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1、Description: Model Essay 1 Disaster OfficeI knew that professor Cassidy was excellent professor from the first day I attended one of his chemistry classes. He was prompt, perfectly prepared for class and delivered a lecture that was organized, clear, and interesting. In fact, I tried to emulate his

2、behavior in my own studies. The first time I visited his office, however, I realized that these qualities of his didnt extend outside the classroom. To my surprise, his office environment seemed to reflect the very opposite of his classroom persona: it was a disorderly mess, and I felt as if Id stum

3、bled upon the aftermath of a natural disaster.When I arrived, the secretary told me to go head and wait in the office, since Professor Cassidy had stepped out for a few moments. I was soaked because there had been a downpour of rain earlier in the day, and it was still drizzling when I had arrived o

4、n campus. As I walked along the corridor, I could see a trial of muddy footprints leading down the hall, eventually stopping at Professor Cassidys office door.I peeked inside at the tiny room, so small it could barely accommodate a desk and extra chair. There was a metal coat rack just inside the do

5、or, its base surrounded by a fresh grey puddle flowing form a red umbrella propped against the rack. There was also a small collection of about six sneakers and rubber boots in disarray on a rubber mat. One orphan shoe, its brown leather scuffed and wrinkled, lay on its side in the puddle. The rack

6、itself held a wet raincoat as well as a jean jacket and mass of assorted colorful sweaters, some barely hanging on by their sleeves. The musty smell emanating from the damp wool made me feel as if Id stumbled into a basement closet by mistake.Suddenly I was assailed by another odora pungent, sour, a

7、crid smell that wafted across the room. As I surveyed the room I noticed a coffee maker sitting on a ledge by the window-it was the smell of stale coffee that had been left on the warming element too long. The glass carafe contained a hard, black, glossy substance that had dried onto the bottom of t

8、he pot. In addition, there were doffed stains like brown polka dots all over the shelf on which the coffee make stood. I found it hard to believe that Professor Cassidy could work in this king of environmentbut this was only the beginning of my enlightenment.The rain continued to tap on the open win

9、dow, which allowed some stray raindrops to enter the room through the screen at its bottom, spraying the assortment of cups and plates on the window ledge. Beside the mugs was a small potted plant, its thin neglected leaves now yellowed and brown on the edges. It appeared as if it had barely made it

10、 through a droughtUnfortunately, the desk was no better. Was this where Professor Cassidy wrote his brilliant lectures, I wondered? Its once-glossy wooden surfaceexcept for the computerwas completely covered with stacks of books, journals, and papers, some so old that their edges were yellowed and b

11、rittle. Some were held open by other books that lay haphazardly across their spines, some were heaped in jagged piles on the desk or chair, some were pile on the floor, and others acted as coasters for cups in which there floated fuzzy green islands atop unidentifiable liquid leftovers. There was ev

12、en a half-eaten slice of pizza on a greasy, yellowed paper plate, perched precariously on top of the computer screen. In between the books and papers was an accumulation of pens and pencils lying this way and that.When I turned my attention to the walls of the small room, I noticed a collection of p

13、hotos and prints on display. Once of the photos-a youthful Professor Cassidy smiling as he handed a diploma to a graduating student-had somehow survived a fall. And the glass was cracked into two triangles over the photo. Some of the posters on the walls illustrated famous scientific figures such as

14、 John Polanyi or Marie Curie. One of these was missing a tack on one corner so that the edge had curled downward like a stray lock of hair over Avogadros forehead.Just when I thought I must be in the wrong placethis was surely one of the greatest scenes of chaos Id ever seen in my lifeI heard Profes

15、sor Cassidys booming voice behind me:“ Well hello, Mr. Carter! Welcome to my home away from home!” All I could think was, “How much worse could it be at home?”Description: Model Essay 2 My worldAs an old saying goes, “East, west, home is the best.” In everyones heart, home is the most comfortable, i

16、nviting place in the world.This summer vacation, I had my dream realized: to have my room resettled. If you come to my room now, you will be attracted by the ultra large window which brightens up the whole room. It takes in a beautiful view: the Theological college right across the street, the green

17、 fields in front of it and the high buildings in the distance. To the left of the window stands a bookcase. In it, my books line up like soldiers waiting to be reviewed by their commander. Next to the bookcase is a big desk. Having a big desk is at once a convenience and a nuisance. To say it is a c

18、onvenience is because it can keep a lot of things; to say it is a nuisance is because it reinforces my bad habit of leaving things about. Day after day, books, dictionaries and newspapers pile up on the desk until there is hardly any room for a tea cup. Things in the drawers are in such a mess they

19、sometimes do not shut well. To the right of the window is my bed. Its cover is always very neat and tidy. You may wonder how come a slovenly boy who never care to wash his handkerchief should keep his bed spotlessly clean. There can be only one explanation: that is, I seldom sleep on it for I spend

20、most of my time in my dormitory. Beside the bed is the most expensive but least used piece of furniture in this room- a piano, a birthday present from my parents when I was ten. They hoped that by playing piano I would cultivate sort of interest in music. But I found, to my dismay, that I had no ear

21、 for music at all. That is why it has been sitting there idle for ten years, and is likely to be so for another ten years.This is my room and this is my world- a comfortable place for me.Description: PhysicalIn academic writing, physical description may occur in a number of disciplines or subjects.

22、A description of people, family relationships, occupations and institutions might occur in social or physical anthropology or sociology. A description of apparatus and equipment might occur in the various sciences. For nearly all these descriptions present simple active verb forms (e.g. she wears/th

23、ey wear) and present simple passive verb forms (e.g. it is described/ they are described) are commonly used. The following stages concentrate on describing countries. The United KingdomBritain (or Great Britain) is an island that lies off the north-west coast of Europe. The nearest country is France

24、, which is 20 miles away and from which Britain is separated by the English Channel. The island is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the North Sea to the east. It comprises the mainlands of England, Wales and Scotland, that is, three countries. Scotland is in the north, while Wales i

25、s in the west. Ireland, which is also an island, lies off the west coast of Britain. It consists of Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. Britain together with Northern Ireland constitute the United Kingdom (UK). Thus, the United Kingdom is composed of four countries, the largest of which is Engl

26、and. The capital city is London, which is situated in south-east England.The UK has a total area of about 244,100 square kilometers (94,248 square miles). About 70% of the land area is devoted to agriculture, about 7% is wasteland, moorland and mountains, about 13% is devoted to urban development, a

27、nd 10% is forest and woodland. The northern and western regions of Britain, that is Scotland and Wales, are mainly mountainous and hilly. Parts of north-west and centre of England also consist of mountains and hills.Britain has a generally mild and temperate climate. It is, however, subject to frequ

28、ent changes. It has an average annual rainfall of about 120 centimeters (47 inches).In 1998 the population of the United Kingdom was nearly 59 million. The density of population was approximately 240 people per square kilometer. However, in England, where 83% of the population live, the density was

29、much higher, about 363 per square kilometer.In the UK, English is the first language of the vast majority of people. However, in western Wales, Welsh is the first language for many of the people. In Scotland only a small number of people speak Gaelic.In Britain about 66% of the population say that t

30、hey are Christian, while fewer than 5% say that they belong to other religions.SummaryBritain is an island that (1) the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. It (2) the mainlands of England, Wales and Scotland. Ireland (3) the west coast of Britain. It (4) Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. The Un

31、ited Kingdom (5) Britain together with Northern Ireland. The capital city is London which (6) south-east England.In 1998 the population of the UK (7) nearly 59 million. The density of population (8) 240 people per square kilometer. In the UK English (9) the first language of most people. In western

32、Wales, Welsh (10) many of the people. But few people in Scotland (11) Caelic.Look carefully at the map of Australia and at the table of information. Then write a description of Australia organized in a similar way to the description of the UK. Check the structure and Vocabulary Aid if necessary. Wri

33、te four short paragraphs on: location size and physical backgroundclimatepopulation, language, and religion.Capital: Canberra, in the Australia Capital Territory.Total area: 7,682,300 sq. km.Land: consist largely of plains and plateaux 7% arable 14% forest 54% grassland 25% other land: desert, mount

34、ains, wastelandClimate: ranges from alpine to tropicalAnnual rainfall: two-thirds of the continent is arid or semi-arid (having little or no rain) over 80 cm. rain in the north and eastern and southern highlands.Population (1996): 18,423,000 Density: 2 per sq. kmStates and territories: % of populati

35、on: New South Wales 34% South Australia 8% Victoria 25% Tasmania 2.5% Queensland 18% Australia Capital Territory 1.5% Western Australia 10% Northern Territory 1%Language: English (+some others)Religion: mainly ChristianAssignments:1. Now write a brief account of your country, divided into four parag

36、raphs as above. If you do not know the exact figures, guess or write in general terms.2. Describe your hometown so that the reader, who does not know it, can get a clear picture of it.From Giggles to SnifflesGirls are always sentimental and change emotions quickly. Yesterday morning, when the class

37、started, I had just finished telling an interesting joke to Jane, a girl who sat right behind me. I was always known as a very good story teller, but Jane seemed to have no reaction to my story.She just sat there and remained indifferent, as if she had not heard even a word of my story. I left rathe

38、r frustrated and then turned round.A little while after the teacher had begun the class, a sound like the leaking of a tire was heard in the classroom. At first, it was almost unnoticeable, but soon it became louder and louder.As I looked around, I was so surprised to find that it was Jane who was g

39、iggling. She definitely got the humor of my story by then. She could hardly control herself and shaking with laughter. All eyes turned towards her, including the teachers furious ones, buy she did not notice them. Suddenly, the teacher roared, “Jane, stop laughing! Stop laughing!”Finally, Jane stopp

40、ed laughing and was aware of the embarrassing situation she was in. She stood up timidly with her face turning red.“Just get out of the classroom! Understand? Get out of here!” The teacher was too angry to calm down.Tears tricked down the poor girls cheeks, then down her lovely bright-colored dress.

41、 She stepped out of the classroom, sobbing so sadly that you could not imagine she had laughed heartily only a few minutes earlier.Fishing with My FatherOn an exciting summer day in mid-July in the middle of Sabago Lake my father helped me reel in my very first catch. At first, everything was quiet

42、around us. There were no human voices, cars, of planes to break the silence of the still pond. It was a perfect day for fishing. The sky was a brighter blue than usual, and puffs of white clouds raced overhead. We sat hushed, and afraid to talk, thinking that the fish could hear us and would stay aw

43、ay. As we sat there, my father, holding his pole in one hand, passed me some lunch. I put down my brown chipped rod to take a sandwich wrapped in tin foil from him. The foil reflected the bright sunlight onto the water. With my mouth filled with peanut butter. I whined, “When do you the fish will bi

44、te? Weve been in this boat forever.” It was terribly hot, for the sun hung directly over us, and the mosquitoes had told me hours ago that they favored my blood the best. Another body dropped to the bottom of the boat. “These things are eating me alive,” I complained to my father. Suddenly my line t

45、ightened and my sinker moved. “Dad, it moved; what do I do now?” My father, now as excited as I was, crawled over to my side of the boat. Everything rocked. Little circles with white bubbles formed on the water. Dad took the rod from me and, grasping it firmly like a champion fisherman, pulled and r

46、eeled the line in. “First you pull a little to let it know whos the boss.” He explained excitedly. “Then you bring it in gradually.” In complete control of the pole he alternately reeled and jerked the line. Finally, a six-inch silvery blue perch sailed through the air, dangling on my line. The fish

47、 landed on the seat of the boat, flapping wildly and gasping for air. I picked the perch up, looked into its gaping mouth, and then plopped the struggling body into a pail of water. The fish regained consciousness and swam around unharmed of the moment. I think it knew that it would be part of our d

48、inner that night. Harvey S. Wiener. Creating CompositionsReflection questions:1. What words in the topic sentence show the writers attitude toward her fishing experience with her farther?2. Why are the quotations particularly effective in this narration?3. Which action words make this theme come alive?4. Which words appeal to the read