Ⅳ. 书面表达。
为了激发同学们对发明创造的兴趣，学校决定举行以“My Favorite Invention”为主题的征文活动。请根据以下问题，写一篇80词左右的短文参加征文活动。开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。短文须包含：
1. What's the invention?
2. Who is the inventor?
3. How does the invention help?
My Favorite Invention
In our daily life, there are many amazing inventions. Today, I'd like to share my favorite one with you.
In short, this invention has truly made a big difference in our lives. Let's look forward to more wonderful inventions in the future.

One possible version:
My favorite invention is the light bulb, created by Thomas Edison. Before its invention, people used candles or oil lamps at night, which were dim and dangerous. The light bulb allows us to work, study, and live safely even after sunset. It brightens homes, streets, and classrooms, making our lives much more convenient.

【分析】
本题为英语书面表达题，要求以“My Favorite Invention”为主题写短文，需涵盖三个核心要点：明确所写发明的名称、发明者，以及该发明对生活的帮助；开头和结尾已给出，需补充中间内容，词数控制在80左右，语言需通顺、符合英语表达习惯，紧扣主题。
【解析】
1. 确定写作内容：选择有明确发明者、贴近生活的经典发明（如灯泡），符合主题要求；2. 依次回应要点：先点明发明是灯泡，发明者是爱迪生；再说明发明前的不便（使用蜡烛、油灯，昏暗危险）；最后阐述灯泡的作用（让人们在夜间安全工作、学习，照亮各处，提升生活便利性）；3. 调整语句，控制词数，确保衔接自然，符合短文要求。
【答案】
One possible version: My favorite invention is the light bulb, created by Thomas Edison. Before its invention, people used candles or oil lamps at night, which were dim and dangerous. The light bulb allows us to work, study, and live safely even after sunset. It brightens homes, streets, and classrooms, making our lives much more convenient.
【知识点】
英语书面表达、要点式短文写作
【点评】
本题是初中英语常见的书面表达题型，考查学生围绕指定主题和要点组织语言的能力，贴近生活实际，要求学生准确传递信息，语言简洁通顺，难度适中，能有效考查学生的英语写作基础。
【难度系数】
0.6