Ⅰ. 高频表达
城市描绘
international metropolis/cosmopolitan city 国际化大都市
the world city 世界之都
a city in move 动感之都
the city of culture 文化之都
ancient/historical city 古都
the city of commoners 大众之城
coastal city 沿海城市
tourist city 旅游城市
industrial city 工业城市
modern city 现代化都市
smart city 智慧城市
remote city 偏远城市
municipality under the central government 直辖市
provincial capital 省会
a first?tier city 一线城市
a second?tier city 二线城市
a third?tier city 三线城市
kicking Beijing 活力北京
food in Guangzhou 食在广州
intoxicated in Guizhou 醉在贵州
delicacies in Chengdu 味在成都
公共设施
public facilities 公共设施
basic facilities 基础设施
sports/leisure facilities 体育/休闲设施
medical facilities 醫疗设施
city hall 市政厅
seat of power 政府所在地
police station 警察局
office building 办公大楼
shopping center 购物中心
commercial center 商业中心
department store 百货公司
shop/store 商店
public transportation system 公共交通系统
high?speed railway station 高铁站
subway station 地铁站
taxi stand 出租车站
parking lot 停车场
museum 博物馆
movie theatre/theater 电影院
post office 邮局
stadium 体育场
art museum 美术馆
art gallery 画廊
amusement park 游乐园
theme park 主题乐园
botanical garden 植物园
zoological garden 动物园
tourist attractions 旅游景点
ancient sites 古遗址
cultural sites 文化遗迹
historical sites 历史遗迹
iconic buildings 标志性建筑
historical landmarks 历史地标
exquisite sculptures 精致的雕塑
magnificent buildings 宏伟的建筑
城市生活
urbanization 城市化
centre/center 市中心
municipality 市政当局
municipal 市的;市政的
downtown 市中心的
district 地区
urban 市区的
suburb 近郊区
outskirts 市郊
village/hamlet 村庄
the country/countryside 乡村
residential area 居民区;住宅区
slum/shantytown 贫民窟;贫民区
flat/apartment 公寓
hole/dump 狭小破旧的住房
city dwellers 城市居民
city planning 城市规划
urban sprawl 城市扩张
living standard 生活水平
migrating population 流动人口
rows of skyscrapers 鳞次栉比的摩天大楼
buzzing/bustling high streets 熙熙攘攘的商业大街
a robust and reliable transportation network 坚实可靠的交通网络
the fast paced life 快节奏的生活
green and sustainable 绿色可持续
long established 久负盛名的
just be at home/feel at home 宾至如归
a new perspective 耳目一新
beyond ones imagination 超乎某人的想象
Ⅱ. 美句背诵
城市介绍
1. Beijing is an ancient and traditional city, with countless cultural relics and historic sites such as the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven. 北京是一个古老而传统的城市,有着数不清的文物和历史遗迹,如故宫、颐和园、天坛。
2. The people in Beijing are hospitable and warm?hearted. They are open to different cultures and like chatting and sharing. 北京人民热情好客。他们对不同的文化持开放态度,喜欢聊天和分享。
3. Shanghais public transportation system is very well developed. Its convenient for you to reach any of your destinations. 上海的公共交通系统非常发达。你去哪里都很方便。
4. It offers tourists art and history museums tracing Chinas growth through the ages, and magnificent examples of Chinese architecture in its buildings. 它为游客们提供了追寻中国时代发展过程的艺术和历史博物馆,而且这里的建筑堪称中国建筑的典范。
5. Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong Province. Its a large modern city that develops fast. 广州是广东省的省会城市,是一个快速发展的现代都市。
城市生活
1. I am a big/huge/massive fan of city living. 我非常喜欢城市生活。
2. In cities, there are more jobs and various opportunities in different fields which help people to find a decent and well?paid job. 在城市里,有更多的工作机会和不同领域的各种机会,这些有助于人们找到一份体面又高薪的工作。
3. Although the job market is a lot more competitive in cities, there is still a wide variety of jobs available that you can take part in. 虽然城市的就业市场竞争要激烈得多,但仍然有各种各样的工作可供你参加。
4. In the future, I might be tempted to move to the country because I dont think the city is a place to raise children. 在未来,我可能会想搬到乡村去,因为我不认为城市是一个适合抚养孩子的地方。
5. Although there are drawbacks of living in such a crowded and busy city, I wouldnt want to live anywhere else. 虽然住在这样一个拥挤繁忙的城市有种种缺点,但我(现在)不想住在别的地方。
6. Many people may complain about the traffic jams or pollution in the city, but I think with some useful measures to take, our city will be more habitable rather than stressful. 许多人可能会抱怨城市的交通堵塞或污染,但我認为,如果采取一些有效的措施,我们的城市将更适合居住,而不是充满压力。
7. Because of urbanization, some of the largest cities must be fairly oppressive places if you are short of money or unemployed. However, for those with much income, a city provides a colorful environment which enables them to enjoy their modern life. 由于城市化,如果你缺钱或失业,一些大城市一定是相当令人压抑的地方。然而,对于那些高收入的人来说,城市提供了丰富多彩的环境,使他们能够享受现代生活。
Ⅲ. 主题写作
假定你是李华,你的英国朋友Tim想要在暑假时到中国旅游,他发邮件向你征求建议。请你给他回复一封邮件,内容包括:
1. 推荐一个城市;
2. 给出推荐理由。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Tim,
Yours,
Li Hua
Ⅳ. 主题测评
见P50~P59自测园地“城市之光,点亮生活”内容