廣東 張灣灣
Falling in love with biking
愛上騎自行車
1The first time my parents watched me compete in a mountain bike race,they tried to get me to quit.While I was riding down a hill,I hit a huge rock,flew through the air and crashed to the ground.However,this kind of thing happens all the time.I just got up as fast as I could,got back on my bike and kept going.And I won that race,despite taking quite a spill!
2My earliest bike memories are of my father taking me out for rides in the child seat on the back of his ten-speed.A couple years later,I got my first bike.But my parents wouldn't let me ride more than a few blocks from the house until I was ten.The morning of my tenth birthday,I got my elder sister to take me on a long ride.We ended up at my aunt's house.Although I was totally exhausted and every muscle in my body ached,I didn't care.I knew that this was only the beginning,and all I could think about was where my next trip would take me.
3When I was in the eighth grade,our gym teacher,Mr Raines,sent out a flyer about starting a mountain bike club.I ran to his office between classes and signed up.Over the next few months,the ten of us who joined the club worked on our biking skills.Besides taking us out riding,Mr Raines taught us about bike safety,and showed us how to properly maintain and repair our bikes.He also helped us form a mountain bike team.At first,we competed against each other.Later,we went up against other schools.We continued to train and compete all through high school.
4Biking has been the major focus of my life.Those early trips on the back of my father's bike got me started.The long rides with my sister increased my enthusiasm.Then,the training and competitions in the bike club guaranteed that I would turn into a lifelong bike fan.I think everyone should have a hobby like this——something that is good for them and makes them happy.
Activity A Reading for understanding
語篇解碼
(一)主題歸納
What is the text mainly about?
(二)結構分析與信息梳理
Fill in the blanks according to the text with only one word for each blank.
(續(xù)表)
Activity B Reading for writing
一、詞塊積累
compete in a mountain bike race 參加山地自行車比賽
crash to the ground 摔倒在地
all the time 一直;始終
end up 結束
start a mountain bike club 成立一個山地自行車俱樂部
sign up 報名
how to properly maintain and repair one's bike 如何正確保養(yǎng)和維修某人的自行車
form a mountain bike team 組建一支山地自行車隊
compete against each other 相互競爭
go up against other schools 與其他學校競爭
increase one's enthusiasm 增加某人的熱情
turn into a lifelong bike fan 成為一個終生的自行車迷
be good for 有益于
二、典句賞析
1.讓步狀語從句
Although I was totally exhausted and every muscle in my body ached,I didn't care.盡管我筋疲力盡,渾身肌肉酸痛,但我不在乎。
【點石成金】本句中,Although 引導讓步狀語從句,強調主句內容。在該句型中,主句前不可以加but,這是一個易錯點,寫作中使用該句型時應多加注意。
【例句仿寫】盡管我們彼此很少見面,但我們仍是好朋友。
2.定語從句
I think everyone should have a hobby like this——something that is good for them and makes them happy.我認為每個人都應該有這樣的愛好——使他們獲益并讓他們感到快樂的愛好。
【點石成金】本句用了一個that 引導的定語從句,用來說明人們應該擁有使他們獲益并讓他們感到快樂的愛好。由于先行詞為不定代詞something,所以關系代詞只能用that 而不能用which。
【例句仿寫】當你正承受著學習的壓力時,你可以試著找一些能幫助你放松自己的東西。
三、寫作遷移
假定你是李華,山地自行車俱樂部最近組織了一場山地自行車比賽,作為自行車愛好者,你很想?yún)⒓?可是父母擔心這會影響你的學習并且擔心你的安全,不同意你參加。請你寫一封信勸說父母同意你去參加,內容包括:
1.表達參加山地自行車比賽的愿望;
2.闡述騎自行車的益處;
3.懇請父母同意自己去參加比賽。注意:
1.詞數(shù)80 左右;
2.可以適當增加細節(jié),以使行文連貫;
3.至少需要使用一個本文中解析過的句式;
4.注意段落內的邏輯關系。
Dear Mom and Dad,
Yours sincerely,
Your beloved son,Li Hua
寫作導引
?激活思維
本次的寫作任務是寫一封勸說信(persuasive letter)。學生需要表達自己非常想去參加山地自行車比賽的愿望,客觀分析和闡釋參加山地自行車比賽的益處并懇請父母支持自己熱愛騎行的愛好,同意自己去參加比賽,并且需要使用讓步狀語從句或定語從句。這些寫作要點和要求與所給語篇的主題語境是緊密相關的。我們可以通過整合同一主題的閱讀材料的內容和語言,梳理寫作思路和積累素材。
?素材積累
本文是基于同一主題的閱讀和寫作,我們可以通過學習、模仿并運用閱讀中的語言表達,如詞塊和句型,積累寫作的語言素材。
(一)指出問題、表明寫信目的
1.I feel a little upset to learn that you don't want me to take part in the mountain bike race.得知你們不想讓我參加山地自行車比賽,我有點不開心。
2.Knowing that you don't allow me to participate in the competition,I am writing to express my own thoughts.得知你們不允許我參加比賽,我寫信來表達我自己的想法。
3.I am writing to persuade you to allow me to compete in the mountain bike race.我寫信是為了說服你們允許我參加山地自行車比賽。
(二)闡述勸說的具體理由
1.There is no denying that good hobbies make life more colorful and enjoyable.不可否認,好的愛好使生活更加豐富多彩和快樂。
2.Biking as a kind of exercise will be an ideal opportunity for me to keep fit.騎自行車作為一種運動,對我來說將是保持健康的理想機會。
3.Although competing in a mountain bike race may be a bit dangerous,I am not scared at all.雖然參加山地自行車比賽可能有點危險,但我一點也不害怕。
4.The most important thing is that I will learn to protect myself.最重要的事情是,我會學會保護自己。
5.In addition,there is no need to worry about my safety at all as our coach will teach us about bike safety,and proper protection and safety measures will be done before each exercise.此外,你們完全不必擔心我的安全,因為我們的教練會教我們關于自行車的安全知識,并且每次訓練前都會做好適當?shù)谋Wo和安全措施。
6.As for my study,I am sure that I can keep a balance between study and training,which will be arranged during the time of after-class physical activities once a week.至于學習,我確信我能在學習和訓練之間保持平衡。我們的訓練每周一次,被安排在課外體育活動時間。
(三)總結核心觀點、表達期望
1.In a word,exercise is as useful and important as our study.總之,鍛煉和學習一樣有用且重要。
2.In conclusion,I would be more than happy if you could take my thoughts into consideration.總之,如果你們能考慮我的想法,我將會非常高興。
3.Therefore,I really hope that you will be able to think in my position and allow me to take part in the race.因此,我非常希望你們能夠站在我的立場上考慮,允許我參加比賽。
?寫作支架
本次的寫作任務是寫一封勸說信。根據(jù)任務中的要求,語篇結構可定為“引出問題+寫作目的+闡述勸說的具體理由+總結并表達期望”。文章的框架如下:
Dear Mom and Dad,
I feel a little upset to learn that...But I really want to go for it.Thus,I'm writing to...(引出問題+寫作目的)
First of all,although competing in a mountain bike race may be a bit dangerous,...In addition,proper protection and safety measures will be done...Furthermore,I am sure...(闡述勸說的具體理由)
In short,I really hope that...(總結并表達期望)
Yours sincerely,
Your beloved son,Li Hua
?語篇過手
根據(jù)以上提供的主題、主題表達和語篇結構,確定文章內容。第一段引出問題,表明寫作目的;第二段結合問題,闡述勸說的具體理由;第三段總結個人觀點并表達希望對方接受自己的想法。詞數(shù)控制在80 左右。
同時,學習運用前文閱讀中出現(xiàn)的讓步狀語從句或者定語從句等高級表達和結構。尤其要注意文章的內在邏輯關系,以及語言的準確性、流利性和得體性。