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1、Essay WritingOn the test paper there is a small box where examinees should write the title of their essay.The purpose is for the marker to quickly see what question has been chosen.Examinees need not come up with a clever title;a simple title repeating the essay question or changing it a little is a

2、ll that is required.The title can be written in lower-case letters as it is in the question or it can be capitalized.Essay Titles Essay question:What are your career goals?Essay title:My Career GoalsEssay question:“The Internet has improved our lives.”Discuss.Essay title:The Internet has improved ou

3、r livesThe InternetHas the Internet Improved Our Lives?Every essay or paper is made up of three parts:Introduction Body ConclusionStructure a Five Paragraph Essayan introduction three main body paragraphs a conclusion The introduction is the first paragraph of the paper.It often begins with a genera

4、l statement about the topic and ends with a more specific statement of the main idea of your paper.The purpose of the introduction is to let the reader know what the topic is inform the reader about your point of view arouse the readers curiosity so that he or she will want to read about your topicI

5、ntroductionThe introduction should start with a general discussion of your subject and lead to a very specific statement of your main point,or thesis.Sometimes an essay begins with a grabber,such as a challenging claim,or surprising story to catch a readers attention.The thesis should tell in one(or

6、 at most two)sentence(s),what your overall point or argument is,and briefly,what your main body paragraphs will be about.For example,in an essay about the importance of airbags in cars,the introduction might start with some information about car accidents and survival rates.It might also have a grab

7、ber about someone who survived a terrible accident because of an airbag.The thesis would briefly state the main reasons for recommending airbags,and each reason would be discussed in the main body of the essay.The body of the paper follows the introduction.It consists of a number of paragraphs in wh

8、ich you develop your ideas in detail.Limit each paragraph to one main idea.(Dont try to talk about more than one idea per paragraph.)Prove your points continually by using specific examples and quotations.Use transition words to ensure a smooth flow of ideas from paragraph to paragraph.BodyTransitio

9、nsDoes the first paragraph tell us a pro and the second a con?(on the other hand.)Does the second paragraph tell us something of greater significance?(more importantly.)Transition words and phrases buton the contraryin contrasthoweveralthough soconsequentlyas a resultthereforeas a consequenceTransit

10、ion words and phrases and/alsobesides thismoreoverfurthermorein additionbecause of/becausedue toowing tosinceasMain Body Paragraphs(3)Each main body paragraph will focus on a single idea,reason,or example that supports your thesis.Each paragraph will have a clear topic sentence(a mini thesis that st

11、ates the main idea of the paragraph)and as much discussion or explanation as is necessary to explain the point.You should try to use details and specific examples to make your ideas clear and convincing.Paragraph structure1.topic sentence2.specific details(more information,examples)3.conclusionRead

12、and number the sentences in the correct order:People can see what the animals look like and how they behave.As a result,they may develop an interest in protecting animals and the environment.Zoos have an important role in educating the public about animal conservation.We can read about animals or wa

13、tch them on television,but seeing them in real life is so much better.3-4-1-2Brainstorming Sit down with a pencil and paper,or at your computer,and write whatever comes into your head about your topic,no matter how confused or disorganized.Keep writing for a short but specific amount of time,say 35

14、minutes.Dont stop to change what youve written or to correct spelling or grammar errors.After a few minutes,read through what you have written.You will probably throw out most of it,but some of what youve written may give you an idea you can develop.Do some more brainstorming and see what else you c

15、an come up with.My fatherNever complainsgood at DIYcan fix the carplays the guitarWorks hard for familygave up musical career for familyThe person I most admire optimisticfriendlyOrganize Your IdeasDevelop an outline to organize your ideas.An outline shows your main ideas and the order in which you

16、are going to write about them.Write down all the main ideas.List the subordinate ideas below the main ideas.Avoid any repetition of ideas.My fathertalenteddoes a lot for the familyNever complainsgood at DIYcan fix the carplays the guitarWorks hard for familygave up musical career for familyThe perso

17、n I most admire personalityoptimisticfriendlyThree topic sentencesMy father is the most good-natured person I know.He is very talented in a variety of fields.I respect my dads selflessness.The conclusion is the last paragraph of the paper.Its purpose is to summarize your main points,leaving out spec

18、ific examples restate the main idea of the paperConclusionYour conclusion begins with a restatement of your main point;but be sure to paraphrase,not just repeat your thesis sentence.Then you want to add some sentences that emphasize the importance of the topic and the significance of your view.Think

19、 about what idea or feeling you want to leave your reader with.The conclusion is the reverse of the introduction in that it starts out very specific and becomes a bit more general as you finish.Sample:The person I most admireThere are many people that I greatly admire.Some are famous sportsmen and c

20、elebrities while others are just ordinary people such as my teachers and friends.However,there was one person that I look up to much more than anyone else;that is my father.My father is the most good-natured person I know.I have never seen him angry even though my sister and I often got into trouble

21、 when we were at school.He is always friendly and optimistic.Although he grew up in a poor family and has had a hard life,he never complains.Another reason I admire my father so much is that he is very talented in a variety of fields.He can play the guitar and the piano extremely well.Hes also reall

22、y good at drawing and painting.Moreover,my father is a skillful handyman.For example,whenever our car has a problem,he can fix it by himself.Last but not least,I respect my dads selflessness.When I was born,he gave up his career as a professional musician and he found a better paying but boring office job.In fact,because my mother was too sick to work,my father also got a part-time job.In conclusion,my father is the person that I admire the most because of his good nature,talents,and self-sacrifice for his family.Hopefully,I will be like him one day.