—— A Writing Lesson

1. Do you have any hobbies? A) Yes. I have many interests, like drawing and singing. B) No. My parents think studying is the only thing that is important. 1. Do you have any hobbies? A) Yes. I have many interests, like drawing and singing. B) No. My parents think studying is the only thing that is important. 2. Do you know your neighbors well? A) Yes. We often have a chat. B) No. We’re too busy to get to know each other. 2. Do you know your neighbors well? A) Yes. We often have a chat. B) No. We’re too busy to get to know each other. Are you happy every day?

3. Do you like your school? A) Yes. I have many friends and I like learning. B) No. My teachers are strict and some subjects are too difficult. 3. Do you like your school? A) Yes. I have many friends and I like learning. B) No. My teachers are strict and some subjects are too difficult. 4. Do you feel close to your family? A) Yes. My parents understand me well. B) No. My parents are too busy to talk with me. 4. Do you feel close to your family? A) Yes. My parents understand me well. B) No. My parents are too busy to talk with me. Are you happy every day?

5. Do you think you are healthy? A) Yes. I’m strong. B) No. I often get sick. 5. Do you think you are healthy? A) Yes. I’m strong. B) No. I often get sick. 6. Do you have friends you can depend on? A) Yes. I have some true friends. B) No. I have no one to share my secrets. 6. Do you have friends you can depend on? A) Yes. I have some true friends. B) No. I have no one to share my secrets. 7. Do you often help others? A) Yes. I’m happy to lend a hand. B) No. I often mess things up and need help. 7. Do you often help others? A) Yes. I’m happy to lend a hand. B) No. I often mess things up and need help. Are you happy every day?

You are smart but unhappy. You don’t talk much because you think nobody understands you. You are an happy child. People like you because you always wear a big smile. You have lots of friends. Are you happy every day? You always think twice before making a decision. It makes you feel unhappy sometimes.

Hi, I’m Kathy, a junior student What do you do every day?

A t s c h o o l, I h a v e e i g h t l e s s o n s e v e r y d a y. I h a v e s o m a n y s u b j e c t s t o l e a r n.

This is my school life. I’m always busy.

A f t e r s c h o o l, I h a v e m u c h h o m e w o r k t o d o. I a l m o s t h a v e n o t i m e t o d o s o m e t h i n g e l s e.

At weekends, I am asked to finish my homework first. I still spend much time watching TV. I can get something that I can’t learn in class.

Among them, I like the P.E. lesson best. I can be relaxed in P.E. lessons.

At school, I have eight lessons every day. I have so many subjects to learn. Combine the sentences into one At school, I have eight lessons every day and so many subjects to learn. and

I’m studying. I’m always busy. Combine the sentences into one I’m always busy with my study. be busy with

After school, I have much homework to do. I almost have no time to do something else. Combine the sentences into one After school, I have so much homework to do that I almost have no time to do something else. so…that…

At weekends, I am often asked to finish my homework first. I still spend much time watching TV. I can get something that I can’t learn in class. Combine the sentences into one At weekends, although I am often asked to finish my homework first, I still spend much time watching TV because I can get something that I can’t learn in class. although because

Among them, I like the P.E. lesson best. I can be relaxed in the P.E. lesson. Combine the sentences into one Among them, I like the P.E. lesson best so that I can be relaxed in it. so that

What do you do every day? a) At school, I have eight lessons every day and so many subjects to learn. a) At school, I have eight lessons every day and so many subjects to learn. b) I’m always busy with my study. b) I’m always busy with my study. d) At weekends, Although I am often asked to finish my homework first, I still spend much time watching TV. Because I can get something that I can’t learn in class. d) At weekends, Although I am often asked to finish my homework first, I still spend much time watching TV. Because I can get something that I can’t learn in class. c) After school, I have so much homework to do that I almost have no time to do something else. e) Among them, I like the P.E. lesson best so that I can be relaxed in it.

Suitable connectives( 连接词 ) and the right order will make your writing better. Tip 1:

How can you make yourself happy? Be optimistic（乐观的） Stay close to family and friends Take interest in your studies Be confident Smile Do good deeds Play sports

IX. Writing ( 作文 ): ( 共 20 分 ) 106. Write a passage of at least 60 words about the topic “Be Happy Every Day”.( 以 “ 快乐每一天 ” 为题写一篇不少于 60 字的短文。 ) Use the following points as a guide.( 短文须 包含下列要点 ) ● Are you happy every day? ● What do you do every day? ● How can you make yourself happy? (At least two ways to be happy) 2’ 2’+2’

Tip 2: The arrangement of the contents ( 内容 )is very important. Tip 1: Suitable connectives( 连接 词 ) and the right order will make your writing better.

IX. Writing ( 作文 ): ( 共 20 分 ) 106. Write a passage of at least 60 words about the topic “Be Happy Every Day”.( 以 “ 快乐每一天 ” 为题写一篇不少于 60 字的短文。 ) Use the following points as a guide.( 短文须 包含下列要点 ) ● Are you happy every day? ● What do you do every day? ● How can you make yourself happy? (At least two ways to be happy) 2’ 2’+2’

Use the suitable tense The usage of the prep., adv. and pron. etc. One verb in each sentence Punctuation marks. （标点） (such as,. ? ! “”) Capital letters

Be Happy Every Day As a student of Grade Nine, I’m busy with my studies. At school, I have to attend eight lessons a day, and I almost have no time to have a rest. After school, a huge amount of homework must be finished. Although I feel very tired, I still feel very happy every day because I love learning. Learning is the best way to make me wiser and smarter, I think. Besides, I can make many friends at school. Whenever I feel sad, I will talk with them. Then they will comfort me and give me some advice to make me happy again as well. No matter how terrible your life is, Please be happy every day. As the saying goes, “When you smile, the world smiles with you!” As a student of Grade Nine, I’m busy with my studies. No matter how terrible your life is, Please be happy every day. As the saying goes, “When you smile, the world smiles with you!” 8+8+4

Tip 2: The arrangement of the contents ( 内容 )is very important. Tip 1: Suitable connectives( 连接 词 ) and the right order will make your writing better. Tip 3: A good beginning and ending will make your writing perfect.

The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up Mark Twain For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness. One of the greatest pleasure in life is conversation. Joys shared with others are more enjoyed.

The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up Mark Twain For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness. One of the greatest pleasure in life is conversation. Joys shared with others are more enjoyed. Further correcting and polishing your writing after class Further correcting and polishing your writing after class