博士生入学考试英语辅导（写作部分）.ppt

博士生入学考试英语辅导（写作部分） 黄 年 根 解放军理工大学工程兵工程学院 Lecture on Writing For Non-English Major Doctor Candidates By Prof. Huang Engineering Institute of Engineer Corps, PLA University of Science and Engineering Requirement： write a passage of 120--140 words in 30 minutes Grading Criterion: 1. coherence (内容切题）： related ideas, topic sentences in paragraphs; 2. construction: full development, unity, logic, cohesion, being clear and to the point; 3. transition and variation of sentences; 4. grammar and diction Sample Topic: Do you think it a good idea to have the graduate students participate in more physical activities in the army, factories or the countryside instead of concentrating on their textbooks alone? Give your reasons to support your opinions Sample 2:Not just on your textbooks As a graduate student, you can not just pay attention to your textbooks. You should participate in more physical activities in the army, factories or countryside. First of all, we are in a society that is full of all kinds of knowledge. It is necessary for us to learn them in the society. Then, if you want to be competitive in applying a job after graduation, you had better participate in more physical activities. For a company, your social experience may be more important than your knowledge from your textbooks Not just on your textbooks Finally, taking such activities can help you grasp your textbook better. When you solve the practical problem with your knowledge, you improve it also. I would like to give the suggestion: Don’t missing any opportunity to participate in physical activities. Styles Of Writing Description: describing the appearance, inner structure, etc of certain objects or the steps or stages of a process, a method, etc. Styles Of Writing Narration: recording a series of events that occur one after another. Events are often stated or narrated in their natural time order. Styles Of Writing Exposition: explaining or expounding a physics law,