考研英语辅导讲座1.pptx

Lecture 1Paragraph writing ;What is a paragraph?; Gold, a precious metal, is prized for two important characteristics. First of all, gold has a lustrous beauty that is resistant to corrosion. Therefore, it is suitable for jewelry, coins, and ornamental purposes. Gold never needs to be polished and will remain beautiful forever. For example, a Macedonian coin remains as untarnished today as the day it was made 25 centuries ago. Another important characteristic of gold is its usefulness to industry and science. For many years, it has been used in hundreds of industrial applications, such as photography and dentistry. The most recent use of gold is in astronauts’ suits. Astronauts wear gold-plated heat shields for protection when they go outside spaceships in space. In conclusion, gold is treasured not only for its beauty but also for its utility. ;Model paragraph ;Paragraph structure ;Topic sentence;Driving on freeways. incomplete. The topic is how to register for college classes. no specific area Immigrants have largely enriched the US culture. too general Independent films are characterised by experimental techniques, low production costs and provocative themes. too many areas, only one specific area is enough ;A good topic sentence: Must be a complete sentence, with a subject and a verb Should neither be too specific nor too general Should contain both the topic and the controlling idea Should not have several controlling ideas that are unrelated for a single paragraph E.g. Gold, a precious metal, is prized for two important characteristics. The topic sentence is usually the first sentence in a paragraph ;Driving on freeways requires skill and alertness. Registering for college classes can be a frustrating experience for new students. Immigrants have contributed many delicious foods to U.S. cuisine. Independent films are characterized by experimental techniques. ; _____________ a. The history of astronomy is interesting. _____________ b. Ice