1、Section Writing如何描述一个地方如何描述一个地方描写某地时要注意其地理位置、人口、面积、历史、气候、交通、风俗习惯、特产特色等。描述顺序通常由上至下，从里到外，从左至右，从远到近。1抓住该地的特征及特色：详细描述该地的特征及特色，从而使读者对事物有全面、深刻的认识。2注意说明顺序：描述地点时一般按照空间顺序进行写作，如由上至下，从里到外，从左至右，从远到近。3巧用说明方法：写好地点描述类作文，不仅要突出该地的特征及特色，还要巧妙地运用说明方法，这样才能使文章显得生动形象。4语言要准确：描述一个地点就是客观介绍某地，所以写作时要注意语言的准确性。5地点描述类作文的结构：首先引入话题
2、，介绍该地的基本情况；接下来对该地的特征及特色展开具体介绍，注意条理性；最后对该地进行整体评价。【常用表达】1地理位置X位于：X is located/situated in.X lies in/on/to the south of.Located in., X is a city.X周围是： Surrounded by., X is.2面积X的面积是： X has/covers an area of. square kilometers.海岸线总长： Its coastline has a total length of. kilometers.3人口X有人口： X has a (large
3、/small) population of.The population of X is.X is a city with a (large/small) population of.X的人口增加到/增加了： The population of X increases to/by.4历史X有的历史： X has a (long) history of.X追溯到： X dates/goes back to.5气候特征表示天气： be (very/quite/extremely) cold/hot/warm/dry/humid/sunny/stormy/rainy/mild/. all year
4、round各地气候差异很大： The climate differs greatly from one area to another.6交通X交通便利： It is very convenient for you to go to X. X is within easy reach.可乘去X: You can take a bus/a train/a plane to X.You can go to X by bus/train/plane.The best way to visit X is to take a bus tour.7名胜景观、特产特色名胜： places of intere
5、st著名的旅游景点之一： one of the famous tourist attractions盛产/在方面丰富： be rich in (natural resources/tourist attractions/., such as/like.)因而著名： be famous/well known for.假定你是李华，请你用英语给你的加拿大笔友Cindy介绍你家乡的情况，要点包括你家乡的地理位置、气候特点、著名景点、主要物产以及近年来的变化等，并邀请她来做客。注意：1词数80左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear Cindy，_教你审题本文是
6、一篇介绍家乡的事物类说明文，在写作时要注意突出主题和关键细节信息，同时注意人称、时态和说明文的语言特点。该文章应用第一人称写作，时态应以一般现在时为主。写作思路如下：名师指津作者从地理位置、气候特点、著名景点、主要物产以及近年来的变化等方面简明扼要地介绍了自己的家乡平遥，文章结构合理，要点齐全，条理清晰。文章句式灵活多样，简单句与复合句相得益彰，尤其是复合句以及高级词汇的运用彰显了作者深厚的写作功底。【1】此处为过去分词短语作定语。【2】此处为which引导非限制性定语从句。【3】此处为“make宾语宾补”结构。【4】此处为现在分词短语作结果状语。范文展示Dear Cindy，I feel p
7、roud to make a brief introduction to my hometown, Pingyao to you.Pingyao, located in Central China 【1】， is an ancient city in Shanxi Province. It has four distinct seasons, which bring us beautiful natural scenery and rich agricultural produce, such as corns and watermelons 【2】. As an ancient city,
8、Pingyao has a long history, making it full of historic scenic spots 【3】， like Shuanglin Temple and Qiao Family Courtyard. In recent years, my hometown has greatly developed and become a well-known tourist destination, attracting thousands of visitors from around the world 【4】Welcome to my city and e
9、njoy the special local produce. Im sure youll love it.Yours，Li Hua写作训练假定你叫李华，你的朋友Jo将从英国到你的家乡海口旅游。她来信询问有关海口的基本情况，请你给她回信。信的内容包括：1海口的基本情况：(1)地理位置(海南岛北部) (2)人口(227.21万人)(3)面积(2 304.84平方公里) (4)气候2至少介绍两个著名景点。注意：1词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。Dear Jo， I am so excited to know that you will com
10、e to Haikou _Looking forward to your arrival!Yours，Li HuaOne possible version：Dear Jo，I am so excited to know that you will come to Haikou, my hometown, for a visit. Im so honored to show it to you.With a population of 2,272, 100, Haikou, the capital of Hainan Province, is located in the north of Ha
11、inan Island, covering an area of about 2,305 square kilometers. It is well-known for the pleasant climate not too hot in summer and not too cold in winter.There are many tourist attractions here, especially the Holiday Beach, which enjoys a beautiful and gentle coastline with sparkling waters, wavin
12、g coconut trees and plenty of sunshine. Besides, Wugong Temple, which is now an attractive ancient architecture, was constructed in honor of five famous people during Tang and Song Dynasties.Looking forward to your arrival!Yours，Li Hua假定你是李华，你的笔友Tom得知你在生日时收到远方叔叔寄来的能将中文翻译成英文的智能机器人，特写信向你询问。请你给他回一封电子邮件
13、，向Tom介绍这款机器人，内容包括： 1.外形特点； 2.功能及用途。 注意：词数80左右。_ NoticeAttention, please! The success of Beijing and Zhangjiakous winning the bid for the Olympics is a great honor to all of us. In order to hold it successfully, we are recruiting volunteers in advance. The requirements are as follows. You are expecte
14、d to have a great ability to communicate with others, which is a must for voluntary work. Moreover, a good command of English is a real advantage. Most importantly, you should love the voluntary work and be devoted to it. It is more appreciated if you have voluntary experience. The application time
15、lasts two months from October 1 to November 30, 2021. For further information, please contact us at 03131234567. Volunteer Recruiting Office假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Tom来信说暑假想来中国旅游，还没决定去成都还是上海，向你咨询这两个城市的信息。请给Tom回一封邮件，要点如下：成都上海A.位于中国西南，旅途较长，旅费较高；B.生活较为轻松，不像上海繁忙、拥挤。A.航班多，吃住较贵；B.现代化，购物方面选择较多。注意：1词数80左右；2可适当增加细节，以使行
16、文连贯；3开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。Dear Tom，Im glad to hear that you are visiting China this summer vacation._ Hope you enjoy the trip! Yours， Li HuaDear Tom， Im glad to hear that you are visiting China this summer vacation.Knowing that you have not decided which city to visit, I am writing this letter to provid
17、e you with some information about Chengdu and Shanghai. Chengdu is located in the southwest of China, so you need to take a longer trip and spend more money to get there. However, Chengdu is less busy and crowded than Shanghai, and you might feel more relaxed staying there. There are many flights in
18、 Shanghai, so its more convenient to get there. However, its living cost is much higher than that of Chengdu. Shanghai is more developed than Chengdu, which can give you more choices when shopping. I hope the information can be of great help to you. Hope you enjoy the trip! Yours， Li Hua阅读下面短文，根据其内容
19、写一篇60词左右的内容概要。The nicer their neighborhood sidewalks are, the more active people will be, according to a new study from Detroit. “While a number of studies have looked at the presence of sidewalks and their association (关联) with physical activity, very few have examined the condition of the sidewalk
20、s，” said Jamila L. Kwarteng, who led the new study.Kwarteng and her coworkers studied 919 adults in poor and middleclass neighborhoods in Detroit, asking them how much they exercised and how often. The researchers also walked around the neighborhoods and studied the condition of sidewalks and street
21、s.According to the results, people who lived near more uneven (不平坦的) sidewalks would be less active. That was especially the case for younger people, “We found that better sidewalk condition was associated with increases in physical activity among women and men，” Kwarteng said.Kwarteng said although
22、 its possible that sidewalk condition affects how much time people spend outside being active, its only one way. “Another reason for the result is that people hating physical activity choose to live in neighborhoods that are rundown (破旧的)，” Kwarteng said. “Maybe thats because its less expensive to l
23、ive there.”Following a neighborhood over a long time and seeing if activity levels change with sidewalk condition would be a better way of understanding how much effect the sidewalks have. “This study makes sure an association between sidewalk condition and physical activity，” Kwarteng said. “Furthe
24、r studies should try to explain why this is.”Most homeowners with the freedom to choose between neighborhoods will probably pick the one in better condition. “Good living environments should be available to all people，” Kwarteng said. “Cities should implement (贯彻) policies that keep sidewalks in goo
25、d condition to increase physical activity among people.”_ Many parents tend to buy cellphones for their kids. (要点1) Supporters think phones, with security settings, are a good tool for kids to contact others, especially in an emergency. (要点2) However, others argue being attached to phones may harm both kids school work and their real communication skills. (要点3) Therefore, worried about potential health risks, some experts advise the youth to reduce their time on the phone. (要点4)
