话题1：孔子思想及孔子学院
（一）邀请信
假定你是李华，你校外教David对中国传统文化很感兴趣。本周六你们学校邀请清华大学的王教授到校举行“孔子及其思想”的讲座。请给David发一封电子邮件，邀请他来参加并介绍讲座的有关事宜。
1. 讲座时间：5月7日（星期六）上午8:00—11:00；
2. 讲座地点：3号教学楼一楼102室；
3. 活动安排：听讲座，讨论及提问，诵读孔子经典名句等。
参考词汇：Confucius →孔子,
Confucianism →孔子思想,
Tsinghua University →清华大学
Confucius classics recitation →孔子经典朗诵
【参考范文】
DearDavid,
I’m Li Hua, chairman ofthe student union.Knowing you show great interest in our Chinese traditional culture, I’d like toinvite you to the lecture on “Confucius and Confucianism” which will be made byProfessor Wang from Tsinghua University.
It will be held in Room 102 onthe first floor of No. 3 building onMay 7th this Saturday. As far as I know, you like the traditional culture ofChina, so you will enjoy it. The lecture will lastthreehours from 8 a. m to 11 a. m. The activity mainly consists of three parts,two-hour listening to the lecture, half an hour’s discussion and thirty-minuteConfucius classics recitation.
I willbe very glad if you come.Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
（二）推荐信
假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Jack想学习汉语，你推荐他去孔子学院，请给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.推荐理由；
2.相关课程，如中国历史，传统文化等。
参考词汇：孔子学院Confucius Institute
【参考范文】
Dear Jack,
I’m more than pleased to know thatyou are eager to learn Chinese. Confucius Institute may be a goodchoice, which is intended for the Chineselearners who are not native.
Confucius Institute provides various interestingsubjects. You will learn Chinese history andtraditional culture as well as Chinese writing. Also,you have more chances to talk with classmates in Chinese. Besides, teachers will introduce some Chinesetraditional festivals, such as the Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Day andMid-Autumn Day. Some relevant activities will be held during differentfestivals, such as making dumplings or eatingzongzi, where you can not only enjoy deliciousmeals but also have a good knowledge of Chinese life.
I hope youwill find my recommendationhelpful andattractive.
Yours,
Li Hua
（三）祝贺信
假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Lucy在当地的一所孔子学院(ConfuciusInstitute)学习。你刚获悉她在学院举办的中文诗词(poetry)比赛中荣获一等奖。请你用英语给她写一封电子邮件表示祝贺，并希望她有机会来中国深造。
【参考范文】
Dear Lucy，
I’m pleased to learnyou’ve just won the first prize in the Chinese poetry competition held in yourinstitute. I’m writing to offer my sincere congratulations to you.
It came as no surprise to me because I know you love Chinese culture, especially Chinese poetry,and you’ve been studying in a local Confucius Institute for years. I’m so proud to see all your efforts have paidoff. I hope you can have a chance to come to Chinafor further study in the near future and havea better understanding of my country.
Wish you greater progress in the study ofChinese poetry.
Yours，
Li Hua
话题2：介绍中国节日文化
（四）邀请信
假定你是李华，元宵节即将到来之际，你想请初来你校的英国交换生John一起体验这一传统节日。请你用英语给他写一封电子邮件。内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 节日简介；
3. 希望对方回复。
【参考范文】
Dear John,
How are you recently? I’m very pleased toinvite you to enjoy a traditional Chinese festival —the Lantern Festival.
First, I’d like to tellyou something about the festival, which is celebratedon the 15th day of the first month of the lunar year. It is one of thebiggest holidays in China. Several days before it, people begin to makelanterns, which are made in the shape ofdifferent animals, vegetables, fruits and many other things. Meanwhile, people usually write riddles on them. On the eve of it, all the lanterns are hung up.People appreciate them and guess the riddles.
Why not come and enjoythe strong atmosphere of the festival? I hope you can makeit.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
（五）介绍
假定你是李华，来自美国的Brown老师看到中国过新年时家家门口贴着“福”字，而且还“倒”着，感到很好奇。请根据下面的内容以Li Hua的名义给他写信做个介绍：
1、“贴倒福”是中国春节的传统习俗。
2、“福”字意思是“幸福”，把它倒贴意指“幸福到了”
3、还把“福”字设计成各种图案。以前多为手写，现在都是买它。
4、是人们对来年幸福的向往。
参考词汇: 福 Blessing 贴倒福: Upsidedown Blessing
【参考范文】
Dear Mr. Brown,
From your letter I learned that you are curious about the “Upside down blessing”. Now let me introduce it to you briefly.
“Upside downblessing” is a traditional custom in our China in Spring Festival. As you know, blessing means “happiness”. Putting it up upside down is to tell people that the“happiness” is coming. Besides, the“blessing” is also designed in all kinds of pictures.In old days, it is written by hand but nowyou can buy it everywhere before Spring Festival. Infact, I think it shows an idea that people look forward to “Happiness”.
I’m more than happy to introduce our Chinese culture for you, so don’t hesitate to let meknow, if you have any other concern.
Yours,
Li Hua
（六）假如你是李华，你校外教Mr.Johnson打算在中国过春节。请你用英文给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括:
1．邀请他与你共度佳节；
2．介绍当地传统文化景点；
3．表达期待和祝愿。
备注：杨家埠是中国三大木版年画的主要产地,另外两个木版年画基地是天津的杨柳青和苏州的桃花坞。
【参考范文】
Dear Mr. Johnson,
I’m glad to hear that youwill celebrate the Spring Festival in China this year.Isincerely invite you tocelebrate it with my family.
The Spring Festival is the most important festival in China, whenpeople will have a big dinner and set off fireworks to welcome its coming.We’ll be honored to have you enjoy our New Year’s Eve together. During thefestival, you can make a trip to Yangjiabu|(杨家埠), which is well worth visiting. Some traditional Chinese artworkslike paper－cuttings are displayed there and they are the symbols of our localcultural relics.
I would appreciate it if you could accept myinvitation. Best wishes for a happy Spring Festival inChina. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
话题3：文化交流活动
（七）假如你是新华中学的学生会主席李华，你校学生会应英国Westminster School邀请，下星期将到该校进行交流访问，向该校学生介绍中国传统文化。请你给该校联系人Mr. Smith写一封邮件，信的要点如下：
1. 感谢对方的邀请
2. 询问食宿、活动安排和说明要介绍的传统文化内容
3. 祝愿交流活动成功
【参考范文】
Dear Mr. Smith,
I am Li Hua, chairman of the StudentUnion of Xin Hua High School. Thank you forinviting us to visit your school next week, forwhich we do feel honored. Now I am writingfor more detailed information.
Since it will be our firsttrip to Britain, we would like to know details about our accommodationarrangement.If possible, we prefer to livein host families to experience British culture. Besides,could you please e-mail our schedule to me at your convenience? Finally,in terms of Chinese traditional culture, weplan to introduce a great cultural treasure——Tang Poems. For better interaction（为了更好地交流）, fellow students of your school canprepare some relative questions beforehand.
I’d appreciate it if you could give us anearly reply. Wish ourinteraction activity a great success!Thank you for your attention!
Yours,
Li Hua
（八）假定你是李华，你的语文老师Mr．Li受邀于三月初去英国一所学校进行交流。他将做关于中国传统文化的报告，并与英国学生互动（interact）。他请你用英语给对方负责人 Ms．Jenkins写一封邮件，希望提前安排好。
【参考范文】
Dear Ms. Jenkins,
On behalf ofmy Chineseteacher, Mr．Li，I am writing to inform you that he will be invited to visit yourschool in early March. I am delighted to tell you whathe has arranged．
As a learned scholar，Mr. Li will delivera speech about traditional Chinese culture，talking about the history of Chinesecharacters, paintings and Tang poetry. After that，hewill interact with some students from England in your school hall, which will surely promote the cultural communicationbetween two schools．For better interaction,theycan prepare some relative questions beforehand.
How do you like the plan？Isincerely hope you could make arrangements in advance.
Yours faithfully，
Li Hua
（九）假定你是李华，即将去美国参加一个中美文化夏令营活动。请你根据以下内容要点给你的朋友Mike写一封信，告知他你的美国之行。
1．此行的目的；
2．活动的内容；
3．你的期望。
参考词汇：中美文化交流 Sino-US cultural exchanges
【参考范文】
Dear Mike，
How is everything going?I’m writing to tell you something about my trip to America.
This summer I am to attendan English summer camp for Sino-US cultural exchanges,whichis aimed at promoting theunderstanding of the people and culture between the two countries.During the two-week English summer camp, we will visit some famous American universities, experience American culture and customs, and tour places of interest in the US. Furthermore, we will also be offered a platform topractise our spoken English in an authentic(真正的) languageenvironment. I’m sure that this program willhelp me have a better understandingofthecultural difference. Meanwhile, I can introducemy country to American students too, which will definitely be a great success.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
（十）假如你叫李华，最近你的美国笔友Tony要来北京体验中国传统文化，请根据他的问题回复邮件，为他设计北京一日游活动，帮助他体验中国传统文化。请描述你们打算去的地方、具体的活动安排、以及这样安排的理由。
参考词汇：四合院 Siheyuan 胡同Hutong
【参考范文】
Hi! Tony,
I’m glad that you will come to Beijing soon. In order to experience traditional Chinese culture better, I dorecommend Beijing Hutong tour.
First, we’ re going to gosightseeing along the lanes(小巷) in Hutong. The houses in Hutong are traditional, such as Siheyuan.From them, you can imagine how people used tolive. Second, we are going to pay visits to aHutong family，where you can learn about many stories of the past. We can not only appreciate the dramatic(巨大的) changesthat Hutong has undergone but also experiencethe old way of life and traditional Beijing culture.There is no doubt that visiting Hutongs is a goodchoice to learn about Chinesetraditional culture.
I’ m looking forward to your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua
（十一）假定你是李华，是某高中的一名学生。为了让更多的人了解中国优秀的传统文化，你校近日将举办中国传统文化展(TheTraditional Chinese Culture Fair)。请给你的外教Mr. Smith写一封电子邮件，邀请他参加。邮件的内容包括：
1. 展会的宗旨、时间、地点以及参加人；
2. 展出内容：相关书籍、图片、实物等。
【参考范文1】
Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m your student, Li Hua.I’m writing to invite you to the Traditional Chinese Cultural Fair to be held by our school at the ArtCenter this Friday afternoon, from 2pm to 5pm.
Since this event aims tohelp more people learn about the traditional Chinese culture, the staff, allthe students and their parents as well as anyone interested in it are welcome. At the Fair, related books, pictures, videos andobjects will be exhibited, through which visitors will notonly understand traditional Chinese culture better but also definitely feel the unique beauty of it.
If you’re interested,please come and enjoy it. And I’d be glad to offer anyhelp. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
（十二）假如你是李华，你校将举办中学生文化艺术节，请给你的英国朋友Peter写信，邀请他参加这次艺术节并请他表演一个节目．信的内容包括：
1) 演出地点、时间及参加人员；
2) 介绍艺术节主题：弘扬传统文化，促进文化交流．
参考词汇：中学生文化艺术节the Middle School Art Festival
承办 host
弘扬 carryforward
【参考范文】
Dear Peter，
Here comes a piece of good news appealing to you．The MiddleSchool Art Festival hosted by our school is drawingnear.I sincerely invite you to join us.
The festival is to carry forward(弘扬) traditional culture and promote cultural exchange, which is scheduled to beheld on the 30th of June in the Shiyu Building．Also, it provides audience with astage where they can sample different forms oftraditional Chinese and foreign culture while putting on performance．All of usstudents will take part in it．By the way，it will be nicer of you to show ussomething from your country，since it willsatisfy our curiosity about Britain．
All of us will feel graced with the presence of you and your family．Looking forward toyour early reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
（十三）你的美国朋友Chris目前在北京学习汉语，他对中国传统文化非常感兴趣。本周五下午你校将要举办一个文化讲座，请你根据以下提示给他写一封电子邮件，邀请他来参加。
1.农业大学张教授讲解中国茶文化的历史和传播；
2.讲座后有交流和品茶活动；
3.你将陪同Chris并帮其翻译讲解。
【参考范文】
Hi Chris,
Good news! A Chineseculture lecture will be held in our school this Friday afternoon. I think it’s a valuable opportunity for you to have abetter understanding of Chinese traditional culture.
During the lecture, ProfessorZhang from University of Agriculture will tell us about the history and Spreadof Chinese tea. This will be followed by a teaparty and you can taste different kinds of tea. I wonder if you want toparticipate in it. Don’t worry about the language. I’ll be with you and explainwhat you don’t understand.Undoubtedly, it willbe an unforgettable experience.
If you don’t have any prior appointment(预约) then, I am lookingforward to your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua
话题4：汉语文化和汉语学习
（十四）假设你是李华，在互联网上看到英国高中生 Tom登的一则启事：希望结识一位中国朋友，以便学习中国的语言和文化。请你以李华的名义用英文给Tom发一封电子邮件，主要内容包括：
（1）你怎样得知David的愿望；
（2）你愿意成为他的朋友；
（3）你打算如何帮助他；
（4）你盼望他的回复。
【参考范文】
Dear Tom,
I’ve learned it from the Internet that you want to make a Chinese friend so asto learn the Chinese language and culture. I’m glad that you show suchgreat interest in China and I would like to be your friend.
I’ll try my best to write to you as often as possible to introduceyou the Chinese culture. When you have an opportunity to come to China, I’llteach you how to speak and show you around some famous historical places ofinterest. Anyway, I’m going to help you as muchas I can. How do you think?
I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
（十五）假如你是郑州某中学的学生李华，你的英国朋友Jason非常喜欢中国的传统文化，作为交换生要来你校学习一年汉语，请用英语给他写一封电子邮件告知他将可能面临的困难或问题以及如何帮他克服困难，适应生活。
【参考范文】
Dear Jason,
I am really pleased that you will be coming to our school to study Chinese.
I think you’ll face some difficulties in your study because Chinese is not easy to learn. You’ll also suffer from homesickness because ofliving far away from your country, but there is no needto feel worried.Our classmates are very friendly and easygoing, so it’llbe easy for you to get used to the life here. I’ll introduce you to my familyand friends, and you won’t feel lonely, I’m sure. Besides,it’ll help you to learn Chinese and Chinese culture.
In a word, I’ll try mybest to make you feel at home, and I’m looking forward to meeting you.
Yours,
Li Hua
话题5：中国特色事物
（十六）假定你是李华，从小喜爱大熊猫，一直通过有关网站关注几年前在美国动物园出生的大熊猫“苏琳”和她的母亲“白云”。现在苏琳即将过生日。请根据以下要点给动物园工作人员写一封信：
内容: 1. 自我介绍；2. 祝贺苏琳生日；3. 感谢工作人员；4. 索取苏琳的生日照片。
【参考范文】
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m Li Hua, a student in Sichuan and I’ve been a panda lover since I was a child.
About several years ago, Iwas delighted to learn that Baiyun gave birth to her daughter Sulin and I’vebeen watching her grow on your website. Now herbirthday is coming, so I’d like to wish her a happy birthday and to express mythanks to you for your hard work, because of which Sulin and her parents areliving a happy and healthy life in the US.
By the way, could I have a photo of Sulin taken on her birthday? Thank you verymuch in advance.
Yours sincerely.
Li Hua
（十七）假定你是李华,你的美国网友Jack来信说他和一家人都很喜欢吃中餐,向你请教如何在中餐馆选择健康的中餐。请你用英语给他写-封回信,主要包括:
1.份量适当,避免浪费;
2.蔬菜为主,少油少盐;
3.蒸煮为佳,不加味精 (MSG)
【参考范文】
Dear Jack,
I’m glad that your family like Chinese food.Now, let me tell how to have a meal of Chinese food.
Chinese food is one of the most popular and healthiest diets, but itcan be high in oil and salt.What’s more, maindish portions（主菜的份量）are often quite large, so try orderingfewer dishes when you have dinner with your companions. Thendivide and eat up! In addition, choosedishes with lots of vegetables and steamed rice and try to avoid dishes withfried meat. Substitute chicken for duck, when possible,because duckis oilier(更油腻). By the way, ask the cook to use less oil whenpreparing dishes and to leave out MSG and salt.
Have a good appetite.
Yours,
Li Hua
（十八）假定你是李华， 你的英国笔友Jack对中国传统文化很感兴趣，请你写信向他介绍中国的武术(Wushu)。
内容包括:
1.中国武术的一些情况(历史、现状、功能或影响等);
2.你对中国武术的看法;
3.欢迎Jack到中国体验。
【参考范文】
Dear Jack,
I am very glad to hear that you are interestedin Chinese culture. I’dlike to share our culture with you by introducing the art of Chinese Wushu toyou.
Wushu is an important part of Chinese culture. It has a long historyand is known to everyone in China. Now manyChinese still practise Wushu to build up their bodies. Besides,itsfighting function, Wushu has become an athletic performance (竞技表演)andcompetitive sport(竞技运动). Like Peking Opera, Wushu haslong been one of China’s important cultural exports(文化输出品). Manyforeigners have enjoyed and started practising Wushu.
If you have a chance to come to China and joinus, I promise you can feel its charm. I am sure youwill enjoy it.
Yours,
Li Hua
（十九）假设你是李华，在美国孔子学院的笔友Jack对汉字毛笔书法非常感兴趣，写信向你咨询学习毛笔书法的建议。请你用英语回信，内容包括：
1.学习毛笔书法的必备工具;
2.你认为学好毛笔书法的有效方式；
3.学好毛笔书法的好处。
注意：
1.词数100左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）；
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
3.参考词汇：书法 calligraphy 毛笔 writing brush 砚台ink stoneDear Jack,
【参考范文】
DearJack,
I’m gladto knowyou’re interested in Chinese Calligraphy. It’s mypleasure to tell you how to learn Chinese calligraphy.
As we allknow, thefour treasures of the study are writing brush, ink,paper and ink stone, which are essential to learn Chinese calligraphy.As to the way to learn it, I think, for one thing,you may study the basic structure of each Chinese character step by step；for another, choosing a good modelbook to copy is of great benefit to you.Chinesecalligraphy is a fine art of the excellent traditional cultures in China.Not only does it do good to health, but also it can cultivate morality and purify oursouls.
Hoping you can come toChina to enjoy it personally.
Yours,
Li Hua
（二十）假如你是李华，你的英国网友Forbes打算抽空到中国学习太极(Tai Chi)，他写信向你求助，请你根据下列要点给对方写一封回信：
1.介绍学太极好处；
2.负责联系学习地点和老师；
注意:1.词数100左右。
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
【参考范文】
DearForbes,
It is amazing for me to know that you show great preference forTai Chi and are willing to learn it soon. I’ m quite sure that I can give you ahand gladly.
Tai Chiis not only an ancient martial art, but has also beenwidely acknowledged as an effective health exercise.Famous for its graceful andwell-balanced movements, Tai Chi provides themental relaxation and physical fitness that are so essential in our modernstressful lives.Concerning your learninglocation and instructor, I’m so proud to tellyou that I have the ability to recommend the best school and best trainer inour city to you, for actually my uncle is amaster of Tai Chi who is always invited to instruct others all over thecountry. As a result, you can rely on me.
Looking forward toyour coming!
Yours,
Li Hua