高考英语书面表达热点话题之中国文化、传统节日【附范文】.docx

中国文化

假定你是李华，你的英国网友Peter上周在邮件中提到想阅读中国著名的小说，就此请你用英语给他写封回信。内容包括：
1. 推荐一本小说；
2. 此书内容简介；
3. 给出阅读建议。
注意：
1. 词数100左右； 
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 
3. 开头已给出。

 范文一 
A Dream of Red Mansions （关于《红楼梦》）

Dear Peter,

I’m very glad to know that you have interest in Chinese novels. There are so many famous novels written in Chinese, including classical novels and modern novels, among which I like A Dream of Red Mansions most. It is an interesting novel and is excellent beyond comparison. Based on Jia and Lin’s love story, it describes a tragedy about love and the decline about a big family, which exposes the social crisis.

The book is written in old Chinese, which is difficult to understand. So when you read it, you’d better get a Chinese dictionary ready for reference. In addition, I suggest that you should know some background knowledge about Qing Dynasty.
I wish you would have fun and learn something through reading it.
Yours,
Li Hua

 范文二 
Journey to the West （关于《西游记》）

Dear Peter,

I’m very gald to know that you have interest in Chinese novels. Journey to the West is one of the most famous novels in China, which tells a fantastic story. Now I recommend it to you to search the beauty of an unusual world.

Journey to the West is a mythological (神话的) novel based on many centuries of popular tradition. This novel is about the man-like Monkey King together with other two disciples (徒弟), Greedy Pig, and Friar Sand, protects and attends their master, the priest(牧师) San-zang, to the west to seek Buddhist sutras (佛经). It is really a tough trip, in which they face various troubles. It is believed that people who eat the priest’s meat can live forever; as a consequence,many monsters are eager to catch him. Faced with so many problems, they never give up and in the end, they succeed.

While you are reading it, you could make a list of all the tough difficulties they meet so as to have a better understading. You could also take some notes when there are something you are confused about.

I just can’t wait to talk about the details of the novel with you. An early reply is appreciated.
Yours,
Li Hua

 范文三 
The Water Margin （关于《水浒传》）

Dear Peter,

I’m very gald to know that you have interest in Chinese novels.  There is a novel named The Water Margin, which is beneficial for you to learn Chinese culture and history. 

The story is based on real facts and has inspired many storytellers. There are many notables, strong muscled heroes and intellectual philosophers overcoming all kinds of difficulties. Not only do they help people to solve problems, but also they often figh against injustice and abuse. When it comes to those great heroes, we Chinese readers all admire them very much. There was a time when I was so crazy for them.  So I believe that you will love it.

What is more, I have some advice about reading this novel. You can choose some history books about the North Song Dynasty (XIIIth Century), which helps you have a good command of this novel. Time permitting, you can go to the library to read some book reviews.

Best wishes.

传统节日

假如你叫李华，你的美国笔友Tom对中国的传统节日非常感兴趣。他想请你介绍你最喜欢的一个节日，如中秋节、端午节、春节等，你通常是怎么庆祝的，以及你喜欢这个节日的原因。请你根据他的问题回复邮件。
提示词语：eat，get together，share，happy，special

 范文一 
Hi! Tom,

I’m glad to hear that you are interested in traditional Chinese festivals.

My favorite festival is the Mid-Autumn Festival. It usually comes in September or October. On that day, our family members usually get together and have a nice meal. After that, I always admire the moon and share mooncakes with my families.

I love this festival because I like eating mooncakes. They are in the shape of a full moon. They carry people’s wishes to the families they love and miss. In short, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a day of pleasure and happiness. I hope that my letter will help you know more about Chinese festivals.
Yours,
Li Hua

 范文二 
Hi! Tom,

My favorite Chinese festival is the Spring Festival which comes on the first day of the Chinese Lunar Year. There is a name for each year, such as the dog, the monkey, the tiger or one of the twelve animals, and this year is the year of the horse.

Before the New Year’s Day, the Chinese people usually give their houses a good cleaning and on the last evening of the old year, all the members of a family will get together and have a big meal. People usually have jiaozi, fish, niangao and many other dishes. On the first or second day of the new year, people usually go to visit their relatives and friends and give some lucky money to children.

Among all the festivals, I like the Spring Festival best not only because I can enjoy delicious food, but also because I can relax myself by spending a few days with my family, my relatives and my friends. 
Yours,
Li Hua

 范文三 
Hi! Tom,

I’m glad to hear that you are interested in traditional Chinese festivals. There are many traditional festivals in China, and my favorite is the Spring Festival. It falls on the first day of the Chinese lunar New Year. The Spring Festival is as important as Christmas in the U.S. and Chinese people have been celebrating it for many years.

To celebrate the Spring Festival, I usually stick the Chinese character “Fu” upside down on the door, which means happiness will come. Besides, I always prepare some red paper cutting to decorate my house because I believe the red color can bring our family good luck. On the eve of the festival, my family usually get together, having dinner and sharing some interesting experiences. Midnight is my favorite time because I can set off fireworks and admire them. Shining little stars coming out of fireworks create a warm atmosphere. Everyone is overjoyed as they say farewell to the old year and welcome the new year.

I really like the Spring Festival because it’s time for family reunions and the relationship between us becomes closer. 

I can do various activities during the festival. I hope you can come to China to experience this colorful and meaningful festival.
Yours,
Li Hua