College English Proficiency Test Writing Reference (Latest Revised Edition)

Author: Zhao Hongyu
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
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This book provides basic writing knowledge. In Part Two and Part Three, each unit focuses on a specific topic and is structured as follows: Writing Tips and Common Expressions offer arguments and relevant phrasing to help you speak fluently and avoid being at a loss when facing a topic. When writing, we often lack ideas, but our topic sentences often lack sufficient supporting details to argue or explain, making the essay feel hollow and lifeless. Therefore, readers can fully utilize these sentences and the usage of certain keywords to compensate for this deficiency.
Model Essays provide reference examples. By carefully reading and analyzing the model essays, readers will discover how the topic is developed, how topic sentences are crafted, how developing sentences are used, how the conclusion is written, and how the organizational structure is arranged, as well as the subtleties of writing techniques and word choice.
Key Terms provide explanations of certain words in the model essays. Key Points highlight the writing techniques used in the model essays.
Practice Exercises offer a training ground. This section includes additional questions and topics related to the topic. Readers can refer to the model essays to write their own essays. After completing the essay, they can compare it with the reference essays provided in this book to improve their skills.
Part Four provides reference essays for the practice exercises. The model essays in this book cover a wide range of topics, primarily argumentative essays, emphasizing practicality and relevance. They are a fusion of knowledge and skills, making them a valuable reference book for preparing for the TEM-4 exam, CET-6 exam, TOEFL exam, and improving English writing skills.