Writing Module1. Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter
●thank them for the photos and for the holiday
●explain why you didn't write earlier
●invite them to come and stay with you
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Dear Frank, Fred and Mike,
How have you been doing these days? I have just received the terrific pictures we'd taken during the holiday last month. It is for your warm hospitality and comprehensive guide that I've enjoyed a most wonderful journey, without which, I should say, it would never have been possible. It's so kind and considerate of you to send me the photos and they will be my sweet memory for ever.
I have to say sorry for not writing to you for this long time. Piles of files were awaiting me when I returned from abroad so I buried myself in dealing with the delayed tasks and even forgot to write to you! What a leaky memory!
Yet I remember well that you had ever mentioned a possible journey to China. October is the best season for trips to many places of interest across this magic land. So write to tell me about your plan or schedule, and let me know if you have any questions or difficulties. I hope we'll meet soon!
Best wishes!
Yours,
Rex
2. You have recently moved to a different house.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
●explain why you have moved
●describe the new house
●invite your friend to come and visit
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Dear John,
I'm writing to let you know that I and my family have moved to a new house. The previous one was too small for us now that we have another child. The new one has three bedrooms and a larger garden for us to relax in. The attic has also been converted for use as storage space, which my wife is very happy about because it means there is somewhere convenient to put my collection of books. Downstairs, there is a large living room and the kitchen and dining room are combined into one.
Now, I have to spend some time on redecorating, but I should be able to finish that in about a month. Why don't you come to visit us during the summer, when I have finished? The area is very nice and as we are on the outskirts of town it is easy to get to the country. I'm sure you would enjoy yourself. We all look forward to seeing you soon.
Best wishes,
David
3. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. State which you consider to be the most effective.
● Comics
● Books
● Radio
● Television
● Film
● Theatre
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Faced with countless media from the information age, quite a few people claim that books should be the most effective tool, but other people consider the radio as the obvious winner. In my view, when it comes to the efficiency of communicating information, nothing beats television.
Books have become information media at a very early time. I hold a view that the most important value of books is that they can be preserved for a long time. For example, researching documents which our forefathers left us are items of great historic significance. However, it is not convenient for people to carry piles of books. Besides, with the fast development of modern society, the update for books is far from meeting the social demands for the latest information. Radio and television are products of industrialization and informatization. They both can be used for spreading latest information and even some instant messages. Radio is portable for individuals to carry around, while television is able to provide information satisfying both people's eyes and ears. What is more, with the development of modem techniques, an increasingly number of portable televisions have been invented and put into production. It seems that television is the most effective way for communicating information. Nevertheless, because the information, which is conveyed via radios and television, draws more attention on current events, and often cannot analyze a topic deeply, people still need books to add essential supplements.
In conclusion, books, radio and television each have their own advantages and disadvantages, and have an irreplaceable place in human history. Among these three media, television is the most effective one now. However, it is possible that with the rapid development of modern techniques, scientists will invent a comprehensive media tool which can absolutely meet various demands for communicating information.
[解析] 1.语言表达
本文的语言简洁明了,并不刻意用长难句,清晰、直截了当地表达作者观点。作者在文中用了不少介词短语,使句子的表达更加出彩。一系列连接词的用法,使文章变得流畅连贯:what's more,nevertheless,however,in conclusion。
● In my view, when it comes to the efficiency of communicating information, nothing beats television.
句型in my view...可用于议论文开头表明观点。
● However, it is not convenient for people to carry piles of books. Besides, with the fast development of modern society,the update for books is far from meeting the social demands for the latest information.
句型It is...for...to...不带任何个人感情色彩、有理有据地论证观点,陈述事实,值得借鉴。
2.逻辑结构
本文采用总分总结构。开头清晰表明观点,第二、三两段分别描述三种媒体(书、广播、电视)的优缺点,结尾段总结全文。
4. As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing.
What factors contribute to job satisfaction?
How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers?
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Nowadays, many adults have full-time jobs and the proportion of their lives spent doing such jobs is very high. So one's feelings about one's job frequently reflect how an individual feels about his or her life as a whole. Because of this, job satisfaction is indeed very important for the wellbeing of that person. Factors such as positive feedback, a sense of progression and a sense of belonging contribute to job satisfaction. However, not everyone can achieve such satisfaction.
Employees gain job satisfaction in a number of ways. Firstly, a person needs to feel that they are doing valued work, so positive feedback from superiors is very important in this respect. A sense of fulfillment is also encouraged if a worker feels the job is worth doing because it contributes to society or the economy as a whole. Secondly, when someone feels they are improving or developing their skills through training opportunities, then there is a sense of progression and purpose that rewards a worker. The sense of belonging to a team or a working community also contributes to job satisfaction because colleagues help each other to enjoy their working lives. Satisfaction is also increased by a sense of responsibility for and loyalty to a team.
Of course, not everyone enjoys their work. Hard economic realities mean that many people have little choice in the kind of job they can get. In some eases an employee is working in a job that suits neither their skills nor their personality. Some jobs are repetitive and boring, and labor relations may be poor and lead to resentment and insecurity rather than to job satisfaction.
However, even though it is unlikely that all workers do feel happy in their work, it is not unrealistic to promote more work satisfaction in any job. If the factors identified above are implemented, then any job can be improved and more workers can feel greater degrees of job satisfaction.
[解析] 1.语言表达
本文语言简单明了,段内陈述时使用firstly, secondly等词使条理非常清晰,内容一目了然。
●In some cases an employee is working in a job that suits neither their skills nor their personality.
句型In some cases...可用于议论文中举例论证。
●However, even though it is unlikely that all workers do feel happy in their work, it is not unrealistic to promote more work satisfaction in any job.
句型It is unlikely that...可用于议论文中陈述观点,论证更显客观。
2.逻辑结构
本文是总分总的结构。作者开篇先陈述事实并表达自己的观点,第二段分析影响因素,第三段从反面表明并非所有人能获得工作满足感,使论证更加客观全面。最后一段作者强调自己的观点。