主題寫作
A Charitable Anniversary
如果你就讀的學校預計在校慶那天舉辦一項義賣活動,針對義賣所得的款項,校方初步討論出三個捐助的對象:(一)浪浪毛小孩;(二)獨居老人;(三)貧童就學。這三個捐助對象,你會選擇哪一項?請以此為題,寫一篇英文作文,文長至少 120 個單詞(words)。文分兩段,第一段說明你的選擇及原因,第二段敘述你認為這項義賣活動應該要有哪些內容,以及人們可以從中獲得什麼經驗或啟發。
範文一:
My school will have a charity sale on its anniversary. The earnings will be used to help stray animals, old people who live alone, or children who can’t afford to go to school. As far as I’m concerned, I want to help stray animals, because I advocate for animal rights and support no-kill shelters. I can’t stand the thought of ending the life of a dog or cat simply because it is unwanted.
As part of the charity sale, the school should issue a booklet about the harsh living conditions of stray animals. In addition, they can invite volunteers to bring some animals for people to play with. They can also describe the procedures for adopting a pet. I hope this will encourage people to adopt an animal from a shelter that would otherwise be put to sleep. Hopefully, at the charity sale, people can learn to care for animals and realize how the decisions they make can affect the life of an animal.
範文二:
My school’s anniversary falls on a Saturday this year, and a charity sale will be scheduled for that day. All the proceeds will be donated to help stray animals, elderly people who live alone, or children who can’t afford to go to school. Personally, I’d like to help old people living alone. The reason is that helping the elderly who live alone will not only give them immediate assistance, but we can also support families that are incapable of taking care of their elders.
Apart from holding the charity sale, the school could recruit some volunteers from the teachers and students. These volunteers could visit old people living alone on a regular basis. Since such lonely people often have age-related diseases, paying them a regular visit will likely make their lives less miserable. Furthermore, doing this could be a rewarding experience for students, too. The knowledge that you are helping others can make you feel good and fulfilled. There is an old saying that it is better to give than to receive. What’s more, helping the less fortunate may set an example for other people who may want to follow suit.
The punishment for such a young student was too harsh.
這懲罰對這麼年輕的學生來說太嚴苛了些。
Don't you think you're a little too harsh on your children?
你難道不覺得你對孩子太過嚴厲了嗎?
Terry was confronted with the harsh realities of job hunting after he graduated from college.
泰瑞大學畢業後便面臨找工作的殘酷現實。
The desert has a harsh climate with little rain.
沙漠的氣候十分惡劣,幾乎沒有雨水。
Ethan found the harsh contrast between black text and a bright background uncomfortable.
伊森覺得黑字配上亮底形成的刺眼對比讓人不適。
The issue of sexual discrimination in the office was widely discussed during the meeting.
會議中辦公室性別歧視的議題被廣泛討論。
Susan took issue with Peter over who should be responsible for the mistake.
針對誰應對這個錯負責,蘇珊與彼得有所爭論。
What is at issue now is when we should deal with the problem.
現在受爭議的問題是,我們應要何時處理這個問題。
The latest issue of Vogue magazine featured an interview with Gal Gadot.
最新一期的《時尚》雜誌特刊出蓋兒•加朵的專訪。
The government has issued a large number of booklets to explain its new policies.
政府發行很多手冊來解釋它的新政策。
The general manager adopted my proposal without hesitation.
總經理毫不猶豫地採用了我的提案。
Ben's wife is barren, so they've decided to adopt a baby boy.
班的太太不孕,因此他們決定領養一個小男嬰。
As Nicole couldn't have a baby of her own, she decided to adopt.
因為妮可沒辦法懷有自己的小孩,她決定領養一個。
Emma adopted a new religion while studying abroad.
艾瑪在留學期間接受了新的宗教信仰。
We strayed off the path and got lost in the mountains.
我們偏離了小徑,迷失在山中。
Helen’s daughter has strayed from the good path
she was on; she dropped out of school and started
taking drugs.
海倫的女兒誤入歧途;她輟學並開始吸毒。
A stray hair at the crime scene led to the arrest of the
local politician for murder.
犯罪現場一根散落的頭髮導致當地的政治家因謀殺案而被捕。
I'd like to know how to donate clothing to a homeless shelter.
我想知道該如何捐助衣物到遊民庇護所。
It's raining now. Let's take shelter in that temple over there.
現在要下雨了,我們到那裡的廟裡躲一下吧。
It is against the law to shelter a criminal from the police.
包庇罪犯逃避警方追緝是犯法的。
A big umbrella sheltered us from the sun.
一把大傘保護我們免於日曬。
The teacher encouraged us to try again.
老師鼓勵我們再試一次。
Andrew encouraged Lily to seek professional help instead of trying to handle everything alone.
安德魯鼓勵莉莉尋求專業協助,而非試圖獨自承擔一切。
Sarah can't afford to buy a new car because she just got fired.
莎拉負擔不起買新車,因為她才剛被炒魷魚。
The team cannot afford to lose this game.
這支隊伍不容輸掉這場比賽。
Jerry loves his wife so much that he can't stand the thought of life without her.
傑瑞非常愛他的妻子,所以他一想到沒有她的生活就無法忍受。
Sadly, these abandoned animals in the shelters were eventually put to sleep.
令人難過的是,這些被遺棄的動物最終在收容所裡被安樂死。