Matsu（馬祖），Goddess of the Sea

「要求」

　　請你寫一篇有關於鄕村傳統節日的文章，可以是自己的親身感受，也可以記錄自己對書本、電眡中鄕村生活的理解。字數100—150.

　　「範文」

　　Matsu（馬祖），Goddess of the Sea

　　My hometown has a very large temple for Matsu， the Goddess of the Sea. Since the villagers are mostly farmers and fishermen， the holiday for Matsu is very important.

　　Everyone tries to par ticipate in the festivities of the clay. Very early in the morning large drums will signal the beginning of the parade of gods' coming to the temple to pay homage to Matsu. Children and adults line up along the streets to watch the parade， and some people pray as each god passes their houses. Firecracker sound is heard in front of the procession as a sign of welcome. Many round tables full of food are offered to the gods. In the afternoon and evening， there will be a Chinese opera show to help celebrate the holiday. I enjoy going home to see the celebration of Matsu's birthday.

　　One good deed deserves another. We will pay you back. You can count on it.

　　「評語」

　　場景描寫細致、生動，很具感染力，讓讀者也能感受到那般喜慶氣氛。