers camp on site at a rate of 4.00 per person per working day. Shower and kitchen facilities are available and there is a small shop on site.

假设你为你的美国笔友Tom 找到一份在果园摘水果的假期临时工。请阅读下面的工作介绍，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语信给Tom, 信的开头已给出（不计入字数）。

[写作内容]

1．以约30个词介绍工作的情况；

2．以约120个词介绍你过去当临时工的收获：

(1)做临时工可以增长见闻，认识新朋友；

(2)以你过去在做临时工过程中的事例说明你的感受；

(3)表达你与Tom 一起工作的期望。

1．作文中可使用自己的亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接引用原文中的句子；

2．信中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

Dear Tom,

How are you? Things are extremely busy – it always is before the end of the term. I have found a part-time job which you might be interested in. …

Yours sincerely

He Dingbo

(十二) 由41中提供

第一节: 基础写作

请根据以下的情景说明，使用5个规范的英语句子描述全部所给的信息内容。

[写作要求]

必须使用5个句子，组织成连贯的短文, 开头已经给出。

[评分标准]

1. 句子结构的复杂度和准确性 2. 短文内容的完整性和连贯性

During the beginning of 2008, Guangzhou people won a battle over the great problem caused by terrible weather…

第二节: 读写任务

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文

Of all the men who ever liked fresh air, no one liked it more than James Wilson. If he entered a room where the windows were shut, he opened them at once. He did this even when snow was falling outside. One could winter James went to Finland on business. When James reached his room in the hotel, he found that the windows were closed to keep the cold air out. He did his best to open one, but failed. James got into bed. He was very angry. The bedroom was very pleasant. And the bed was really comfortable, but James could not sleep. He could not forget the closed windows. No fresh air! It was terrible to think of!

At about one o‘clock in the morning he was still awake, worrying about the air in the bedroom. He had turned over in bed so many times. Then, when he turned over again, one arm came out of the bedclothes and hung down beside the bed. His hand touched the floor and also a shoe. An idea came into his worried mind. Where was the window? He could see something that looked like glass over there. He threw the shoe through the darkness with all the force （力气）of his strong right arm. Then a terrible sound of breaking glass filled the bedroom." Now I have some fresh air in the room,” he thought, “Now I don’t need to die.‖ Five minutes later he fell into deep sleep.

写作内容：

假设你是这个故事的作者, 请续写这个故事

概括上文内容，该部分词数大约30；

发挥想象，增加细节续写故事，并包括如下要点，该部分词数大约120:

1) James第二天早上发现窗户完好，室内镜子却被打破；

2) 此事对James 影响很大，他决定改掉以前的习惯。

3) 你的看法

【写作要求】

可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不要抄袭阅读材料中的句子；

【评分标准】

概括的准确性，语言的规范性，内容的合适性以及篇章的连贯性。

(十三) 由育才高三备课组提供

第一节: 基础写作

假如你是新华中学的学生李华, 得知某英文报招聘兼职记者, 你想应聘, 请按下列要点给报社写一封自荐信，文章的开头已经给出。

[写作内容]

1. 你表示对工作感兴趣；

2. 你的知识面广, 英语水平高；

3. 你有合作精神；

4. 你有相关经历(学校校报记者) ；

5. 希望得到回复。

[写作要求]

1．只能使用5个句子表达全部内容；

2．文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

[评分标准]

句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am a student from Xinhua Middle School. I am glad to learn that you want a few part-time English reporters. …

Yours sincerely,

LiHua

第二节: 读写任务 任务一

阅读下面短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

This is power of life and death in the tongue. An encouraging word may help someone out of difficulty, or even bring him back to life, while a destructive word to someone might harm him, or even kill him.

A group of frogs were travelling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit(坑). All the other frogs gathered around the pit. The pit was too deep indeed, and all of them thought the two frogs would surely die. The two frogs tried to jump out of the pit. They tried many times without success. Then some of the frogs above laughed and said, ” Don ’t try any more. It is no use. You are as good as dead.” At the same time, there were a few frogs who wished them to live and encouraged them to go on. One of the frogs, however, listened to the discouraging words and gave up jumping. He fell down and died.

[写作内容]

1．概括短文的内容要点，该部分大约30个词；

2．创造性写作，这部分大约120个词，内容至少包括以下要点：

（1）发挥想象，续写上述故事，描述第二只青蛙以后的情况；

（2）我们应该如何对待处于危难中的人们。

[写作要求]

你可以使用实例或其他方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容， 但不得直接引用阅读材料中的句子，标题自拟。

[评分标准]

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

任务二:

阅读下面一封信，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

October 10, 2008

Dear Editor,

I am writing this letter to reflect some problems I came across recently and appeal to the improvement of the service industry.

This weekend I bought an English- Chinese dictionary in a bookstore near my home since its cover is elaborately designed. But when I went home and read carefully, I found that the several pages of the dictionary have been cracked and befouled. What ‘s worse, the misprints spread everywhere in the dictionary and seriously affect my comprehension. Since there was such damage and misprints to the dictionary, I went to the bookstore to require for a replace. But to my surprise, the staff of the bookstore turns down my request rudely and even denied the poor quality of the dictionary.

Today ‘s fast-paced and market-oriented economy calls for much higher standard for service industry. However, to my regret, many of the commercials fail to achieve this standard and the quality of the staff needs to be improved. It‘s self-evident that the poor quality of practitioners in the service industry will not only deeply disappoint customers but also hamper the development of our country‘s economy. As a result, I expect your newspaper to appeal to the service industry to attach more importance to the service improvement.

Thank you for your attention!

Sincerely yours,

Sam

1．以约30个词概括这封信中，作者与书店交涉的过程；

2．假如你是该书店的经理Smith, 请以120个词就以上顾客提出的问题给顾客一封回信，并包括以下要点, 文章开头已经给出：

（1）我们接受顾客的批评，并同情顾客的感受；

（2）我们同意上门道歉，并带另外一本新的词典给顾客；

(3) 我们同意顾客对改进服务的观点，并将努力改进服务。

你可以使用实例或其他方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容， 但不得直接引用阅读材料中的句子，标题自拟。

[评分标准]

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

Dear Sam,

Thank you for your letter, which the editor sent to me yesterday. In your letter,

… Yours Sincerely,

Smith

The manager

(十四) 由六中高三备课组提供

基础写作（指令性写作）

请根据以下的情景说明，使用5个规范的英语句子描述所给的全部信息。

1. 标题：Notice

2. 只能使用5个句子表达全部的内容

[评分标准]

句子结构的准确性和复杂度；信息内容的完整性和连贯性。

读写任务

阅读下面的短文，然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

In some public toilets in Australia, signs have been put up in Chinese to remind Chinese visitors to wash out the toilet after use. In many scenic spots in foreign countries, similar posters ask Chinese people to speak in softer tones.

In China, there are many rude bus passengers who never wait in line for a bus and push hard onto it the moment the bus stops. There are also witnesses to accidents who fail to lend a hand to others. In Beijing, the residents ‘ impolite, sometimes rude manners are often noted by visitors from all over the world.

When talking about these phenomena, it is a shame for all of us Chinese people.

― The success of the 2008 Olympic Games depends very much on showing good manners as on the quality of facilities and players‘ performances, ‖ China‘s delegate to the International

Olympic Committee said. ― The fact that some people pay little attention to their manners stands in our way of holding the 2008 Olympic Games successfully.‖

Yes, showing our culture and our country‘s economic power through this event is important , but good manners should be put at the top of our agenda(议程).

任务一

【写作内容1】

1、以约30个词概括短文的要点；

2、然后以约120个词以“文明礼貌”为主题发表看法，并包括以下要点：

（1） 你是否认为文明礼貌很重要并说明原因；

（2） 你平时看到哪些不文明行为；

（3） 号召大家讲文明礼貌，为奥运和亚运作贡献。

【写作要求】

1．可以使用事例或其他论述方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接 引用原文中的句子；

2．标题自定。

【评分标准】

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

任务二:

【写作内容2】

3、以约30个词概括短文的要点；

4、然后以约120个词以“文明礼貌”为主题发表看法，并包括以下要点：

（4） 你认为文明礼貌是否重要；

（5） 描述一次你目睹或体验不讲文明的真实或虚构的经历；

（6） 你是怎样看待这种不文明行为的；

（7） 呼吁大家讲文明礼貌，为奥运和亚运作贡献。

【写作要求】

1．作文中可使用自己的亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接 引用原文中的句子；

2．标题自定。

【评分标准】

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

参考答案：

（一）

基础写作

A recent survey shows that the health of the students in our school has been going from bad to worse in the past three years. The number of students who are short-sighted increased from 78.2% in 2004 to 92.5% in 2007. Overweight students are getting more from 36% to 52.4%. Nearly 10% more students don't have enough sleep and over 15% more students have mentally problems. To be healthier physically and mentally, students need plenty of sleep to refresh themselves.

任务写作

Different people have different opinions on health and Wealth, while he considers keeping a balance between them most important.

Nowadays more and more people are concerned about their health. But how to keep healthy? Different people may give different answers to this question. In my opinion, it is essential to do the following.

First, it is absolutely necessary to take some exercise every day. Research shows that getting plenty of exercise make the heart beat faster and the lungs work harder. This strengthens the heart, reduces the chance of heart attack, and helps lower blood pressure. That's why more and more people are becoming active in various kinds of sports and exercises. Every morning many people get up early and take much exercise. Some practice shadowboxing and swordplay while others run, jog, walk or dance to music. In the afternoon, there are also many people keen on sports. Some play basketball or volleyball or table tennis, others go in for gymnastics or track events. Through sports and exercise, people become healthier and stronger.

Medical researchers have proved that what people eat affects their health. They advise people to eat more fruit and vegetables and less meat such as beef and pork because meat contains more fat than poultry and fish. Fat can build up in the arteries, block the flow of blood, and cause a heart attack or stroke.

Getting rid of bad habits like smoking and drinking alcohol is also an important way to keep healthy. Smoking and drinking alcohol injure one's health a great deal, and therefore should be given up. Unfortunately few people follow this advice.

If people follow these three ways of keeping fit, they greatly improve their health.

（二）

基础写作

Martin Luther King Jr. who was born in Jan. 1929 in Atlanta the US was a famous human right leader for the blacks. He took an active part in the movements, fighting for the equal rights for black people. In August, 1963, he organized a rally with 200000 blacks and at the same time issued his famous speech --- ―I have a dream‖ It is in 1968 that he was assassinated when giving a speech. In my opinion, he was a great human rights fighter for mankind

任务写作

1.

Dear Mr. Hong,

Recently I have read your story in the newspaper that you who was a poor student grow up to be independent by bring up your adopted sister.

It ‘s known to all that a spirit of independence can have a good effect on adolescents. It can push us to learn more and lead us not to give way to difficulties. I have a similar experience as you did. Little child as I was 10 years ago, I was independent so that I went to school on my own. One heavy raining afternoon, I was on my way home

alone though it rained cats and dogs. Despite the rain, I walked so carefully that I wouldn‘t fall to the ground. At last, I went home safely. My parents were so proud of me. After reading your experience, I really want to make friends with you. I hope we can meet someday.

Yours,

LiHua

2.

Independence Is Important

Recently HongZhanhui‘s story capture public concern. Hong who was a poor student grow up to be independent by bring up your adopted sister.

There is no doubt that a spirit of independence plays an important role among teenagers. But in fact, many parents just indulge their children so they don‘t realize its importance. A spirit of independence can make teenagers grow up maturely. On one hand, it has a great effect on their life. Once they possess such spirit we won‘t give way to difficulties so easily. It will let us keep on fighting until the final victory belongs to us. On the other hand, with such spirit, they will adjust to the society easily. What Hong did make me realize what we should do when facing difficulties. I do hope everyone can learn from him.

（三）

基础写作

The first record of cookies dates back to ancient Rome in 170BC., when they were enjoyed in Roman homes. They were also given to children as a reward for their successful school work. The modern-day cookies came into being about 200 years ago with the introduction of tea and coffee into Europe. The use of fresh butter, chocolates and nuts gives cookies their unique appearance and taste. Therefore, cookies are popular world-wide and recommended as a gift and tasty snack at any time.

读写任务

Today I read a story about a religious master and a painter who change themselves when they face something unchangeable and then achieve an eventual change of the world around them.

The stories remind me of my cousin who used to complain about English learning. He though it unnecessary to learn a foreign language and ignored it at all. As a result, he fell behind the others in his class and even failed in the exam. After realizing that it was not only a main subject but also the most widely spoken language in the world, he developed a good attitude. Thanks to his English teacher, he was well involved in English classes. He practiced listening and speaking English after class. What ‘s more, he kept an English diary, which helped him think in English. A year later, he became one of the ten top students in his class. Believe it or not, he was even rewarded in an English contest in his school.

As far as I ‘m concerned, change your attitude when you find the environment unchangeable. Only in this way can you achieve an eventual change of the world around you.

（四）

基础写作

Dear John,

I‘m pleased to hear that you will come to China this vacation. As I‘m going to participate in volunteer work this vacation, I hope that you will join us. As far as I‘m concerned, volunteer work has a significant impact on your trip to China, which enables you to help people in trouble out. Compared with going sightseeing, volunteer work will make you go deeper into ordinary people‘s life. In the meanwhile, it is also helpful for you to know about the local customs. Thus, I really hope you can join us and I‘m looking forward to your reply soon.

Best wishes,

Yours,

Lihua

任务写作

1. The above-mentioned passage conveys the idea that it‘s important to express our gratitude immediately we have the chance and that there are various kinds of way to do it.

I can‘t agree more with the author about his opinion that we are supposed to express our gratitude in return for the love and care we receive in no time. Not only can thankfulness strengthen the harmonious relationship around us, but also add to our sense of happiness.

As to me, I owe great thanks to my dear parents, who always accompany me and encourage me to overcome the hardship I come across. Whenever I am cast down, they always listen to me with patience and cheer me up. However, I just kept the feeling of appreciation at the bottom of my heart instead of giving thanks to them. I would love to seize this opportunity to send my thanks to my dear parents, ― Mum and Dad, without your care and encouragement, I could not grow as healthy and strong as I am now. Thank you for everything you‘ve done for me.‖

Don‘t hesitate to express yo ur gratitude to whoever deserves it. No matter how you express, giving hearty thanks will make a beautiful world.

2.

Expressing Gratitude

We can know from the above-mentioned passage that it‘s important to express our gratitude immediately we have the chance and that there are various kinds of way to do it.

As far as I‘m concerned, I consider it necessary to express our gratitude each time we receive help. For one thing, only by doing something beneficial to those who have been kind to us can we thank them enough. For another, expressing our gratitude is of great help to keep friendly relationship between people, which is essential to harmonious society.

There‘s no doubt that words are a good way to express our gratitude. However, there is something else that we can do to thank those who have given us a hand. As the saying goes, action speaks louder than words. We may thank others in actions, such as helping them in return, rather than only in words.

As for myself, to show my grateful heart, I usually design a ―Thank You‖ card, since I‘m good at designing, and surely I‘ll spare no efforts to help them out when they meet difficulties.

（五）

基础写作

As an important part of Chinese culture, Chinese painting can date back to more than 6,000 years ago. According to the means of expressions, Chinese paintings can be divided into two categories: the Xieyi school and the Gongbi school. People, landscape, plants, birds and animals are the most popular themes of traditional Chinese painting. In the history of Chinese painting, there were many famous painters, such as Gu Kaizhi, Tang Bohu, Qi Baishi and Xu Beihong, etc. Nowadays, Chinese painting is becoming more and more popular and highly thought of throughout the world.

任务写作

1

Work while work, play while play

The author discussed the benefits of extracurricular activities including being a way to improve students‘ health, widen their social circle and introduce them to new ideas and people.

As far as I am concerned, students should take part in after-school activities. It is of great importance for the students to do some sports or enjoy some entertainment so as to strengthen our body or relax our nerves. We students would like to have ball games because it can help us know how to cooperate with others. Moreover, playing ball games can also make our life colorful. So it is high time for the school to provide more extracurricular activities.

However, we should also keep the balance between extracurricular activities and study. That is because if we play too much, we would neglect our study. In a word, we should work while you work; play while you play.

2.

My favourite extracurricular activities

The author discusses the benefits of extracurricular activities including bei ng a way to improve students‘ health,

widen their social circle and introduce them to new ideas and people.

I like a variety of activities after school, from active and wild ones like camping, sports and parties to quiet ones like reading and watching TV. I like to be outdoors, to participate in sports and to do daring things. For example, several friends and I once took a trip down a wild river in a raft. We spent a week navigating dangerous currents, camping at night, fixing our own meals and having much fun.

I also like to be with my friends. I usually share my happiness and sadness with my friends. Whenever I have a chance, I either eat out or go shopping with my friends. What a pity! As a Senior Three student, I am too busy to have enough time to stay with my friends.

There are also many quiet private things that I enjoy doing. I can spend whole days reading or doing homework. Sometimes, I like to spend a relaxed evening watching light TV programs, or talking with friends about serious matters over a cup of tea. In other words, I like to do different things, depending on the mood I am in and the kind of people I am around.

“Work while work, play while play.‖ I always tell myself. Join me and enjoy our colourful life, will you?

(六)

基础写作

Notice

In order to help us to get new information about the college entrance examination ，our school will invite Professor Wang to give us a talk about the exam. The talk will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16th , 2008 in the multimedia room on the seventh floor in the teaching building. Everybody is required to make good preparations for the coming talk. If you have any questions, you can ask Professor Wang after his talk. The speech is of great importance to us, so everyone should be there on time.

The Students‘ Union

读写任务

Environment Protection

At present, more and more people use cars, and this creates serious environment pollution which is harmful to our health. If more and more people become aware of the serious condition and take action, the condition of the air will be improved a lot.

We all know that clean air is important to good health. Unluckily, environment pollution is quite serious, especially in cities. Every year some factories pour millions of tons of smoke into the air. Out on the streets, there are so many private cars sending out waste gases.

Air pollution is much more dangerous than other kinds, so we must take measures to control air pollution. As students ，we ’d better use less plastic bags. We can persuade our relatives or family members who have cars to take the public transportation sometimes. Only when environment pollution is forbidden can we breathe in fresh air and live a healthy life. We should protect our environment on our own and save the earth.

(七)

基础写作：

Guangzhou which is the capital of Guangdong province lies in southern China. It is a major port, a commercial center and a historical city. About 15 percent of China's foreign trade is conducted here, and the city is the site of a twice-yearly major international trade fair. As the cradle of the Chinese revolution, the city is also of great historic importance. Guangzhou is such a fantastic city that visitors may find many warm welcomes.

任务写作

1.

Dear Editor:

I read your report about a 103-year-old Beijinger who is applying to be a torchbearer and who may never see her dream come true although her children have not yet given up hope.

I am writing to share my reflections on the issue with your readers. I hold the view that the chance should be given to this centenarian for the following reasons.

First of all, do we not need people from different age groups to run the torch relay? For her good old age, Cao is a good representative for the senior Chinese who are so enthusiastic about the Olympics. Next, she started to exercise several years ago and health should not be a problem. I also believe no family would risk the life of a centenarian in application if she is not qualified in health. Last, in making her a torchbearer, we not only have a world record of the oldest bearer but also have an excellent model sports lover whose example is there for us to follow.

All in all, I think a 103-year-old woman running the torch relay can tell us a lot more about the Olympic spirit than anything else can. So I do hope she can fulfill her dream.

An anxious reader

2.

The Torch Relay

Recently, a 103-year-old Beijinger is so passionate about the 2008 Olympics that she is applying to be a torchbearer. She would become the oldest to run the torch relay if she succeeds.

And what is the torch relay then?

The torch relay, in which the Olympic Flame symbolizes the transmission of Olympic ideals from ancient Greece to the modern world, was introduced as part of the opening ceremony at the 1936 Summer Games in Berlin, Germany. In the relay, the torch is lit in Olympia, Greece, and is carried over several weeks or months from there to the host city by a series of runners. After the last runner who is from the host country lights the Olympic Flame in the main Olympic stadium, the host country‘s head of state declares the Games officially open.

As one of the most splendid of all Olympic ceremonies, the torch relay emphasizes not only the ancient source of the Olympics but also the internationalism of the modern Games.

(八)

基础写作：

One day when a farmer crossed the river with his donkey carrying salt, the donkey slipped and fell. When it got to its feet, it was happy to find that the load on the back was gone, so it decided to try it later on. The next day, the farmer loaded the donkey again, but this time with cotton. When crossing the river, the donkey slipped and fell on purpose, but when it tried to get to its feet, it found that the load had become much heavier! In my opinion, one should not fancy himself smart.

读写任务：

1.

Hello, everyone. Today I like to share with you a story I read recently. It tells us that although there are all kinds of frustrations in life (man-made and natural), we should never give up. Keep trying and we will eventually find a way through.

Like it or not, we will often meet with frustrations on our journey through life. If we give in, we will never get to our feet again. We should remember this and always be positive to treat each frustration as a chance to rise up and overcome our problems.

We should remember athletes in the 'Special Olympics' (the Paralympics), many with extreme physical and mental handicaps. All their lives they have been fighting against disability with determination to climb out of the ‗hole‘ that fate put them in. Helen Keller is an outstanding example, although she became deaf and blind at the age of 19 months, she struggled all her life to become a great writer and a great woman that inspired generations. Thomas Edison, the Father of Inventions, had no luck with his experiments in light making. He tried hundreds of times before he finally made it. His story certainly proves the saying that failure is the mother of success.

We should understand why there is a rainbow after the rainfall. Frustrations in life are just like the clouds in the sky that allow us to see a beautiful sunset. And I hope one day we all can see that beautiful sunset. Thank you!

2.

Dear Tom,

Recently I heard that you failed in the matriculation exam. Cheer up my friend! Although there are all kinds of frustrations in life (man-made and natural), we should never give up. Keep trying and we will eventually find a

way through..

If you listen to my story, you won‘t complain about your bad luck any more. Here is what happened to my neighbour Lucy. She was once such a lovely and healthy girl that everyone liked her very much. One day as bad luck came, she was diagnosed of brain cancer. We felt depressed by this heart-breaking news. While to our amazement, in face of death, she wasn ‘t depressed and even reassured us that she wouldn ‘t give up even there is little hope. Meanwhile she still kept on studying by herself in the hospital. Now she is still struggling against her fate in the hospital. We all stand by her side and hope she can make it.

Tom, my friend, compared with her, I think, what you met actually is nothing. Like it or not, we will often meet with frustrations on our journey through life. If we give in, we will never get to our feet again. But please remember this : frustrations in life are just like the clouds in the sky that allow us to see a beautiful sunset. I do hope you can get to your feet again and let‘s fight against difficulties together. Looking for your reply.

Yours,

LiHua

(九)

基础写作

An unexpected snow storm hit southern China lasting about three weeks right from 24th, January. This disaster, worst in decades, resulted in paralyzed transportation system, stranded passengers. It influenced 19 provinces and caused direct economic losses up to 22.09 billion Yuan. In respond to this series of catastrophes, authorities made all efforts to create a warm and home-like atmosphere for those stuck away from home. In the meantime, government also called upon people nationwide to raise funds for snow-stricken areas.

任务写作

1.

Housework helps to make children feel like an integral part of the family

By allowing children to help out with housework, parents can not only instruct them with basic life skills but also make them feel like an integral part of the family. Christine Field has seen all the benefits.

Indisputably, children who regularly share an adequate portion of housework can learn alongside some fundamental virtues like responsibility, diligence and willpower. Assigned with daily housework, children will be able to keep in mind his own task as a member of his family and therefore, well raise his sense of responsibility. Besides, doing housework itself is the represent of diligence and children will develop the values of hard work. In the long run, this practice will help children understand the ideas of duty and service, which will bring about the ultimate loyal contribution to not only their families, but also their communities, motherland, and the world.

In recognition of the importance of housework for children, parents should actively involve their children in the seemingly simple but beneficial household chores. To this end, it‘s advisable that parents should first make the housework itself interesting by adding to games or entertainments. If applicable, setting small prizes will also be an incentive measure to get children involved in housework and benefit them with long-term virtues.

2.

Time on housework will be rewarding

Being gradually aware of the significance in children‘s involving in housework, parents are changing from a role of overprotection to a more reasonable level of encouraging initiative participation in household chores.

It‘s inspiring and meaningful to see that children are no longer deprived of their rights to develop practical skills in housework, instead, they are given the chances to contribute their shares and are often rewarded with a spiritual fulfillment.

Fortunately, I‘m one of the countless teenagers who have benefited a great deal from this kind of perceptual transition of our parents. I have frequently been encouraged to deal with cooking the meal, sweeping the floor as well as washing dishes since an early age of seven. And I am proud enough to take the responsibility of preparing a good meal when Mom and Dad are delayed by their work. Thanks to their early realization and ever-lasting persistence in the cultivation of my independence, I have grown more skillful and willing to take my share of obligation either at home or at school.

Pushing the children on their way to housework is initial yet effective if parents tend to ensure a promising future

(十)

基础写作

One possible version:

types of newspapers, quality newspapers and tabloid newspapers are playing an interesting part in British culture. As the most popular newspapers, the tabloids usually have lots of big pictures and comparatively short articles. They not only contain a variety of stories about sex scandals, celebrities and the royal family, but also have big sports sections and lots of information about TV programmes. Compared to the tabloids, quality newspapers are big and wide, with long and serious news articles but few pictures, which makes them inconvenient to read and less popular. Recently, quality newspapers are

任务写作

1.

Restaurants in Shanghai remain conservative at the suggestion that foods be served to guests separately, reasoning that this doesn’t agree with the Chinese tradition. Instead, they prefer to provide serving spoons and chopsticks. (33 words)

The report sent me in deep thought. In my family, we usually keep a pair of serving chopsticks for meals. When guests come to dine with us, mum would separate the dishes to different plates before bringing them out to table.

Strange as our way of serving meals to some people, in terms of table manners and hygiene, I think, ours is a smart choice. By using serving chopsticks and separating dishes, we are able to keep our eating environment clean and hygienic, guaranteeing each member‘s health. Moreover, this being a habit for us, we don‘t find it troublesome, and neither does it influence the intimacy of our family or lessen our hospitality in our guests‘ eyes.

To solve the problem of hygiene, people must change their eating habits. Here are some tips for achieving so. First, always wash your hands before eating. Second, be careful when eating traditionally, either at home or out. Only touch the food you want. Last but not least, ask for serving chopsticks or spoons when eating in restaurants.

To conclude, if everyone minds their table manners, a pleasant and hygienic atmosphere can be created.

2．

To guarantee a hygienic lunar New Year, Shanghai health authorities are inspecting and urging restaurants to serve foods separately to guests, which is not eagerly accepted by either restaurants or diners. (31 words)

Unlike what the Shanghai authority required in restaurants, we do not have separate dishes in my family. Instead we still share our dishes together following our tradition. If anyone demands a separate dish, it will be awkward and might hurt family members‘ feelings. So, basically my family‘s eating etiquette is still very traditional. When we have dinner together, we should serve rice or the best food to our grandparents first to show our respect to them. And we are taught not to speak when eating or make annoying sounds when having soup.

Slightly different from the eating etiquettes in my family, when we have meals in a restaurant, we will usually use public chopsticks or spoons to serve food to ourselves to show our respect to guests. Besides, we try not to order too much food and if there is food left, we would pack it and bring it home.

Anyway, no matter what the eating etiquettes are both at home or in public, it is interesting to notice that there is a kind of culture and custom involved. And colorful eating cultures and customs also enrich our traditional culture.

3．

To guarantee a hygienic lunar New Year, Shanghai health authorities are inspecting and urging restaurants to serve foods separately to guests, which is not eagerly accepted by either restaurants or diners. (31 words)

The report reminds me of my dining experience with Tom‘s family.

My parents were away and I had to take care of myself. One day after school, Tom suddenly stopped me on my way to a small fast food restaurant, saying that he had noticed me eat out those days and insisting on taking me home to dine with him. Gratefully, I followed him home.

Tom‘s family, indeed, was very hospitable. For the whole meal, they kept busy working for me. There was no such moment as silence for they talked and laughed even with their mouths full of food. Seeing me just eating from the two plates in front, Tom‘s grandparents, who sat beside me, constantly stood up and conveyed what was described as delicious into my bowl with their own chopsticks.

How embarrassed I was! Seeing their mouth water flying in the air and the food served in my bowl, I didn‘t know whether to eat it or not.

I do support the suggestion of Shanghai health authorities that we break with traditional Chinese table manners especially when dining with strangers because they can sometimes be really unhygienic.

One possible version:

According to the latest news, we know that Peking Opera course for youngsters stirred a lively debate. Some were in favour of the way to promote traditional Chinese culture, while others were against it.

Personally, I disagree with the idea of making Peking Opera a compulsory lesson for students. Peking Opera is too unfamiliar to be accepted in some parts of China, not to mention learning it. Thus, I hold the strong belief that Peking Opera should only be taught in Beijing.

Besides, I still have doubts about the operation of the course. For one thing, will there be enough qualified teachers for the task? It might be challenging for the primary and secondary school music teachers to teach Peking Opera. For the other, there is no need to make it compulsory. Opera courses should be optional. If forced to learn, the students may easily lose interest once they‘re stuck.

There‘s no doubt that China has a diverse culture. It is the typical local operas that should be included into the courses by the local students. I suggest that teachers be asked to not only teach students how to sing and perform but also tell them the storylines and background information so as to help youngsters develop a better understanding and taste about traditional culture.

4．

According to the latest news, we know that Peking Opera course for youngsters stirred a lively debate. Some were in favour of the way to promote traditional Chinese culture, while others were against it.

I disagree with the idea of making Peking opera a compulsory lesson for students nationwide. "Is Beijing roast duck considered a delicacy in every corner of China?" Personally, I hold the strong belief that "Tastes differ from place to place‖. Only in Beijing should Peking Opera be taught as a compulsory course.

In our school, there are more than ten optional courses except compulsory ones, like language and literature, human and society, science, technology, arts, health and physical education as well as integrated practice activities. So students can choose which they love. The class lasts from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on Wednesday afternoons. According to the survey conducted in our school, it is shown that students are extra interested in it since we can learn more and more things out of classes. As far as we know, integrated practical activities and arts are more popular than any other course. We are sure to get chances of doing things by ourselves.

However, all of us hope to have more optional courses, reduce the homework, make visits by school and know more about our society.

(十一)

基础写作

A Severe Snow Storm

A severe snow storm hit most parts of Southern China in mid-January, 2008, lasting for nearly a month. The disaster, which was the worst in five decades, killed about 60 people and left eight others missing. Moreover, the unexpected outbreak of the disaster resulted in the destruction of hundreds of buildings, traffic problems and the shortage of electricity supply. As is estimated, the storm has caused a loss of more than 50 billion yuan. At present, the rescue work is going on while people are actively donating money to the disaster areas.

任务写作

1.

The girl was astonished to receive a jade bracelet from her parents instead of being scolded for her fault. She has valued it so much because it always reminds her of the love existing between her and her parents.

As the passage states, love plays an significant role in our life, especially the love between parents and their children. Love from parents enables the child to gain confidence to cope with difficulties, to realize his responsibilities and to become independent.

This passage also reminds me of a similar experience. There was a time when I was under great pressure from study and from relationship between my friends and me. My personality changed. I withdrew from people, becoming

unusually reserved and anxious. My parents, of course, were very concerned, but they spared no effort to comfort me and give me guidance. They took me on a holiday, discussed the problems that I was faced with, told me the stories of their youth and the same problems as they had came across. Eventually their efforts paid off and I got through the hard time. It is my parents‘ deep love that has made me what I am.

Love from parents is like sunshine, making us warm and united.

2.

Dear Tom,

How are you? Things are extremely busy – it always is before the end of the term. I have found a part-time job which you might be interested in. The Dongyuan Strawberry Farm near Huadu needs about 250 people to help with fruit picking. The job takes only 6 hours a day and pays well. We can camp on the farm and go sightseeing after work.

My previous experience proves that doing part-time jobs is more than making money. We can meet numbers of young people from other schools and places as well as learn about the world outside the textbooks and our home.

Last winter vacation I sold toys with several classmates in the Flower Market. Though the market only opened for three days before the Spring Festival, I made friends with several green-hand shopkeepers who were just like me. We had a great time discussing how to attract customers and bargain for the best price.

The job will be so much fun – lots of other students from various places. I hope you‘ll come with me. I promise you won‘t regret it.

Yours sincerely

He Dingbo

(十二)

基础写作

Terribly cold weather swept across China from the late January till the beginning of February. Continual sleet made all highways and railways closed so that as many as 260 thousand passengers were kept in Guangzhou Railway Station from returning home. In order to solve the problem of living and clothing, Guangzhou government not only opened up Yuehan Exhibition Centre and Guangzhou International Conference and Exhibition Centre to accommodate the delayed passengers but also called on Party members and cadres to work for them. What‘s more, those unable to return home were called on to stay to spend the Spring Festival in Guangzhou. All kinds of problems caused had been basically solved by February 3, and our city has won praise and respect from all over the country.

读写任务

James could not sleep in a hotel because of the closed window. At midnight he threw his shoe at something like and broke it. At last he fell fast asleep.

Early the next morning, he woke up. The first thing he thought about was the broken window. He opened his eyes to look. He was very surprised. The window was not broken at all. The glass was just as good as it had been the night before. He looked around. Alsa! The mirror was broken！ It was the mirror that he broke with his shoe at midnight. This made James rather confused at first. Why could I still sleep soundly with the window closed? He used to think that he couldn‘t live without fresh air in the room. It seemed that he had been wrong to have such as idea. It was then he decided to change his habit.

From the story we know that we have some wrong ideas or beliefs of which we even are not aware ourselves

(十三)

基础写作

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am a student from Xinhua Middle School. I am glad to learn that you want a few part-time English reporters. I am interested in the job and I do think I am fit for it. As a student, not only do I have a variety of knowledge but I have a good command of English. Besides, I have a unique experience of being a reporter for my school broadcasting station. I attach great importance to my individual virtues, such as cooperation, self-confidence. I am looking forward to your timely reply.

Yours sincerely,

LiHua

读写任务

1.

Encouragement does make a difference

The author described a story that two frogs fell into a deep pit one day. Unfortunately, one of them gave up jumping and died just because he had heard the discouraging words. The author advocates that different words may have different influence on people.

However, the other frog paid no attention to those destructive words and continued to jump. Encouraged by some other frogs who kept telling him not to quit, he jumped harder and harder. Every time he fell down, he struggled to stand on his feet and jumped once again. Finally, his efforts paid off: he made it out. And all the other frogs congratulated on him from the bottom of heart except the former dead frog.

From the story, I sincerely hope every member in the society can help each other because assistance is the focus of life and the source of their happiness and contentment. Meanwhile, we cannot ignore the fact that material assistance and practical one do make a difference, but the mental encouragement plays a more significant role in the people in trouble sometimes.

2.

Dear Sam,

Thank you for your letter, which the editor sent me yesterday. In your letter, I know that you bought a dictionary with quality problems, and our workers in charge of the department were so rude to you, which brought you lots of inconvenience.

Having read your experience of being treated unfairly, we do feel terribly sorry and sympathize your feelings. On behalf of our bookstore, I apologize to you sincerely and accept your reasonable criticism. We truly feel ashamed and we are willing to solve the problem in a satisfactory way. We will go to your house to make an apology for it and bring you a good dictionary if it is convenient to you. We do need to improve our service, which is beneficial to our customers and our book-store. We also really want a great success in our business field, so I would appreciate your advice. Thanks a lot!

Yours Sincerely,

Smith

The manager

(十四)

【参考范文1】

Notice

The students in Senior Three of Xinguang Middle School will go to have a physical examination in the First People ‘s Hospital on Saturday, 9th September. We will meet at the hospital gate at 7:45. And you may either walk there or go there by bicycle. We are not allowed to eat or drink anything before the examination. Please keep quiet there and listen to the doctors and nurses.

【参考范文2】

Notice

There will be a physical examination for the students in Senior Three of Xinguang Middle School in the First People ‘s Hospital on Saturday, 9th September. Please make sure to reach the hospital on time and you‘re supposed to gather at 7:45 at the gate of the hospital. You can choose to go there by bike or on foot. The most important thing you should remember is that you are not allowed to eat or drink anything before the body check. Moreover, do keep quiet and follow doctors‘ and nurses‘ instructions while in the hospital.

读写任务

1.

Mind Your Manners

The passage describes some bad manners of Chinese people and special signs put up in foreign countries to remind Chinese visitors. It also says that our good manners are important to the success of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

As is well known, good manners are the basic quality of man, particularly when we are living in a civilized society. Bad manners always have a bad effect on one‘s work and success.

It is well known that China is an ancient country of civilization and courtesy. However, it is a shame that bad manners can often be seen in our daily life. In our school, some students jump the queue while waiting to get their meals in the dining room. Some spit and litter wherever they are. Some make the walls and desks dirty and ugly by drawing or writing meaningless things on them.

I think it is high time we got rid of these bad habits. Let‘s make every effort to do what we can to help hold the 2008 Olympics and the 2010 Asian Games successfully. Remember: small things make a difference.

2.

Do Be Polite for ourselves, and for our Country

The passage tells us a phenomenon that many foreign countries have put up signs in Chinese to remind Chinese visitors to behave in good manners. What‘s more, the author also indicates that good manners are of great importance to the 2008 Olympic Games.

In my opinion, good manners are not only important to one citizen, but also to the whole country and the nation. I still remember that I once came across a really rude and impolite man. At that time, we were waiting for the same bus and the bus finally came. No sooner had the bus opened its door than he pushed onto it. What ‘s worse, he knocked down an old man and didn‘t even say sorry! It was really rude and even cruel. This incident not only showed how bad manners the man had, but also told us a serious current situation that some of our citizens lack the sense of being polite.

If the situation continues, it will be a fatal problem to our 2008 Olympic Games and the 2010 Asian Games. So for the sake of our country and the two international Games, do be polite and keep good manners all the time.

参与本套练习题修订的老师还有：石小玲（2中）、马丽（知用）、招健琼（4中）、林佩华（执信）、陈颂东（6

中）、沈明（育才）、丘玲（广雅）

全套练习题编辑：招健琼