题目内容
【题目】假如你是高三学生李华,毕业后想去康奈尔大学(Cornell University)深造。请结合以下要点给康奈尔大学的负责人写一封电子邮件,希望获得奖学金。
1. 自我介绍,包括英语水平、独立生活的能力以及与人沟通的能力;
2. 希望获得奖学金;
3. 希望得到答复。
注意:1. 词数100左右,开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m Li Hua. ____________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m Li Hua. I’m writing in the hope of obtaining a scholarship in Cornell University for the bachelor’s degree.
As a straight A student, I have a good command of both science and arts, especially English. I’ve passed TOEFL with an excellent score. Apart from my outstanding academic achievements, I take part in various after-class activities to improve my social skills and broaden my horizons, thus preparing me for an independent life. Furthermore, child as I am, I’m willing to help others. All in all, I believe I have the appropriate qualifications and experience for my further study.
Thanks for your time and consideration. I’d appreciate it if my application could be approved of.
【解析】
试题分析:本文是一封申请书,重点是介绍自己的相关情况,性别,年龄,学习情况及特长;申请入学的理由大部分的要点都已经给出,考生要根据要求做适当的扩展,写作时注意以下几点:1、仔细阅读有关提示,弄清试题提供的所有信息,明确有哪些要点。2、提纲是文章的总体框架,要在提纲的范围内进行分析、构思和想象。3、根据要表达的内容确定句子的时态、语态。4.注意使用高级词汇和句式,以增加文章的亮点。
【亮点说明】本文结构紧凑,层次分明,而且使用了多种句式和结构。运用apart from, thus, furthermore, all in all 之类词,让语句结构富有逻辑。此外,文章还使用了大量短语in the hope of, have a good command of, take part in, broaden my horizons, be approved of 等。