如果有需要学习的东西,到哪里去找呢?随着物质文明的进步,生活方式越来越走向多元化,学习方式也多样化了。这篇文章谈论的就是现今流行的学习方式。
On-Line Learning
Let us say there is something you don’t know how to do. In the past if you were determined to learn, you might have called a friend or a relative, taken a night class or walked down to the local library for a research term. But now a host of websites are springing up to provide free practical advice on these subjects and actually anything else you can think of.① In one sense, these “how-to” sites represent the growing world of on-line learning.② This tradition found one of its earliest forms in the FAQs — Frequently Asked Questions files — that began on Usenet, the Internet’s global discussion group. The FAQs, many of which still circulate (go round continuously), took a specific subject and explained it to complete novices.
But “how-to” sites take the FAQs idea in a somewhat different direction by addressing subjects that aren’t necessarily related to discussion forums. These sites take the style of a written tutorial (teaching period) and a tone of friendly advice. Possibly the biggest and best known of these sites is learn2.com (www.learn2.com). It offers nearly 1,000 free tutorials and adds new ones frequently for a job interview. At ehow.com (www.ehow.com) you can learn how to train for your first marathon, how to buy a vacation home, or how to make a movie in eight steps.
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行文点评
本文按照总分结构模式对on-line learning进行描述。以假设开头,自然引入正文,首段指出人总会有需要学习的东西。第二段中对过去和现在的学习场所做了对比:以前去
图书馆,现在上网。第三段讲上网学习的起源。第四段介绍网上学习的现状。 本文短短200多字,对比了过去和现在的学习方法,并把现在的做法从起源到现状进行清晰明了的介绍,列举了许多实例使文章更加具有信服力,也使内容更加完整。
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上网学习
让我们假设有些事你不知道如何去做。在过去如果你决心要学习如何做这些事,可能会给朋友或亲戚打电话,上夜校或到当地图书馆查找。但现在出现了众多网站可以为这些话题、事实上能为你所想到的任何其他事情提供免费实用的建议。
从某种意义上而言,这些“技能”网站代表了网上学习的不断发展的世界。这一传统的最初形式是Usenet,即全球网络讨论组织最先开始使用的FAQs——即常见问题档案。许多FAQs现在仍很流行,这种FAQs就某个话题向新手做解释。
但是这些“技能”网站把FAQs的创意做了少许改动,选择主题不一定和某个论坛有关。这些网站采用书面指导(教学时间)的形式和友好建议的口吻。也许这些网站中最大最有名的就是learn2.com (www.learn2.com)。这个网站提供近千种免费指导,还经常加入新的招聘面试指南。从ehow.com ( www.ehow.com)你可以学到如何在第一次马拉松前进行训练,如何购买度假别墅,如何用八步法制作电影。
词汇斟酌
circulate v. 循环,流通,传播 novice n. 新手 forum n. 论坛
tutorial n. 个人辅导时间手册,辅导班 marathon n. 马拉松
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①【注释】spring up涌现,大量出现
【临摹】New towns are springing up to house the increasing population.许多新的城镇拔地而起,使不断增加的人口有安身之所。
②【注释】in one sense 即in a sense 在某种意义上
【临摹】What you say is true in one sense.在某种意义上你说的是正确的。
思如泉涌
A good head and an industrious hand are worth gold in any land.聪明脑袋勤劳手,走遍天下贵如金。
All roads lead to Rome.条条大路通罗马。
人生要靠自己创造
生活充满了考验和不可预知性。有些人在困难面前一蹶不振,怨天尤人,而有些人却能走出困境走向成功。我们究竟该怎样面对生活,该怎样把握自己?
Create Your Own Life
Sometimes things happen to you that may seem horrible, painful, and unfair at first, but upon reflection you find that without overcoming those obstacles you never would have realized your potential, strength, willpower, or heart.①
Illness, injury, lost moments of true greatness, and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests, whatever they may be, life would be like a smoothly paved road to nowhere. It would be safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless.
If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart, forgive them, for they have helped
you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to whom you open your heart.② Make every day count.③ Appreciate every moment and take from those moments everything that you possibly can for you may never be able to experience it again.
Talk to people that you have never talked to before, and listen to what they have to say. You can make anything you wish of your life.
Create your own life and then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets.
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行文点评
本文是一篇哲理性的小散文,整体内容可以分为两部分。前面三段,着重描写了生活中的考验以及这些考验对于我们的重要性。后面几段则向读者们提出了一些建议,呼吁人们珍惜生活,创造自己的生活,点明文章的主旨照应了题目。
本文用词考究,句式优美,长短句交错。复合句的使用使得文章更加赏心悦目,排比反复的修辞手法也为文章增色不少。
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人生要靠自己创造
有时候一些发生在你身上的事情起初看起来很可怕、很痛苦、很不公平,但是经过深思熟虑你会发现,如果没有克服过这些困难的话,你就永远不会意识到自己的潜力、力量、毅力和勇气。
疾病、伤害、真正伟大时刻的错失以及做了一些愚蠢至极的事情,所有这些事情的出现都是在考验你灵魂的极限。如果不经历这些小的考验,无论它们是什么,你的生活将会像一条通向碌碌无为的平坦之路。它也许是安全而舒适的,但也是枯燥和毫无意义的。 如果某些人伤害了你,背叛了你或者是刺痛了你的心,请原谅他们,因为是他们帮助你
学会了什么叫信任,帮助你懂得要谨慎选择你要交心的人。
珍惜每一天。珍惜每一刻,并且带走每一刻所能得到的东西,因为你再也不可能重复这个过程了。
跟那些你从来没有说过话的人说话,并且倾听他们的话语。你可以做到任何你想做的事情。
创造自己的生活,然后走出去,去毫无遗憾地享受生活吧。
词汇斟酌
reflection n. 反映,反射,深思,考虑 potential a. 有潜力的,有潜能的;n. 潜力,潜能 willpower n. 毅力,意志力
sheer a. 纯粹的, 彻底的; ad. 完全,全然 betray vt. 背叛,出卖,失信于 cautious a. 谨慎的,小心的
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①【注释】upon reflection沉思,深思熟虑
【临摹】At first I thought it was a bad idea, but upon reflection I realized she was right.最初我认为那是个坏主意,但考虑之后我认识到她是对的。
②【注释】hurt, betray, break 三个动词的连续使用,构成了一个排比句式,加强了语气。
【临摹】We were in the midst of shock — but we acted. We acted quickly, boldly, decisively. 我们处在惊恐之中,但是我们采取了行动,迅速、大胆、坚定地采取了行动。
③【注释】count计算在内;认为有价值。
【临摹】Take careful aim and make every shot count.仔细瞄准而弹无虚发。
思如泉涌
Life is not all roses.人生并非康庄大道。 Adversity is a good discipline.苦难是磨练人的好机会。 Storms make trees take deeper roots.风暴使树木深深扎根。
社会实践
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Social Practice of College Students. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:
1)各大学在假期都会组织学生参加各种社会实践活动 2)这些活动给大学生带来了哪些好处 3)参加社会实践活动应该注意些什么 Social Practice of College Students
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本题属于提纲式文字命题。提纲第1点指出一种现象,提纲第2点要求分析这种现象带来的好处,提纲第3点要求指出注意事项,由此可判断本文应为现象解释型作文。
根据所给提纲,本文应包含如下内容:概述大学生社会实践活动及其主要内容;分析社会实践活动给大学生带来的好处;指出大学生参加社会实践应该注意些什么。 高分范文
Social Practice of College Students
Nowadays many universities encourage and organize students to take part in social practice activities. During the holidays, more and more students choose to [1]be the volunteers, take part-time jobs, or take part in other practical activities alike. It’s obvious that social practice is playing a more and more important role in China’s college education.
[2]Undoubtedly, college students have [3]benefited a lot from social practice. [4]Above all, they are provided with more opportunities to contact the real world outside the campus. [4]Moreover, in social practice activities, students can [5]apply their knowledge to the solution to the practical problems. So their practical skills are improved greatly. [4]Besides, social practice
helps [6]strengthen students’ sense of social responsibility.
[7]Considering the above-mentioned, I think, it is necessary for college students to participate in social practice. [4]However, social practice may bring some problems. For example, some students spend too much time in taking part-time jobs so as to ignore their study. [4]Therefore, we should try to [8]balance the relationship between social practice and study. 【亮点点评】
[1]平行结构。alike意为“类似的”,作后置定语。 [2]“毫无疑问”,副词使用恰当。 [3]“从„中受益很多”。
[4]过渡衔接词语,使文章条理清晰、衔接紧密。 [5]“把知识运用到解决实际问题中”。 [6]“加强社会责任感”。
[7]用于得出结论。considering用作介词,意为“考虑到,鉴于”。 [8]“平衡„之间的关系”。 佳句临摩
1.佳句:More and more students choose to be the volunteers, take part-time jobs, or take part in other activities alike.
临摩:参加社交活动、结识新人和结交新朋友是新生融入大学生活的有效办法。
___________________________________________________________________________. 2.佳句:Undoubtedly, college students have benefited a lot from social practice. 临摩:毫无疑问,阅读经典书籍使人们受益匪浅。
3.佳句:Considering the above-mentioned, I think, it is necessary for college students to participate in social practice.
临摩:鉴于这些情况,义务教育必须被强制执行。
___________________________________________________________________________. 【KEY】
1. To take part in social activities, meet new people and make new friends are effective ways for freshmen to get on with college life.
2. There is no doubt that people have benefited a lot from reading classics.
3.Considering the situation, it is necessary to enforce the compulsory education.
助学贷款
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write A Letter Applying for a Bank Loan. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese: 1)简单介绍个人情况
2)说明申请助学贷款的原因、数额
3)保证会合理利用贷款并表明还款的决心 A Letter Applying for a Bank Loan
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本题属于情景式命题,要求写一封申请信。根据所给提纲,本文应包含如下内容:简单介绍自己的情况,表明写信目的:申请助学贷款;说明申请助学贷款的原因、数额;保证合理利用贷款并表明还款决心,最后表示感谢。 高分范文
A Letter Applying for a Bank Loan Sep 12th, 2008
To whom it may concern,
I am a freshman of Lianhe University, [1]majoring in Applied Physics. I am writing in the hope that I may obtain a bank loan to support my study in Applied Physics for the following four years.
My parents are both laid-off workers, so it’s [2]beyond their power to finance me through the college education. [3]To make matters worse, my mother has suddenly fallen ill and is expecting a major operation. [4]Therefore, [5]with the college tuition becoming a much heavier burden on my family, I am compelled to apply a RMB20,000 bank loan.
[6]I give you my promise that the loan would be used properly. [4]Meanwhile, I’ll [7]spare no effort to work hard both in the study and my future career in order to pay back the loan. I would be greatly obliged if my application is granted. And I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely yours, Song Xue
【亮点点评】 [1]“主修„”,现在分词作伴随状语。 [2]“超出„的能力范围”。 [3]“使事情更糟糕的是”。
[4]过渡衔接词语,使文章条理清晰、衔接紧密。 [5]“with+宾语+宾补”的独立结构。 [6]“我保证„”,that引导同位语从句。 [7]“不遗余力”。 佳句临摩
1.佳句:To make matters worse, my mother has suddenly fallen ill and is expecting a major operation.
临摩:令人更迷惑不解的是,很多飞机都从大海上离奇消失了。
___________________________________________________________________________. 2.佳句:Therefore, the college tuition becoming a much heavier burden on my family, I am compelled to apply a RMB20,000 bank loan.
临摩:由于周围交通不便利,人们只得步行回家。
___________________________________________________________________________. 3.佳句:Meanwhile, I’ll spare no effort to work hard both in the study and my future career in order to pay back the loan.
临摩:全国人民都不遗余力地支持北京举办奥运会。
___________________________________________________________________________. 1.To make matters more puzzled, many planes disappeared uncannily from the sky above the sea.
2.There being no convenient traffic, people are forced to walk home.
3.All Chinese people spare no efforts in supporting Beijing’s hosting of the Olympic Games.
大学生追求名牌
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Students’ Pursuit for Famous Brands. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:
1)现在很多大学生都喜欢追求名牌 2)产生这种现象的原因是什么 3)你如何看待这一现象
Students’ Pursuit for Famous Brands
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本题属于提纲式文字命题。提纲第1点指出一种现象,提纲第2点要求分析产生这种现象的原因,提纲第3点要求谈谈“我”对该现象的看法,由此可判断本文应为现象解释型作文。
根据所给提纲,本文应包含如下内容:描述目前热衷于大学生追求名牌的现象;分析大学生热衷名牌的原因;阐述“我”对大学生追求名牌的看法并提出建议。 高分范文
Students’ Pursuit for Famous Brands
Nowadays many college students like to pursue famous brands. From clothes to mobile phones, even study articles like electronic dictionaries and pens, they [1]are inclined to buy famous brands. [2]Moreover, many students from poor families begin to [3]follow this consumption trend as well. This phenomenon has aroused wide attention.
[4]The following reasons can account for college students’ preference for famous brands. [2]Above all, in many college students’ eyes, a famous brand is a symbol of sophistication and taste. They expect others to admire their high class and good taste. [2]What’s more, in modern society, famous brands to some extent are equal to fashion, [5]which has a great attraction to young college students. [2]Besides, parents’ spoiling their children helps form their bad consumption habit.
[2]As far as I am concerned, [6]it is irrational for college students to pursue famous brands. [3]After all, most of famous brands are [7]far beyond their consumption ability. [3]Besides, [8]it is not famous brands but a person’s noble character that really makes him high class. [3]Therefore, college students should attach more importance to cultivating a good character [9]rather than
pursuing famous brands.
【亮点点评】 [1]“有„倾向”。
[2]过渡衔接词语,使文章条理清晰、意义连贯。 [3] follow表示“跟随,追求(趋势或时尚)” [4]用于引出原因。
[5]which引导非限制性定语从句。
[6] it为形式主语,不定式为真正主语。 [7]“远远超出他们的消费能力”。beyond表示“超出„范围”。 [8]强调句型,此处是强调主语。not„but连接并列成分。 [9]“而不是”。 佳句临摹
1. 佳句:It is irrational for college students to pursue famous brands. 临摹:对大学生来说,了解校园以外的世界是非常必要的。
___________________________________________________________________________ 2. 佳句:In modern society, famous brands to some extent are equal to fashion, which have a great attraction to young college students.
临摹:在世界上或许没有什么游戏像赌博
像赌博的那么有害和危险了,它经常会导致一个人破产,还会玷污人的心灵。
___________________________________________________________________________ 3. 佳句:Therefore, college students should attach more importance to cultivating a good character rather than pursuing famous brands.
临摹:很多同学经常玩电脑游戏,这是浪费时间,而不是一种有益的放松方式。
___________________________________________________________________________ 【KEY】
1. It is quite necessary for college students to get to know the world outside the campus. 2. In the world on other game is as harmful and dangerous as gambling, which often makes one bankrupt and pollutes one’s mind.
3. Many students often play on-line games, which is a waste of time rather than a beneficial way of relaxation.
上海世博英语作文精选
The World Expo in 2010(世博会)英文作文
The World Expo in 2010(2010年世博会)
The World Expo in 2010
Shanghai will host the 2010 World Expo. The World Expo has a long history but it has never been held in Asia. So the 2010 World Expo is an honor for all of the Asians. ()ur government
has promised that it will be the best one. And Shanghai, as a host city, will have more chances to develop quickly. As a student in Shanghai, I should learn English well so that I can be a volunteer in the Expo to help foreigners know more about Shanghai.
How To Be A Lovely Citizen(如何成为一个可爱的上海人)
Great changes have taken place in Shanghai and more and more people throughout the world are focusing their attention on Shanghai now. As a citizen of Shanghai, I feel I must spare no efforts to do my bit. First, I decide to help plant more trees to make our city more beautiful. Second, I should obey seven nos and be good at learning from others. Third, I should study hard so that I can do something better for my city in the future.
大学生逃课现象
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Skipping Classes on College Campus. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:
1)大学里逃课现象时有发生 2)分析学生逃课的原因 3)如何减少逃课现象
Skipping Classes on College Campus
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本题属于提纲式文字命题。提纲第1点指出一种现象,提纲第2点要求分析该现象产生的原因,提纲第3点要求说明如何解决该问题,由此可判断本文应为问题解决型作文。 根据所给提纲,本文应包含如下内容:描述大学生逃课现象及主要表现;分析大学生逃课的主要原因;说明应该如何减少逃课现象。 高分范文
Skipping Classes on College Campus
In colleges and universities, the phenomenon of students skipping classes is not unusual. There are often some students who skip those classes for feeling uncomfortable or other private reasons. [1]Besides, still some students are absent in classes without any reason but for they don’t want to.
[2]There are two main reasons for college students skip classes. [1]First, [3]compared with in middle school, students have more freedom in college. [4]It depends more on one student’s consciousness [4]whether he will attend the class. So those students lacking self-discipline begin to skip classes. [1]Second, some teachers’ classes could not attract students’ interests [5]so that some students [6]would rather skip classes to study what they are interested in.
[7]For whatever reasons, skipping classes [8]does bring negative effects on students’ study. [1]Therefore, [9]it is necessary to take some effective measures to reduce this phenomenon. [1]On the one hand, the school and teachers should make students realize the negative effects of skipping classes and increase their consciousness of attending the class. [1]On the other hand,
teachers have to improve their teaching quality to attract students’ interests. [10]Only in this way can the phenomenon of skipping classes be reduced as soon as possibly. 【亮点点评】
[1]过渡衔接词语,使文章条理清晰、衔接紧密。 [2]用于引出原因。 [3]“和„相比”。
[4]it充当形式主语,whether从句是真正的主语。 [5]so that引导结果状语从句。 [6]“宁愿”。
[7]“不管什么原因”。 [8]强调谓语动词。 [9]用于引出解决办法。
[10]“only+状语”位于句首,引起句子部分倒装。 佳句临摩
1.佳句:It depends more on one student’s consciousness whether he will attend the class. 临摩:在过去,一个学生只要成绩好就行,有没有好的身体不要紧。
___________________________________________________________________________. 2.佳句:Some teachers’ classes could not attract students’ interests so that some students would rather skip classes to study what they are interested in.
临摩:他们的时间完全被工作占据以至于几乎没有时间和孩子们认真交流。
___________________________________________________________________________. 3.佳句:For whatever reasons, skipping classes does bring negative effects on students’ study.
临摩:不管学习外语的原因是什么,它都能够使一个人受益。
___________________________________________________________________________. 【KEY】
1. In the past, it did not matter whether a student had a strong body or not, as long as he got the top marks.
2. They are fully occupied by their work so that they have little time to talk with their children seriously.
3. To acquire another language, for whatever reasons, is very useful for a person
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