第一篇:英語寫作輔導(dǎo)
英語寫作輔導(dǎo)
英語短文的結(jié)構(gòu)及段落的組織
一、短文的結(jié)構(gòu)
文章、段落、句子、詞組、單詞
從文到段,從段到句,是篇章結(jié)構(gòu)的主要內(nèi)容。
了解篇章結(jié)構(gòu),是進(jìn)行寫作的必備常識。
一篇文章通??煞譃橐韵氯N段落:
(一)引言段(Introductory Paragraph):向讀者介紹此片文章的主題及背景材料。在文中起到開宗明義,即“啟”的作用,是全文的主題所在。
(二)主題段(Body Paragraph(s)):也叫正文,是文章的主體部分,也是情節(jié)發(fā)展、事實說明或者層層遞進(jìn)的部分,把要論述的,具體而明晰。文章內(nèi)容要具有 一致性、連貫性,在文章中起到“承”和“轉(zhuǎn)”的作用。
(三)結(jié)尾段(Conclusion Paragraph):也叫結(jié)束語,是由通篇文章所得出的簡短結(jié)論,或者事情發(fā)展到了最后一個情節(jié),即故事的結(jié)束、結(jié)局、其作用是概括全文內(nèi)容,進(jìn)一步強(qiáng)調(diào)或者肯定文章的中心思想,用以加深印象,在文章中起到“合”的作用。
二、文章的段落
段落是英語作文的基本結(jié)構(gòu)單位,是文章中相對獨立的一個部分。
段落與文章的三個組成部分相對應(yīng),通常由三個部分組成:主題句、發(fā)展句和結(jié)尾句。短文寫作的技巧與套路
一、寫作步驟
1.多讀多練 充分準(zhǔn)備 2.細(xì)讀指令 認(rèn)真審題 3.理清思路 構(gòu)思布局 4.精選素材 列出提綱 5.動筆寫作 組織成文 6.用詞簡潔 篇幅適中 7.認(rèn)真檢查 仔細(xì)修改
二、寫作套路 1.寫作類型 1)現(xiàn)象闡釋型
通常要求考生對某一現(xiàn)象進(jìn)行解釋說明,分析其原因并加以評論。其基本結(jié)構(gòu)是:首先描述現(xiàn)象并說明其現(xiàn)狀;然后分析這種現(xiàn)象的原因或相關(guān)因素;最后提出建議或總結(jié)觀點。典型題目如:
Why College Students Have Difficulty Finding Jobs?
Why College Students Take a Part-time Job?
Chatting on Line
2)問題解決型
通常要求考生從試題的提示行文字入手,描述其反映出的問題,提出解決方案或應(yīng)對措施。其基本結(jié)構(gòu)是:首先引出要解決的問題及其嚴(yán)重性或必要性,并簡要分析其產(chǎn)生的原因或帶來的危害和影響;然后提出解決問題的辦法或措施;最后表明自己的態(tài)度,提出建議并展望前景。典型題目如下: How to Solve the Problem of Heavy Traffic How to Succeed in a Job Interview How I Finance My College Life Staying Healthy hatting on Line 3)對比選擇型
這類作文的標(biāo)志十分明顯,其要求比較明確,即直接要求考生比較兩種觀點或兩種做法,進(jìn)而表明自己對問題或事物的態(tài)度或觀點,也就是做出選擇。其基本結(jié)構(gòu):首先對要評論的事物或現(xiàn)象進(jìn)行整體介紹;然后陳述兩種不同的觀點或做法及其理由;之后表明自己的觀點或態(tài)度。典型題目如: It Pays to Be Honest Should Education Be Commercialized? Choose a Famous University or a Favorite Major? Reading Selective or Extensively? 4)利弊評述型
此類作文要求考生客觀地分析和評論某一事物的正反兩方面,或在某一問題上反映出的兩種不同看法,并不需要明確表明態(tài)度,說明事物的對與錯,尤其是會有較大爭議的問題,可采用平衡利弊的態(tài)度,提出某種希望和設(shè)想。典型題目如: The Positive and Negative Aspects of Skyscrapers The Development of a Private Car Do “Lucky Numbers” Really Bring Good LUCK? College Life in Internet Era My View on Examination 5)觀點論證型
此類作文一般要求考生根據(jù)題目所給的論點,按照題目要求通過擺事實、講道理的方式對該論點進(jìn)行論證或反駁。其基本結(jié)構(gòu)是:首先提出要論證或反駁的論點;然后提出論據(jù)對其進(jìn)行論證或反駁;最后表明自己的立場和看法。典型題目如:
Harmful of Fake Commodities Why I Attended College The Job I Like Best The Benefits of Making Friends of Different Kinds 2.段落類型
(1)描述段:一般首先對命題中提供的信息(如某現(xiàn)象、問題、背景或事件)進(jìn)行提煉和概括,然后進(jìn)行擴(kuò)展描述。
(2)說明段:主要對原因、危害、影響、作用、方法、過程等進(jìn)行分析說明,段落的組織必須要注意以下兩點:一是要條理清楚,盡量使用一些比較清晰的表達(dá)方式。如說明原因時,可以使用the main reason, what is more, as a result等短語,以突出文章的條理性;二是要根據(jù)標(biāo)題和提綱內(nèi)容確定合適的說明角度和說明方法,如說明原因或舉例說明等。(3)議論段:通常是考生根據(jù)文章的主題提出、論證或總結(jié)某項觀點。寫議論段時應(yīng)做到觀點明確、論證充分,并有令人信服的數(shù)據(jù)和例子來支持論點,使文章具有說服力。議論段主要有四種:提出觀點段(有時是提出一種觀點,有時是提出兩種對立觀點)、論證觀點段、對比論證段(對兩種觀點進(jìn)行對比論證,有時可分成兩段來分述兩種觀點)和總結(jié)觀點段。3.寫作模板 1)現(xiàn)象闡釋型
①Nowadays, there exists a social/economic/environmental phenomenon, which has aroused great concern among people around us./ 總體現(xiàn)象has increasingly become a common concern of the public./ 總體現(xiàn)象is commonly accepted by the people from all walks of life.②According to a survey, …。
③There are a couple of reasons booming this phenomenon./This problem/phenomenon has a great effect on … ④Firstly,/above all/First of all/原因一/影響一⑤Secondly/what’s more/ furthermore(原因二/影響二)⑥Besides/Finally(原因三/影響三)
⑦As a result/ Therefore/ consequently,(結(jié)果)⑧As far as I am concerned/ As to me /In my opinion, “我”的觀點/態(tài)度/做法⑨furthermore,進(jìn)一步說明 ⑩Therefore/ based on the above discussions, I can conclude/ it can be concluded that…(總結(jié)全文)(1)描述段:描述現(xiàn)象 ①開門見山,總述現(xiàn)象
②闡釋現(xiàn)象的具體表現(xiàn)或變化(2)說明段:闡述原因
③承上啟下,引出原因/因素/影響 ④具體闡述原因一/因素一/影響一
⑤列舉原因二/因素二/影響二(可以用例證支持)⑥列舉原因三/因素三/影響三(可以用例證支持)⑦總結(jié)以上原因或因素導(dǎo)致的結(jié)果/該現(xiàn)象的最終影響(3)議論段:表明觀點
⑧我對此現(xiàn)象的思考或看法(可能是個人選擇或者是對現(xiàn)象、趨勢或影響的評述)⑨進(jìn)一步說明自己的看法或陳述理由 ⑩總結(jié)全文
例:
Cards 1.現(xiàn)代城市中持卡的人越來越多; 2.原因在于。。; 3.“我”的看法。
①Nowadays, holding cards has become a common phenomenon.②According to a survey, over 80%of people in big cities hold various kinds of cards issued by banks, restaurants, supermarkets ,etc.(描述段)③There are a number of reasons for it.④ First of all, it is convenient to consume by cards.⑤What’s more, it is safer to carry cards than cash.For example, if one’s cards are lost, the owner needn’t worry too much because no one else can get the money out without the password.⑥In addition, cards can give card holders certain privilege or discount in service.⑦Therefore, holding cards, especially among the youth, becomes fashionable recently.(說明段)⑧ As for me, cards have a bright future.⑨With the development of science and technology, cards will become much safer and easier to use.⑩Therefore, it can be concluded that more people will use cards.(議論段,表明觀點)
模仿練習(xí)1 ? Limiting The Use of Disposable Plastic Bags outline:
1.一次性塑料袋曾被廣泛的使用 2.造成的問題
3.限制使用的意義 模仿練習(xí)2 ? On Power Failure ?
1.很多城市缺電現(xiàn)象嚴(yán)重 ?
2.分析原因 ?
3.提出建議 模仿練習(xí)3 ? Online Education ? Outline:
1.目前網(wǎng)絡(luò)教育形成熱潮
2.我認(rèn)為這股熱潮的的原因是……
3.我對網(wǎng)絡(luò)教育的評價 模仿練習(xí)4 Skipping Classes on College Campus Outline:
1.大學(xué)里逃課現(xiàn)象時有發(fā)生; 2.分析學(xué)生逃課的原因; 3.如何減少逃課現(xiàn)象 2)問題解決型
①In recent years, increasing numbers of people關(guān)注/牽涉/參與不良現(xiàn)象或某一問題 ②It is obvious that 危害一/作用一 ③Additionally, 危害二/作用二④therefore, special/considerable attention should be paid to 該問題
⑤on the one hand/ firstly, 方法一 ⑥On the other hand/ secondly, 方法二⑦ In addition/ thirdly, 方法三
⑧Of course, following these suggestions/methods may not surely solve the problem, but it is worth of trying ⑨As for me/ in my opinion, “我”的思考或看法 ⑩Only in this way… 倒裝句總結(jié)全文/undoubtedly, it is necessary/ essential… 根本途徑(1)描述段:描述問題
①開門見山,綜述不良現(xiàn)象或某一問題 ②問題的危害一/解決問題的作用一 ③問題的危害二/解決問題的作用二
④承上啟下,表達(dá)解決問題的必要性和緊迫性,引出解決問題的方法或相關(guān)因素(2)說明段:說明方法因素 ⑤解決方法一/決定因素一 ⑥解決方法二/決定因素二 ⑦解決方法三/決定因素三(3)議論段:
⑧指出這些方法不一定能成功解決問題,但付出總是值得的 ⑨“我”傾向的方法和途徑
⑩提出根本途徑或建議,應(yīng)該采取的態(tài)度,總結(jié)全文 例: How to Treat the Parent-Child Relationship 1.父母與孩子之間的代溝越來越大; 2.代溝帶來那些影響;
3.如何消除代溝,并改善父母與孩子之間的關(guān)系。
①More and more people are paying attention to the generation gap between parents and their children.②Obviously, the generation gap is a source of family disharmony.③Additionally, it may lead to a number of social problem.④Therefore, measures should be taken to deal with the issue.⑤On the one hand, parents should be more tolerant to their children , remembering that a child is a child and there is always such a stage in one’s growth.⑥On the other hand, children should also understand that without parents’ guidance, they won’t be able to grow up healthily.⑦ Finally, parents should spent more time with their children.⑧Of course , following these suggestions may not surely solve the problem, but it is worth the effort.⑨As for me, mutual understanding is the key solution.⑩Undoubtedly, it is essential for both parents and children to understand each other for a good parent—child relationship.模仿練習(xí)1 ? How to Solve the Problem of Heavy Traffic
? 1.Importance of solving the problem of
heavy traffic ? 2.Ways to solve the problem of heavy traffic ? 3.My suggestion 模仿練習(xí)2 ? How to Solve the Housing Problem in Big Cities.? 1.解決住房問題的重要性
? 2.三種可能解決住房問題的方案:
1)多造高層建筑;
2)向地下發(fā)展;
3)疏散城市人口。? 3)對比選擇型 ? 3.我的建議
①When asked about/ when it comes to事物/問題 , different people will offer different opinions.②Some people take it for granted that觀點一③ in their opinion, 選擇觀點一的理由一④Besides,選擇觀點一的理由二
⑤ however, others hold that觀點二⑥ They maintain that觀點二/選擇觀點二的理由一⑦And觀點二/選擇觀點二的理由二
⑧Weighing up these two arguments, I am for the former/ later viewpoint/ choice.⑨”我”的理由⑩Therefore , as stated above, 重申觀點/選擇(1)議論段:提出觀點
①開門見山,指出人們對某事物/問題存在不同的觀點/選擇 ②提出觀點一/選擇一
③提出觀點一/選擇一的理由一 ④提出觀點一/選擇一的理由二(2)議論段:對比論證 ⑤提出觀點二/選擇二 ⑥提出觀點二/選擇二的理由一 ⑦提出觀點二/選擇二的理由二(3)議論段:總結(jié)觀點 ⑧標(biāo)明“我”的傾向 ⑨闡述“我”的理由
⑩總結(jié)全文,重申“我”的觀點/選擇
例:To Be a Small Fish in a Big Pond or a Big Fish in a Small Pond 1.在大企業(yè)工作的特點; 2.在小企業(yè)工作的特點; 3.我的選擇。
①To the question whether to work in a large enterprise or in a small firm, different people may have different answers.②Some may choose to be a small fish in a big pond.③They hold that they can derive a sense of pride from being a member of a famous organization such as General Motors.④Besides, they can work with people from different parts of the world.⑤Still others may prefer to be a big fish in a small pond.⑥According to them, in a small company, they may be given greater responsibilities without much restriction.⑦Consequently, they can show their talents fully and freely.⑧Weighing up these two choices, I am for the latter.⑨I prefer to work in a small enterprise, where I can get more chances of promotion.⑩I’d rather become an important figure within my own small pond.練習(xí)1 Money Outline: 1.有人認(rèn)為金錢是萬能的。
2.有人說金錢是萬惡之源(the source of all crimes)3.我對金錢的看法。模仿練習(xí)2 Choose a Famous University or a Favorite Major Outline: 1.有人認(rèn)為應(yīng)該選擇重點大學(xué); 2.有人認(rèn)為應(yīng)該選擇重點專業(yè); 3.我的觀點。模仿練習(xí)3 Reading Selectively or Extensively? 針對閱讀,人們有不同的看法: 1.有人認(rèn)為應(yīng)該精讀; 2.有人認(rèn)為應(yīng)該泛讀; 3.“我”的看法 模仿練習(xí)4 The Best Means of Transportation Outline:
1.私家車越來越多,污染問題、交通問題隨之產(chǎn)生; 2.人們出行時其實有多中交通方式可以選擇; 3.從健康和環(huán)保節(jié)能出發(fā),我認(rèn)為最好的交通方式是 4)模板一(駁論)
①Up to now, many people hold it true that某觀點 ②They believe進(jìn)一步說明此觀點③However, recent survey/ research shows that 與上述觀點相反的論點 ④The arguments for this point of view can be listed as follows.⑤Above all, 論據(jù)一⑥For example,(支持論據(jù)一的事例)⑦Furthermore,論據(jù)二及支持論據(jù)二的事例 ⑧Most importantly, 論據(jù)三
⑨All that has been discussed above points to the fact that重申本文論點 ⑩Therefore,與該觀點相符合的做法和態(tài)度
(1)議論段:提出觀點
①指出普遍存在的某種觀點活態(tài)度或做法 ②進(jìn)一步說明此觀點
③轉(zhuǎn)折提出與之相反的本論文觀點 ④承上啟下,引出對觀點的論證(2)議論段:論證觀點 ⑤列舉論據(jù)一
⑥舉例說明論據(jù)一
⑦列舉論據(jù)二并加以說明 ⑧列舉論據(jù)三
(3)總結(jié)段:總結(jié)觀點 ⑨承接上文,重申觀點
⑩總結(jié)全文,可表達(dá)我們應(yīng)該堅持該觀點或采取該觀點相符合的做法 模板二(立論)
①People are familiar with/it is widely accepted that某觀點②As we know,觀點正確性的表現(xiàn)③Therefore,小結(jié)觀點④There are numerous examples supporting this argument.⑤ A case in point is 例一 ⑥For another example, 引出說明例二⑦M(jìn)oreover, 闡述第三個例子
⑧From what has been discussed above, we should understand that重申觀點 ⑨But(one thing we have to notice is that)提出個人建議 ⑩Therefore,總結(jié)全文(1)議論段:提出觀點
①開門見山,直接提出觀點 ②闡述觀點正確性的表現(xiàn) ③小結(jié)觀點
④承上啟下,引出對觀點的論證(2)議論段:論證觀點
⑤列舉支持論點的具體事例一 ⑥列舉支持論點的具體事例二 ⑦列舉支持論點的具體事例三(3)總結(jié)段:總結(jié)觀點
⑧承接上文,重申觀點 ⑨指出堅持該論點應(yīng)該注意什么 ⑩總結(jié)全文,指出正確的態(tài)度或做法 例1
Wealth and Happiness 1.每個人都想獲得財富,財富似乎就是幸福,其實不然; 2.世界上有許多東西是財富換不來的。
①Up to now, many people still hold that wealth can bring happiness.②They believe that with a great amount of money, they must live a happier life.③However, recent survey shows that wealth is not necessarily associated with happiness.④The arguments for this point of view can be listed as follows.⑤Above all ,good health plays an important role above wealth in a happy life.⑥For example, people can buy medicine with money, but cannot buy health.⑦Furthermore, wealth may encourage those harmful habits which may ruin the wealth owner, such as addition to drugs and gambling.⑧Most importantly, there is one thing essential to happiness which cannot be bought with wealth---love.⑨All that has been discussed above shows that wealth is not equal to happiness.⑩Therefore, we should not be crazy about money and earn it with honest work.例2
Blood Donation ①In modern society, it is widely accepted that blood donation is good for health.②As we know, donating blood benefit both society and people.③Therefore, people should be encouraged to donate blood regularly.④Many remarkable facts can support this argument.⑤First of all, according to medical research findings, donating blood can effectively reduce the happening of certain disease.⑥What’s more, donating blood regularly could reduce the pace of aging.⑦Besides, donating blood regularly could help people keep good mood.⑧All mentioned above tell us that blood donation does more than harm to health.⑨We should hold a positive attitude towards it.⑩Therefore, it can be concluded that bllod donation should be encouraged under the scientific instruction.5)利①For the past years,某事物has been widely accepted by people/has come into people’s daily life.②No one can deny that 某事物的好處.③For one thing, 好處一④For another, 好處二
⑤However, just as all coins have two sides, there are also disadvantages about某事物的弊端.⑥For example 弊端一⑦M(jìn)oreover, 弊端二.⑧Finally,弊端三
⑨In my opinion, “我”的建議⑩only in this way, can we 總結(jié)全文.弊評述型(1)議論段:
①開門見山,總述現(xiàn)象 ②分析某事物的有利面 ③舉例說明好處一 ④舉例說明好處二 ⑤舉例說明好處三
(2)說明段:
⑥承上啟下,引出對弊端的討論 ⑦舉例說明弊端一 ⑧舉例說明弊端二
(3)總結(jié)段:
⑨“我”的建議(如何趨利避害)⑩總結(jié)全文 例
The Positive and Negative Aspects of Home Computers 1.家用電腦的普及; 2.家用電腦的好處;
3.家用電腦帶來的問題。
①Nowadays, computers have come into people’s home as one of common household appliances.②There is no doubt that like TV, home computers benefit people greatly.③With the computer, the home becomes a library, a school, an office and an entertainment center.④All kinds of information can be close at one’s finger tips.⑤In addition, home computers bring people far away closer to us.⑥D(zhuǎn)espite the convenience that home computers bring about, they have disadvantages.⑦For example, people, especially the youth, may easily get addicted to computer games.⑧Besides, since nearly everything can be done in front of the computer, we may become more isolated from people around us.⑨In my opinion, we all should consider how to control home computers, so that they won’t control us.⑩Only in this way, can we make full use of them, while avoiding of the side effects.模仿練習(xí)1 The Development of Private Cars Outline:
1.私家車普及的好處; 2.私家車帶來的問題; 3.“我”的看法 模仿練習(xí)3 Reading Selectively or Extensively? 針對閱讀,人們有不同的看法: 1.有人認(rèn)為應(yīng)該精讀; 2.有人認(rèn)為應(yīng)該泛讀; 3.“我”的看法
第二篇:2012英語四級寫作輔導(dǎo)
記敘文的思路與練習(xí)
記敘文是以敘述人物的經(jīng)歷和事物的發(fā)展變化過程為主要表現(xiàn)形式的一種文體。記敘文既可以以寫人為主,又可以以寫事為主。寫記敘文要注意記敘文的“六大要素”即:
時間(When)—— 何時發(fā)生,有沒有具體時間?
地點(Where)—— 何地發(fā)生,有沒有地點變化?
人物(Who)—— 何人參與,誰是主角?
事件(What)—— 發(fā)生了什么,有何特點?
原因(Why)—— 事件的起因?
結(jié)果(How)—— 事件的經(jīng)過及結(jié)局?
一般說來,在一篇記敘文中這六大要素是缺一不可的。
記敘文的思路就圍繞這六大要素充分展開。
【例】四級考試中,只出現(xiàn)過一次專門的記敘文體裁的寫作,即“An Early Morning Walk”(1988.6.),2003年6月出現(xiàn)過包含記敘文的作文,即“An Eye-Witness Account of a Traffic Accident”。
對于“An Early Morning Walk”,知道命題要求后,我們就要開始構(gòu)思了。
When:題目已規(guī)定了是“清晨”,在這個時候,“我”去散步。
Where:到哪兒散步?去公園?在校園里?在街上(街上空氣不好,還是不去!)。
Who:在公園里看到晨練的人:中老年人、年輕人、小孩子;在校園里看到讀書背單詞的學(xué)生。
What:人們熱火朝天地做操,隨音樂跳舞,打球,等等。
Why:清晨空氣清新,適合鍛煉;一日之際在于晨,背背書,讀讀單詞。
當(dāng)然,由這個題目可以令人想到很多東西,因篇幅所限,我們做了刪減。
參考范文
An Early Morning Walk
One morning I got up very early,and everything around was very quiet.The sun had just risen,shining brilliantly and everything seemed to be covered with a layer of golden silk.There were only some birds singing occasionally in the tall trees.I strolled along the street toward the park,breathing the fresh air and feeling extremely happy.When I arrived at the park,I found,to my surprise,that there were so many people there.Men and women,boys and girls,all were enjoying themselves in their various activities.Some were doing morning exercises,some were playing badminton and some old people were having their tea while talking to each other cheerfully.I wandered around the park.To my delight,I found a few middle-school students talking to each other in English in one corner of the park.I went up and spoke to them in English.We soon became friends.I was very glad to find another opportunity to practice my spoken English.On the way home,I realized that an early morning walk really was good and healthful.Taking early morning walks makes one healthy and wise.【點評】文章按照時間順序(in chronological order),第一句話點明時間(One morning)、人物(第一人稱“I”),并簡要描述了早晨的特點(What was the setting),接著第二段第一句話交代地點(in the park),然后介紹公園里人們及作者的活動(What was happening),最后在文章結(jié)尾點題,即,歸納中心思想——Taking early morning walks makes one healthy and wise.僅僅189個單詞既滿足了記敘文的“六大要素”,又有明確的中心思想和生動的細(xì)節(jié),行文方式符合要求。
1.以“A Most Unlucky Day”為題,想想該怎么寫。注意:題目的中心詞是“unlucky”。
When:
Where:
Who:
What:
Why:
How:
參考思路
When:哪一天是最倒霉的日子?考前的晚上?公布成績的日子?周末?
Where:在大街上違章停車?在學(xué)校?在商場?在經(jīng)常光顧的地方——食堂、餐廳、麥當(dāng)勞、圖書館、溜冰場、投影廳?
Who:是我倒霉?是好友?你?那個蛋白質(zhì)室友?
What:拿到罰單?上課上班遲到?失戀?被竊?四級沒過?
Why:倒霉嘛,無非是運氣不好,睡過頭了、態(tài)度惡劣、偷懶、不刻苦?
How:一團(tuán)糟,挨批,心情極度沮喪,不過也無所謂嘛?
想完之后,我們再花點兒功夫?qū)㈥P(guān)聯(lián)的東東挑出來,別忘了本文的中心是“unlucky”。根據(jù)自己的思路,寫一篇文章:
參考范文
A Most Unlucky Day
I had a streak of tough luck yesterday.Everything,it seemed to me,went wrong.And I simply couldn’t understand why all the bad things happened to me in one single day.In the morning,as luck would have it,my alarm clock didn’t ring,and with an aching head I woke up half an hour later than usual.I was in such a hurry that,when making an omelet,I got my fingers burnt and splashed the omelet all over the floor of the kitchen.Having no time for my breakfast at that point,I rushed out of my house with an empty stomach and hurting fingers.I had intended to catch the 7:30 subway,but somehow I couldn’t make it.I became very nervous at the mere thought of being late for my English class,because my English teacher is very strict and demanding,and he gets angry whenever any student is late for his class.After getting off the 7:40 subway,I raced all the way from the station to my school,thinking it would be impossible for me to flag a taxi at this hour of the day.At the corner of the street near my school,I abruptly bumped into a man and,worse luck,broke the glasses I had bought for 500 yuan just last week.With scarcely any time to receive or offer an apology,I just kept on running and running.At long last,I arrived at the school only to find,with great sadness mixed with some relief,that the school was empty and the classrooms were all locked.It was Saturday.My ill luck showed no sign of coming to an end.When I returned home greatly frustrated,I found myself locked out.In my hurry I had forgotten to bring the key with me.Just my luck!【點評】這篇文章按照時間順序一氣呵成。文章的標(biāo)題、第一句和最后一句都點出了中心思想:“I had a most unlucky day”。故事從作者醒來開始,在慌慌張張中煎蛋卷、趕地鐵、急奔學(xué)校、撞破眼鏡、發(fā)現(xiàn)白忙乎了一場,最后猛然清醒——匆忙之中忘了鑰匙!整個故事描述得精彩生動,既有動作的細(xì)節(jié)又有作者內(nèi)心的感受,讓讀者也身臨其境地體會了倒霉的一天。
根據(jù)以下提示敘述一場交通事故:1)用第一人稱;2)短語提示:drive home at about 30 kilometers an hour;it was dark;a small girl chased a dog;not hit her but hit a car in the other direction3)寫出作者對此交通意外的感想。
參考范文
Last night I was driving home from work.I had an accident.I was following behind a truck,driving at about 30 kilometers an hour.I was watching the traffic carefully because it was getting dark.Suddenly a small girl ran onto the road from the left.She was chasing a dog and she wasn’t paying any attention to the traffic.I immediately applied the brakes and turned the steering wheel quickly to the right.The girl jumped towards the side of the road as soon as she saw my car.Fortunately I did not hit her,but I hit a car coming in the other direction.Luckily I was not driving very fast so the damage was not serious.It is better to damage a car than to injure a young child,I thought to myself.B: 以第一人稱寫一篇記敘文,講述在旅行中經(jīng)歷的一件小事。
參考范文
Go on a Mediterranean Journey
My wife and I have always enjoyed traveling by sea,and last year we decided to go on a Mediterranean journey.Although our holiday was rather expensive we thought that the high standard of accommodation,the first-class food and the many interesting places we saw were well worth the price we paid.We found that most of the other passengers were friendly and interesting,but there was one man,a Mr.James,who irritated and annoyed us.Whatever subject we talked about,it seemed that he was an expert at it.He had,apparently,read more books,visited more countries and studied more languages,than anyone else had.After a few days,we ate our meals in silence,because nobody wanted to begin a conversation that would soon be taken over by this man.Then my wife had an idea.She suggested that we might think of an unusual subject,look it up in an encyclopedia and then talk about it at dinner.If it were an unusual subject,Mr.James could not possibly know anything about it.The subject we chose was “English Agriculture in the Eleventh Century.” At dinner that night we discussed this subject with great enthusiasm.Mr.歷年四級考試中的“How I Overcome Difficulties in Learning English”、“My Ideal Job”以及圖表作文的第一段都屬于說明文的范疇,如,2002年6月的根據(jù)坐標(biāo)圖寫題為“Students Use of Computers”的作文。
說明文必須按一定的順序進(jìn)行說明:時間順序、空間順序、邏輯順序或認(rèn)識順序,選擇具體的特點和細(xì)節(jié)來說明。
所以,說明文的思路要圍繞說明順序、事物的特點和細(xì)節(jié)展開。例如:
范文點評
A Famous Clock
When you visit London,one of the first things you will see is Big Ben,the famous clock which can be heard all over the world on the B.B.C.If the Houses of Parliament had not been burned down in 1834,the great clock would never have been erected.Big Ben takes its name from Sir Benjamin Hall who was responsible for the making of the clock when the new Houses of Parliament were being built.It is not only of immense size,but is extremely accurate as well.Officials from Greenwich Observatory have the clock checked twice a day.On the B.B.C.you can hear the clock when it is actually striking because microphones are connected to the clock tower.Big Ben has rarely gone wrong.Once,however,it failed to give the correct time.A painter who had been working on the tower hung a pot of paint on one of the hands and slowed it down!
【點評】這是《新概念英語》中的一篇經(jīng)典說明文,介紹了世界著名的“大本鐘”。文章開篇指明該鐘位于英國倫敦,且全世界的人們通過BBC就能夠聽到鐘聲。接下來講述了“大本鐘”的由來,特點——不僅外型巨大,而且走時準(zhǔn)確,在結(jié)尾處講了“大本鐘”的一個幽默的小插曲——油漆工把油漆桶掛在指針上,把鐘弄慢了。細(xì)讀這篇文章,我們不難發(fā)現(xiàn),區(qū)區(qū)159個單詞就把“大本鐘”的光輝形象牢牢地刻在讀者的腦海里,為什么?本文基于事實,分析了主題的來龍去脈,語言簡潔又不失生動貼切,作者態(tài)度客觀又充滿幽默,使讀者既“明白了事理”,又對事物有較完整明晰的了解認(rèn)識,此乃說明文之真諦也。以“Goals”為題打開一篇說明文的思路。
參考思路
1)目標(biāo)的分類:(可根據(jù)時間順序,空間順序、邏輯順序或認(rèn)識順序,任選一個進(jìn)行分類和排列)
2)各個類別的特點和細(xì)節(jié):
3)組織成文:
范文點評
Goals
Everyone has goals.Many people do not reach their goals for lack of planning.These three sets of goals should be developed: lifetime,intermediate and short term.Lifetime goals should be written out.These goals should be clear and reasonable.For instance,the goal to win a research prize is clear and measurable.Other lifetime goals might include publishing a certain number of influential books or articles,earning a departmental chairmanship at a major university,successfully competing for a grant from the National Science Foundation or securing a consultantship with a big corporation.Intermediate goals relate to outcomes during the next few years.For the beginning doctoral student,intermediate goals may include completion of course work and preparation of a doctoral research proposal.Like lifetime goals,these are measurable and clearly stated.Short-term goals involve outcomes expected during the next 12 months.These goals are more performance oriented,and they help with achievement of intermediate goals.Examples of short-term goals are earning an A in a course,learning how to program a computer or performing an experiment.【點評】本文介紹了人生的三種目標(biāo):終生的、長期的和短期的目標(biāo)。在文中采用了說明文常用的方法:定義、舉例、分類和比較等。我們要了解并且要掌握的方法:
1.定義法(definition)
定義法是用下定義的方式去揭示事物本質(zhì)特征或概念內(nèi)涵。它能使讀者迅速抓住本質(zhì)屬性和基本特點。此法的句型:
① ? is a/the ? of ? which/that ?② ? relate to/involve/refer to ?
【例】
(1)Language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols which is used for human communication.語言是人類用來交際的任意性的語音符號體系。
(2)Intermediate goals relate to outcomes during the next few years.(3)Short-term goals involve outcomes expected during the next 12 months.2.舉例法(illustration)
舉例法就是舉出實際事例來說明事物的方法,是最常見,往往也是最有效的闡釋模式。
專家提醒
舉例時應(yīng)挑選具體、典型且有能力表達(dá)清楚的例子,并注意按照一定的順序編排。
請看上述范文第二段:“For instance”引出“l(fā)ifetime goals”的實例,如,贏得研究獎金、出版有影響書或文章、獲得大學(xué)的系主任職位、獲得國家自然科學(xué)基金及大公司穩(wěn)定的顧問職位。
3.分類法(classification)
分類法就是把說明的對象,按一定的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)劃分成不同類別分別加以說明的方法。如:上述范文介紹人生的三種目標(biāo),并按照時間的長短對終生目標(biāo)、長期目標(biāo)和短期目標(biāo)做了分類說明。
4.比較法(comparison)
比較法是用一個事物和與其有聯(lián)系的其他事物加以對比的說明方法。目的是為了幫助讀者準(zhǔn)確地區(qū)分事物,通過對比達(dá)到對該事物的深刻認(rèn)識。
如:上述范文對三種人生目標(biāo)在時間上和實際操作上進(jìn)行了比較,并闡明了彼此的聯(lián)系。
(1)Lifetime goals should be written out.(2)Like lifetime goals,these are measurable and clearly stated.(3)These goals are more performance oriented,and they help with achievement of intermediate goals.5.數(shù)字法(statistics)
數(shù)字法是運用數(shù)據(jù)來表明事物的本質(zhì)和特點,準(zhǔn)確合理的數(shù)據(jù)使文章精確可信。
【例】
(1)Nearly half of all Americans over age 20 wear a bridge or denture,and more than 20 percent have complete upper and lower denture.By age 50,one out of every two persons has gum disease.(2)And it seems sensible to wait.One quarter of all marriages between people under twenty-one end in divorce.In Britain in 1972,there were 124,248 divorces.說明文的說明方法除上面介紹的常見的幾種以外,還有諸如分項法、列舉法、比喻法及引用法等,只有綜合運用多種說明方法,才能多角度、多層次地全面、清晰、準(zhǔn)確地展示客觀事物的本來面貌。
1.用定義法解釋:
CET-4:
the Olympic Games:
a skeleton in the cupboard:
Hope Project:
qualifications:
2.用舉例法說明:
教育的重要性:
當(dāng)前網(wǎng)絡(luò)游戲的危害:
成功的方法:
健身的種種看法:
大學(xué)生學(xué)好英語的方法:
3.用分類法說明:
社會實踐的方面:
課外活動:
大學(xué)生談戀愛的原因:
大學(xué)畢業(yè)生的分配情況:
食堂的伙食:
4.用比較法說明:
留學(xué)的利弊:
兼職的好壞:
不同的減肥方法:
題海戰(zhàn)術(shù)與素質(zhì)教育:
5.用數(shù)字法說明:
大學(xué)生的身體狀況:
大學(xué)生的就業(yè)現(xiàn)狀:
汽油價格上漲帶來的影響:
手機(jī)的使用情況:
中國人住房狀況:
借助說明文的構(gòu)思方法,看看下列題目該如何寫:
(1)The Layout of a Hospital
Direction: You are asked to write a composition about “The Layout Of a Hospital”。Locate some important departments in the hospital based on the picture and information given below.Your compositions should be no less than 100 words.1)the Emergency Department
2)the Out-patient Department
3)the Surgery Department
4)Dispensary/Pharmacy
5)Physician Department
6)the Eye,Ear,and Throat Department
7)the Dental Department
8)the Laboratory
9)the X-ray Department
10)the Administrative Building
11)the Ward
參考范文
Near the gate,on the west side of the road is the Emergency Department.Opposite the Emergency Department across the Main Road is the Out-patient Department.The building to the southwest of the lake is the Dispensary,which faces the Surgery Department lying on the other side of the road.Along the west wall,from south to north,stand three buildings: the Physician Department,the Eye,Ear,and Throat Department,and the Dental Department.The Laboratory is to the northwest of the round about,and beside the Laboratory,the X-ray Department is located on the same side of the road.A winding road by the lake leads to the Ward.Near the end of the main road,the Administrative Building is situated on the east side.The hospital is nicely and conveniently laid out.
第三篇:大學(xué)生英語競賽寫作輔導(dǎo)
B類
2010 初賽
a letter to a friend introducing the school sports center;comments on one of Bertrand Russell’s statements
2009 決賽
2009初賽
a letter to a company declining a job offer;comments on a poem
2008決賽
a letter from the dean of the English Department in your University to a prestigious scholar of British Literature to come to be a judge of the English speech contest;comments on a poem
2008初賽
an email of apology for missing an email appointment with your foreign language;comments on a poem
2007決賽
a letter to a friend sharing your work experience in a youth camp and giving advice for the job application;comments on a poem
2007初賽
a letter to a language school asking for information about a summer language course;comments on a poem
Formal Features
1.letter
Dear ***,。。。。。。。。。。。。。。
。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。
Yours sincerely, / Sincerely,***
(Dean of the English Department)
2.email
From: ***
To: ***
Date: 19 April, 2009
Subject: ……
Dear ***,。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。
。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。
。。。。。。。Thank you.Best wishes.3.信件應(yīng)根據(jù)內(nèi)容和身份、對象的區(qū)別而注意措辭。
4.文學(xué)評論基本都包括兩方面:discuss the moral of the poem / passage;express your personal views on the subject
C類
2010 初賽
write a notice;Key Considerations for the School Leaver(career planning)
2009 決賽
a memo(格式同上面email, 除To/From順序反);Take My Advice on How to Control Stress 2009初賽
an email;report on fashion industries
2008決賽
analysis of a chart;Books—An Endangered Species?
2008初賽
a letter;computer dependency
2007決賽
an advertisement;comments on a newspaper article on the loss of national and cultural identity 2007初賽
a letter;comments on a newspaper article on personal freedom
2005-2006
1.寫信要注意署名的要求,一般會明確要求用某指定化名
2.看圖寫話,一般包括兩個要求: interpret the message conveyed by the picture;make your comments on what is represented
3.要求寫個speech的話只要起個鼓動性的title寫篇議論文就行
附: notice只要以本單詞大寫作標(biāo)題就行;advertisement 只要以相關(guān)主題作標(biāo)題就行,如English Club
[精華]寫作絕招
開頭萬能公式
1. 開頭萬能公式一:名人名言
有人問了,“我沒有記住名言,怎么辦?尤其是英語名言?”,很好辦:編!
原理:我們看到的東西很多都是創(chuàng)造出來的,包括我們欣賞的文章也是,所以盡管編,但是一定要聽起來很有道理呦!而且沒準(zhǔn)將來我們就是名人呢!對吧?
經(jīng)典句型:
A proberb says, “ You are only young once.”(適用于已記住的名言)
It goes without saying that we cannot be young forever.(適用于自編名言)
更多經(jīng)典句型:
As everyone knows, No one can deny that?
2. 開頭萬能公式二:數(shù)字統(tǒng)計
原理:要想更有說服力,就應(yīng)該用實際的數(shù)字來說明。
原則上在議論文當(dāng)中十不應(yīng)該出現(xiàn)虛假數(shù)字的,可是在考試的時候哪管那三七二十一,但編無妨,只要我有東西寫就萬事大吉了。所以不妨試用下面的句型:
According to a recent survey, about 78.9% of the college students wanted to further their study after their graduation.看起來這個數(shù)字文鄒鄒的,其實都是編造出來的,下面隨便幾個題目我們都可以這樣編造:Honesty:根據(jù)最近的一項統(tǒng)計調(diào)查顯示,大學(xué)生向老師請假的理由當(dāng)中78%都是假的。Travel by Bike:根據(jù)最近的一項統(tǒng)計調(diào)查顯示,85%的人在近距離旅行的時候首選的交通工
具是自行車。
Youth:根據(jù)最近的一項統(tǒng)計調(diào)查顯示,在某個大學(xué),學(xué)生的課余時間的70%都是在休閑娛樂。
Five-day Work Week Better than Six-day Work?:根據(jù)最近的一項統(tǒng)計調(diào)查顯示,98%的人同意每周五天工作日。
更多句型:
A recent statistics shows that ?
結(jié)尾萬能公式
1. 結(jié)尾萬能公式一:如此結(jié)論
說完了,畢竟要歸納一番,相信各位都有這樣的經(jīng)歷,領(lǐng)導(dǎo)長篇大論,到最后終于冒出個“總而言之”之類的話,我們馬上停止開小差,等待領(lǐng)導(dǎo)說結(jié)束語。也就是說,開頭很好,也必然要有一個精彩的結(jié)尾,讓讀者眼前一亮,這樣,你就可以拿高分了!比如下面的例子:
Obviously(此為過渡短語), we can draw the conclusion that good manners arise from politeness and respect for others.如果讀者很難“顯而見之”,但說無妨,就當(dāng)讀者的眼光太淺罷了!
更多過渡短語:
to sum up, in conclusion, in brief, on account of this, thus
更多句型:
Thus, it can be concluded that?, Therefore, we can find that?
2. 結(jié)尾萬能公式二:如此建議
如果說“如此結(jié)論”是結(jié)尾最沒用的廢話,那么“如此建議”應(yīng)該是最有價值的廢話了,因為這里雖然也是廢話,但是卻用了一個很經(jīng)典的虛擬語氣的句型。拽!
Obviously, it is high time that we took some measures to solve the problem.這里的虛擬語氣用得很經(jīng)典,因為考官本來經(jīng)??歼@個句型,而如果我們自己寫出來,你說考官會怎么想呢?
更多句型:
Accordingly, I recommend that some measures be taken.Consequently, to solve the problem, some measures should be taken.寫作的“七項基本原則”
一、長短句原則
工作還得一張一馳呢,老讓讀者讀長句,累死人!寫一個短小精辟的句子,相反,卻可以起到畫龍點睛的作用。而且如果我們把短句放在段首或者段末,也可以揭示主題:
As a creature, I eat;as a man, I read.Although one action is to meet the primary need of my body and the other is to satisfy the intellectual need of mind, they are in a way quite similar.如此可見,長短句結(jié)合,抑揚(yáng)頓挫,豈不爽哉?牢記!
強(qiáng)烈建議:在文章第一段(開頭)用一長一短,且先長后短;在文章主體部分,要先用一個短句解釋主要意思,然后在闡述幾個要點的時候采用先短后長的句群形式,定會讓主體部分妙筆生輝!文章結(jié)尾一般用一長一短就可以了。
二、主題句原則
國有其君,家有其主,文章也要有其主。否則會給人造成“群龍無首”之感!相信各位讀過一些破爛文學(xué),故意把主體隱藏在文章之內(nèi),結(jié)果造成我們稀里糊涂!不知所云!所以奉勸各位一定要寫一個主題句,放在文章的開頭(保險型)或者結(jié)尾,讓讀者一目了然,必會平安無事!特別提示:隱藏主體句可是要冒險的!
To begin with, you must work hard at your lessons and be fully prepared before the exam(主題句).Without sufficient preparation, you can hardly expect to answer all the questions correctly.三、一二三原則
領(lǐng)導(dǎo)講話總是第一部分、第一點、第二點、第三點、第二部分、第一點? 如此羅嗦??僧吘惯€是條理清楚??脊賯兛次恼乱脖厝灰ㄟ^這些關(guān)鍵性的“標(biāo)簽”來判定你的文章是否結(jié)構(gòu)清楚,條理自然。破解方法很簡單,只要把下面任何一組的詞匯加入到你的幾個要點前就清楚了。
1)first, second, third, last(不推薦,原因:俗)
2)firstly, secondly, thirdly, finally(不推薦,原因:俗)
3)the first, the second, the third, the last(不推薦,原因:俗)
4)in the first place, in the second place, in the third place, lastly(不推薦,原因:俗)
5)to begin with, then, furthermore, finally(強(qiáng)烈推薦)
6)to start with, next, in addition, finally(強(qiáng)烈推薦)
7)first and foremost, besides, last but not least(強(qiáng)烈推薦)
8)most important of all, moreover, finally
9)on the one hand, on the other hand(適用于兩點的情況)
10)for one thing, for another thing(適用于兩點的情況)
建議:不僅僅在寫作中注意,平時說話的時候也應(yīng)該條理清楚!
四、短語優(yōu)先原則
寫作時,尤其是在考試時,如果使用短語,有兩個好處:其
一、用短語會使文章增加亮點,如果老師們看到你的文章太簡單,看不到一個自己不認(rèn)識的短語,必然會看你低一等。相反,如果發(fā)現(xiàn)亮點—精彩的短語,那么你的文章定會得高分了。其
二、關(guān)鍵時刻思維短路,只有湊字?jǐn)?shù),怎么辦?用短語是一個辦法!比如:
I cannot bear it.可以用短語表達(dá):I cannot put up with it.I want it.可以用短語表達(dá):I am looking forward to it.這樣字?jǐn)?shù)明顯增加,表達(dá)也更準(zhǔn)確。
五、多實少虛原則
原因很簡單,寫文章還是應(yīng)該寫一些實際的東西,不要空話連篇。這就要求一定要多用實詞,少用虛詞。我這里所說的虛詞就是指那些比較大的詞。比如我們說一個很好的時候,不應(yīng)該之說nice這樣空洞的詞,應(yīng)該使用一些諸如generous, humorous, interesting, smart, gentle, warm-hearted, hospitable 之類的形象詞。再比如:
走出房間,general的詞是:walk out of the room
但是小偷走出房間應(yīng)該說:slip out of the room
小姐走出房間應(yīng)該說:sail out of the room
小孩走出房間應(yīng)該說:dance out of the room
老人走出房間應(yīng)該說:stagger out of the room
所以多用實詞,少用虛詞,文章將會大放異彩!
六、多變句式原則
1)加法(串聯(lián))
都希望寫下很長的句子,像個老外似的,可就是怕寫錯,怎么辦,最保險的寫長句的方法就是這些,可以在任何句子之間加and, 但最好是前后的句子又先后關(guān)系或者并列關(guān)系。比如說:I enjoy music, and he is fond of playing guitar.如果是二者并列的,我們可以用一個超級句式:
Not only is the fur coat soft, but it is also warm.其它的短語可以用:
Besides, furthermore, likewise, moreover
2)轉(zhuǎn)折(拐彎抹角)
批評某人缺點的時候,我們總習(xí)慣先拐彎抹角說說他的優(yōu)點,然后轉(zhuǎn)入正題,再說缺點,這種方式雖然陰險了點,可畢竟還比較容易讓人接受。所以呢,我們說話的時候,只要在要點之前先來點廢話,注意二者之間用個專這次就夠了。
The car was quite old, yet it was in excellent condition.The coat was thin, but it was warm.更多的短語:
despite that, still, however, nevertheless然而, in spite of, despite, notwithstanding雖然,盡管
3)因果(so, so, so)
昨天在街上我看到了一個女孩,然后我主動搭訕,然后我們?nèi)タХ葟d,然后我們認(rèn)識了,然后我們成為了朋友?可見,講故事的時候我們總要追求先后順序,先什么,后什么,所以然后這個詞就變得很常見了。其實這個詞表示的是先后或因果關(guān)系!
The snow began to fall, so we went home.更多短語:
then, therefore, consequently, accordingly, hence, as a result, for this reason, so that
4)失衡句(頭重腳輕,或者頭輕腳重)
有些人腦袋大,身體小,或者有些人腦袋小,身體大,雖然我們不希望長成這個樣子,可如果真的是這樣了,也就必然會吸引別人的注意力。文章中如果出現(xiàn)這樣的句子,就更會讓考官看到你的句子與眾不同。其實就是主語從句,表語從句,賓語從句的變形。
舉例:This is what I can do.Whether he can go with us or not is not sure.同樣主語、賓語、表語可以改成如下的復(fù)雜成分:
When to go, Why he goes away?
5)附加(多此一舉)
如果有了老婆,總會遇到這樣的情況,當(dāng)你再講某個人的時候,她會插一句說,我昨天見過他;或者說,就是某某某,如果把老婆的話插入到我們的話里面,那就是定語從句和同位語從句或者是插入語。
The man whom you met yesterday is a friend of mine.I don’t enjoy that book you are reading.Mr.Liu, our oral English teacher, is easy-going.其實很簡單,同位語--要解釋的東西刪除后不影響整個句子的構(gòu)成;定語從句—借用之前的關(guān)鍵詞并且用其重新組成一個句子插入其中,但是whom or that 關(guān)鍵詞必須要緊跟在先行詞之前。
6)排比(排山倒海句)
文學(xué)作品中最吸引人的地方莫過于此,如果非要讓你的文章更加精彩的話,那么我希望你引用一個個的排比句,一個個得對偶句,一個個的不定式,一個個地詞,一個個的短語,如此表達(dá)將會使文章有排山倒海之勢!
Whether your tastes are modern or traditional, sophisticated or simple, there is plenty in London for you.Nowadays, energy can be obtained through various sources such as oil, coal, natural gas, solar heat, wind and ocean tides.We have got to study hard, to enlarge our scope of knowledge, to realize our potentials and to pay for our life.(氣勢恢宏)
要想寫出如此氣勢恢宏的句子非用排比不可!
七、挑戰(zhàn)極限原則
既然是挑戰(zhàn)極限,必然是比較難的,但是并非不可攀!
原理:在學(xué)生的文章中,很少發(fā)現(xiàn)諸如獨立主格的句子,其實也很簡單,只要花上5分鐘的時間看看就可以領(lǐng)會,它就是分詞的一種特殊形式,分詞要求主語一致,而獨立主格則不然。比如:
The weather being fine, a large number of people went to climb the Western Hills.Africa is the second largest continent, its size being about three times that of China.如果您可一些出這樣的句子,不得高分才怪!
文章主體段落三大殺手锏
一、舉實例
思維短路,舉實例!提出一個觀點,舉實例!提出一個方案,舉實例!而且者也是我們揭示一個觀點最好的方式,任何情況下,只要我們無法繼續(xù)文章,不管三七二十一,盡管舉例子!In order to attract more customers, advertisers have adopted every possible stimulative factor in making ads, such as sound, light, colours, cartoon films and human performance.For instance, to advertise a certain food, advertisers will ask an actor or actress to sit at a table and devour the seemingly delicious food while they fume熏him or her.更多句型:
To take ? as an example, One example is?, Another example is?, for example
二、做比較
方法:寫完一個要點,比較與之相似的;又寫完一個要點,再比較與之相反的;
世界上沒有同樣的指紋,沒有相同的樹葉,文章亦同,只有通過比較,你才會發(fā)現(xiàn)二者的相同點(through comparison)和不同點(through contrast)。下面是一些短語:
相似的比較:
in comparison, likewise, similarly, in the same manner
相反的比較:
on the other hand, conversely, whereas, while, instead, nevertheless, in contrast, on the contrary, compared with ?, ?
三、換言之
沒話說了,可以換一句話再說,讓你的文章在多一些字,或者文鄒鄒地說,是讓讀者更充分的理解你的觀點。
實際就是重復(fù)重復(fù)再重復(fù)!下面的句子實際上就三個字 I love you!
I am enthusiastic about you.That is to say, I love you.I am wild about you.In other words, I have fallen in love with you.或者上面我們舉過的例子:
I cannot bear it.可以用短語表達(dá):I cannot put up with it.因此可以這樣說:I cannot bear it.That is to say, I cannot put up with it or I am fed up with it.更多短語:
in more difficult language, in simpler words, put it more simply
第四篇:專題寫作輔導(dǎo)
一、論證的展開
人們在寫作中常用的表達(dá)方式主要有敘述、描寫、說明、議論等幾種。學(xué)術(shù)論文是議論文的一種,當(dāng)然要以議論為最主要的表達(dá)方式。
論題、論點、論據(jù)和論證是議論的幾大要素。在學(xué)術(shù)論文中,論題是作者所要解決和證明的問題,論點即作者對問題的看法,論據(jù)是支持論點的事實和理論根據(jù),論證則是作者運用論據(jù)證明論點,從而把論點與論據(jù)結(jié)合起來的過程和方法。從本質(zhì)上說,論證就是一個邏輯推理過程,正確地運用各種邏輯推理形式,是使論證過程嚴(yán)密、論文具有足夠的邏輯力量的重要條件。
把論點和論據(jù)結(jié)合起來,需要使用一些具體的論證方法。常用的論證方法主要有:
(1)舉例法
舉例法是以事實為論據(jù),以典型事例證明觀點的一種論證方法。
(2)歸納法、演繹法與類比法
從文章整體來看,完整的論證過程也就是歸納推理、演繹推理或類比推理的過程;從文章的局部來看,在各個具體的論證環(huán)節(jié)中,作者還可以采用歸納法、演繹法及類比法對某個小的觀點加以闡述。應(yīng)當(dāng)說,歸納法、演繹法及類比法在論文寫作中有著廣泛的用途。
歸納法是由特殊到一般的推理方法,演繹法則是由一般到特殊的推理方法。前者是根據(jù)個別知識,推出一個一般性性結(jié)論的過程,后者則是根據(jù)普遍規(guī)律認(rèn)識個別事物,推出一個個別性結(jié)論的過程。兩者的思維運動的方向相反,適用場合、基本用途也有所不同,但它們的依存關(guān)系又是十分明顯的。任何一項復(fù)雜的認(rèn)識活動,都必須通過歸納推理與演繹推理的交互進(jìn)行、相互滲透才能完成,這是由認(rèn)識規(guī)律所決定的。
類比法是根據(jù)兩個或兩類認(rèn)識對象某些屬性相同,推出它們的其他屬性也可能相同的推理方法,這是由特殊到特殊的推理方法。類比推理是一種或然性推理,其結(jié)論往往具有假說的性質(zhì),是否真實,能否上升為科學(xué)理論,還有待于檢驗。
(3)反證法
反證法是從反面間接地證明論點的方法,即在論證中,先不從正面直接證明某個論點的正確,而是先假設(shè)如采用相反的看法所可能產(chǎn)生的消極結(jié)果,與之相矛盾的看法的錯誤,也就從反面證明了另一種看法的正確。反證法也被稱為排他法,排除了其他觀點,保留的就是正確的觀點。
(4)對比法
對比法是通過兩種相反情況的比較,辨明是非,得出結(jié)論的論證方法。運用對比法,既可以將不同的事物放在一起進(jìn)行比較,也可以對同一事物的不同側(cè)面或它在不同時期的狀況進(jìn)行比較。
(5)因果法
因果法又稱分析法,是一種通過對論點和論據(jù)之間的事理因果關(guān)系的分析,證明論點正確的論證方法。運用因果法,既可以用原因作論據(jù)證明結(jié)果,也可以用結(jié)果作論據(jù)證明原因,正因為如此,人們還常把這種論證方法稱為因果互證法。
(6)引用法
引用法是一種引用理論論據(jù)或以他人的言論為論據(jù),對自己的觀點加以證明的論證方法。
使用引用法必然要涉及到引文的問題。引文的種類很多,而且從不同的角度可以對其進(jìn)行不同的分類,比如,從引文本身的狀況來看有直引和意引,直引即直接引用文獻(xiàn)原文,完全照錄他人言論的引文形式。直引還分全引和節(jié)引兩種形式;意引則是不直接引用原文,而是在對原文加工、改寫的基礎(chǔ)上,引用其基本意思的引文形式。從引文在文章中的地位及其表述方式來看,有段中引文和提行引文。段中引文是指把引文寫在段中;提行引文是指以提行的形式,把需要給予特殊強(qiáng)調(diào)的引文寫出來,使之自成一個部分。
在論文中使用引文,總的來說應(yīng)當(dāng)遵循少而精的原則。此外,還要注意以下幾點:首先,在一篇文章中,引文不宜過多。濫用引文,不僅會影響文章本身的獨創(chuàng)性,還會使讀者產(chǎn)生反感;其次,引文要忠實于原文獻(xiàn),真正反映原文獻(xiàn)的精神實質(zhì);再次,要把引文同對引文的解說、詮釋區(qū)分開來,要使讀者一看便知哪些內(nèi)容是引文,哪些內(nèi)容是論文作者所作的解釋,而不要把兩者混在一起;最后,還要注意揭示引文同其所要證明的觀點之間的關(guān)系。只把引文羅列在觀點的后面,而不加任何分析、說明,是無法達(dá)到論證的目的的。
(7)歸謬法
歸謬法是專門用于駁斥他人觀點的一種論證方法。其要領(lǐng)是先不直接指出某一觀點的錯誤,而是先假定它是正確的,然后以此為前提進(jìn)行推理,得出一個明顯荒謬的結(jié)論,再用結(jié)論的荒謬來反證作為推理前提的觀點的錯誤。
上面所列舉的幾種論證方法都是較為常用的論證方法。學(xué)術(shù)問題一般比較復(fù)雜,對一個學(xué)術(shù)觀點的證明也是具有一定的復(fù)雜性的,一篇學(xué)術(shù)論文的完成,通常需要通過各種論證方法的綜合使用,形成一個縝密的論證過程。
二、語言的運用
人們常說,語言是思想的外殼、信息的載體。如果不是憑借著語言工具,無論多么精妙的構(gòu)思、深邃的思想,也都只能停留在文章作者的頭腦之中,讀者無從了解,社會效果更無從產(chǎn)生。在此意義上可以說,語言是寫作的第一要素。
語言不僅具有把無形的理論認(rèn)識變?yōu)橛行蔚难芯砍晒木薮蠊τ?,而且,它還具有同文章的思想內(nèi)容相互制約的特性。低劣的語言形式無法表達(dá)出色的思想內(nèi)容,模糊、混亂、粗糙的思想內(nèi)容也難以找到一個精美的語言形式,對語言形式的選擇與運用,同時也就是對思想內(nèi)容的再思考與再調(diào)整。有人認(rèn)為,有了好的觀點、好的材料,即使不重視語言的運用,也會寫出好的文章。這種把語言形式同思想內(nèi)容割裂開來的看法是不正確的。
語言能力是構(gòu)成寫作能力的一個要素,語言運用的狀況直接關(guān)系到文章的質(zhì)量,論文作者要把文章寫好,除了要在其他環(huán)節(jié)的改善上多作努力之外,還必須在語言的運用上多下功夫,以使所用的語言充分體現(xiàn)科學(xué)語體的特征,更好地為學(xué)術(shù)成果的完美表達(dá)服務(wù)。
科學(xué)語體是現(xiàn)代漢語的基本語體之一,科學(xué)語體的特征是對各種學(xué)術(shù)文獻(xiàn)相對穩(wěn)定的語言特點的一種概括。其中,學(xué)術(shù)論文應(yīng)該算是比較典型的學(xué)術(shù)文獻(xiàn),學(xué)術(shù)論文的語言無疑最能集中、突出地反映科學(xué)語體的特征。與其內(nèi)容的科學(xué)、結(jié)構(gòu)的程序化以及表達(dá)的多樣化相適應(yīng),學(xué)術(shù)論文在語言的運用上,確有自己的一些共性的東西,這也說明科學(xué)語體是一種客觀存在,科學(xué)語體的特征對科學(xué)文獻(xiàn)的作者應(yīng)當(dāng)具有較強(qiáng)的約束力。另一方面,科學(xué)語體的內(nèi)涵及表現(xiàn)形式又是豐富多采的,這就使得不同學(xué)科的論文的語言特點,也存在著不同程度的差別,而自然科學(xué)和社會科學(xué)兩大類論文的語言差別,還是比較明顯的。如此看來,文科論文的語言在具備科學(xué)語體的共同特征的同時,還具有自己的一些特點。全面了解文科論文的語言特點,對于提高文章的語言質(zhì)量是大有益處的。
概括地說,精確、簡明、平易、莊重及富有文采是文科論文語言所應(yīng)具備的幾個主要特點,同時,這也就是對文科論文語言的幾項基本要求。中文學(xué)科的論文是文科論文的一大門類,同時也是最能體現(xiàn)文科論文的語言特點的一類論文。
1.精 確
精確應(yīng)是一切學(xué)術(shù)論文語言的首要特點,這由學(xué)術(shù)論文的內(nèi)容和功用所決定。語言準(zhǔn)確,是對所有文章寫作的要求,而在學(xué)術(shù)論文寫作中,這一要求則更為嚴(yán)格、具體,并且有著特殊的意義。學(xué)術(shù)論文的語言要在準(zhǔn)確的基礎(chǔ)上更進(jìn)一步,達(dá)到精確的程度。文科論文語言的精確性大體表現(xiàn)在以下幾個方面:
(1)用詞恰當(dāng)、貼切,是構(gòu)成文科論文語言的精確性的一項最基本的內(nèi)容。有時,表達(dá)同一個意思,可用的詞語卻不止一個,用詞恰當(dāng)、貼切就是指作者在幾個可供選擇的詞語中,選出了最妥當(dāng)、最得體的那個,把所要表達(dá)的意思恰如其分、富有效果地表達(dá)出來。
一個孤立的詞語,是無所謂恰當(dāng)不恰當(dāng),或貼切不貼切的,詞語只有進(jìn)入具體的篇章,在特定的語境中,才談得上是否恰當(dāng)、貼切。簡單地說,用詞恰當(dāng)、貼切,就是指所選用的詞語切合內(nèi)容、切合語境、切合語體特征和文章風(fēng)格。為做到用詞恰當(dāng)、貼切,論文作者在使用詞語時,就必須根據(jù)內(nèi)容、語境以及語體特征、文章風(fēng)格,進(jìn)行嚴(yán)格的選擇。
在詞語的選用中,有許多問題需要注意,比如,詞義的辨析就是一個比較重要的問題。每一個詞語都有其固定的含義,完整的詞義是概念義與附加義的統(tǒng)一,概念義是詞義的核心,附加義則主要包括詞的語法意義、色彩意義等等,另外,在長期的語言實踐中,有些詞語還形成了一些特殊的情調(diào)。掌握每一個詞語的各種意義及其特殊情調(diào),才有可能用對、用好每一個詞語,從而使文章的語言具有高度的精確性。為保證學(xué)術(shù)論文語言的精確性,不但意義差別較大的詞語不能互相借用,就是意義相近或基本相同的詞語也不能混用。
語言是思想的直接現(xiàn)實,用詞恰當(dāng)、貼切,表意才能準(zhǔn)確、周密;用詞不當(dāng),不僅會使研究成果受到不同程度的歪曲,而且往往反映出作者思想認(rèn)識的模糊或偏頗。在寫作中能夠迅速作出詞語的最佳選擇,不僅說明作者具有較高的語言修養(yǎng),而且說明作者已對問題有了比較深入的思考和比較明確的認(rèn)識。
(2)大量使用含義單一的專業(yè)術(shù)語,排斥語義模糊、含混的詞語形式,也會增強(qiáng)文章語言的精確性。專業(yè)術(shù)語,是指在特定的學(xué)科或?qū)I(yè)領(lǐng)域內(nèi)使用,具有固定的含義的專門性詞語。單義性、概括性、客觀性是專業(yè)術(shù)語的特點,專業(yè)術(shù)語的含義一般已經(jīng)嚴(yán)格規(guī)定,并相對穩(wěn)定下來;每個科學(xué)術(shù)語都是人類對自然或社會的認(rèn)識成果的濃縮反映,因而其概括性極強(qiáng);專業(yè)術(shù)語一般不帶任何感情色彩,最適于用來客觀地表述科學(xué)事實。例如:
“五四”浪漫作家不滿足于現(xiàn)實主義的再現(xiàn)、摹仿、描寫等敘事手段,但他們對純形式的崇拜,也始終只是一種幻想。熱情、感傷和坦誠使他們在本質(zhì)上更接近的是盧梭而不是唯美主義、藝術(shù)至上主義,所以他們并不熱衷于形式的精致完美,而是努力于消除作家創(chuàng)作主體與作品本體之間的距離,把自己整個心靈、情感投射于字里行間。于是他們尋找著不同于寫實主義的表現(xiàn)性敘事。正是這一藝術(shù)追求,使他們從弗洛伊德關(guān)于夢的理論中找到了啟示。
這段文字引自文學(xué)論文《弗洛伊德主義與“五四”浪漫文學(xué)》,其中的現(xiàn)實主義、唯美主義、藝術(shù)至上主義、形式、創(chuàng)作主體、作品本體等都是文學(xué)專業(yè)術(shù)語。如果去掉以上專業(yè)術(shù)語,換用其他一些說法,那么原文內(nèi)容就會面目全非,即便多用幾倍的文字,也難以把作者所要表述的意思表述得非常確切、周嚴(yán)。
(2)適當(dāng)?shù)厥褂靡恍┏烧Z、文言詞語。成語是在長期的語言實踐中,經(jīng)過千錘百煉,最終凝固而成的語言形式。它有固定的出處,而且多半帶有典故性,是對典型材料的概括。成語的特點是結(jié)構(gòu)簡潔,含義豐富,其實際意義往往大大超出字面意思,把成語妥當(dāng)?shù)赜迷谖恼轮?,能夠提高增?qiáng)語言的表現(xiàn)力,收到言簡意賅的表達(dá)效果。
文言詞語是指以文言形式保存下來的古漢語中的詞語。古漢語詞以單音節(jié)為主,現(xiàn)代漢語詞則以雙音節(jié)為主,所以,表示同一個意思,古漢語語句的字?jǐn)?shù)一般要少于現(xiàn)代漢語語句的字?jǐn)?shù)。在適當(dāng)?shù)牡胤绞褂靡恍┣‘?dāng)?shù)奈难栽~語,可以使語句更為精練,有助于增言的簡明性。例如:
古人云,“人貴有自知之明。”以我學(xué)術(shù)的成就來說,我決不敢妄想和從這個世紀(jì)開始時起接受過這獎?wù)碌娜魏我晃恢麑W(xué)者相提并論。這一段話中的“古人云,'人貴有自知之明”即是文言說法,譯成漢語就成了“古人說:'對于人來說,可貴的是能夠正確地自己'。”換成這種說法,不但多出了許多字?jǐn)?shù),而且失去了原文所特有的典雅風(fēng)格。
這里所說的可適當(dāng)?shù)厥褂靡恍┪难栽~語,并不是一般地提倡在論文中大量使用文言詞語?,F(xiàn)代文章寫作無疑要以現(xiàn)代漢語詞匯為最基本的語言材料,文言詞用得過多或用得不當(dāng),則會使文章文白夾雜,不倫不類,失去可讀性。
(3)要避免一切不必要的重復(fù)。無論是字面上,還是意義上,一切不必要的重復(fù)都是有害無益的語言成分,是應(yīng)該剔除的贅余成分,因為“凡是受信者一方所已經(jīng)知道的信息,其信息量等于零。”字面上的重復(fù)比較容易看出,因而也較易于避免,意義上的重復(fù)則常被忽視。劉勰在《文心雕龍·熔裁》中說;“裁則蕪穢不生,熔則綱領(lǐng)昭暢,譬繩墨之審分,斧斤之斫削矣。駢拇枝指,由侈于性,附贅懸疣,實侈于形。一意兩出,義之駢枝;同辭重句,文之疣贅也?!币饬x上的重復(fù)就象多生出的肢體,辭句上的重復(fù)就如同多余的肉瘤,通過煉意與煉辭,可以去掉重復(fù)的意思和字句,使語言更加精粹,使文章更加精悍。
(4)耍杜絕客套話之類的空話、廢話。有人慣于在論文中,寫上一些空洞乏味的客套話,諸如“本人才疏學(xué)淺”、“定有疏漏之處”之類。謙虛、誠懇是值得肯定的治學(xué)態(tài)度,而治學(xué)態(tài)度如何應(yīng)在科研實踐中體現(xiàn)出來,把人人都會說的客套話寫到篇幅有限的學(xué)術(shù)論文中,則大可不必。學(xué)術(shù)論文是描述科研成果的工具,一切與課題研究無關(guān)的內(nèi)容都應(yīng)刪去,而且,空話、廢話本身就是毫無價值的語言,“陳詞濫調(diào)所提供的信息,其信息量很小很小,甚至等于零,廢話則是一種沒有語義(或沒有正經(jīng)語義)的信息。對于收信來說,廢話雖是頭一次聽到,但既然是廢話,那就是100%的無用信息或無效信息。無用或無效信息,其信息量極小,或幾乎接近于零?!逼鸩輰W(xué)術(shù)論文,應(yīng)把每一字、每一句都落在實處,如果用了大量的語言材料,只傳達(dá)了少量的信息,或者根本沒有傳達(dá)任何信息,那么,寫作就是失敗的,至少不是高效率的。
“文章煩簡,非因字句多寡、篇幅短長。若庸絮懈蔓,一句亦謂之煩;切到精詳,連篇亦謂之簡?!睆?qiáng)調(diào)語言的簡明,也并不是說詞語用得越少越好,更不是說文章寫得越短越好,而是要以表意的明確為原則,該用的詞語必用,不該用的詞語一律不用,以達(dá)到一種“長者不為有余,短者不為不足”的寫作境界。
3.平易
理論是樸素的,表述理論的語言應(yīng)當(dāng)是平易的。所謂的語言平易,主要是指文章的語言形式具有平實自然、明白曉暢的特點。古人李涂在《文章精義》中說過:“文章不難巧,而難于拙,不難于曲而難于直,不難于細(xì)而難于粗,不難于華而難于質(zhì)?!边@段話說明了文章語言平易的難能可貴。平易不是平淡無奇,而是要能“俗中見雅”、“拙中見巧”、“平中見奇”,以取得一種“語淺而意深,言近而旨遠(yuǎn)”的寫作效果。從積極的方面來看,要使文章語言達(dá)到平易的要求,應(yīng)該從以下幾個方面去努力:
(1)用語要平實。學(xué)術(shù)論文屬于非欣賞型文章,在這類文章中,要用實實在在、樸實無華的語言把事理講述得明明白白,最好能讓讀者感到娓娓道來,如敘家常,而深刻的道理已包含于其中。
語言平實看起來容易,做起來卻很難。西方一位著名的新聞記者曾指出,最優(yōu)雅的寫作也就是最簡樸的寫作。論文作者要想在寫作中做到用語平實,除了要有正確的寫作觀念和對研究研究的深入把握之外,還要在平時的語言實踐中,注意加強(qiáng)自己的語言修養(yǎng)和駕馭語言的功力。
(2)用語要直白。與其實用的目的相適應(yīng),在學(xué)術(shù)論文中應(yīng)當(dāng)避免使用晦澀難懂或模糊曲折的語言形式,而要直陳其事,直截了當(dāng)?shù)匕岩嬖V讀者的意思表述清楚。選用詞語要考慮有利于啟發(fā)讀者的思想,要能引導(dǎo)讀者只就文章內(nèi)容本身進(jìn)行思考,而不必在對語言形式的推敲上花費時間,更不要讓讀者去費心揣摩那些難以讀懂的語句。欣賞型文章通常所追求的那種含蓄的語言表達(dá)方式,也是為學(xué)術(shù)論文寫作所排斥的。
(3)語句要順暢。
學(xué)術(shù)論文要一層緊承一層,一句緊接一句,語意的承接要緊密,該說的話都要說出來,而不能有省略、有跳躍,讓讀者自己去領(lǐng)會靠語境顯示的“言外之意”。在有些文章的寫作中,十分講究發(fā)揮語境因素對于語義的補(bǔ)襯作用,論文寫作卻不能如此。
從消極的方面來看,要使論文的語言平易,還應(yīng)注意以下幾個問題:
(1)避免使用生僻詞語。生僻詞語會給讀者的閱讀帶來一定的困難,應(yīng)當(dāng)盡量避免使用。
寫作是從內(nèi)容到形式(根據(jù)內(nèi)容選擇形式),閱讀則是從形式到內(nèi)容(根據(jù)形式理解內(nèi)容),語言形式是讀者理解文章內(nèi)容的憑借,假如讀者連作者所用的詞語都未能讀懂,怎么談得上對文章內(nèi)容的理解呢?而生僻詞語恰恰就是一般人不易讀懂的詞語。漢代王充在《論衡·自紀(jì)》中說:“何以為辨,喻深以淺。何以為智?喻難以易?!北苌罹蜏\、避難就易是選用詞語所應(yīng)遵循的準(zhǔn)則,生僻詞語的大量使用顯然是同這-準(zhǔn)則相悖的。
或許有人認(rèn)為,使用生僻詞浯,會使人感到文章有深度,使人覺得作者學(xué)問高深。實際上,語言的艱深同內(nèi)容的深刻并無必然聯(lián)系,相反,會寫文章的人往往善于用最平常的詞語,深入淺出、通俗易懂地說明最深奧的道理,免得讀者只顧琢磨生僻詞語的含義,卻忽視了對文章內(nèi)容的深刻領(lǐng)會。
(2)不要堆砌華麗詞藻。不顧表達(dá)的需要,胡亂堆砌華麗詞藻,會使文章華而不實,并給人一種庸俗、淺薄的感覺,這是一切文章寫作之大忌。在學(xué)術(shù)論文這類非欣賞型文章的寫作中,對此要求得尤為嚴(yán)格。
(3)不可濫用專業(yè)術(shù)語。多用專業(yè)術(shù)語,是學(xué)術(shù)論文語言的一個突出的特點,也是構(gòu)成學(xué)術(shù)論文語言的精確性的一項內(nèi)容,這在前面已經(jīng)談過。但雖然如此,對專業(yè)術(shù)語也不能不加限制地使用,文科論文特別是中文學(xué)科的論文的讀者對象還是比較廣泛的,論文作者在使用專業(yè)術(shù)語時,也要適當(dāng)?shù)卣疹櫼幌路菍I(yè)人員的特點。在一些讀者面極廣的論文中,過于專業(yè)化的詞語用得太多,對于一般社會成員來說,閱讀的難度就大大增加了,這無形中也就縮小了文章的讀者范圍。
另外,應(yīng)當(dāng)特別注意的是,前幾年在文科論文寫作中出現(xiàn)了一種偏向,那就是牽強(qiáng)附會地搬用新術(shù)語或者盲目地引進(jìn)自然科學(xué)術(shù)語。有人不管寫什么文章,不管有無必要,都要套用一些新名詞或純料的自然科學(xué)領(lǐng)域中的專門詞語,甚至常常在沒有真正把握那些術(shù)語的含義時,就望文生義,生搬硬套,把它們用在自以為合適的地方。這種作法不僅破壞了文章的可讀性,而且容易給人以故弄玄虛之感,會使讀者對文章望而生畏,望而生厭。
前面曾提到過,隨著科學(xué)的飛速發(fā)展和科學(xué)一體化趨勢的增強(qiáng),新的術(shù)語或其他學(xué)科的術(shù)語被用于論文之中,已成為一件極其平常的事情。在對新的術(shù)語或自然科學(xué)術(shù)語的使用中,確實存在著生搬硬套與融會貫通的區(qū)別問題,后者是有益的,前者則是有害的。
4.莊 重
科學(xué)是嚴(yán)肅的,理論是鄭重的,高度科學(xué)化、理論化的學(xué)術(shù)內(nèi)容的表述,必須相應(yīng)地采用較為莊重的語言形式。學(xué)術(shù)論文語言所應(yīng)具有的莊重的特點,主要體現(xiàn)在造句與措詞兩個方面:
(1)大量使用嚴(yán)整的句子形式,有助于增加文章的莊重感。同其他類型的文章相比,學(xué)術(shù)論文中長句、復(fù)句、整句(主謂句)以及常式句、完全句要多一些,短句、單句、零句(非主謂句)以及變式句、省略句則要相對地少一些。這種造句方式一方面體現(xiàn)了學(xué)術(shù)論文語言表意精確的特點,另一方面也增加了文章的沉實感、凝重感。
(2)獨特的措詞方式,也有助于保持文章的莊重感。具體地說,在學(xué)術(shù)論文寫作中,有些詞語是應(yīng)該避免使用或慎重使用的,例如,對口語色彩過于濃烈的日常生活用語,像方言土語、歇后語、兒化詞等,應(yīng)禁止使用;對有損于祖國語言的純潔與健康的粗俗詞,像黑話、切口、罵人話等,應(yīng)堅決予以棄除;對嘆詞、象聲詞和部分感情色彩過于濃烈的形容詞、副詞,應(yīng)嚴(yán)格控制使用;對尚未經(jīng)過社會約定俗成,進(jìn)入全民語言交際系統(tǒng)的“言語新詞”,應(yīng)盡量少用;對簡稱之類特殊的詞語形式,應(yīng)慎重使用。從原則上說,在比較莊重的語體中,是不能隨便使用簡稱的。但如果一個字?jǐn)?shù)較多的詞語在文章中反復(fù)出現(xiàn),為使行文簡潔流暢,也可以在這個詞語第一次出現(xiàn)時,對之進(jìn)行簡縮,并在括號中注明“以下簡稱為……”??傊?,無論哪類詞語,只要會損害語言的莊重感,就應(yīng)避免或慎重使用。反過來,有些詞語,如文言詞語的合理使用,也會使文章更有莊重感。一般來說,具有明顯的書卷語體色彩的詞語,是有利于增加文章語言的莊重感的詞語,應(yīng)當(dāng)成為論文寫作的基本的語言材料。
精確、簡明、平易、莊重,是論文語言從不同的角度表現(xiàn)出來的特點,同時這幾個特點又是互相聯(lián)系著的,四者統(tǒng)一,構(gòu)成了文科論文語言的主要特征。在使論文語言具有這些特征的基礎(chǔ)上,還應(yīng)努力把文章寫得富有文采。如果說精確、簡明、乎易、莊重是對-切論文語言的一般要求,那么,富有文采則是較高層次的要求,是對中文學(xué)科的論文語言的特殊要求。
5.富有文采
出色的論文語言要做到規(guī)范性與藝術(shù)性相統(tǒng)一,文科論文特別是中文學(xué)科的論文不僅要以巨大的邏輯力量打動、征服讀者,最好還要能以濃郁的文學(xué)色彩吸引、感染讀者,文學(xué)論文尤其應(yīng)當(dāng)如此。語言富有文采,能為理論增添魅力,在這一點上,馬克思主義經(jīng)典作家為人們留下了許多成功的范例。
那么,怎樣才能使論文的語言富有文采呢?
(1)杜絕“零度風(fēng)格”。要使語言富有文采,就不能板起面孔,故作姿態(tài),用一種冷漠的腔調(diào)說話,在筆墨之間不妨流露出一定的主體色彩,以喚起讀者的共鳴,或使讀者產(chǎn)生親切感。對此,朱光潛先生曾談過這樣的看法:“修辭學(xué)家們說,在各種文章風(fēng)格之中,有所謂'零度風(fēng)格'(zero style),就是純?nèi)豢陀^,不動情感,不動聲色,不表現(xiàn)說話人,仿佛也不理睬聽眾的那么一種風(fēng)格。據(jù)說這種風(fēng)格宜于用在說理文里。我認(rèn)為這種論調(diào)對于說理文不但是一種歪曲,而且簡直是一種侮辱。說理文的目的在于說理,如果能做到感動,就會更有效地達(dá)到說服的效果。作者自己如果沒有感動,就絕對不能使讀者感動?!睂τ谖恼聦懽鱽碚f,所謂的“零度風(fēng)格”是不可取的,因為那樣的文章很難真正吸引讀者,更不要說引人入勝了。論文固然應(yīng)以冷靜、客觀地闡釋科學(xué)理論為特點,但這同語言形式的平板、僵直以及文章語氣的漠然、冷峻完全不是一回事。
中文學(xué)科的論文包括語言學(xué)論文和文學(xué)論文兩大類,從總體上看,語言學(xué)論文的表述方式與自然科學(xué)論文的相同之處要更多一些。而文學(xué)論文則最能體現(xiàn)文科論文的特點,或者說應(yīng)當(dāng)具有一些“文學(xué)性”。文學(xué)是同“激情”聯(lián)系在一起的,不僅文學(xué)創(chuàng)作如此,文學(xué)研究也同樣如此。文學(xué)研究需要情感體驗,文學(xué)論文常常會充溢著作者的情感,這樣的論文往往是有創(chuàng)新價值的論文。
(2)多用具體、形象的詞語。在不損害論文內(nèi)容的科學(xué)性與表述的準(zhǔn)確性的前提下,使用一些具體、形象的詞語,會使文章顯得更有生氣。如果在論文中一味用干枯、空洞的語言來表述深奧、抽象的理論,就很容易使人感到文章枯燥無味,甚至難以卒讀。賦予深奧、抽象的理論內(nèi)容以具體、形象的語言形式,把無形的事理有形化,深刻的道理就會變得似乎淺顯起來,讀者易于理解、消化,并能留下鮮明的印象,進(jìn)而會打消對學(xué)術(shù)文章的畏難心理。
(3)采用恰當(dāng)?shù)男揶o方式。適當(dāng)?shù)夭捎靡恍┬揶o方式,也會增強(qiáng)論文語言的表現(xiàn)力和藝術(shù)性。
人們通常認(rèn)為,科學(xué)語體中的修辭只能是消極修辭,即只限于詞語的錘煉、句式的選用等。在科學(xué)文獻(xiàn)的撰寫中,不宜采用積極修辭的方式,也就是說一般不能運用辭格。但實際上,許多辭格都常被有效地運用于文科論文當(dāng)中,比如排比、對偶等。排比這種辭格的最大作用就是貫通語勢、突出文意,把排比句用在文章中,能使語言富有節(jié)奏感,使表達(dá)更富有條理。對偶是漢語所特有的修辭方式,對偶句的特點是音節(jié)整齊勻稱、語義凝煉集中,把對偶用于論文寫作中,能使文章具有一種和諧的美感。此外,巧妙的比喻既能深入淺出地闡明事理,又能使文章的語言生動起來,因而也常被論文作者采用??偠灾?,修辭方式如果用得妥當(dāng),確實能為文章增添光采;如果用得不當(dāng),就會適得其反,妨礙內(nèi)容的表述,所以,在行文中一定要從內(nèi)容表達(dá)的需要出發(fā),合理地選用修辭方式。
(4)多用新鮮的詞語。語言的創(chuàng)新常常就是思想出新的過程,新鮮別致的語言形式同新穎獨特的學(xué)術(shù)內(nèi)容才是和諧一致的。撰寫論文要力求“惟陳言之務(wù)去”,盡量選用新鮮的詞語。新鮮的詞語有生氣、有吸引力,容易使讀者感興趣,也便于表達(dá)新的理論。相反,假如文章滿篇都是陳腐的詞語、過時的字眼,則會給人以陳舊感,難以引起讀者的興趣,也不適于表述新的理論。
(5)調(diào)整句式,尋求變化。在行文中有意識地調(diào)整句式,能夠使語言錯落有致,富于變化。
前面說過,長句、復(fù)句、整句多,是學(xué)術(shù)論文在造句方面的一個特點。但一篇文章完全采用這類句式,也會使文章顯得呆板,沉悶。適當(dāng)?shù)卣{(diào)整、變換句式,能使文章改變單調(diào)、平直的格調(diào),轉(zhuǎn)而具有一種輕松、明朗的調(diào)子,并富有參差美、節(jié)奏感。其中,特別是長句與短句的交錯使用,更是有利于發(fā)揮這兩種句式的優(yōu)勢,會收到既嚴(yán)密周詳,又不失簡潔明快的表意效果。
(6)調(diào)協(xié)語音,追求和諧。在遣詞造句中,要盡可能注意語言的聲音美。語音和諧,讀起來瑯瑯上口,是對-切文章語言的要求,聲音美是構(gòu)成文章的形式美的一個要素。
綜上所述,論文語言應(yīng)當(dāng)做到精確、簡明、平易、莊重并富有文采。立言得體,內(nèi)容才能表達(dá)得充分、完美,學(xué)術(shù)論文的語言屬于科學(xué)語體,要具有科學(xué)語體的一般特征??茖W(xué)語體是對各類學(xué)術(shù)文獻(xiàn)的共同的語言規(guī)律的概括,所反映的是共性的東西。共性之外還有個性,在論文的寫作中,成熟的、有經(jīng)驗的作者經(jīng)常會展現(xiàn)出個人所特有的語言風(fēng)格,或清新雋永,或凝重古樸,或典雅俊秀,或淳厚平實,論文的語言風(fēng)格干差萬別,而一篇文章的語言風(fēng)格則應(yīng)當(dāng)是統(tǒng)一的。運用語言不但要考慮如何突出特定的語體特征,還必須注意保持文章整體風(fēng)格的一致性,否則,就會破壞文章的整體感,使得文章給人以支離破碎,極不諧調(diào)的感覺。能否用自己的語言表述自己的思想,能否運用既符合語體特征,又帶有個性色彩的語言形式表達(dá)內(nèi)容,也是衡量一個人寫作水平高低的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)之一。
第五篇:2013年成考(專升本)英語寫作輔導(dǎo)匯總
2013年成考專升本英語寫作輔導(dǎo)
1、We're often told that the world is tethering on the brink of destruction.But is this really the case?
我們經(jīng)常被告知世界處于毀滅的邊緣。但事實真的如此嗎?
2、An increasing number of people are joining the “Information Age ” via the Internet.In reaction to the phenomenon,some say the Internet has removed barrters and provided people with immediate access to the world.But do they raelize that rapidly advancing information technology can also lead to intrusions of privacy?
越來越多的人通過互聯(lián)網(wǎng)進(jìn)入了“信息時代”。針對這一現(xiàn)象,一些人認(rèn)為互聯(lián)網(wǎng)消除了障礙,為人們提供了與世界即時鏈接的途徑。但是,他們有沒有意識到迅速發(fā)展的信息技術(shù)也能導(dǎo)致侵犯隱私?
3、There is a general debate nowadays about the problem of itinerant workers.Those who object to the rising migrant population argue that increasing numbers lead to rising crime rates and harm social stability.They believe that strict limits should be placed on migrants entering China's cities.But people who favor the influx of the cheap labor force,on the other hand,maintain that migrants are needed to support the massive urban infrastructure construction program.目前,針對流動工人的問題展開了普遍的爭論。反對流動工人增加的人認(rèn)為這會導(dǎo)致犯罪率升高,從而危害社會穩(wěn)定。他們主張應(yīng)該嚴(yán)格限制進(jìn)入中國城市的流動工人。但是,另一方面,支持廉價勞動力流入的人主張,為了支持大規(guī)模的城市基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施建設(shè)規(guī)劃,流動人口是必需的。
4、It is widely acknowledged that extensive deforestation contributed to heavy summer flooding.Experts argue that China must introduce a massive afforestation program.But I doubt whether afforestation alone will solve the problem.人們普遍認(rèn)為過度砍伐造成了夏季特大洪水。專家認(rèn)為中國必須推行大規(guī)模的植樹造林計劃。但我對僅僅植樹造林就能解決問題表示懷疑。
5、Most people are of the opinion that wealth provides solutions to all problems.But in spite of the material benefits wealth provides,I believe one should abandon the pursuit of materialism and instead concentrate on the pursuit of happiness.大多數(shù)人認(rèn)為財富為所有問題提供解決的辦法。但是,我認(rèn)為,盡管財富提供物質(zhì)上的利益,一個人應(yīng)該放棄物質(zhì)至上的追求,而是集中精力追求幸福。
6、Many people believe that capital punishment deters crime.But although criminologists have conducted exhaustive research regarding the subject,little evidence exists to support the claim.很多人相信極刑能阻止犯罪。但是,雖然刑事學(xué)家就這一課題做了詳盡的研究,幾乎沒有證據(jù)能支持這種說法。
7、When it comes to the increasing use of motor vehicles in Beijing,some people think that use should be limited.Others argue that the opposite is true.There is probably some truth to both arguments,but emission controls must be instituted regardless of the number of vehicles.涉及北京機(jī)動車使用量增加這一問題,有的人認(rèn)為應(yīng)該限制使用。另一些人持相反意見。也許雙方的觀點都有一定道理,但是,無論車輛多少,必須對廢氣排放實行控制。
8、The use of guanxi is a widespread method for conducting business,but is it a wise one?The method is now being challenged by more and more people.利用關(guān)系是做生意的普遍做法,但這種做法明智嗎?現(xiàn)在,越來越多的人對這種方法提出了質(zhì)疑。
9、These days we often hear about the widening gap between the rich and poor.Some argue the developed world has totally ignored the problem.But has it ?Close examination fails to bear out the argument.最近,我們經(jīng)常聽到貧富差距擴(kuò)大了的說法。一些人認(rèn)為發(fā)達(dá)世界完全忽略了這個問題。事實是這樣嗎?細(xì)致的調(diào)查無法證實這一觀點。
10、When asked about the ongoing uproar involving U.S.President Bill Clinton,most people say the affair involves a purely private matter.But many other people regard his actions as deplorable.I personally think the president committed impeachable offences.當(dāng)被問及對現(xiàn)在有關(guān)美國總統(tǒng)比爾??肆诸D的沸沸揚(yáng)揚(yáng)的議論有什么看法時,大多數(shù)人認(rèn)為這種曖昧關(guān)系純屬私事。但是,還有很多人認(rèn)為他的行為應(yīng)當(dāng)受到譴責(zé)。我個人認(rèn)為總統(tǒng)犯了這些過錯,應(yīng)該被指控。
11、Never before in history has the issue of overpopulation been more evident than now.歷史上,人口過剩的問題從來沒有比現(xiàn)在更加突出。
12、The rapid expansion of urban areas has in many cases encroached on valuable cultivatable land,and led to a general recognition that development must not be carried at the cost of agriculture.The government has attached greater importance to the problem and an increasing number of redundant projects are being terminated.城區(qū)的迅速擴(kuò)大在很多情況下侵占了寶貴的可耕地,使人們普遍認(rèn)識到發(fā)展不能以犧牲農(nóng)業(yè)為代價。政府更加重視這個問題,越來越多的不必要的工程被終止。
13、Perhaps the most dangerous phenomenon gripping the nation today is official corruption,which is pervasive in all levels of government.也許當(dāng)今困擾國家的最危險的現(xiàn)象是遍布各級政府的官員腐敗。
14、Inflation is yet another new and bitter truth we must learn to face.通貨膨脹又是一個我們必須學(xué)會面對的痛苦的新情況。
15、One of the most serious problems many people talk about centers on the lack of adequate housing space.許多人談?wù)摰囊粋€最嚴(yán)重的問題集中在缺乏足夠的居住空間。
16、There is a growing worldwide awareness of the need for strengthened environmental protection.世界上越來越多的人認(rèn)識到加強(qiáng)環(huán)境保護(hù)的必要性。
17、There has been a dramatic increase in the spread of HIV/AIDS in recent years,with a new study projecting that the dreaded disease will affect over 30 million people worldwide by the year 2005.近年來,艾滋病蔓延的幅度進(jìn)一步擴(kuò)大,一項新的研究預(yù)測,到2005年,世界上有超過三千萬人將感染這一可怕的疾病。
18、Working with the disabled cannot help but leave one impressed with their indefatigable desire.與殘疾人一起工作使一個人不得不對他們堅持不懈的渴望印象深刻。
19、Perhaps no issues are more controversial than euthanasia and abortion,both of which involve taking the life of a human being.也許沒有問題比安樂死和人工流產(chǎn)更有爭議性,它們都涉及結(jié)束一個人的生命。
20、One of the pressing problema facing our nation(China)today is overcoming disparities in urban and rural income levels.我們國家(中國)如今面臨的緊迫問題之一是克服城鄉(xiāng)收入水平之間的差距。
31、Quite obviously,immediate action is needed to extricate 80 million Chinese people from the grips of poverty in order to remove the danger of social unrest and ensure continuing stability.很明顯,需要立即采取行動使八千萬中國人擺脫貧困,從而消除社會動蕩的危險,確保持續(xù)的穩(wěn)定。
32、The ample evidence presented enables us to reasonably conclude that the scourge of AIDS will be brought under control in the foreseeable future.提出的充分證據(jù)使我們能夠合理地得出這樣的結(jié)論:艾滋病的禍害在可預(yù)見的將來就能得到控制。
33、What do you think of the increasing openness accompanying the ongoing sexual revolution?Do you ever fantasize?Answers to these questions should be based on a determination between appropriate and inappropriate behavior.你如何看待對現(xiàn)在的性革命越來越開放的態(tài)度?你曾經(jīng)想像過嗎?回答這些問題之前應(yīng)先界定得體和不得體的行為。
34、Why do some governments persist in spending billions of dollars on space exploration when starvation and poverty continue to grip many countries throughout the world?This particular question is being raised by an ever increasing number of people.既然世界上許多國家仍被饑餓和貧困所困擾,為什么有的政府還堅持花費數(shù)十億美元用于太空探索?現(xiàn)在越來越多的人提出這個問題。
35、Judging from the reams of evidence presented,we can safely conclude that the Three Gorges Project will change the lives of an untold number of people forever.根據(jù)現(xiàn)有的大量證據(jù),我們可以有把握地得出這樣的結(jié)論:三峽工程將永遠(yuǎn)改變無數(shù)人的生活。
36、Should parents spare the rod and spoil the child?Opinions concerning strict parental discipline vary widely.Some view strict discipline as nothing more than a form of abuse,while others argue it is an essential factor for instilling appropriate social behavior.家長應(yīng)不應(yīng)該閑了棍子、慣了孩子?針對嚴(yán)厲的家教的看法大相徑庭。有的人就是把嚴(yán)厲的管教看成一種虐待,而另外的人認(rèn)為這是逐漸灌輸?shù)皿w的社會行為的要素。
37、We must seek immediate solutions for problems leading to the rapid depletion of the earth's ozone layer.If allowed to proceed unchecked,the problem will undoubtedly exacerbate global warming and threaten life as we know it today.我們必須尋求立即解決引起地球臭氧層快速損耗的問題的辦法。如果任其自由發(fā)展,這一問題無疑會加劇全球升溫,并且正如今天我們所知道的那樣危及生命。
38、I recently read a newspaper article on the rampant spread of child abuse.The deplorable problem of the widespread abuse of innocent children has aroused public concern nationwide.最近,我在報紙上讀到一篇關(guān)于虐待兒童現(xiàn)象變得猖獗的文章。普遍虐待無辜兒童的問題令人深感遺憾,它已經(jīng)引起了全國公眾的關(guān)注。
39、Many of the explanations offered thus far are at least to a certain extent valid,but none fully address the problem and the issue must be examined in a wider context.目前提供的許多解釋至少在一定程度上是正確的,但是,沒有一個解釋能完全處理問題,這件事情必須放在更廣闊的背景中考慮。
40、Recognizing a problem is the first step in finding a solution.認(rèn)識到問題是找到解決辦法的第一步。
31、Quite obviously,immediate action is needed to extricate 80 million Chinese people from the grips of poverty in order to remove the danger of social unrest and ensure continuing stability.很明顯,需要立即采取行動使八千萬中國人擺脫貧困,從而消除社會動蕩的危險,確保持續(xù)的穩(wěn)定。
32、The ample evidence presented enables us to reasonably conclude that the scourge of AIDS will be brought under control in the foreseeable future.提出的充分證據(jù)使我們能夠合理地得出這樣的結(jié)論:艾滋病的禍害在可預(yù)見的將來就能得到控制。
33、What do you think of the increasing openness accompanying the ongoing sexual revolution?Do you ever fantasize?Answers to these questions should be based on a determination between appropriate and inappropriate behavior.你如何看待對現(xiàn)在的性革命越來越開放的態(tài)度?你曾經(jīng)想像過嗎?回答這些問題之前應(yīng)先界定得體和不得體的行為。
34、Why do some governments persist in spending billions of dollars on space exploration when starvation and poverty continue to grip many countries throughout the world?This particular question is being raised by an ever increasing number of people.既然世界上許多國家仍被饑餓和貧困所困擾,為什么有的政府還堅持花費數(shù)十億美元用于太空探索?現(xiàn)在越來越多的人提出這個問題。
35、Judging from the reams of evidence presented,we can safely conclude that the Three Gorges Project will change the lives of an untold number of people forever.根據(jù)現(xiàn)有的大量證據(jù),我們可以有把握地得出這樣的結(jié)論:三峽工程將永遠(yuǎn)改變無數(shù)人的生活。
36、Should parents spare the rod and spoil the child?Opinions concerning strict parental discipline vary widely.Some view strict discipline as nothing more than a form of abuse,while others argue it is an essential factor for instilling appropriate social behavior.家長應(yīng)不應(yīng)該閑了棍子、慣了孩子?針對嚴(yán)厲的家教的看法大相徑庭。有的人就是把嚴(yán)厲的管教看成一種虐待,而另外的人認(rèn)為這是逐漸灌輸?shù)皿w的社會行為的要素。
37、We must seek immediate solutions for problems leading to the rapid depletion of the earth's ozone layer.If allowed to proceed unchecked,the problem will undoubtedly exacerbate global warming and threaten life as we know it today.我們必須尋求立即解決引起地球臭氧層快速損耗的問題的辦法。如果任其自由發(fā)展,這一問題無疑會加劇全球升溫,并且正如今天我們所知道的那樣危及生命。
38、I recently read a newspaper article on the rampant spread of child abuse.The deplorable problem of the widespread abuse of innocent children has aroused public concern nationwide.最近,我在報紙上讀到一篇關(guān)于虐待兒童現(xiàn)象變得猖獗的文章。普遍虐待無辜兒童的問題令人深感遺憾,它已經(jīng)引起了全國公眾的關(guān)注。
39、Many of the explanations offered thus far are at least to a certain extent valid,but none fully address the problem and the issue must be examined in a wider context.目前提供的許多解釋至少在一定程度上是正確的,但是,沒有一個解釋能完全處理問題,這件事情必須放在更廣闊的背景中考慮。
40、Recognizing a problem is the first step in finding a solution.認(rèn)識到問題是找到解決辦法的第一步。