大學(xué)英語六級(jí)考試短文寫作精講－4

八、段落寫作練習(xí)
    (一)段落的展開practice with topic sentences
    the topic sentence states the topic and a controlling idea concerning that topic. look at the following example.
    people give many reasons for owning a car.
    the topic of the sentence is “owning a car.” the controlling idea is “reasons.” all the supporting ideas in the paragraph should be “reasons for owning a car.”
    the following phrases or ones similar to these can be used in your topic sentence to express the controlling idea:
    the reasons for
    the causes of (the effects of)
    the steps for (the procedure for)
    the advantages of (the disadvantages of)
    the ways to (the methods of)
    the different sections (parts, kinds, types) of
    the characteristics (traits, qualities) of
    the problems of
    the precautions for
    the changes to
    exercise w1
    looking at topic sentences
    write a topic sentence for each of the following topics. use one of the phrases above or one of your own for your controlling idea.
    example catching colds
    people can avoid catching a cold by taking certain precautions.
    this topic sentence includes the topic “catching colds” and the controlling idea “taking precautions.”
    1. owning a car
    2. living in a remote area
    3. studying abroad
    4. accidents
    5. airports
    6. absenteeism
    7. taking exams
    8. computers
    9. rice
    10. camping