Question

【题目】假设你是李芳。你的美国笔友Susan对中国的清明节（The Qingming Festival/ Tomb Sweeping Day）很感兴趣。请你给她写封e-mail回复，主要内容如下：

1.清明节在每年的4月4日至6日之间，有2500年的历史，是祭拜祖先，悼念已逝的亲人的日子。

2.人们清扫墓地，除去杂草，把鲜花、食物等物品摆放在亲人墓前。

3.清明节，也是春耕开始和春游等户外活动的好时候。

注意：

1.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

2.词数120词左右。文章的开头与结尾已给出，请抄入答题卡内，但不计入总词数。

Dear Susan,

Since you mentioned your interest in the Qingming Festival, I did some research and have learned a lot about this traditional festival.

When and how do you pay your respect to your ancestors? Looking forward to your reply.

Yours,

Li Fang

Answer 1

【答案】

Dear Susan,

Since you mentioned your interest in the Qingming Festival, I did some research and have learned a lot about this traditional festival.

Qingming Festival, also called the Tomb Sweeping Day, is usually celebrated between April 4 and April 6. This festival dates back to 2,500 years ago. It’s a time for remembering loved ones who have passed away. When visiting the tombs of their lost loved ones, people usually sweep away the dirt and get rid of any weeds. They also offer varieties of food and flowers in front of the tomb. Some even burn paper money, hoping to keep the ancestors happy, as Chinese believe that the spirits of past ancestors look after the living.

Qingming Festival also marks the beginning of the planting season and outdoor activities. So, in a way, on this day both life and death are respected.

When and how do you pay your respect to your ancestors? Looking forward to your reply.

Yours,

Li Fang

【解析】

试题分析：本文是一篇提纲作文，要求根据所给的信息给Susan写一封电子邮件，介绍中国的清明节。根据提示的信息可知，文章应从清明节的由来、人们在清明节的活动等几个方面入手。写作时要充分发挥想象，适当的添加自己的观点， 使文章内容丰满，并达到要求的字数。此外，为了提高文章档次，还要注意使用多种句式和高级词汇，并添加关联词让行文流畅。

【亮点说明】本篇书面表达格式规范，语言流畅。第一、二段概括了清明节的历史；第三段介绍了清明节在农业方面的意义；第四段询问对方如何祭奠祖先。本文的亮点是运用了复杂的句式如定语从句，被动语态等，提升了文章的档次；date back、in a way 等结构的运用也为文章增添了亮色。