概要写作精讲 3
高考英语
Summary writing skills
1. 主位描述
2. 要点完整
3. 逻辑清晰
概要写作表达技巧 (内容
)
Her first delight was going to the
tower. It was built long ago by the
Norman invaders of AD 1066. This
solid stone, square tower had
remained standing for one thousand
years. Although the building had
expanded around it, it remained part
of a royal palace and prison
combined.
Summary writing skills
1. 同义替换法 (近义词、反义词、词性转换等)
2. 句式转换法 (改变主语、运用非谓语动词短语、with结构、运用同位语等)
3. 压缩长句法 (笼统代替具体,运用并列结构等)
几种概要写作的表达技巧 (语言)
Dirt on the skin could prevent people from getting sick.
Dirt on the skin was a means to block out disease.
Dirt on the skin was a barrier against outside disease.
1. 同义替换
Baker concludes that people do not have the ability to sense when they are being stared at.
Baker's conclusion is that people are not capable
of feeling other's observation.
1. 同义替换 - 改变词性
If you fail to pass the drug test, we will have to dismiss
you from your job.
Failure to pass the drug test will result in your job dismissal.
Your skin will be burnt if you are exposed to the sun too long.
Long exposure to the sun will harm your skin.
There are many people who are shy.
Shyness is common.
1. 同义替换 - 改变词性:使用抽象名词
• Unlike bony fish, sharks have no bones; their skeleton is made of
cartilage (软骨)which is not as hard as bone.
• There are many different species of sharks that range from the size
of a person's hand to bigger than a bus. The whale shark is the largest
in the world; the basking whale is the second largest fish. Fully-grown
sharks range in size from 7 inches long, up to 50 feet long. Most
sharks are intermediate in size, and are about the same size as people, 5
-7 feet long. Half of the shark species are under 39 inches long.
With only cartilage making up their skeleton, sharks come in various
sizes, ranging from 7 inches long to 50 feet long.
2.改变句式(运用非谓语动词短语及with结构)
The person at a restaurant who talks on the phone through an
entire meal, ignoring his kids around the table; the woman who
talks on the phone in the car, ignoring her husband; the teen
who texts messages all the way home from school, avoiding
contact with kids all around him.
2.改变句式(更换主语)
请用一句话来概括下面这段文字 (你能写出几种表达法
?)
1. Cell phones rob us of our quality time with family members and
friends alike.
2. Due to cell phone addiction, kids, couples and friends lack
quality time and company from parents, spouses and fellows.
3. With cell phone dependence disease, people tend to give
their attention to cell phones rather than their beloved ones.
4. It is easier for people addicted to cell phones to neglect/overlook
their family members and friends.
2.改变句式(更换主语)
Christmas is the day to celebrate the birth of Jesus. It is a western
public holiday and is celebrated with religious services. It is, however,
becoming a phenomenally popular holiday both to the young and
businessmen in China.
Christmas, a western religious holiday, is now prevalent
among Chinese young people and businessmen.
3.改变句式(同位语结构)
Christmas的同位语
4.压缩长句
a. 删除细节及重复
b. 减少例子
c. 简化描述
d. 整合信息
f. 用单词替换短语词组, 名词性短语代替从句、非谓
语动词结构、with结构、同位语结构等
There are some people, called shopaholics, who can't control their desire to spend
money and buy things. This kind of addictive behavior can lead to large financial
problems, family conflict, and deep unhappiness.
1. Shopaholics can bring themselves severe troubles.
2. Shopaholics can find themselves in a troubled
situation.
4.压缩长句:从具体到笼统
I enjoy being with friends for they can offer me
excitement, fresh ideas, comfort and free from doredom.
4.压缩长句: 名词或动词(并列结构)代替句子
I prefer to spend most of my time with my friends, because
friends offer excitement and new ideas, they can comfort
me when something bad happens, and spending too much
time by myself can be boring.
People with depression are often very afraid of talking to someone
except their doctors. They can easily be ashamed of their condition and
consequently they try to hide it. You shouldn't be surprised if a
depressed friend won't open up to you. However, when he or she does,
you should let the words flow. Don't be judgmental and never interrupt!
Listening is not an easy skill, as it's likely that you can't help voicing your
opinion.
Depressed people tend to keep silent. However, once they speak to
you, be a good listener.
4.压缩长句:整合信息
一篇好的概要所具备的语言表达特点 :
1. 使用抽象名词
2. 使用非谓语动词结构
3. 使用with结构
4. 使用名词、动词短语的并列结构
5. 使用同位语结构
6. 使用从句或其它特殊句型
7. 使用高级的词汇
8. 使用恰当的连接副词
1. 使用抽象名词
English conversations often start with the weather, a cultural norm that
few commentators truly understand. (要点1)One typical misconception is
that the English enthusiasm for the weather is ridiculous as it is too boring. (要点2)
Another is that the charm of English weather lies in its changeability. (要点3)
Actually, the English weather-speak is not about the weather,
but a way to make a conversation, a method of socializing.
The idea of “melting pot”, initiated from a Frenchman,
describes America as a creation of mixed races from worldwide. It got
wide acceptance among Americans while rejected by some immigrants
fearing losing their own cultures. Actually, recent immigrants sticking
to their own cultures, are changing America, and Americans are
concerned about the separation of the nation. America is now
compared to a salad bowl, meaning different groups, as part of this
country, still keep their own cultures and languages.
2. V-ing / V-ed 表伴随、结果、原因等
China's ecommerce market is growing to be the largest worldwide,
with an expanding online-shopping population and increasing online
spending. The growth is due to multiple factors: higher family incomes,
easier Internet access and better shopping services. Basically, Chinese
favor online shopping for its wider choices, more reasonable prices and
convenience. Nevertheless, ecommerce in China is still developing at its
early stage.
3. 使用With 结构
4. (名词/动词短语)并列结构
Chocolate comes from the seeds of the cacao tree, a native plant of
the Amazon region of South America. Ancient Americans had a long
tradition of drinking chocolate, attaching a cultural and medicinal
significance to it. After being discovered by Columbus, chocolate began
to be spread across Europe and the rest of the world. With the demand
for chocolate growing fast, cultivation started in Africa, which has now
become the largest chocolate producer worldwide.
5. 使用同位语结构
6. 使用定语从句
Releasing helium balloons damages the environment. They
eventually fall down on the earth and pose a threat to animals.
Besides, although they're technically biodegradable, it takes time,
which means they will stay as garbage on the planet for a long time.
Currently helium balloon releasing is restricted or banned in some
areas, but to really tackle this problem requires further and greater
efforts on a global scale.
7. 使用高层次词汇或词组
A new research shows that student strain often coexists with teacher
exhaustion. Students, who find their requirements unsatisfied as a
result of teachers' low-level management over class, may feel
overwhelmingly stressed. Conversely, teachers, who encounter great
teaching challenge from students, tend to be burned out. Therefore,
more sufficient resources and support for teachers should be
guaranteed, or students are likely to be ruined.
8. 使用合适的连接副词
用于概要写作衔接的连接词:
but, and, also, then, besides, thus, therefore, yet, however, additionally,
accordingly, moreover, meanwhile, for, nevertheless, despite, though, otherwise,
unlike, instead, actually, whereas , similarly, oppositely, …
8. 使用合适的连接副词
影响
导致
由于
Influence/affect/ impact
have an influence on
have an effect on
have an impact on
lead to
contribute to
bring about
result in /account for
owing to
due to
as a result of
result from / be down to
as a consequence of
事
件
关
系
allow
drive
encourage
make possible
and thus,
and consequently
概要写作中常见的逻辑关系 “cause & effect” 表达方式:
对比unlike
like /
likewise
in contrast to
on the contrary contrary to
compared with
in comparison with
while
as--as
by comparison
概要写作中常见的逻辑关系 “对比”的表达方式:
1. 学会把握文章的主题和结构
2. 学会区分主要信息和次要信息
3. 积累并掌握概要写作的语言表达技巧
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