WritingBook3u3.pptVIP

Writing Style This text is an exposition. Making contrast and showing examples are much used in our text. In order to reflect the changes taken place between the past and the present, the author skillfully employs comparison and contrast throughout the article, which can be found in Para.1 vs Para. 4, Para. 10 vs Para. 11, Para. 12 vs Para. 13, with the first pair acting as the opening of the text, and the Writing (P.101) 用于表示因果关系或分析原因的过渡词due to, owing to, as a result, therefore, so, thus, consequently, accordingly, as a consequence, in consequence of, for this reason, among... reasons, in that等等。 (1) Criticism and self-criticism is necessary in that it helps us to find and correct our mistakes. Homework of Unit 3 Translation (注：翻译已挂在网上) Directions: Put the following passage into English, using the words and phrases given below. statistics rural vulnerable dramatically surveillance civilize hook up to without so much as * * latter two as the supporting details for the central argument. It is noticeable that the author achieves cohesion throughout the article by no devices other than a subtle tense change, without explicit words like “ in the past” or “at present” to indicate the time and comparison. He freely swifts between the past and the present, yet does not produce any disorder and confusion, which reflects the skillfulness of the writer. The last part of the text (para.16---19) is especially well-written with many forceful short sentences. In the part, the author concisely points out that the Americans are bathed in distrust and fear, they have to resort to elaborate security systems, particularly locks to protect themselves, thus turning the America into “the land of the lock”. Yet in doing so, they have meanwhile pitifully become the prisoners of themselves. 问题解决型论说文结构模式 提出问题→分析原因→我的对策或看法 问题解决型论说文常用句型 一：引出话题的常用句式 1．Although … has brought convenience to us, many people have begun to realize that it is the source of trouble as well.