Appealing against the No Cell Phone Rule

为禁带手机的规定陈情

提示：

　　学校发布公告，因近日来同学违规使用手机事件频繁，像是进入学校手机未关机，用手机玩游戏，甚至在上课中偷偷使用手机等，决定禁止学生带手机上学。请你（英文名字必须假设为 Edward 或 Beth）写一封陈情信给学校，请学校重新考虑这件事。第一段以学生的立场写出必须带手机上学的理由。第二段则站在校方的立场，对学生违规使用手机的弊端提出解决之道，好让同学们可以继续带手机上学。

一般书信写作格式：

   1. 日期（date）─如 June 19, 2012（美式写法）或 19 June 2012（英式写法）。

   2. 收信人称谓（salutation）─如 Dear Peter,、Dear Mr. Chen,，或 To whom it may concern:（敬启者）。

   3. 信件主体（body of the letter）─通常一般信件采用内缩式，商业书信多用齐头式。

   4. 结尾敬语（complimentary close）─如 Sincerely,、Yours truly,、Best regards,等。

   5. 签名（signature）─如 Peter Lin（应亲笔签名）。

动动脑（Brainstorming）

利用 2 W (why, what) + 1 H (how)

第一段  a. How did you feel when reading the new school rule?

b. Why do you think using cell phones is necessary?

第二段  a. What are the problems with using cell phones at school?

b. What are your suggestions for the new school rule?

布　局

第一段：引言→ 1-2 句：看到公告时的心情或感受。

破题→ 1-2 句：表达学生有必要带手机上学的立场。

说明→ 2-3 句：列举 2 至 3 个理由，并加以说明。

第二段：引言→ 1-2 句：体谅学校发出这项公告的立场，并请校方考虑守校规同学的需求。

说明→ 4-5 句：提出解决之道，并加以说明。

大　纲

前　提：    When reading the new school rule, I was shocked.

主题句：    We students need our cell phones at school.

a.  While we are allowed to use the pay phone to make calls, it is not convenient.

b.  In addition, I use my cell phone to listen to English-teaching recordings to improve my understanding.

发展句：    I know the problem is that students call and text message during class.

a.  I suggest that the school change the new rule to let students use their phones between classes.

b.  Students have to turn off their phones during class.

c.  If students don't turn off their phones, they should have them taken away for the day. If it happens three times, those students shouldn't be allowed to bring their cell phones to school.

简函范文：

June 19, 2012

Dear Principal Lee,

Upon reading the new school rule, I was shocked. In my opinion, we students need our cell phones. Though we are permitted to use the pay phone to make calls, it is inconvenient. Also, my cell phone helps me learn because I listen to English-teaching recordings during the breaks to enhance my English skills.

I understand that the problem lies with students calling and text messaging during class. However, it is unreasonable to punish everyone because of a few troublemakers. I suggest that the school adapt the new rule to allow students to use their phones between classes and during the lunch break. I also believe that students should be required to turn their phones off during class. Violators should have their phones confiscated for the day. If it happens three times, those students should lose their phone privileges. This is much better than taking away everyone's right to bring a cell phone to school.

                                                                                                                               Sincerely,

                                                                                                                               Edward Wu

亲爱的李校长：

一得知新的校规，我很震惊。在我看来，我们学生需要用手机。虽然我们可以打公共电话，但是那很不方便。再者，手机可以帮助我学习，因为我在下课时间会听英语教学的录音以提升我的英语技能。

我了解问题在于学生上课时打电话和传简讯。然而，只因为一些惹麻烦的人而处罚每个学生是不合理的。我建议校方修改这条新校规，让学生可以在下课与午餐休息时间使用手机。我也认为必须要求学生在上课时关掉手机。违者当天手机必须被没收。如果违规 3 次，那些学生就应该要失去使用手机的特权。这样会远远好过剥夺每个学生带手机到学校的权利。

爱德华．吴　敬上

2012年 6 月 19 日