如何用英语介绍一座城市
【写作任务】
假定你是李华,你的美国笔友汤姆发来电子邮件询问你所在城市——香港的
概况,请根据以下要点给他回一封邮件。
1. 位于我国南部,是世界贸易和金融中心;
2. 中国人自秦朝起在此定居;
3. 人口约 737 万,面积约 1104 平方公里;
4. 旅游胜地有海洋公园、迪士尼乐园等。
注意:
1. 词数 120 左右(开头和结尾已给出,但不计入总词数);
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
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Best wishes,
Li Hua
【写作指导】
一、审题定调
本写作任务从形式上看要求写一封电子邮件,属于应用文。邮件的正文是介
绍香港的概况,属于说明文。因此,正文内容应具备说明文的语言特点。人称以
第三人称为主,时态以一般现在时为主。
二、谋篇布局
本写作任务开头和结尾已给出,所以我们只需写出正文部分即可。
正文可分为三部分:
第一部分:说明写信目的(介绍香港概况);
第二部分:介绍香港概况(包括地理位置、经济地位、历史、人口数量、面
积及著名景点等);
第三部分:总结全文(期待对方来访)。
三、组织语言
第一部分:说明写信目的。
普通表达 高级表达
★I’m glad to tell you something about ...
★I’m glad to have received your letter /
email and I’m writing to tell you
something about ...
★I’m pleased to give you a brief
introduction to ...
★In reply to your letter / email of ..., I’m
writing to give you a brief introduction
to ...
第二部分:介绍香港概况。
普通表达 高级表达
Hong Kong, in the south of China, is one
of the most important ...
Hong Kong, which lies on China’s south
coast, is well known as one of the most
important ...
In history, the Chinese began to live ... When it comes to ..., we can never fail to
mention the settlement of the Chinese
which dates back to ...
And now, with a population of ... and a
total land area of ..., Hong Kong is
without doubt a huge city with all kinds
of ...
Its total land area of ... and a population
of ... have made Hong Kong a melting
pot full of varied ...
... you can find numerous places of
interest here such as ...
... one can never get bored here since
Hong Kong is noted for its places of
interest like ...
第三部分:总结全文。
普通表达 高级表达
★ Come here one day and enjoy the
beauty for yourself.
★Please pay a visit to Hong Kong if
you’re free. Looking forward to meeting
★Come to Hong Kong in the flesh and
you will see that it’s a paradise you can
never forget.
★You’re always welcome here. It’s
you here. well worth a visit.
【范文展示】
【普通范文】
Dear Tom,
I’m glad to tell you something about Hong Kong.
Hong Kong, in the south of China, is one of the most important trade and
financial centers of the world. In history, the Chinese began to live here in the Qin
Dynasty. And now, with a population of 7.37 million and a total land area of 1,104
km2, Hong Kong is without doubt a huge city with all kinds of cultures and people.
What’s more, like a large park, you can find numerous places of interest here such as
the Ocean Park, the Space Museum, Disneyland and so on.
Come here one day and enjoy the beauty for yourself.
Best wishes,
Li Hua
【高级范文】
Dear Tom,
I’m pleased to give you a brief introduction to Hong Kong.
Hong Kong, which lies on China’s south coast, is well known as one of the most
important trade and financial centers of the world. When it comes to Hong Kong’s
history, we can never fail to mention the settlement of the Chinese which dates back
to the Qin Dynasty. Its total land area of 1,104 km2 and a population of 7.37 million
have made Hong Kong a melting pot full of varied cultures and people. Besides, one
can never get bored here since Hong Kong is noted for its places of interest like the
Ocean Park, the Space Museum, Disneyland and so on.
Come to Hong Kong in the flesh and you will see that it’s a paradise you can
never forget.
Best wishes,
Li Hua
【实战演练】
假定你是山东省曲阜市某中学的学生李华,你有幸被选为代表接待一个来你
市观光的美国旅游团。请你写一篇发言稿向即将到来的游客介绍你市概况。
要点如下:
1. 位于山东省西南部;
2. 孔子故里,名胜古迹众多;
3. 曲阜孔庙、孔林、孔府于 1994 年被列入《世界遗产名录》;
4. 每年举办祭孔活动。
注意:
1. 词数 100 词(开头和结尾已给出,但不计入总词数);
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:孔林 Cemetery of Confucius
孔府 Kong Family Mansion
世界遗产名录 the World Heritage List
Welcome to China, I’m glad to give you a brief introduction to Qufu.
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I wish you a nice journey. Thank you!
答案
【实战演练】
One possible version:
Welcome to China, I’m glad to give you a brief introduction to Qufu.
Qufu, located in southwestern Shandong Province, is quite a unique city near the
eastern coast of China.
What makes Qufu widely known is that it’s the hometown of Confucius, the great
ancient Chinese philosopher. Besides, numerous historic palaces and temples can also
be easily found in the city. What’s more, Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and
Kong Family Mansion were added to the World Heritage List in 1994.
Every year, not only different activities but also a grand ceremony is organized in
memory of Confucius.
If one is interested in Chinese culture and history, Qufu is definitely a must-visit
place.
I wish you a nice journey. Thank you!