英语段落写作基本要求Basic Reirements fr Engish Paragraph .ppt

New Century Practical English Writing 新世纪 实用英语写作（六、七） 英语段落写作基本要求Basic Requirements for English Paragraph writing 段落的构成Paragraph Structure 文章中的段落常由三个主要部分构成：主题句、辅助句和结尾句。请读下面段落范例并注意分析其结构。 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 minted twenty．three 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．The most recent use of gold is in astronauts′ suits. Astronauts wear gold-plated heat shields for protection outside the spaceship．In conclusion， gold is treasured not only for its beauty but also for its utility． 主题句(Topic Sentence)在段落中用于概括段落主旨大意的句子，叫做主题句。一个好的主题句能够准确地表达作者的观点或态度。关于主题的这个观点或态度称为主题思想(controlling idea)。主题句限定了在一个单独的段落中所允许充分讨论的内容。 辅助句（supporting sentence or developing sentence)在段落中对主题句起表述作用的句子叫辅助句。 结尾句（concluding sentence)表示段落结束的句子叫结尾句 Topic sentence Suppoeting sentence Suppoeting sentence Suppoeting sentence Suppoeting sentence How to write a good topic sentence? Three essential points 第一，主题句必须是一个完整的句子，包括一个主语，一个谓语动词，常常还带有其他修饰语。 Fragments: Driving on freeways. The importance of gold. How to register for college classes. The benefits of television to children. Revised sentences Driving on freeway requires skill and alertness. Gold, a precious metal, is prized for tow important characteristics. Registering for college classes can be a frustrating experience for new students． Television benefits young children in three major ways． 第二，主题句是由主题词和主题思想的表述两部分构成的。主题词表明讨论的对象。主题思想的表述部分限制或控制这个主题在一个段落中能够被论述的具体方面。它应该是能够展述主题思想的一个词或一个短语，即关键词。试分析下面的主题句： The Womens Movement has had several effects on the English language． 在这个主题句中，表达主题思想的关键词是se