英语--考博2--博士--研究生.ppt

General Essay Patterns Introduction of Topic (thesis statement) Topic sentence (supporting sentences) Topic sentence (supporting sentences) Topic sentence (supporting sentences) Conclusion (restatement of the thesis) Argumentative essay Ask your viewpoint or judgment of A social phenomenon Controversial issues (people have different opinions) Pattern One (for) Introduction of the issue to be discussed (thesis) Advantages (reasons) 1. Advantage 2. Advantage 3. Advantage Conclusion (supportive of the thesis) Pattern Two (against) Introduction of the issue to be discussed (thesis) Disadvantages (reasons)with specific examples 1. disadvantage 2. disadvantage 3. disadvantage Conclusion (supportive of the thesis) Alternative pattern General situationopponent’s opinion/refutation Arguments (refutation with examples) 1. 2. 3. Conclusion Expository essay Analysis of a problem/phenomenon to discuss the possible outcome cause—effects 2. Explain the reasons of a social reality (problem,phenomenon) effect—causes 3. Taking positions by comparison/contrast Situation/thesis (problem) Cause/effect 1. 2. 3. Conclusion (solution) Cause-effect Effect----causes 1. Explain causes/reasons for…(原因/理由) 2. Sequence (major…minor) Cause---effects Analyze the influence/outcome a phenomenon may bring (positive/negative) suggestion Lack of educational funds 1. Lack of qualified teachers 2. Deficiency of teaching facilities 3. Children drop out of school Solution(s) to the problem Children like fast food(effect---causes )  comfortable environment interesting toys fried and tasty food Higher incidence of traffic accidents (effect---causes)  Drunk driving Poor road conditions People’s negligence of traffic regulations Mixed pattern(analyze causes; discuss the effects) Introduction of phenomenon/problem Analysis of causes 1.