(二)地点描述
地点描述时要注意三个方面:首先要有具体的视角,包括左右、前后、内外等;其次,要善于捕捉地点的特色景观,包括形态、颜色、变化等;最后,任何写景文章都不是单纯为写景而写景,所描写地点总要体现人的感情。一篇优美的文章只有渗透了作者的情感,景物才具有了生气。
A place may include: location, area, climate, population, living condition, history, culture, education, economy, something special, and place of interest.
介绍地理位置(location):
1) be located in, be situated in, lie in, stand at the foot of , on the top of
2) be surrounded by
3) face
4) with… on its east/ west/ left / right
5) at the back of/ in front of
6) in/on /to the north of
例子1:日本位于中国的东方。Japan lies to the east of China.
例子2:新教学楼坐落在学校的中央。The new teaching building is located in the middle of the school。
例子3:小村庄三面环山,东面朝向大海。
Surrounded by mountains on three sides, the small village is facing the sea on the east.
介绍人口(population):have/ with a population of
例子4:首都北京现有约两千一百万人口。
Beijing, the capital of China, now has a population of about 21 million.
介绍面积(area):with/ cover an area of
例子5:当水库满的时候,其占地超过190平方公里。
When full, the reservoir will cover an area of over 190 square kilometers.
介绍历史(history):have a long history of
例子6:它是一个具有悠久历史的现代化城市。It is a modern city with a long history.
介绍交通(transportation):convenient transportation
例子7:到校园通常可以乘坐公交。Campuses are usually accessible by public transportation.
介绍经济(economy):数次被列入全国经济十强城市has been listed among the top ten strongest cities in economy several times
气候特征(climate):a variety of climate
例子8:不久你就会适应这个区域的气候。You'll soon get accustomed to the climate of the area.
名胜古迹(place of interest):
1) tourist attraction/ spot
2) natural scenery
3) Historical sites
4) be famous for
5) be rich in
例子9:历史景点正逐渐受到这些有意重拾本国历史的游客追捧。
Historical sites are becoming increasingly popular with the tourists eager to capture a sense of their country’s past.
例文3(2014年06月四级真题)
Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your hometown, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?
假设你的一位外国朋友来参观你的家乡,你最感兴趣的地方想带他/她去看?为什么?
The Most Interesting Place
I am thrilled to know that you are going to visit my hometown and I can’t wait see you again. I miss everything that happened when I was in your city, and your parents and you were so kind to me that I will try my best this time to make your stay an enjoyable and memorable one.
My hometown, Changsha, is the capital of Hunan province and best known as the star city for its well-developed entertainment industry and tourism. There are numerous places and attractions worth recommending, and Yuelu Mountain is the first one that I’d like to introduce to you. Firstly, in the foot of Yuelu Mountain is the prominent Yuelu Academy. It has an exceedingly long history and its architecture is characteristic of Song Dynasty. Then, after a half hour, we will reach the Bird Forest. There are various rare birds there, and they can sing, perform, and interact with us. After about an hour, we will arrive at the peak, Baiyun Summit. The scenery there is spectacular and we can have a wonderful panorama of the whole city.
I bet you must be very excited about all these activities, and the Yuelu Mountain is waiting for us to explore. All you need to do is pack up and go, and I assure you that this trip will be a great fun.
例文4 (2014年06月四级真题)
Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your China, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?
假设你的一位外国朋友来参观中国,你最感兴趣的地方想带他/她去看?为什么?
Beijing—the Heart of China
I strongly recommend you, my dearest friends, to pay a visit to my hometown—Beijing, one of the most ancient and international cities in China. It is the capital of China for several dynasties over a long period. In the meantime, it has now evolved into the political, cultural and educational center. There are many places of interests here in Beijing, among which the Summer Palace is the most interesting attraction.
The Summer Palace is situated in the western outskirts of Beijing, and it is one of the most classical gardens in China, which enjoys a worldwide reputation. The most alluring scenery is Kunming Lake, with an exquisite building in the middle, and it involves three parts which were mainly used as the royal family’s living quarter.
I’m sure you can definitely experience the characteristic and traditional culture of China. Hope you could enjoy yourtrip!
例文5 (2014年06月四级真题)
Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your campus, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?
假设你的一位外国朋友来参观你的校园,你最感兴趣的地方想带他/她去看?为什么?
Student Center
Were I supposed to introduce one place in my campus for my foreign friend, the first place come up to our mind automatically is the student center.
The reason why I am in favor of it is that student center plays a positive role in improving students’ studies. Due to their heavy schedules, students are often busy with textbooks and seldom expose themselves to a colorful life. But the place which holds a variety of activities from time to time range from academic to recreational, such as academic reports, speech contests, painting’s clubs, etc. All these activities provide opportunities for students to enrich their knowledge and relax themselves.
All in all, student center opens the door for students to develop and enjoy themselves. I am sure if you come to the student center, you’ll be bound to love it.