College English Test Band 4 Exam Direct Hit Test Points - Wang Changxi Twelve Sentence Essay Method

Author: Wang Changxi
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Writing is difficult because it represents the highest level of language and thinking skills for an English learner. When faced with an essay topic, candidates often either have nothing to say and struggle to start writing, or have many ideas and a lot of material but cannot organize them, not knowing where to begin. During the writing process, they must ensure the content is relevant, use standard language, choose accurate words, maintain coherence, vary sentence structures, and meet the word count requirement—all within a short time, which is indeed challenging. The design purpose of the "12-Sentence Essay Method" is to solve these problems:
1. 12 Sentence Patterns Lock in a Three-Paragraph Writing Structure
The 12-Sentence Essay Method comprehensively considers factors such as topic review, structural arrangement, writing techniques, topic sentence determination, material selection, and organization. It divides the entire essay into three paragraphs, with each paragraph consisting of approximately four sentences. The average word count per sentence for Level 4 is at least ten, and for Level 6, at least thirteen. The 12 sentence patterns are fixed and concise, ensuring that candidates' essays stay on topic while also allowing them to meet the word count requirements within a short time by applying these patterns. This greatly saves exam time and reduces on-the-spot pressure.
2. 15 Templates Cover Five Major Essay Types
Based on the patterns of the CET-4 and CET-6 over the years, the 12-Sentence Essay Method scientifically condenses essays with complex themes and diverse styles into five major types: "Phenomenon Explanation," "Comparison and Choice," "Problem Solving," "Argumentative Views," and "Applied Writing." Considering the tight exam time and high demand for comprehensive language skills, each of the five types is "modeled." Level 4 provides 15 templates, while Level 6 provides 15 templates. This simplifies the complex essay-writing process into a straightforward procedure of selecting a template, filling in topic keywords, and expanding sentences.
3. 21 Practice Questions Master Template Application Techniques
The templates in the 12-Sentence Essay Method are derived from the study of past exam questions, so it is necessary to return to them to prove their applicability. This book selects 21 past exam questions from June 1995 to January 2005, categorizing them into the five major types for practice. Each question applies a different template to provide excellent model essays. Through the commentary on these model essays, candidates are guided step by step to master the writing process, gradually familiarize themselves with, internalize, and skillfully apply the templates.
4. 30 Practice Questions Predict New Exam Trends
After guiding candidates to understand basic writing methods, become familiar with the types of questions, and master the 12-Sentence Essay Method templates, this book accurately predicts the trends of the CET-4 and CET-6 exams. Following the proportion of essay types in past CET-4 and CET-6 exams, Level 4 includes 52 practice questions, while Level 6 includes 30 practice questions. Candidates must complete these practice questions according to the actual exam requirements. This allows them to experience the applicability of the 12-Sentence Essay Method in practice.
The fixed structure and sentence patterns of the 12-Sentence Essay Method reflect its closed nature, making it suitable for beginners. Once candidates become proficient in using templates, they can flexibly apply various sentence patterns and even create more suitable ones, demonstrating the method's open nature. In summary, "write rigidly first, then flexibly" is the key to the 12-Sentence Essay Method's success.