How to write a CET-4 or CET-6 English composition (1)
Chapter One Article opening sentence pattern
1-1 Countermeasures: First introduce the differences of others opinion, and then put forward your own opinion or prefer a certain opinion,
Suitable for controversial topics.
For example (e.g)
[1] . When asked about....., the vast/overwhelming majority of people
say that..... But I think/view a bit differently.
[ 2]. When it comes to ...., some people believe that ..... Others
argue/claim that the opposite/reverse is true. There is probably some truth
in both arguments/statements, but (I tend to the profer/latter ...)
[3]. Now, it is commonly/generally/widely believed/held/acknowledged
that .... They claim/believe/argue that ... But I wonder/doubt whether.....
1-2 The phenomenon method leads to the phenomenon or problem to be analyzed , and then comment.
e.g
[1]. Recently the rise in problem of/(phenomenon of) ... has cause/
aroused public/ popular/wide/worldwide concern.
[2]. Recently the issue of the problem of/the phenomenon of ...
has been brought into focus. ( has been braught to public attention)
[3].Inflation/Corruption/Social inequality ... is yet another of the
new and bitter truth we have to learn to face now/constantly.
1-3 Point of view method - get straight to the point and directly express your views on the issue to be discussed.
e.g:
[1]. Never history has the change of .. been as evident as ...
Nowhere in the world/China has the issue/idea of ??.. been more visible/
popular th
an...
[2]. Now people in growing/significant numbers are beginning/
coming to realize/accept/(be aware) that...
[3]. Now there is a growing awareness/recognition of the necessity
to...
Now people become increasingly aware/conscious of the importance of ......
[4]. Perhaps it is time to have a fresh look at the attitude/idea
that.......
1-4 Quotation method----- First quote famous quotes or representative opinions to introduce the point of view to be discussed in the article!
e.g:
[ 1]. "Knowledge is power." such is the remark made by Bacon. This remark
has been shared by more and more people.
"Education is not complete with graduation. " Such is the opinion of a
great American philosopher. Now more and more people share his opinion.
[2]."......" How often we hear such statements/words like theses
/this .
In our own days we are used to hearing such traditional complaints as
this ".. ....".
1-5 Comparative method------ Through the comparison of two different tendencies and viewpoints in the past and present, elicit the viewpoints to be discussed in the article.
e.g:
[1]. For years, ...had been viewed as ... But people are taking a fresh
look now. With the growing.. . , people .... .
[2]. People used to think that ... (In the past, ....) But people now
share this new .
1-6 Story method----Tell a shorter story first to arouse readers' interest and introduce the topic of the article.
e.g:
[1]. Once in (a newspaper) , I read of/learnt .... The p
henomenon of
... has aroused public concern.
[2]. I have a friend who ... Should he .... ? Such a dilemma we are
p>often confront with in our daily life.
[3]. Once upon a time, there lived a man who ... This story may be
(unbelievable ), but it still has a realistic significance now.
1-8 Question method----- Use discussion or answer questions first to elicit your own views, suitable for controversial topics.
e.g：
Should/What...? Options of... vary greatly, some..., others...
But in my opinion,... .
How to write a good CET-4 or CET-6 English composition (2)
Chapter 2 Sentence patterns for the main content in the middle of the article
lt;一gt; Analysis of cause and result
3-1-1. Basic reason---when analyzing something, use this sentence pattern to explain its basic or multi-faceted reasons.
e.g：
[1]. Why ... ? For one thing.. For another ...
[2]. The answer to this problem involves many factors . For one thing...
For another... Still another...
[3]. A number of factors, both physical and psychological affect.. ..
/both individual and social contribute to ....
3-1-2 Another reason--------gt; After analyzing the basic reasons After that, add a secondary or more important one!
e.g:
[1]. Another important factor is ....
[ 2]. ... is also responsible for the change/problem.
[3]. Certainly, the ... is not the sole reason for .....
3-1-3 Consequences and impacts--------- Analyze the possible consequences or impact of something.
e.g:
[1]. It will produce a profound/far-reaching effect/impact on....
[2]. In involves some ser
ious consequence for........
lt; Two gt; Compare and contrast sentence patterns
3-2-1. Compare the two ---gt; Compare the two Use it when you want to say one thing is better than another, or when you want to affirm the advantages and disadvantages of a thing!
e.g:
[1]. The advantages gained from A are much greater than the advantages
we gain from B.
[2]. Indeed, A carries much weight when compared with B.
[3 ]. There is no doubt that it has its negative effects as well as
positive effects.
3-2-2. The two are the same/similar------gt ; Used when comparing two things that have the same characteristics or have the same characteristics!
e.g:
[1]. A and B have several things in common .
They are similar in that.....
[2]. A bears some striking resemblances to B.
1. Topics for Level 4 and Level 6 Writing Chapter - 35 sentence patterns that must be memorized when writing
1. ~~~ the ~ est noun (that) subject have ever seen (known/heard/had/read, etc)
~~~ the most adjective noun (that) subject have ever seen (known/heard/had/read, etc)
Example:
Helen is the most beautiful girl that I have ever seen.
Helen is the most beautiful girl I have ever seen.
Mr. Chang is the kindest teacher that I have ever had.
Mr. Chang is the kindest teacher I have ever had.
2. Nothing is ~~~ er than to V Nothing is more adjective than to V
Example:
Nothing is more important than to receive education.
Nothing is more important than getting an education.
3. ~~~ cannot emphasize the importance of ~~~ too much. (The importance of... cannot be overemphasized.)
Example sentences:
We cannot emphasize the importance of protecting our eyes too much.
We cannot emphasize the importance of protecting our eyes too much.
IV. There is no denying that S V... (undeniable...)
Example:
There is no denying that the qualities of our living have gone from bad to worse.
It is undeniable that our living quality has gone from bad to worse.
5. It is universally acknowledged that sentence ~~ (The whole world knows...)
Example sentence:
It is universally acknowledged that trees are indispensable to us.
The whole world knows that trees are indispensable to us.
6. There is no doubt that sentence ~~ (There is no doubt...)
Example sentence:
There is no doubt that our educational system leaves something to be desired.
There is no doubt that our education system is unsatisfactory.
7. An advantage of ~~~ is that sentence (the advantage of... is...)
Example sentence:
An advantage of using the solar energy is that it won"t create (produce) any pollution.
The advantage of using solar energy is that it will not create any pollution.
8. The reason why Sentence~~~ is that sentence (the reason for... is...)
Example sentence:
The reason why we have to grow trees is that they can provide us with fresh air./ The reason why we have to grow trees is that they can supply fresh air for us.
The reason why we have to grow trees is that they can supply fresh air for us.
9. So adjective. be is the subject of that sentence (so...that...)
Example sentence:
So precious is time that we can"t afford to waste it. Time is so precious, We cannot afford to waste it.
10. Adj as Subject (subject) be, S V~~~ (although...)
Example:
Rich as our country is, the The qualities of our living are by no means satisfactory.
11. The ~er S V, ~~~ the ~er S V ~~~
The more Adj S V, ~~~ the more Adj S V ~~~ (yu. ..the more...)
Example:
The harder you work, the more progress you make.
The harder you work, the more progress you make.
The more books we read, the more learned we become.
The more books we read, the more learned we become.
12. By Ving, ~~ can ~~ (By...,...can...)
Example:
By taking exercise , we can always stay healthy.
By doing exercise, we can always stay healthy.
13. ~~~ enable Object (object) to V (.. enable.. to be able to...)
Example:
Listening to music enable us to feel relaxed.
Listening to music enables us to feel relaxed.
14. On no account can we V ~~~ (We absolutely cannot...)
Example:
On no account can we ignore the value of knowledge.
We must not ignore the value of knowledge.
15. It is time S past tense (it was time for...)
Example:
It is time the authorities concerned took proper
It is time for the relevant authorities to take appropriate steps to solve the traffic problems.
16. Those who ~~~ (people of...)
Example sentences:
Those who violate traffic regulations should be punished.
People who violate traffic regulations should be punished.
Seventeen. There is no one but ~~~ (No one does not...)
Example sentence:
There is no one but longs to go to college.
No one is not eager to go to college.
18. be forced/compelled/obliged to V (had to...)
Example:
Since the examination is around the corner, I am compelled to give up doing sports.
Since the exam is imminent, I have to give up doing sports.
Nineteen. It is conceivable that sentence (conceivable)
It is obvious that sentence (obvious)
It is apparent that sentence (Obviously)
Example:
It is conceivable that knowledge plays an important role in our life.
It is conceivable that knowledge plays an important role in our life. plays an important role.
Twenty. That is the reason why ~~~ (That is the reason for...)
Example:
Summer is sultry. That is the reason why I don"t like it.
The summer is very hot. That's why I don't like it.
21. For the past time, S present perfect tense. ..(over the past...years,...always...)
Example sentence:
For the past two years, I have been busy preparing for the examination.
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In the past two years, I have been busy preparing for the exam
22. Since S past tense, S present perfect tense
Example sentence:
Since he went to senior high school, he has worked very hard.
Since he went to senior high school, he has worked very hard.
Twenty-three, It pays to V ~ ~~ (...is worth it.)
Example:
It pays to help others.
It pays to help others.
Twenty-four, be based on (based on...)
Example sentence:
The progress of thee society is based on harmony.
Social progress is based on harmony.
25. Spare no effort to V
Example:
We should spare. no effort to beautify our environment.
We should spare no effort to beautify our environment.
26. bring home to personnel (let...understand...things) <. /p>
Example:
We should bring home to people the value of working hard.
We should bring home to people the value of working hard.
27. be closely related to ~~ (closely related to...)
Example:
Taking exercise is closely related to health.
Doing exercise Closely related to health.
Twenty-eight. Get into the habit of Ving
= make it a rule to V (Develop the habit of...)
Example sentence:
We should get into the habit of keeping good hours.
We should get into the habit of going to bed early and getting up early.
Twenty-nine, Due to/Owing to/Thanks to N/Ving, ~~~ (because...)
Example:
Thanks to his encouragement, I finally realized my dream.
Because of his encouragement, I finally realized my dream.
Thirty, What a Adj N S V!
= How Adj a N V! (How...!)
Example:
What an important thing it is to keep our promise!
How important a thing it is to keep our promise!
What an important thing it is to keep our promise!
31. Leave much to be desired (unsatisfactory)
Example:
The condition of our traffic leaves much to be desired.
Our traffic situation is unsatisfactory.
32. Have a great influence on ~~~ (Have a great influence on...)
Example:
Smoking has a great influence on our health.
Smoking has a great influence on our health.
33. do good to (beneficial to...), do harm to (harm to...)
Example:
Reading does good to our mind. Reading is good for the soul.
Overwork does harm to health. Overwork does harm to health.
34. Pose a great threat to ~~
Example sentence:
Pollution poses a great threat to our existence.
Pollution poses a major threat to our existence.
35. do one"s utmost to V = do one"s best (try your best to...)
Example:
We should do our utmost to achieve our goal in life.
We should do our utmost to achieve our goal in life.