Perspective on the 10 Highlights of the Gaokao Essay

Author: Li Zhi-sun
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Explore the secrets of high scores, write outstanding essays. High scores come from highlights, and highlights stem from innovation! In terms of the arrangement of the format and the setting of the content, the most obvious feature of this book is its broad perspective and meticulous consideration. Previously, reading materials that reviewed college entrance examination essays and analyzed the "secrets of scoring" often focused more on aspects directly related to the overall direction or basic appearance of an essay, such as topic selection and structural planning. This approach is certainly not without reason. However, in the actual writing process, factors that significantly influence an essay's score often extend beyond these. For example, even if the topic is relevant and the material is appropriate, where should the discussion begin? How can the reader quickly grasp the essence of the essay and achieve the effect of being direct and engaging? This requires considering the choice of the opening method or the entry point, as well as whether the use of textual designs like "prefaces" or "outlines" can play a "focusing" or "guiding" role. Additionally, the correct selection or innovative variation of the essay's format, the literary and natural expression of language, the clarity and coherence of narrative, argumentative, and descriptive writing, and the effort to leave the reader with something to savor and reflect on—all these requirements fall within the scope of attention and research of the book's author. As a result, it becomes possible to provide more comprehensive, practical, and actionable solutions to meet the diverse needs of young students.