1.3 How to decribe 中级英语写作.pdf

Unit 1 Describe Things 1.3 Practice Main content Practice how to combine the two different ways to describe things. •read a sample writing •choose something to write about; outline the structure of your writing •appreciate a student’s writing sample Sample writing(Analysis) •The introduction: when and where the writer gets this handbag. “Threeyears ago at a flea market, I bought a small white-beaded handbag which I have never since carried in public but which I would never dream of giving away.” The attributive clause sets up a suspense and lures the readers to find out more information on the handbag. Sample writing(Analysis) •The following part: presents an objective description of the handbag, on how it looks like, from outside to inside. •The last part: the reason why the author likes this handbag. “At the bottom of the purse is a silver coin, which reminds me of my teenage years when my mother warned me never to go out on a date without a dime in case I had to telephone home for help.” The ending illuminates the whole paragraph with the writer’s savory memories of the past. Sample writing(conclusion) The writing includes... ✓The objective description of the handbag: its color, size, external structure, internal structure, and its function etc.. ✓The writers strong feelings and emotions on this bag. (the last two sentences) Sample writing(conclusion) The writing can be divided into 3 parts: (1) introduction with a successful suspense (2) the detailed objective description of the handbag (3) unraveling the suspense and establishing the theme of introducing the handbag. This piece of writing is not merely about description of the thing, but expression of the writer’s nostalgic feeling. w