在2014年的英语高考中，作文题目引起了广大考生的广泛关注。那一年度的作文题目是“假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Jim来信询问你的寒假生活，请你写一封回信向他描述。”这一题目不仅考察了学生对书信格式的掌握，还要求他们能够用流利的英语表达个人生活和情感。
以下是一篇高分范文：
Dear Jim,
I hope this letter finds you well. Thank you for your last letter and I am glad to hear that you had a great Christmas with your family. Now, let me tell you about my winter vacation.
The holiday began with the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, which is the most important traditional festival in China. My parents and I decorated our house with red lanterns and couplets, creating a festive atmosphere. We also set off fireworks on New Year’s Eve to celebrate the arrival of the new year. It was a spectacular sight and a lot of fun!
During the holiday, I visited some relatives and friends with my parents. We exchanged gifts and had several family gatherings, where we enjoyed delicious food and shared stories from the past year. It was a time for family bonding.
Besides the festivities, I also made sure to allocate some time for studying. I reviewed my lessons and completed some assignments that were given before the holiday. This way, I stayed caught up with my schoolwork while still enjoying the break.
In addition, I took advantage of the free time to read a few books that I had been wanting to read but hadn’t had the chance. Reading not only enriched my knowledge but also provided me with a lot of pleasure.
Overall, my winter vacation was both enjoyable and productive. How about your holidays? I hope they were equally wonderful. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Best wishes, Li Hua
这篇文章从结构上清晰地分为开头、正文和结尾三个部分。开头部分直接切入主题，回应了信件的内容；正文部分详细描述了寒假生活，包括春节庆祝活动、家庭团聚以及学习情况；结尾部分则表达了对朋友假期生活的期待，并礼貌地结束了信件。整篇文章语言流畅、内容丰富，充分展示了作者的英语写作能力。