英语写作答案.doc

Contents (目录)Unit 1: Paragraph and whole composition Unit 2: Narration and argumentation Unit 3: Exposition and description Unit 4: Practical writings Unit 1: Paragraph and whole composition A paragraph is a division of writings expressing one central idea. It usually consists of several closely related sentences. It can also be called a unit of thought. It is a unit in itself and part of a la5ger whole. Paragraph is made up of a group of sentences which altogether express a controlling idea or central idea. It includes topic sentence, supporting sentences, and concluding sentence. The paragraph is the basic unit of a composition. It focuses on one major idea. This major idea is called the topic sentence. It provides enough details to develop the idea. An effective paragraph does not waste the reader’s time. It doesn’t start something without finishing it. It contains enough specific details to enable the reader to understand the writer’s point. It is sensibly organized: An effective paragraph does not bore the reader. It is organized so the reader has no trouble following the writer’s progression of thought—so the reader can see three parts in a paragraph—1) the topic sentence; 2) supporting details, and 3) the concluding sentence. A topic sentence is a brief statement of the subject of the paragraph. It is very important because it determines the content of the whole paragraph. Therefore, special attention should be paid to it. My mother has passed along to me certain rules for getting along with others. There is much to say about the problem of unemployment. It is a shame to waste time in college years. One of his interests is to spend time in libraries. A good topic sentence presents both a subject and an attitude toward that subject. A topic sentence only states one fact or one opinion. the topic should be neither too abstract nor too specific. Furthermore it is better to be placed at the beginning of the paragraph. Supporting details deal with different