Section Ⅶ Reading for Writing——有关节日经历的记叙文
本单元的写作项目是阅读一篇关于参加“那达慕”大会的经历的文章后,写一篇有关节日经历的记叙文。
Ⅰ.Prewriting
()Learning to write after the model
MY AMAZING NAADAM EXPERIENCE
I experienced the Naadam Festival in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region for the first time this year.The festival falls on the fourth day of the sixth month of the lunar calendar,usually lasting for three days.Naadam means “games” in Mongolian,and it is represented by three events:horse racing,wrestling,and archery,which are all so exciting to watch!
On the first day,I set off to the games early with my friend Burin.I saw a lot of people wearin
g fancy Mongolian robes.Some were feeding their horses,some were practising archery,and others were chatting or taking photographs.Burin told me that Mongolians travel every year from near and far to attend the festival,just as their ancestors had done for centuries.
After the opening ceremony and some amazing performances,the wrestling competition began.Mongolian wrestling is different from the wrestling in the Olympic Games.There are no rounds,and wrestlers are not separated by weight.The wrestler loses if any part of his body above his knee touches the ground.After singing some songs,the competitors danced onto the green field,waving their arms in the air as if they were eagles.I was quite moved by their show of strength and grace.
I absolutely enjoyed the archery,too,but the horse races were my favourite part.However,I was surprised to see that the riders were boys and girls! I heard it is because children are lighter and the horse can run faster and farther.At first,I was a little worried about the children’s safety,but Burin said,“Don’t worry.They’ve been riding horses all their lives.They’ll be just fine.” That was the moment I started to understand why people say “Horses are at the heart of Mongolian culture.”
I’m finally back home now,feeling really tired,but celebrating Naadam with my friend was totally worth it.He invited me back for the winter to stay in a traditional Mongolian tent and eat hot pot.I can’t wait!
篇章结构
Opening paragraph
State the topic.
What:the Naadam Festival
Where:in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
When:this year
First Body Paragraph
Describe the start of the festival and the surroundings.
Second Body Paragraph
Describe in detail the festival activities.
Activities:the wrestling competition,some songs,dance
Third Body Paragraph
Describe in detail the festival activities.
Activities:the archery,the horse races
Closing Paragraph
Give a brief summary of the experience.
()Preparation for writing—words and phrases
amusement n.娱乐         
celebration n.庆祝;庆祝会
ceremony n.典礼;仪式,礼节 
champion n.冠军
cheer v.& n.欢呼,喝彩 
compete vi.比赛,竞赛
competition n.竞争;竞赛 
concert n.音乐会;演奏会
event n.事件;大事 
feast n.盛宴,宴会
festival n.节日;庆祝活动 
firework n.烟火 (pl.) 烟火表演
match vt.使相配 n.比赛,竞赛 
participate vi.参加,参与
be__on__holiday/leave/vacation在度假 
dress__up穿上盛装;乔装打扮
fall__on__(some__day)(节日等)是在(某天) 
look__forward__to期望,期待,盼望
on__special__occasions在特殊场合 
set__off__fireworks燃放鞭炮
Ⅱ.Whilewriting
假如你是May,在刚刚过去的春节里,你应邀前往中国与笔友一起欢度中国年。请你用英语写一篇100词左右的短文来记录这一段难得的异国经历和感受。内容包括:
1.春节期间你们参加了什么活动;
2.谈谈你的感受。
Step 1 List the outline of the passage.
Paragraph 1:I__was__invited__to高中英语文章__enjoy__the__Spring__Festival.
Paragraph 2:Describe__the__experience__in__detail.
Paragraph 3:Brief__summary__and__the__feelings.
Step 2 List the words,phrases and sentences.
1.Words and phrases
pleased adj. 高兴的;满意的
invite vt.  邀请
enjoyable adj.  愉快的;快乐的
explore__a__foreign__culture  探索外国文化
a__special__occasion  一个特殊的场合
get__together  聚会; 联欢
traditional__foods  传统食品
participate__in  参加
unique__culture__and__attractive__scenery  独特的文化和迷人的风景
unforgettable adj.  (经历)难以忘怀的;不会被遗忘的
2.Sentences
①很高兴,我的一个中国笔友邀请我和她一起度过了上一个春节。
I__was__pleased__that__one__of__my__pen__pals__in__China__invited__me__to__stay__with__her__during__the__past__Spring__Festival.
②中国的春节是中国家庭团聚的特殊日子,所以我们一起拜访了她的一些家人和亲戚。(so)
The__Spring__Festival__in__China__is__a__special__occasion__for__Chinese__families__to__get__together__so__we__visited__some__of__her__families__and__relatives__together.
③此外,我们试吃了一些传统食物,看了舞龙舞狮,并参加了一些其他的庆祝活动,如庙会。(besides,such as)
Besides,we__tried__some__traditional__foods,watched__Dragon__and__Lion__dance__and__participated__in__some__other__celebration__activities__such__as__a__temple__fair.