Writing Class for English Majors英语写作课课件.ppt

IV. Development by Process Transitional signals are especially important in a paragraph developed by process. They clearly indicate the sequence of the process step by step. The commonly used transitional signals are as follows. first, second, third, next; before, after; last, finally; not...until; the first step, the second step; meanwhile; as soon as, when; after that; now, then In giving instructions, imperative sentences and sentences with the indefinite pronoun you as the subject are often used. The present tense should be used if the instructions are still applicable. IV. Development by Process Mouth- to-mouth Breathing Once you encounter a person who has stopped breathing, you should begin immediately to do mouth-to-mouth breathing. First, place the victim on his back and remove any foreign matter from his mouth with your fingers. Then tilt his head backwards, so that his chin is pointing up. Next, pull his mouth open and his jaw forward, pinch his nostrils shut to prevent the air which you blow into his mouth from escaping through his nose. Then place your mouth tightly over the victim’s. Blow into his mouth until you see his chest rise. Then turn your head to the side and listen for the onrush of air which indicates an air exchange. Repeat the process... EXERCISES 1.Add appropriate chronological transitional signals to the following essay and punctuate them. How to Reduce the Danger of Smoking The Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) has outlined some steps to take some of the danger out of smoking for those people who are unable to quit smoking outright. First, choose a cigarette with less tar… Second, don’t smoke your cigarette all the way down… Third, take fewer draws on each cigarette, that is, … Fourth, reduce your inhaling… Finally, smoke fewer cigarettes each day… IV. Development by Process But think about the terrible diseases you are opening you… In short, if you follow each of these steps without cheating, you shoul