新视野大学英语读写教程(第二版)第三册 Unit 9 Section A Premarital Agreements.ppt

I. Structure Writing Writing—Structure Writing A Paragraph A General Statement + Examples Sometimes, a writer presents his statements and supports it with particular examples. Sample Another problem is a prenuptial agreement signed under pressure. To avoid this, some lawyers will not draw up an agreement once a wedding date has been set. “I figure there’s a sword hanging over their head, and that’s pressure,” they said. Such lawyers counsel their clients never to send out wedding invitation until both signatures are on an agreement. But not everyone takes this advice. A classic example is cited by lawyers: “An agreement is Writing—Structure Writing To be continued Sample stuck under somebody’s nose on the day of the wedding – and it’s usually a ‘she’ – and she signs, but doesn’t even read it.” Another lawyer recalled one awkward episode where the two sides were still editing the contract, arguing over what to keep and delete, as 150 wedding guests were arriving for the wedding. When an agreement could not be forged, the wedding was canceled. Writing—Structure Writing A general statement: To avoid a prenuptial agreement under pressure, lawyers counsel their clients never to send out wedding invitation until both signatures are on an agreement. Writing—Structure Writing Two examples of not following lawyers’ advice: Example 2: A wedding was canceled because two sides could not forge an agreement on the wedding. Writing—Structure Writing A “she” signs an agreement on the day of the wedding , but doesn’t even read it. Example 1: Write a paragraph supported by examples on the following topic: The Pleasure of Talking to an Intimate Friend Writing Task For your reference Writing—Structure Writing Generally speaking, it’s very pleasant to talk to an intimate friend. For example, if you feel depressed because of some unpleasant happenings, you can talk to your close friend about it. Then you are sure to feel relieved. An intimate frien