Composition. As It Is - The Writing Secrets of Peking University and Tsinghua University Gaokao Top Scorers (Second Edition)

Author: Zhu Yongtong
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Publish Date: 2007-03-01
Features: These authors generally recognize that writing is not limited to exam preparation but is essential for life and the spirit. As Wei Jian says, "I just want to express myself, and not being able to write is a numb and painful thing." "Of course, there is something unavoidable: now, writing essays is basically for exams and is conducted under certain requirements, which greatly limits everyone's thinking and creativity. This is an unreasonable aspect of education and needs time to adjust. In the face of this situation, students still need to maintain a correct mindset: writing an essay is about self-expression, not a task." Yan Wenjie says, "Only what moves you can move others." This is the life-oriented and spiritual return of exam essays. This understanding is extremely valuable. Exams require writing, but writing is not just for exams; it is also for emotional release and comfort, for self-expression and self-realization. More importantly, the entire book discusses writing without any pedantic tone. Everyone has their own style, each sharing life-oriented and personalized feelings and experiences. Though they discuss exam essays, each has mastered unique techniques to handle exams with confidence, sharing their strategies in a way that is engaging and distinct. Yet, much of what they say also covers universal writing principles, guiding younger students toward success in writing and a beautiful life. What they gain from writing is also what readers will gain.