Writing an essay on the Pareto Principle: CET-4/6

Author: Yang Yanhua
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: Based on the College English Test Band 4 and 6 (CET-4/6) syllabus and the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule), this book guides you on a shortcut to success. It is divided into four parts: Writing Technique Explanation, Analysis of Past Writing Test Questions, Targeted Practice, and Comprehensive Practice Samples. The features of each part are as follows:
Writing Technique Explanation:
This section helps candidates understand the content, scoring criteria, principles, and scope of past writing questions in the CET-4/6 exam. It enables candidates to grasp the principles and patterns of question setting. Candidates should also identify their own writing weaknesses: whether it is a lack of vocabulary or difficulty in structuring their writing. By studying this book with targeted practice, candidates can improve their weaknesses and strengthen their strengths. Additionally, they should understand that word choice in CET-4/6 writing should be familiar, concise, vivid, and diverse; sentence structure should be standard and natural, with consistency, coherence, and variety; and paragraphs should be focused, with clear topic sentences and cohesive content.
Analysis of Past Writing Test Questions:
Based on the patterns of past test questions, this book condenses all encountered question types into nine typical models, each with multiple templates.
Targeted Practice:
This section aims to help candidates understand the structural characteristics and writing methods of various types of letters and resumes. It familiarizes candidates with the specific requirements of English abstracts and chart-based essays, such as how to summarize information, describe key content, and use concise language. Candidates should also memorize transition words, sentence structures, and common phrases used in argumentative essays to guide the flow of their writing.
Comprehensive Practice Samples:
This section fully reflects the spirit of the latest College English Test Band 4 and 6 syllabus. It includes nearly 100 carefully written and revised sample essays for candidates to imitate and memorize. The samples are categorized into four themes: social hot topics, timeless issues, science and technology, and campus life. The topics are fresh, comprehensive, rich in information, and up-to-date, covering all scoring points in the syllabus. Additionally, this book teaches candidates how to write high-scoring essays.