实用英语写作技巧-第17部分
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brief
at last in
short
finally
11)Qualifying转折(限定)
but however (al)though
yet except
for nevertheless
of course after
al
clearly
still
34.4 Assignment for Unit 34
Directions:There are twenty blanks in the following passage.For each blank there is a
transitional word or phrase missing.You should choose the appropriate word or phrase of each blank from
the given words or phrases below .Be sure to use each of the given words or phrases,some of which may appear twice.
similarly,therefore,but,however,first of all,and,even,finally,for example,secondly,on the other hand,further…more,third,when,nevertheless,as aresult,or
Since we Americans are a blend of people from many countries,we have a very short history which
can properly be called“American”.____,it is hard to
find characteristics which apply to all Americans.We bine many extremes from many different cultures.____,we can make some generalizations.Our main characteristics include individuality,a bination of idealism and
practicality,materialism,____a lack of parental influence,all of which permeate our lives.
____,we Americans
value individuality.Our country was founded by strong individuals,and we do not like to be forced
into conformity.Therefore,we insist on having a great deal of
freedom.Interestingly
enough,____,most Americans use this freedom to
behave very much like most other Americans,and we are suspicious of those who do not conform.Hippies are individualists,____,but most Americans do not like them.By the same token,we consider ourselves very faithful to the laws of our country,____there are few among us who
would not break one if it was felt that no harm would be done by doing so—such as by exceeding the speed
limit or failing to report informally…received cash ine on tax forms.
____,we Americans
are both practical and idealistic.We place great value on doing things forourselves,for this is what our pioneer
forefathers were forced to do.Many foreign visitors are surprised to find that many couples of
fortable means do their own yard work,their own house…work,their own repairs.____,we are very
idealistic:We think we
have the best political,social,and economic
system yet devised,and we ____expect everything to go smoothly.
____our idealism,we are easily disillusioned.This is why so many marriages end in divorce—young couples' expectations from
marriage are unrealistically high.____,it helps
explain the dissatisfactions and protests of many young people,and ____older people,who enjoy one of the highest
standards of living in the world.
A ____characteristics of us Americans is that money is more
important than prestige to us.People work extremely hard,so many,unfortunately,either have little leisure time,or do not know how to enjoy it.Why do we work so hard?It is not to achieve greater status or prestige,but simply to have more of the
material objects and fort that money can buy.
____,our parents
have less influence on us than parents do in other countries.Many children are left in day…care
centers by their working mothers,____with baby sitters when their parents go out at night.____,peer pressure is very great because children's feelings and desires
are taken very seriously,and they are given a lot of freedom to form strong personalities.We leave home at a relatively early
age,usually after
high school,to take jobs
and have our own apartments,____to go to college,where we are allowed a great deal of freedom.We choose our own spouses,even if our parents object,And,later in life,____our parents are old and helpless,we often live far away from them;many prefer to put them in nursing homes rather than to have the
responsibility of caring for them daily.Many foreigners find this practice heartless.I suppose it is,____like many other qualities we
Americans share,it is subject
to change over a relatively short period of time.
第三十五单元 总复习Revision Exercises
As is known to all,‘practice makes perfect’.Good,effective
writing can only be achieved through much practice.So in this unit,we intend to give you 20 topics for
your writing practice.
Exercise 35…1
Directions:For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a position on the title“puters”.You should base your position on the following outline.Your position should be about
120 words.Remember to
write clearly.
puters
1)计算机在现代社会中的作用;
2)计算机在家庭中的作用;
3)你对计算机的看法。
Exercise 35…2
Directions:Write a 3…paragraph essay by using the cause…effect technique to
illustrate how overpopulatlon threatens the development of society.The following outline information
will be of help.
Overpopulation Poses a Threat
to the Development of Societies
1)scarcity of
resources,including
land
2)shortage of
food
3)lack of
health care,educational
facilities and work opportunities
Exercise 35…3
Directions:Write a 3…paragraph position of no less than 120words on the
title“The Advantages and Disadvantages of Air Travel”
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Air Travel
Exercise 35…4
Directions:Write a position on the title“The Project Hope”.Your position should be based
on the outline below
and should be start with the given opening sentence:
Education plays a very important role in the
modernization of our country.
The Project Hope
1)Present
situation of education in our country;
2)Necessity of
the project;
3)My
suggestions.
Exercise 35…5
Directions:Write a 3…paragraph position in no less than 120words on the
title“For a Better Understanding between Parents and
Children”.Your
position should bebased on the outline below and should be written clearly
on the position Sheet.
Outline:
1)Present
situation:lack of
munication between parents and children
2)Possible
reasons:a.different likes and dislikes
b.misunderstanding
c.others
3)Suggestions:a.for parents
b.for children
Exercise 35…6
Directions:Write a position of about 120 words explaining how the dues of
membership are spend.Use the information contained in the pie chart and your position
should be based on the outline given below.
Use of Photo Club Membership Dues Outline:
1)source of
dues and areas of expenses
2)the largest
and the smallest areas of spending
3)conclusion
Exercise 35…7
Directions:Write a position on the title“Developing Listening Ability”.You are given the first sentence of each paragraph and are required
to develop the given topic sentences into three paragraphs.Your position should be about
120 words,not including
the words given.
On Developing Listening Ability
1)At present,some Chinese students don't pay
enough attention to the development of their listening ability.
2)As a matter
of fact,listening is
one of the most important ways to study a foreign language.
3)Personally,I believe that……
Exercise 35…8
Directions:Write a position about“The Profession I Like to
Follow”in three
paragraphs.Your
position must be based on the outline given below and it should be no less
than 120 words.
The Profession I Like to Follow
1)My definition
of an ideal profession;
2)Reasons for
my definition;
3)An example of
my ideal profession.
Exercise 35…9
Directions:Write a position of no less than 120 words on“The Early Model T Ford Cars”.Study the following table
carefully;Your
position must be based on the informtion given in the table.Write three paragraphs to:
1)state the
changes in the price of the cars;
2)state the changes
in the output of the cars;
3)draw your own
conclusions(reasons why
Henry
Ford's cars have been so popular in the U.S.A.)
Exercise 35…10
Directions:Write a 3…paragraph position on the title“Things Making Life Happy”.Your position should be at least 120 words.Remember to support the main idea
with details and make your conclusion.Write clearly.
Things Making Life Happy
Exercise 35…11
Directions:Write a 3…paragraph position on the title“How to Prepare Steamed Crabs”.You should develop your
position by using the given opening sentence belowand remember to
use signal words to show clearly the different steps in the procedure.
How to Prepare Steamed Crabs
Almost everyone who lives in Guangdong likes to eat crabs.But do you know how to prepare them?
Exercise 35…12
Directions:You are allowed 30 minutes to write a position based on the graph
below.The suggested
title is“Car Accidents in Beijing”.Your position should be no less
than 120 words and you should quote as few figures as possible.Remember that your position must
be written according to the following outline:
1)Rise and fall
of the rate of car accidents as indicated by the grap