My Top 100 Gaokao Essays

Author: Gao Chaojun
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: Learning requires method. Since your time is limited, I suggest you first skim through the book, then focus on the sections that interest you and read them carefully. While reading, ask yourself: If I were to write this topic, how would I approach it? Why didn’t I think of writing it this way? After finishing a unit, reflect comprehensively: For example, in the argumentative writing unit, what are the differences in writing styles among the essays? How do they use materials? How do they refine arguments? How do they develop analysis and discussion? How do they structure their arguments? You can also read the essays by year, first looking at the writing prompts in the appendix, then comparing how the same topic is handled in argumentative essays, narrative essays, prose, essays, and other genres. If I were to write it, which genre would I choose? Try writing one or two essays in different genres yourself. You can also combine essays with similar or completely contrasting writing approaches. Some suggestions are provided in the book, such as combining The Grieving and the Happy with Cold Fragrance Soaring into Language and The Deceptive Words of Ghosts, to see how they "adapt" materials from textbooks. Why can the same Wang Zhaojun be used to write about "The Choice of the Heart" as well as "Happiness, Joy, and Thinking Methods"? What other topics can she be used for? You can also compare the essays in this book with your own writings, reflecting on what ideas, language techniques, and other insights you can learn. Even, you can "borrow" a material from the text (since it’s not originally his) and use it in another essay. The essays in this book are not perfect either. You can also think about their shortcomings and consider whether you can improve them. In short, since you’ve bought this book, you should make full use of it. Combine reading, thinking, and writing, and you will surely benefit. The book selects 100 outstanding college entrance exam essays, categorized and analyzed into 8 types: argumentative essays, narrative essays, prose, short stories, essays, letters, poetry, and others. This classification makes reading convenient and helps reinforce genre concepts.