雅思寫(xiě)作開(kāi)頭段的構(gòu)成
那我們研究開(kāi)頭段,第一個(gè)問(wèn)題就是開(kāi)頭段是由什么組成的。開(kāi)頭段可以說(shuō)是對(duì)于題目的一個(gè)最直接的回應(yīng),因此,一個(gè)開(kāi)頭段的組成基本是和題目的構(gòu)成緊密相關(guān)的。而雅思大作文的題目構(gòu)成主要分成兩類,一類是和觀點(diǎn)有關(guān)的題目,比方說(shuō)“to what extent do you agree or disagree?”或者是“discuss both views and give your own opinion.” 這類題目的構(gòu)成往往為“背景+題目觀點(diǎn)+題目問(wèn)題”。另一類是和事實(shí)有關(guān)的題目,比方說(shuō)“do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?”或者是“what are the reasons and how to solve these issues?” 而這一類的題目中就只有“背景事實(shí)+題目問(wèn)題”。
所以, 我們的較為標(biāo)準(zhǔn)的開(kāi)頭段通常便是“背景引入+題目觀點(diǎn)復(fù)述+己方觀點(diǎn)表達(dá)”或是,“背景引入+己方問(wèn)題回應(yīng)”。
因此我們?cè)诒酒日f(shuō)一說(shuō)開(kāi)頭段中的背景引入的方式。這個(gè)部分我認(rèn)為應(yīng)該是整個(gè)開(kāi)頭段從語(yǔ)言角度講最重要的部分,最需要同學(xué)們的注意。
一方面因?yàn)?,學(xué)生往往會(huì)用較為隨便或千篇一律的描述一筆帶過(guò),比方是“Nowadays, with the development of...”這樣的老套話術(shù),會(huì)給考官模板的感覺(jué),也讓考官對(duì)文章一開(kāi)始就失去興趣。另一個(gè)需要重視這一部分的重要原因是,這部分靈活度很強(qiáng),也就是能更好的展現(xiàn)自己的英語(yǔ)實(shí)力。
所以,比起簡(jiǎn)單的同意替換,我們可以把背景引入分為五大類:
雅思寫(xiě)作開(kāi)頭段寫(xiě)法1 擺事實(shí)
也就是通過(guò)對(duì)題目主題的理解,寫(xiě)一句對(duì)事實(shí)的描述,從而引出題目的話題或是問(wèn)題。
例:1. Women and men are commonly seen as having different strengths and weakness. Is it right to exclude males or females from certain professions because of their gender?(Collins Unit1)
There have always been differences in the types of work men and women have done...
2. Convenience foods will become increasingly prevalent and eventually replace traditional foods and traditional methods of food preparation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?(Collins Unit2)
The increasing availability of convenience foods has been a significant feature of modern life in many developed countries...
3. In many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? (C4T4)
Poor student behaviour seems to be an increasingly widespread problem and I think that modern lifestyles are probably responsible for this.
4. In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this. (C5T2)
It is quite common these days for young people in many countries to have a break from studying after graduating from high school.
雅思寫(xiě)作開(kāi)頭段寫(xiě)法2 給原因
也就是根據(jù)題目中的觀點(diǎn)或是題目中的事實(shí)去向前推出一層原因,從而讓開(kāi)頭更有邏輯。
例:1. As language such as English, Spanish and mandarin become more widely spoken, there is a fear that many minority languages may die out. Some countries have taken steps to protect minority languages. What is your view of this practice? (Collins Unit5)
As the world becomes more integrated, the need for common means of communication is becoming more pressing.
2. Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (C6T2)
As a result of constant media attention, sports professionals in my country have become stars and celebrities, and those at the top are paid huge salaries.
雅思寫(xiě)作開(kāi)頭段寫(xiě)法3 給結(jié)果
通過(guò)對(duì)于結(jié)果的描述,向上推出題目論證的內(nèi)容。這個(gè)方法思路較繞,但是用恰當(dāng)也算是另辟蹊徑。
例:1. In the past, people spent their entire lives doing one job. But nowadays they change their job frequently. Please give your reasons and suggestions.
Though the experience of moving from one job to another can sometimes be distressing or even traumatic, thousands of employees move from one job to another in rapid succession every year.
2. Some people think that machine translation is highly developed in today`s society. Therefore it is not necessary for children to learn a foreign language. What`s your opinion.
It will be good news for school children when they are told that foreign language is no longer a required subject because translation can all be down by machines. ……
雅思寫(xiě)作開(kāi)頭段寫(xiě)法4 時(shí)間對(duì)比
這樣的開(kāi)頭做法通常是將古今進(jìn)行對(duì)比,從而引出題目的爭(zhēng)論,或是主題。
例:1. Longer life spans and improvements in the health of older people suggest that people over the age of sixty-five can continue to live full and active lives. In what ways can social benefit from the contribution that older people can make?(Collins Unit9)
People today can expect to live a longer and healthier life than people in the past. …….(現(xiàn)在的人與過(guò)去相比預(yù)期活得更長(zhǎng),更健康。)
2. Many people believe that media coverage of celebrities is having a negative effect on children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?(Collins Unit10)
In the past, news about famous people may have been confined to gossip columns in newspapers; these days it is not uncommon for celebrities to feature as front page news.
3. Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? (C9T1)
Traditionally, children have begun studying foreign languages at secondary school, but introducing them earlier is recommended by some educationalists.
雅思寫(xiě)作開(kāi)頭段寫(xiě)法5 地點(diǎn)對(duì)比
例:Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. (C8GB)
Some countries have single-sex education models, while in others both single sex and mixed schools co-exist and it is up to the parents or the children to decide which model is preferable.(有些國(guó)家通行同性別教育模式;而有些國(guó)家實(shí)行同性別教育和混合教育,父母或者孩子自己可以決定哪種模式更適合。)