各位同学和老师们，九一八是一个刻骨铭心的日子。如何用英语讲述这段历史，传递“铭记历史、珍爱和平”的核心理念，是新时代学习者的一项重要能力。
今天，给力英语小编为大家彻底梳理了关于“九一八”的英语学习全攻略，从背景介绍到地道表达，从实战范文到写作指南，一站式解决你的学习和教学需求。

今天是9月18日。
Today is September 18.
1931年9月18日，一声爆炸撕裂了中国沈阳的夜空，也撕裂了一个民族的和平。
On September 18, 1931, an explosion tore through the night sky in Shenyang, China, and shattered the peace of a nation.
九一八事变不仅是历史的悲剧，更是中华民族永不磨灭的记忆。
The September 18th Incident was not only a historical tragedy but also an indelible memory for the Chinese people.
**纪念仪式 | Memorial Ceremonies**
在这一天，中国各地会举行庄严的纪念仪式：
On this day, solemn memorial ceremonies are held across China:
1.撞钟鸣警 | Tolling Bells and Air Raid Sirens
- 上午9时18分，沈阳"九一八"历史博物馆会撞响警世钟14声，象征14年抗战
- At 9:18 am, the "September 18" History Museum in Shenyang tolls the warning bell 14 times, symbolizing the 14 years of the War of Resistance
- 全国许多城市同时拉响防空警报3分钟
- Many cities across China sound air raid sirens for 3 minutes simultaneously
- 行人驻足默哀，车辆停驶鸣笛
- Pedestrians pause for silent tribute, vehicles stop and sound their horns
2.敬献花圈 | Laying Wreaths
- 各界代表在抗战纪念馆敬献花圈
- Representatives from all sectors of society lay wreaths at the War of Resistance museums
- 民众自发前往烈士陵园献花
- Citizens spontaneously visit martyrs' cemeteries to offer flowers
3.教育传承 | Educational Activities
- 学校组织主题班会、观看历史纪录片
- Schools organize themed class meetings and watch historical documentaries
- 博物馆举办特别展览向公众开放
- Museums hold special exhibitions open to the public
**历史的真相 | The Truth of History**
1931年9月18日，日本关东军自行炸毁沈阳柳条湖附近的南满铁路，反诬中国军队所为，并以此为借口发动侵华战争。
On September 18, 1931, the Imperial Japanese Army bombed a section of the South Manchuria Railway near Liutiaohu in Shenyang and falsely blamed Chinese troops, using this as a pretext to launch a war of aggression against China.
在短短数月内，东北三省沦陷，千万同胞陷入苦难。
Within months, the three northeastern provinces of China were occupied, and millions of Chinese people suffered immensely.
这是一场无法抹去的伤痛，也是一段必须铭记的历史。
This is an unforgettable pain and a history that must be remembered.
**为什么我们必须铭记？ | Why Must We Remember?**
1.尊重历史，敬畏生命
To respect history and revere life
每一个逝去的生命都在提醒我们：和平来之不易。
Every life lost reminds us that peace is hard-won.
2.警示未来，避免悲剧
To warn the future and prevent tragedy
历史的教训告诉我们：落后就要挨打，强大才能守护和平。
The lesson of history is clear: weakness invites aggression, while strength safeguards peace.
3.传承精神，凝聚力量
To carry forward the spirit and unite strength
中华民族在苦难中奋起，在抗争中前行，这种精神值得代代相传。
The Chinese people rose up in resistance and moved forward through struggle—a spirit that must be passed down through generations.
**用英语表达历史与和平 | Expressing History and Peace in English**
关键词汇 | Key Vocabulary
-September 18th Incident (Mukden Incident) 九一八事变
-Invasion 入侵
-Resistance (against aggression) （抵抗）侵略
-Sovereignty 主权
-Memorial 纪念；纪念碑
-Cherish peace 珍爱和平
-Air raid siren 防空警报
-Silent tribute 默哀
-Historical lesson 历史教训
-Patriotism 爱国主义
经典句子 | Classic Sentences
1."Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
"遗忘历史者，必将重蹈覆辙。"
2."Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means." 
"和平不是没有冲突，而是以和平方式解决冲突的能力。"
3."We remember the past to cherish the present and create a better future."
"我们铭记过去，是为了珍爱现在，创造更美好的未来。"
**我们的责任 | Our Responsibility**  
作为中国人，铭记九一八是我们的责任；  
As Chinese people, remembering September 18 is our responsibility;
作为世界公民，传播和平是我们的使命。  
As global citizens, promoting peace is our mission.  
让我们用语言传递历史，用行动守护和平！  
Let us use language to convey history and actions to safeguard peace!  
**写作指导 | Writing Guidance**
Topic 1: Why Should We Learn History?
(为什么我们应该学习历史？)
Useful Sentences:
-History helps us understand the past and avoid repeating mistakes.
-By learning history, we learn to cherish peace and respect sacrifices.
Topic 2: A Letter to a Historical Hero
(给历史英雄的一封信)
1.Structure:
-Introduce yourself and your purpose for writing.
-Express admiration for their bravery.
-Explain how their actions inspire you today.
-End with a promise to contribute to peace.
2.English Writing Task 1: A Letter to the Past
英语书面表达：给过去的一封信
Time Allocation: 25-30 minutes
字数要求: 120-150 words
适用场景： 初中、高一，情感抒发
情景设定 (Situation)
Today is September 18. Your school held a memorial activity about the "September 18 Incident". Your teacher asked you to write a letter to a teenage victim or resistance fighter who lived in 1931.
今天是九一八纪念日。学校举行了关于“九一八事变”的纪念活动。老师请你给一位生活在1931年的青少年受害者或抵抗战士写一封信。
写作任务 (Writing Task)
Write a letter to express:
请你写一封信表达以下内容
-Your understanding of their suffering and bravery;
-你对他们的苦难和勇敢的理解；
-What China is like today (peaceful, strong, developed);
-今日中国的面貌（和平、强大、发展）；
-Your promise to cherish peace and contribute to the future.
-你珍惜和平、贡献未来的承诺。
词汇支持 (Useful Vocabulary)
-suffer (v.) 遭受苦难
-bravery (n.) 勇敢
-invasion (n.) 入侵
-resistance (n.) 抵抗
-peace (n.) 和平
-development (n.) 发展
-cherish (v.) 珍爱
-remember (v.) 铭记
-hero (n.) 英雄
-proud (adj.) 自豪的
句型支持 (Sentence Patterns)
-I am writing to you because...
-I learned about what happened in 1931 and felt...
-Today, China is no longer weak. It is...
-I promise to study hard and protect peace because...
-We will never forget your sacrifice.
参考范文 Possible Version
Dear Young Hero,
I am a high school student living in 2023. I am writing to you after learning about the September 18 Incident and your bravery during the invasion. I cannot imagine how difficult it was for you, but I want you to know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Today, China is strong and peaceful. We live a happy life because of heroes like you. I promise to cherish this peace and study hard to contribute to our country’s future.
We remember. We cherish. We strive.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
(Word count: 98)
English Writing Task 2:An e-mail to a foreign friend
适用场景：高中、大学，客观阐述
第一节 应用文写作（满分 15 分）
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友 Peter 对中国历史上的重要纪念日很感兴趣，他来信询问 “九一八事变” 相关情况及中国设立 “九一八” 纪念活动的意义。请你根据以下要点给他回一封邮件：
-简要介绍 “九一八事变” 的时间（1931 年 9 月 18 日）与核心事实；
-说明纪念这一事件的目的（铭记历史、缅怀先烈、珍爱和平）；
-邀请他通过纪录片或历史网站进一步了解相关历史。
注意：
-词数 80 左右；
-可适当增加细节，使行文连贯；
-开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter,
I’m glad to receive your email asking about the September 18th Incident.
......
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
写作范文
Dear Peter,
I’m glad to receive your email asking about the September 18th Incident.
The September 18th Incident took place on September 18, 1931. Japanese soldiers blew up a section of the South Manchuria Railway and then blamed it on the Chinese army. Using this as a pretext, they launched an attack on the Northeast Army and occupied Shenyang the next day. In a short time, the three northeastern provinces were occupied by Japan.
We remember this day to keep in mind the history of national humiliation, cherish peace and pay tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed in the war of resistance.
If you want to know more about it, you can watch some documentaries like "The 14 - Year War of Resistance" or visit some historical websites. They can provide you with more detailed information.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
教学使用建议
-写作前：带领学生浏览历史背景和关键词汇，进行头脑风暴。
-写作中：鼓励学生使用提示词汇和句型，注意书信格式。
-写作后：引导学生交换作文，根据评分标准互相评价修改。
万能结构框架
-开头 (Introduction)： 点明主题（时间、事件）。
-主体 (Body)： 简述历史 → 阐述意义（缅怀、警示、和平）→ 联系当下。
-结尾 (Conclusion)： 总结观点，发出呼吁（珍惜和平、共创未来）。
**今日互动 | Today's Interaction**
用一句英语，写下你对和平的祈愿。
Write a wish for peace in English.
例：
"I wish for a world where peace prevails over conflict."
"我希望一个和平而非冲突的世界。"
您也可以在9点18分警报鸣响时，无论身在何处，静立默哀一分钟。
You can also observe a moment of silence at 9:18 am when the sirens sound, wherever you are.
**总结 | Conclusion** 
历史是最好的教科书，也是最好的清醒剂。
History is the best textbook and the best wake-up call.
铭记九一八，不是为了延续仇恨，而是为了致敬英雄、警示未来、珍爱和平。
Remembering September 18 is not about perpetuating hatred but about honoring heroes, warning the future, and cherishing peace.
愿逝者安息，愿生者奋进，愿世界和平！
May the victims rest in peace, may the living strive forward, and may the world be at peace!