Unit2 Integrated Skills - Writing

本单元的写作任务是建议信系列之“解决困惑”型。它要求我们就有关问题进行分析并提出自己的看法和建议。其写作流程如下： 

Step1. 根据Reading &Integrated skills 解决亲子问题的措施的好句积累

措施1：定期且真诚的沟通

如果你和你的父母有一个定期和真诚的沟通，这将会有很大的帮助。

It would be of much help if you have a regular and honest communication with your parents. 

措施2：遇到分歧，保持冷静+换位思考

当你不同意父母的意见时，花一分钟时间冷静下来，试着从他们的角度来了解情况。

When you can’t see eye to eye with your parents, take a minute to calm down and try to understand the situation from their point of view.

When you disagree with your parents, take a minute to calm down and put yourself in their shoes.

措施3：解释你的行为表达自己的情感+耐心倾听

同样重要的是，你应该解释你的行为，表达你的感受，并仔细倾听，以解决他们的担忧。

Of equal importance is that you should explain your actions,express your feelings and listen carefully to address their concerns.

措施4：其他常用措施

Step2. 常用表达

1．开头句

(1) Learning that you are having some trouble/difficulty (in) doing...，I’m writing to give you some advice. 

得知你在(做)……方面有些困难，我写信给你一些建议。

(2) I’m sorry to hear that you have trouble/difficulty (in) doing...

听说你在做……方面有困难，我很难过。

(3) Here are some tips to help you./Here are a few suggestions to help you. 这里有帮助你的一些建议。

2．中间段落衔接词/过渡词

首先：first、firstly、first of all、to begin with

其次：second、secondly    此外：besides、what’s more、in addition、additionally、moreover

最后：third、thirdly、finally、lastly、eventually、in the end、last but not least

3．结尾句

(1)I hope you will find these solutions useful.

我希望你会觉得这些办法有用。

(2)I hope my advice will be of help/use to you.

我希望我的建议对你有帮助/有用。

Step3.针对Laura的问题，回一封建议信

Dear Laura,

I understand your feelings. It is normal that sometimes parents can become overprotective because it is their job to protect their child from harm. Here are some tips to help you.

First, it would be of much help if you have an honest communication with your parents. Tell them you fully understand their love for you, but explain the side effects of their overprotectiveness. Besides, show your parents how responsible you can be. Make it clear when you need their help and when you don't.

I hope you will find my advice helpful. I wish you all the best.

Yours,

Cynthia

Step4. 针对Simon的问题，回一封建议信。注意:1.词数80左右:2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Simon,

I truly understand how you feel. It’s completely normal to want more time and care from your parents. Many teenagers experience similar emotions when their parents are busy with work.

 Here are a few suggestions to help you. First, it would be of much help if you have an honest communication with your parents. Let them know how much you miss spending time together. What’s more, perhaps you could suggest a regular family activity, like having dinner together or going out on weekends. Additionally, writing a short letter might also help express your feelings if speaking face-to-face feels difficult.

I hope my advice will be of help to you and things will get better soon!

Best wishes,

Li Hua

Step5. 他山之石: 建议信(父子关系)

假如你是李华，你的朋友Robert因为琐事与父亲发生了争吵，好几天没有说话。为此他感到非常苦恼，不知如何是好。请你表达安慰并提供建议。注意:1.词数80左右:2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Robert,

I'm sorry to hear that                                                                      

Yours,

 Li Hua

一、审题

体裁:建议信     时态:一般现在时    人称:第二人称为主

写作要点:

Paral: 表示安慰

Para2: 如何与父亲沟通的建议

Para3: 表达希望

二、话题词块积累

1.与某人争吵 quarrel with/ have an argument with sb

2.感到难过 feel upset about...

3.对某人有所帮助 be of help/be helpful to sb

4.换位思考 put oneself in sb's shoes

5.真诚地交谈 have a sincere talk with sb

6.维持和平的关键 the key to keeping the peace

7.向某人道歉 apologize to sb / make an apology to sb

8.考虑某人的建议 take one's suggestions into consideration/account

三、参考范文

Dear Robert,

I'm sorry to hear that you've had an argument with your father and that you feel upset now. I understand how you feel. The following are my suggestions that I think will be of help to you.

To begin with, you are supposed to put yourself in your father's shoes and apologize to him. After all, he will do whatever he can to make you happy. Besides,find an opportunity to have a talk with your father, which will help you understand each other better.

The key to keeping the peace is regular and honest communication. I hope you can take my suggestions into account.

Yours,

Li Hua