新视野大学英语读写第一册第一单元1SectionA.ppt

When you explain the reasons why something happens by writing, you are having a cause and effect writing. Read the following passage and tell the cause and effect. II. Cause and Effect Writing Writing—Cause and Effect Writing Do you know why winter is colder than summer? One reason is that there are fewer hours of sunlight in winter. But there is another reason. Winter sunlight is cooler. The earth gets less heat from it, though it is the same sun, and it shines just as bright as in the summer time. (effect) (先果后因，多因一果) (cause 1) (cause 2) Sample 1 Writing—Cause and Effect Writing Shopping online has many advantages. First, the web-stores can keep customers updated about the best selling products. Second, they can provide customers with a wider range of choices. Third, it is very convenient and time-saving.  I enjoy shopping online very much. (cause) Sample 2 Writing—Cause and Effect Writing (effect) Owing to (because of / thanks to) sth.… There are three reasons for this. The reasons for this are as follows... This is due to (results from) several factors. A number of factors could account for… One reason is that… … partly because…, partly because… Many factors that contribute to (lead to/account  for)… include… Useful Expressions for Cause Writing—Cause and Effect Writing So/Therefore/Consequently/As a result… The effect is evident/obvious. It will have/exert a deep influence (on…). It may cause a sweeping change. It leaves some serious consequences. It may give rise to a host of problems. The immediate result it produces is... Useful Expressions for Effect Writing—Cause and Effect Writing Write a paragraph of about 80 words, using the 5 patterns. Topic 1: English Study General Statement: I want to study English for different reasons. Writing Task For your reference Writing—Cause and Effect Writi