热点02 中国元素篇-2022年高考英语作文热点押题预测冲刺

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02直击2022高考 热点作文 中国元素篇

“中国”二字包含了太多，承载了太多，影响着全世界……中国元素是我们的骄傲，也是高考的热点。
【预测题目】
（一）中国功夫
假定你是李华，你的外国笔友 Jackson想来中国学习中国功夫（武术）。请你写封邮件，向他介绍相关内容：
1．武术的起源（约2500年前）；
2．练习武术的好处；
3．武术中著名的流派。
注意：1．词数100左右；2，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯：3．开头语和结束语已给出。
参考词汇：流派form
Dear Jackson,
It’s amazing to know that you show great preference for Chinese Kungfu and have a strong desire to learn it soon.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Jackson,
It’s amazing to know that you show great preference for Chinese Kungfu and have a strong desire to learn it soon. I can’t wait to recommend something about Kungfu to you.
Wushu (or Kungfu), dating back to ancient China as early as 2,500 years ago, is the cultural treasure of the Chinese nation. It is one of the traditional sports in our country, which can not only make the body healthy and strong, but also increase the willpower. As far as I know, among the many forms, Taiji Quan may enjoy the highest popularity while Shaolin Quan is one to the well-known forms with a long history.
As a Chinese cultural heritage, Wushu has gained recognition all over the world. I am sure you will benefit a lot from it.
Looking forward to your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给笔友Jackson写信，给他介绍中国功夫。
【详解】
1.词汇积累
追溯到：date from→date back to
著名的：famous→well-known
获得：acquire→gain
确定的：certain→sure
2.句型拓展
简单句变复合句

原句：Wushu (or Kungfu), dating back to ancient China as early as 2,500 years ago, is the cultural treasure of the Chinese nation.
拓展句：Wushu (or Kungfu), which dates back to ancient China as early as 2,500 years ago, is the cultural treasure of the Chinese nation.
【点睛】
[高分句型1]It is one of the traditional sports in our country, which can not only make the body healthy and strong, but also increase the willpower. （运用了which引导的非限制定语从句）
[高分句型2] I am sure you will benefit a lot from it.（运用了省略引导词that的宾语从句）
（二）中国结
假定你是李华，你的交换生朋友Allen在观看了北京冬奥会闭幕式后对中国结（Chinese knots）很感兴趣，发邮件询问你如何制作中国结。请你回复邮件，内容包括：
1. 简要介绍中国结；
2. 邀请他一起学习制作中国结；
3. 商定时间和地点。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Allen,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Allen,
Hearing you’re fascinated by Chinese knots after you watched the closing ceremony of Beijing Winter Olympics, I’m too ready to help.
Chinese knot is a traditional hand-made art, which is usually presented in various shapes and colors. Chinese knots are mainly used as decorations and presents to express good wishes. Fortunately, it happens that my grandma is an expert in this craft. Therefore, why not learn to make Chinese knots together with me? If it is convenient, please come to my home this Sunday, when my grandma will be available all the day.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
本篇书面表达属于应用文。假定你是李华，你的交换生朋友Allen在观看了北京冬奥会闭幕式后对中国结（Chinese knots）很感兴趣，发邮件询问你如何制作中国结。
【详解】
1.词汇积累
着迷于：be fascinated by→be crazy about
准备好的：ready→prepared
各种各样的：various→all kinds of
幸运地：fortunately→luckily
2.句式拓展
同义句转化
原句：Fortunately, it happens that my grandma is an expert in this craft. Therefore, why not learn to make Chinese knots together with me?
拓展句：Since it happens that my grandma is an expert in this craft, why not learn to make Chinese knots together with me?
【点睛】
[高分句型1] Hearing you’re fascinated by Chinese knots after you watched the closing ceremony of Beijing Winter Olympics, I’m too ready to help. (运用了现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2] Chinese knot is a traditional hand-made art, which is usually presented in various shapes and colors. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句)

（三）汉语
假设你是晨光中学的学生李津。你的美国笔友Chris正在学习汉语，他得知“绿水青山看中国”正在CCTV播出，非常感兴趣，便写信给你，希望你介绍相关情况及更多了解中国历史、地理及文化的途径。请根据以下提示给他写一封回信。（不少于100词）
（1）简单介绍“绿水青山看中国”播出的目的和内容（展现中国的美丽景色、地理文化风俗等）
（2）介绍了解中国历史、地理及文化的途径（如阅读相关书籍、利用媒体资源等）；
（3）表达对Chris学习中国语言文化的祝愿。
参考词汇：绿水青山看中国Enjoy the Beautiful Chinese Scenery
Dear Chris，
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Jin
【答案】
Dear Chris,
I’m glad to hear from you. Knowing you are interested in the program broadcasting in CCTV 1, I would like to simply introduce it now.
Enjoy the Beautiful Chinese Scenery, which claims to encourage people to know more about traditional China has been successfully held on CCTV and has attracted lots of people who are interested in China. The program introduces the beautiful scenery, geographical culture and customs all over the country. In your letter, you mentioned that you were eager to know more about Chinese culture. I think the best way is to read some relevant books and to use media resources. I’d like to recommend a book called Read Poetry and Learn History which is suitable for the foreigners to know more about Chinese geography, history and culture. The poems of the books can give readers vivid pictures of the life of the ancient Chinese and they can also improve your appreciation of Chinese.
I think the book is a good choice for you. I believe you can improve your understanding about language and culture easily and efficiently, In addition, I suggested that you should visit some places of China to feel the Chinese culture personally. As the ancient Chinese saying goes, man who travels far knows more.
I’m looking forward to your coming.
                       Yours,
                       Li Jin
【解析】
本篇书面表达属于书信体中的告知信。要求考生给正在学习汉语的美国笔友Chris写信，介绍CCTV播出的“绿水青山看中国”相关情况及更多了解中国历史、地理及文化的途径。
【详解】
1.词汇积累
高兴的：happy→ glad
此外：besides → in addition
建议：advise→ recommend
合适的：fit→ suitable
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I’d like to recommend a book called Read Poetry
拓展句：I'd like to recommend a book which is called Read Poetry.
【点睛】
【高分句型1】Enjoy the Beautiful Chinese Scenery, which claims to encourage people to know more about traditional China has been successfully held on CCTV.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】I believe you can improve your understanding about language and culture easily and efficiently.（运用了省略that的宾语从句）
（四）中国二十四节气之冬至
假定你是李华，冬至即将来临，你的英国朋友William对中国的二十四节气（24 solar terms in the lunar calendar)，尤其是冬至（Winter Solstice)特别感兴趣，他来信询问冬至的情况。请你写封回信介绍一下相关情况。内容包括：
1.冬至的时间：每年的12月21日至23日中的一天，北半球(northern hemisphere)一年中白天最短的日子；
2.冬至的意义和活动；
3.对William冬至的祝愿。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
Dear William,
I am delighted that you are interested in Winter Solstice, one of the 24 solar terms in the lunar calendar. It is my pleasure to introduce it to you.
Winter Solstice generally falls between December 21st and 23rd each year. On this day, northern hemisphere experiences the shortest daytime and the longest nighttime. Winter Solstice, which was once considered even more important than the Spring Festival, is one of the most important days of the year, a day for family reunion. People in the northern part of China will eat dumplings while people in the southern part will eat Tang-yuan or rice dumplings to symbolize family unity and harmony.
As Winter Solstice is approaching, I wish your family peace and prosperity. Happy Winter Solstice!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国朋友William回信，介绍一下关于冬至的相关情况
【详解】
1.词汇积累
高兴的：happy →delighted
认为：think → consider
繁荣：boom →prosperity
象征：stand for→ symbolize
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Winter Solstice generally falls between December 21st and 23rd each year. On this day, northern hemisphere experiences the shortest daytime and the longest nighttime.
拓展句：Winter Solstice generally falls between December 21st and 23rd each year, when northern hemisphere experiences the shortest daytime and the longest nighttime.
【点睛】
【高分句型1】I am delighted that you are interested in Winter Solstice, one of the 24 solar terms in the lunar calendar.（运用了that引导的宾语从句）
【高分句型2】Winter Solstice, which was once considered even more important than the Spring Festival, is one of the most important days of the year, a day for family reunion. （运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
（五）中医药
假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Tim给你发来邮件，询问有关中国传统中医药的有关信息，请你给他回复。
内容包括：中医药概况（历史悠久，疗效好），特别是中医药相对西药的突出优点（如价格便宜，副作用小）。
提示：副作用 side effect。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头语和结束语已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Tim,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Tim,
More than delighted to know that you show great interest in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Now I am writing to share something about it with you.
Traditional Chinese medicine is a treasure of Chinese culture, which has made great contributions to the prosperity of China since ancient times. Compared with western medicine, TCM has remarkable effects and produces fewer side effects in the course of treatment. What is well worth mentioning is that TCM has a more reasonable price that ordinary people can afford.
If you’d like to know more about TCM, I strongly advise that you should travel across China or refer to some information on the Internet.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给美国笔友 Tim回一封电子邮件，介绍有关中国传统中医药的有关信息。
【详解】
1.词汇积累
高兴的：delighted →glad/happy
对……感兴趣：show interest in →be interested in
对……作贡献：make contributions to →contribute to
建议：advise →suggest
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Now I am writing to share something about it with you.
拓展句：Now I am writing to share something that will help you know more about traditional Chinese medicine.
【点睛】
[高分句型1] Traditional Chinese medicine is a treasure of Chinese culture, which has made great contributions to the prosperity of China since ancient times. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] What is well worth mentioning is that TCM has a more reasonable price that ordinary people can afford. (运用了what引导的主语从句和that引导的表语从句)
（六）中国历史人物
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国朋友Emma 在给你的邮件中提到她对中国历史很感兴趣，并请你介绍一位你喜欢的中国历史人物。请你给Emma回信，内容包括：
1．该人物是谁；
2．该人物的主要贡献；
3．该人物对你的影响。
注意：1. 词数不少于80；2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Emma,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Emma,
It’s a great pleasure to know that you take an interest in Chinese history, and I just can’t wait to share my favorite historical figure with you!
Li Shizhen, a scholar and doctor of the Ming dynasty, is one of the most influential figures in China’s medical community. His famous book, Bencao Gangmu, which cost him years of effort, has been regarded as the most complete and comprehensive medical work in the history of Chinese medicine. It is the very book that has lifted Chinese medicine science to a new level. Hadn’t it been for his work, many previous errors wouldn’t have been corrected and many more people’s lives could have been claimed.
What impressed me most are this immortal’s perseverance and kindness shown in his career. Encouraged by him, I’m determined to work harder for my dream. Hope you will like him too and know Chinese history better.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。要求考生写一封信，向英国朋友Emma介绍一位你喜欢的历史人物。
【详解】
1.词汇积累
高兴的：pleasure → happiness
有影响力的：influential → significant
之前的：previous → former
改正：correct → revise
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Li Shizhen, a scholar and doctor of the Ming dynasty, is one of the most influential figures in China’s medical community.
拓展句：Li Shizhen, who is a scholar and doctor of the Ming dynasty, is one of the most influential figures in China’s medical community.
【点睛】
【高分句型1】His famous book, Bencao Gangmu, which cost him years of effort, has been regarded as the most complete and comprehensive medical work in the history of Chinese medicine.（which引起的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】Hadn’t it been for his work, many previous errors wouldn’t have been corrected and many more people’s lives could have been claimed.（虚拟语气）
（七）汉服
假定你是李华，你校学生会下个月将举办“汉服设计大赛”，请你以学生会主席的身份在学校网站上写一则英语通知，告知外国留学生们参赛，内容包括：
1．比赛目的；
2．参赛作品要求；
3．作品上交时间及地点。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：汉服设计大赛Hanfu Design Contest
NOTICE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
NOTICE
To promote our traditional Chinese culture, “Hanfu Design Contest” will be held in the school hall next month.
Every participant is allowed to hand in only one entry, which must be designed on your own. Besides, each piece is to be displayed with a brief introduction of your design philosophy. All entries will be submitted to the Student Union from December 25 to December 30. Whoever stands out as one of the top ten will be awarded. Pictures of the winners’ works will be posted on our school website.
Every foreign student is welcome to take part.
【解析】
本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生以学生会主席的身份在学校网站上写一则英语通知，告知外国留学生们参加学生会下个月即将举办的“汉服设计大赛”，内容包括：比赛目的；参赛作品要求；作品上交时间及地点。
【详解】
1.词汇积累
交上：hand in→turn in
独自：on one’s own→by oneself
此外：besides→in addition
展示：display→show
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Pictures of the winners’ works will be posted on our school website.
拓展句：Pictures of the winners’ works will be posted on our school website, on which students can enjoy the works.
【点睛】
[高分句型1] Every participant is allowed to hand in only one entry, which must be designed on your own. (运用了which引导的非限定性定语从句)
[高分句型2] Whoever stands out as one of the top ten will be awarded. (运用了whoever引导的主语从句)
（九）汉语2
随着中国国际地位的提高，世界各地掀起了学汉语的热潮,美国也不例外。假定你叫李华，你的美国网友Mike通过e-mail告诉你他学汉语方面的困难：口语不怎么好，听力差，写作能力最差。请你回一封e-mail，给他提出一些行之有效的建议。
你的建议：
口语：每天说，每天背一定量的常用语。
写作：多读简易读物并做笔记，每天写一点，比如写日记（keep a diary）等。
要求：
1. 词数 100字左右;
2. 不要逐字译成英文,为使行文流畅可适当增加细节。
3. E-mail的开头和结尾已为你写好（不计入总数）。
Dear Mike,
How nice to hear from you! In your letter you talked about your difficulties with your Chinese Learning. Well, my advice is that ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Hoping they will do some good to your Chinese learning.
Best wishes!
Yours
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Mike,
How nice to hear from you! In your letter you talked about your difficulties with your Chinese learning. Well, my advice is that first you practice speaking Chinese every day for at least 15 minutes, and learn some everyday Chinese by heart. Then, it is a must to learn to some easy tapes, say, for 20 minutes every day, till one day you think it’s time for more difficult ones. As for writing, doing simple readings as much as you can and taking some possible notes will be of much help. Besides, writing something in Chinese every day, such as keeping diaries, will greatly improve your writing skills as well as the way you think in Chinese.
Hoping they will do some good to your Chinese learning.
Best wishes!
Yours
Li Hua
【解析】
本文是一篇应用文，给网友Mike提出一些关于提高汉语口语和写作的建议。
【详解】
1. 词汇积累
必需品：must→necessity
提高：improve→strengthen
认为：think→suppose
建议：advice→recommendation
2. 句式拓展
同义句改写
原句：In your letter you talked about your difficulties with your Chinese learning.
拓展句：I received your letter where you talked about your difficulties with your Chinese learning.
【点睛】
[高分句型1] Well, my advice is that first you practice speaking Chinese every day for at least 15 minutes, and learn some everyday Chinese by heart. (运用了that引导的表语从句)
[高分句型2] Besides, writing something in Chinese every day, such as keeping diaries, will greatly improve your writing skills as well as the way you think in Chinese. (运用了动名词作主语)
（十）中国古代建筑
假定你是李华，你的新西兰朋友Noah在给你的邮件中说他对中国古代建筑很感兴趣，并打算利用暑假参观一下。请你给他回封邮件，内容包括：
1．推荐要参观的建筑；
2．约定参观的时间；
3．提出其他建议。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
Dear Noah,
I’m really glad that you take great interest in ancient Chinese architecture.
Millions of ancient buildings have survived in China’s history. However, there is no better place to visit than the Forbidden City in Beijing. It served as a royal palace for centuries. Summer is a good time for traveling, so shall we go there on August 1? I believe you’ll have a better experience if you know its history. You’d better do some research online.
Please let me know if you need further information.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给新西兰朋友Noah写一封信，他打算暑假参观中国古代建筑，请在信中给他一些建议。
【详解】
1.词汇积累
感兴趣：take interest in→be interested in
保存，幸存：survive→preverve
好时光：a good time→a great time
研究：research→investigation
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：You’d better do some research online.
拓展句：You’d better do some research online，which is beneficial.
【点睛】
【高分句型1】
I believe you’ll have a better experience if you know its history. (运用了省略that的宾语从句，从句中运用了if引导的条件状语从句)
【高分句型2】
Please let me know if you need further information.(运用了祈使句结构和if引导的条件状语从句)
（十一）中餐
假定你是李华，你的外教Peter很喜欢中国菜，近日将组织几位留学生聚餐，想请你推荐一家地道的中国餐馆。请你写一封邮件，推荐城市中心广场（City Center Plaza）对面的中华餐馆（Zhonghua Restaurant)给Peter，内容包括：
1.菜品特点；
2.就餐环境；
3.交通方式。
注意：1.词数100左右；
参考词汇：中国菜Chinese cuisine
Dear Peter,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Нua
【答案】
Dear Peter,
I feel proud that you are fond of Chinese cuisine. As for the authentically flavored Chinese restaurant you have asked for, I strongly recommend the Zhonghua Restaurant on the main street. Cooked with fine oil and natural materials, the dishes there are not only delicious but also quite healthy. The restaurant has large separate rooms with a quiet atmosphere, where you can enjoy your party without being disturbed. You can either go there by bus or by subway. With free parking, it is convenient if you drive there as well. The restaurant is just opposite the City Center Plaza. You won't miss it.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Yours,
Li Нua
【解析】
本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生推荐一家地道的中国餐馆——城市中心广场对面的中华餐馆——给Peter。
【详解】
1.词汇积累
喜欢：be fond of→enjoy
美味的：delicious→tasty
打扰：disturb→bother
在……对面：opposite→across from
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Cooked with fine oil and natural materials, the dishes there are not only delicious but also quite healthy.
拓展句：Because the dishes are cooked with fine oil and natural materials, they are not only delicious but also quite healthy.
【点睛】
【高分句型1】The restaurant has large separate rooms with a quiet atmosphere, where you can enjoy your party without being disturbed.（运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】With free parking, it is convenient if you drive there as well.（运用了if引导的条件状语从句）
（十二）中国国画
假设你是李津，擅长中国国画，且多次获奖。最近你创作了一幅作品《竹》，给负责下月举办青少年画展的美国朋友Tom写一封信并附一张作品照片，请他展览你的作品，要点包括：

（1）写信的目的；
（2）作品寓意简介；
（3）你对艺术的感悟；
（4）期待回复。
注意：
（1）词数不少于100；
（2）可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；
（3）开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
How are you? I’m happy to know
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Yours,
Li Jin
【答案】
Dear Tom,
How are you? I’m happy to know you are in charge of a teenage art exhibition next month. As you know, I’m good at Chinese painting and some of them have won prizes.
Recently I completed a new painting about bamboo. In Chinese culture, bamboo conveys many best wishes and symbolizes excellent qualities. If compared to a bamboo, one is usually considered to be strong-willed and modest. So we use bamboo to represent a noble and gentle person.
As you know, art is a way of communicating ideas. For some, it inspires; For others, it’s a form of meditation. Art can help us see the world from a new perspective.
I wonder if my painting could be displayed along with other works then. Attached is a photo of my painting. I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours ,
Li Jin
【解析】
本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给美国朋友Tom写一封信并附一张作品照片，请他展览你的作品，并说明作品寓意和对艺术的感悟。
【详解】
1.词汇积累
高兴的：happy →glad
负责：be in charge of →take charge of
完成：complete →finish
期望：look forward to → expect
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Recently I completed a new painting about bamboo.
拓展句：Recently I completed a new painting which is about bamboo.
【点睛】
[高分句型1] As you know, I’m good at Chinese painting and some of them have won prizes. (运用了as引导的非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] I wonder if my painting could be displayed along with other works then. (运用了if引导的宾语从句)
（十三）中国传统乐器之古筝
假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter对中国传统乐器很感兴趣，写信请你向他介绍一款中国传统乐器，请按以下提示给Peter写一封回信，介绍中国传统乐器——古筝。
1. 古筝是最古老的中国传统乐器之一，有2500多年历史；
2. 古筝是拨弦乐器，早期有5根弦，发展至今有21-25根弦；
3. 古筝音色圆润清亮，音域宽广，有“东方钢琴”的美称；
4. 随信附寄一张古筝乐曲光盘。
注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头语和结束语已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：the Chinese Zither 古筝；plucked instruments 拨弦乐器；string 琴弦；sonorous 圆润低沉的；the Chinese piano 东方钢琴
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【答案】
Dear Peter,
I have gladly received your letter telling me that you’re interested in traditional Chinese musical instruments. Now, I’d like to tell you something about the Chinese Zither, one of the most ancient Chinese musical instruments with a long history of over 2500 years.
The Chinese Zither is a plucked instrument and is played with both hands. In the early times it had 5 strings and has developed into 21 to 25 strings up to now.
The Chinese Zither has a wide range and sonorous sound. As its playing appears and sounds like playing the piano,the Chinese Zither is sometimes called “the Chinese piano”.
Enclosed with the letter is a CDof masterpieces of the Chinese Zither. I hope you’ll enjoy it.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
本篇书面表达属于一篇应用文。假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter对中国传统乐器很感兴趣，写信请你向他介绍一款中国传统乐器，请按以下提示给Peter写一封回信，介绍中国传统乐器——古筝。
【详解】
1.词汇积累：
对……感兴趣：be interested in→be fascinated by→be enthusiastic about→be keen on
到目前为止：up to now→so far/until now
喜欢：enjoy→appreciate/like
范围广：a wide range→an extensive range
2.句式拓展：
原句：The Chinese Zither is a plucked instrument and is played with both hands.
拓展句：The Chinese Zither is a plucked instrument, which is played with both hands.
【点睛】
【高分句型1】
I have gladly received your letter telling me that you’re interested in traditional Chinese musical instruments.（运用了现在分词作后置定语和that引导的宾语从句。）
【高分句型2】
As its playing appears and sounds like playing the piano,the Chinese Zither is sometimes called “the Chinese piano”.（as引导的原因状语从句）
（十四）四大发明之印刷术
假定你是李华。你的笔友John对中国历史文化很感兴趣，他来信让你介绍一项中国古代的伟大发明，请根据下面的要求给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1）这项古代发明的名称；2）概述这项古代发明；3）这项古代发明的影响。
注意：1）词数不少于100；
2）开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear John,
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Sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear John,
I feel proud knowing your interest in Chinese history and culture. It is my pleasure to introduce a great invention of ancient China — movable type printing to you.
It was invented in Song dynasty by Bi Sheng who engraved the Chinese characters on small cubes of sticky clay. He then baked them in the fire until they became hard, movable character.
Movable type printing has a far-reaching influence on human civilization and social progress. Compared to block printing technique, it greatly improved the speed and the quality of printing. Thus, it is regarded as one of Four Great Inventions.
I hope my introduction can be of some help.
Sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给笔友John写一封回信，介绍一项中国古代的伟大发明。
【详解】
1.词汇积累
高兴：happiness→pleasure
小的：little→small
变得：get→become
希望：wish→hope
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I feel proud knowing your interest in Chinese history and culture.
拓展句：I feel proud because I know your interest in Chinese history and culture.
【点睛】
【高分句型1】It was invented in Song dynasty by Bi Sheng who engraved the Chinese characters on small cubes of sticky clay. (运用了who引导的限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】Compared to block printing technique, it greatly improved the speed and the quality of printing. (运用了非谓语动词过去分词作状语)