1、Writing:AlexEvaDear Alex,I had a letter from your mother a few days ago,but she did not give me much news about you.She said you went on an ecology summer camp.What is that?They did not have such things when I was young.Was it a holiday to help you learn something about the environment?I was sorry t
2、o hear that you had hurt your knee.How did that happen?I hope it is better now.I know your birthday is coming soon,so I am enclosing a cheque for you to buy a computer.I want you to use it for your studies.Write soon with all of your news,and tell me about the computer you bought.With lots of love,Y
3、our Aunt EvaThe ecology summer campAlexs injured kneeThe cheque for a computerAll of Alexs newsTip 1Repeat the questions in the letter to introduce your answer.“She said you went on an ecology summer camp.What is that?”“You asked about the ecology summer camp.It is ”Attending lectures Cycling Hiking
4、 Taking pictures Watching birds Collecting garbageWhat is an ecology summer camp?a new type of holidaytake into consideration be aimed at take part in (activities)Tip 2Express gratitude for the writers regards or concerns to you.“I was sorry to hear that you had hurt your knee.How did that happen?I
5、hope it is better now.”“Thank you for asking about my knee.I hurt/sprained(扭伤扭伤)my knee when It is now.”Tip 3Respond to any requests or wishes in the letter.“I am enclosing a cheque for you to buy a computer.I want you to use it for your studies and tell me about the computer you bought.”“Thank you
6、for your cheque.I bought ”A package tourA busy and fulfilled life!play basketballtake examsplay golfdo volunteer workgo for a picnic Dear Aunt Eva,P1:Express thanks for Aunt Evas letter and cheque.P2:Describe recent life briefly.P3:Explain what the ecology summer camp is.P4:Explain what happened to
7、the knee.P5:Describe the computer(or something else bought with the money).Ill write again.Thank you for your concern and gift!With lots of love,AlexAssignment Read the letter from Alexs cousin Harry and answer it.1.Underline the key points in the letter.2.Respond to the key points properly.3.Add mo
8、re ideas or details if necessary.Dear Alex,Long time no see!My mum told me that you were quite busy.How are things going now?She said you joined a volunteer organization.What is that?What do you do as a volunteer?You know,Im always dreaming of devoting myself to something like that.May I join you?I
9、was sorry to hear that you had trouble with your school work.Its really hard to balance your study and play,isnt it?Since I have gone through it all,I can share with you my previous experience.Why not make an appointment and talk about it over a cup of coffee some time next week?I know you are truly
10、 interested in photography,so I am enclosing a ticket for a photographic exhibition which opens at the Royal College of Art next Saturday.Im too busy to see it with my own eyes.I hope youll enjoy it.Write soon with all of your news and tell me about the exhibition.Looking forward to your reply!With
11、lots of love,HarryDear Aunt Eva,Thank you for your letter and the cheque.It was really kind of you to send me so much money.Im so grateful!I am sorry I havent written recently,but Ive been quite busy since my mid-term exams are approaching.Besides,I took part in a basketball match and did some volun
12、teer work in the community.Life is quite rich for me,isnt it?You asked about the ecology summer camp.Well,it is a type of holiday which takes into consideration ecology,culture and education.It is aimed at arousing students environmental consciousness.In such a camp,students take part in outdoor act
13、ivities such as diving,hiking and garbage-collecting.Thank you for worrying about my knee.I hurt it when I went hiking at the camp.I fell down and banged it on a stone.I had an X-ray and the doctor said it was only a minor sprain.Luckily,my knee is getting better now.The computer I bought is an Apple computer,which has multi-functions and is easy to operate.I have already been doing my homework on it and searching for the latest news online.Its terrific!Ill write again.Thank you for your concern and gift!With lots of love,Alex
