英语议论文写作技巧解析

写作技巧解析

议论文常用句型

1. 议论文的起始段

A. 引出一或两种不同的观点

这类句子多用在议论文的开始, 一般是两种对立的观点,

然后提出自己的看法或偏向某一种观点.

(1) Pattern I

When asked about …

, other

as …

When asked about where they want to live, in city or in countryside, quite a few people believe city is the best choice,

other people view countryside as their favorable living place, I see

it a bit differently, that is to work in city and live in countryside.

there

… .

Now the majority of people think that phone call will kill letter

writing. Admittedly, people call more often, there is no evidence

showing whether phone call will take the place of letter writing.

…

that …

…

Now, it is commonly accepted that people make phone call

more than write letter. They argue that phone call will kill letter

writing. But I doubt whether this will happen.

B. 说明某种现象

(1)

…

Attention /international concern

Recently the increase in population has drawn world-wide attention.

(2)

…

Recently the problem of air pollution has been brought to

public attention, especially in some big cities.

C.

提出观点

(1)

that …

Now people in increasing numbers are becoming to accept that

exercise is very important for them to stay healthy.

(2) Pattern II

Now there is growing awareness on part of people of the

necessity to exercise to stay healthy.

D. 比较

(1) Pattern I

…

… But .

people ……,

Until recently students ’ taking part-time job was viewed as a

waste of time. But people are taking a fresh look at it. With the

growing concern about students ’

practical ability, people tend to favor on it.

For years big cities had been regarded as wonderful living

places. But that is changing now. With the growing demand for

fresh air, approaching to nature, people tend to live in countryside

more.

E. 分析问题

Pattern

…… vary greatly.

as …….

Should middle school students study abroad? Attitudes toward

this vary greatly. Some think of it as a good way for children to get

educated and will do good to them. Others claim that it is too early

for children to live independently, and it is a waste of money.

2. 议论文的主体段

A. 因果关系

(1) Pattern I

in …

… Second …..

There are probably several reasons for this significant increase

in people ’s traveling on holidays. First, with the using of new

technologies, people now are liberated from those tedious affairs,

and they have much more spare time for them to entertain

themselves. Second, …

.

……

…

B.

数据引用

According to the latest survey, in 2005 the number of people

got divorced increased 20 percent, compared with that in 2004.

C. 例证法

Pattern:

The most dramatic example of this is …

This offers a typical example of this …

As an illustration, we may take … as an example(we may take the

case of …).