Crossing the threshold of college English writing

Author: Zhang Hengzhen
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: This book is based on the latest foreign language writing teaching philosophy and attempts to adopt the "writing process approach," which is a discussion-based writing teaching method, emphasizing student practice. The exercises include: word choice and sentence construction, forming sentences from words, composing paragraphs from sentences, error correction, writing based on pictures, discourse analysis, paragraph structure, and article writing, etc. Most exercises are in the form of modeling, where students write according to example sentences or model texts. Some exercises provide students with basic expressions to help them develop ideas and gradually cultivate interest in English writing. The book is divided into 4 parts, with 10 writing units in each part, and can be used alongside any English textbook or as a standalone English writing training manual. Additionally, it is suitable for any self-learner aiming to improve their English writing skills.
This book is based on the latest foreign language writing teaching philosophy and attempts to adopt the "writing process approach," which is a discussion-based writing method, emphasizing student extracurricular practice. Starting from word choice, discourse analysis, paragraph structure, and article writing, it helps non-English major university students achieve the writing requirements stipulated by the syllabus through progressive foundational writing exercises. The book is divided into 4 parts, with 10 units in each part, and can be used alongside any college English textbook.
The teacher's manual for Crossing College English Writing is the reference answer key for the student's manual of Crossing College English Writing. Many answers are variable, especially in the writing based on pictures and assigned essay sections. Since the expression of opinions is subjective—where "one man's meat is another man's poison" and there is no uniform standard—this book's answers are for reference only.