The number of words required for CET-4 composition is generally not less than 120 words. Without a set of effective methods, it is obviously impossible to meet these requirements within 30 minutes. Then come with me and see what we can do.

I. Review issues

1. Comment genre (argumentative, explanatory and descriptive)

Examining the topic is to examine the theme and genre of the composition. Because what kind of genre will write what kind of theme. So what are the genres? It includes argumentative articles, explanatory articles and descriptive articles. In recent years, CET-4 composition is not a single genre, but a mixture of several genres. For example:

Note: For this part, you have 30 minutes to write a composition.

Strive to be an excellent college student.

You should write at least 100 words, and you should write your composition according to the following outline (given in Chinese):

The Necessity of Being a Qualified College Student

Necessary conditions for becoming a qualified college student (from moral, intellectual and physical aspects)

Many people say that this type of composition is argumentative. This is one-sided, because,

Is it necessary to write the first paragraph? , is argumentative;

The second paragraph requires writing preconditions? Ask you to write an explanation;

The third paragraph asks to write "do this"? You need to write a description. Therefore, in most cases, CET-4 composition is a mixture of three genres.

2. Determine the corresponding writing methods

The purpose of our examination is to determine different writing methods according to different genres. Through the examination of the questions, we can see that most of the CET-4 compositions are in three stages. Like the above example, the first paragraph is argumentative, the second paragraph is descriptive and the third paragraph is descriptive. Moreover, various styles have different writing methods: argumentative writing: there must be arguments and arguments, which are often discussed from both positive and negative aspects. For example, the idea in the first paragraph above is: what will happen if you are a qualified college student (this is discussed earlier); What will happen if you can't be a qualified college student (from the opposite side); So we should be qualified college students (conclusion). Explanation: A problem can be explained from several aspects, and the necessity of qualified college students can be explained from three aspects: morality, intelligence and physique. Caption: use? People? Describe one for the center? Do what? This process. Compared with the last two paragraphs, the subject of this paragraph is mostly personal pronoun, so he should describe the second paragraph.

Second, determine the topic sentence

After reviewing the questions, the next step is how to write them. The first step is to determine the topic sentence, which can not only ensure that you don't stray from the topic, but also help you clear up your writing ideas. The safest way to write a topic sentence is to directly translate the Chinese outline. For example, the topic sentence in the previous paragraph is:

It is very necessary to be an excellent college student. There are several important aspects to be a good college student. (Descriptive topic sentence)

What I will do in the future is as follows. (Descriptive topic sentence)

Three. Organizational paragraph

After determining the topic sentence, the next work is discussion. It is also this step that makes many candidates really puzzled. The most basic solution is to enlarge vocabulary and enrich grammar storage. When writing, grammar and vocabulary are the most basic. However, the ability to organize paragraphs is also particularly important (we will explain the following parts of coherence and cohesion in more detail). When writing, you should not only provide some information, but also learn to use some examples, personal experiences, comparisons and descriptions. Only in this way will you not feel speechless? Write? .

Four. Coherence and cohesion

1. List

The enumerated patterns are usually

topic sentence

-Example 1

-Example 2

-Example 3

For example, for example, like, like, therefore, take? As an example, to illustrate and other words.

Nonverbal communication, or "body language", is communication through facial expressions, head or eye movements, gestures and body postures. It is as important as words for understanding. Misunderstandings are often interesting, but sometimes people from different cultures will have serious misunderstandings if they misunderstand nonverbal signals. For example, different meanings of gestures are common in America: a circle drawn with thumb and forefinger. For an American, this means that everything is fine. For the Japanese, this means that you are talking about money. In France, it means that something is worthless. In Greece, it is an obscene gesture. Therefore, an American may unconsciously offend a Greek with this special gesture.

Step 2 classify

Generally, after the topic sentence, several parts or aspects expressed by paragraph indicators are listed in turn. Then, choose rich examples to explain or explain each part or aspect listed in detail.

Any good library can find three basic materials.

First of all, there are books on various subjects, both in English and in many other languages. These books are card catalogs organized in a central file according to subject, title and author. Books can usually be borrowed from the library and taken home for two or four weeks.

Second, reference works, including encyclopedias, dictionaries, bibliographies, atlases and so on. , and usually must be used in the library itself.

Third, there are periodicals-magazines, newspapers, brochures-filed.

Put it on the shelf alphabetically, or shoot it to save space. Like reference books, periodicals cannot be taken out of the library. Classification commonly used: most, second, more, in addition, in addition, start, first, first, first, second, third?

3. Causality

At the beginning of the paragraph, use the theme period to illustrate the causal relationship, then select relevant materials and objectively list some reasons or results to illustrate the central idea.

More and more wealthy Americans have decided to emigrate. They find it impossible to walk in the streets at night in the United States without worrying about being raped, robbed or murdered, and they can't see a way to escape from the toxic air in the city. They insist that even American food is becoming more and more dangerous to eat. Last but not least, they insist that they are tired of the pace of life in America, which has no time for relaxation or entertainment.

Causality common words:

Because, therefore, because, because, therefore, because, therefore, for this reason, therefore, is caused by, lead to, lead to.

4. Comparative method

The topic sentence must clearly point out the object to be compared and the scope to be compared, in fact, it is to list the similarities of two or more comparison objects.

Learning English is like building a house. Laying a good foundation is the first and most important step. In other words, you should read and speak English every day. Memorizing new words and phrases is also helpful. Like building a house, learning English takes some time.

What about don? Don't be impatient. Remember, Rome wasn't? It wasn't built in a day.

Common words: at the same time, similar, according to, both, showing a certain degree of similarity, similarity, similarity, and? In the same way, in the same way.

5. Example method

Citing facts or examples to illustrate the central idea is a simple and convincing writing method.

It is very convenient to communicate with others by telephone.

Especially when you are in a hurry. For example, if one of your family members is seriously ill.

I was sick at night. What about you? T know how to deal with it, and I don''t know where to find a doctor. What can you do? The phone is the answer. Call 120, and you will get hospital service soon.

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