还有,这篇文章的风格过于随意(informal)。演讲辞属于正式文体,其用词应该比较讲究。如文章第一句稍加修改就变成: I feel honored to stand here as an candidate for the president of the students’ union。演讲辞虽然不能像一般文章一样用一些很长、很复杂的句子,但也不能全用很短、很简单的句子。那样会显得很单调,同时会使阅卷老师觉得没有很强的造句能力。
比如我们可以八一、二两句结合起来,这样就变成:As a junior in Chemical Department, today I feel honored to stand here as an candidate for the president of the students’ union。原文的第四句则可以改成: For the wonderful job I have done and great contribution I have made, I have been often praised by both my classmates and my teacher。类似的可以修改合并的句子在上述这篇文章中可以说比比皆是。修改过以后的句子读起来就富于变化。而原文的句子13个中只好由9个直接由I 开头,这样的开头方式过于单调。
综上所述,我们可以得出结论。新题型中的作文考试会与前几年一样,继续强调能力测试。面对这种考试,我们首先要加强自身的英语修养,唯有这样,才有可能在未来的写作部分立于不败之地。
另外,还需要注意以下技巧:
1. 根据文章章法合理使用、灵活改造命题提纲,做到起、承、转、合,有头有尾。
2. 养成良好习惯,确保主体段落有明确的中心思想句,后面的扩展层次清楚。
3. 注意语法规则和固定搭配,减少语言错误。
4. 文贵在变,学会用不同的形式开始句子,注意句子的长短结合。
下面这篇05年6月作文一个考生的是现场作品,基本满足了上述要求,堪称佳作。大家可作参考。
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay in honor of Teacher’s Day of no less than 120 words. You may base your writing on the following outline:
1.向老师祝贺节日
2.从一件难忘的事情记述老师的教诲和无私奉献
3.如何回报老师
September the 10th is a day to remember. Because it’s a day to thank those who care us, teach us, and the most important, educate us to be useful to the society.
I still remember it clearly when I was denied the opportunity to participate in the writing contest, my heart sank. The frustration and sadness almost overwhelmed me as I felt I was discarded and I thought for sure I would never pick up my pen to write. At that time, it is you, dear Miss Wang, who gave me power and energy to regain my confidence. Immediate help and advice on writing were also offered, which made me realize my weakness and know how to improve.
Through your encouragement, I soon picked up my pen. And also I learned to enjoy writing instead of focusing on prize.
Thank you, Miss. Wang, and allow me to thank all those who work hard as the most sacred people in the world on behalf of all students here.
(责任编辑:)