Founder of Labor Day
More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday for workers.
Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold."
But Peter McGuire"s place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many believe that Matthew Maguire, a machinist, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J, proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. What is clear is that the Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic.
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday ju
Dec.6th
Dear dad and mum,
I have been very happy in the school. Sometimes, at night I cry in the bed because I miss you very much. You always say “Learn well and I will be happy.” So I work hard in the school every day. After class I play with my classmates. We skip rope, play cards and ball and so on. I spend a lot of time doing my homework. When I finish, I play Pingpong with my friends. Then I spend some time reading my English notes. At six o’clock I have my evening class. Then I have my evening snack at twenty past seven. After that, I have some free time. At eight o’clock, I go to bed. This is a day in the school. Mum, you always tell me “Happiness is very important in our life.” So I want to be happy every day. If you are not happy, call me please.
Yours,
Laura
亲爱的爸爸妈妈,
我在学校非常开心,有时候,晚上躺在床上我会忍不住掉眼泪因为我非常想念你们。你总是说“好好学习,我们会很高兴。”所以我在学校每天都很努力。下课后我和同学一起玩,跳绳,打牌和打球等。我花了一段时间做家庭作业,之后我和朋友一起打乒乓球。然后,我花一些时间阅读英语笔记。六点钟上夜课,七点二十分钟吃宵夜。在那之后,我有一些空闲时间。八点钟,我就上床睡觉了。妈妈这就是我在学校的一天,你总是告诉我:“生活中最重要的是快乐。”所以,我要天天快乐。如果你不快乐,给我打电话吧。
此致,
劳拉
Dear Bob,
How are you these days?
I’m so glad to know that you’ll come to our city to learn Chinese. You asked me to find a place for you. Now I’ve found one which I think is pretty good. The place is on Fang Cao Street which is near the No.11 bus stop. It’s just one stop away from Jianxin Chinese School.
There are three rooms, a kitchen, a bathroom and a bedroom. Though it is not very big, only 25 square metres, I think it is suitable. By the way, the rent is 500 yuan per month. I hope you’ll like it. If not, I’ll try to find another place for you.
Yours,
Li Hua
亲爱的鲍,
这些天你怎么了?
我很高兴知道你会来我们的城市学习中文。你让我找个地方给你。现在我发现了一个我认为很不错的。这个地方是在芳草街11号附近的巴士站。它只是一个停止远离建中文学校。
有三间房间,一间厨房,一间浴室和一间卧室。虽然不是很大,只有25平方米,我觉得很适合。按方式,每月租金为500元。我希望你会喜欢它。如果没有,我会试着找另一个地方给你。
你的,
李华
I am happy to be your new pen pal. I live in China. I am in Grade Six.I like riding a bike, playing basketball, reading books and listening to music. My school is far from my home. Usually I go to school by motor bike. Sometimes I go to school by bike. I go to school from Monday to Friday. Tell me something about you. Write to me soon, please.
Your new pen pal,
邀请函
假定你是李华,你的一位美国朋友Jane在中国学习中文两年,即将回国。现在由你给她发E-mail,邀请她参加为她举办的欢送会,要点如下:
(1祝贺她顺利通过,她的学习进步很大,为她骄傲;
(2感谢她帮助你们学习英语;
(3时间:星期六晚六点;
(4地点:阳光俱乐部(The Sun Club302房间;
(5路线:在你所住宾馆门口乘坐332路公共汽车可直达。
注意:
(1须包括以上主要内容,可以适当增加细节,使内容连贯;
(2词数:100左右。开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
(3参考词汇:欢送会 farewell party
Dear Jane,Congratulations on your passing all the exams.
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Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
【猜题理由】该素材围绕与学生的日常生活相关的话题,体现"生活化"的特点。本篇写作要求写一篇邀请函,能够充分体现生活实际和语言的交际功能。
【构思点拨】写邀请函时一方面需要说明邀请理由,另 一方面要把活动的时间、地点、乘车路线等细节问题一定要交代清楚。
【参考范文】
Dear Jane,
Congratulations on your passing all the exams. I am delighted you have really made great progress in your two years of studying in China. All you have gained is the result of your hard work. We are proud of you and we all appreciate your help with our English We'll always remember the wonderful time we spent together.
It's pity that you have to go back soon! So a farewell party for you will be held in Room 302 in the Sun Club this Saturday evening. Could you come by 6:00 p.m.? We'll have dinner together. By the way,you may take Bus No. 332 in front of your hotel and it will take you directly to the club.
I wish you success and fulfillment in the years ahead!
Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
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