31.1 Introduction
A title-given composition requires students to grasp the ideas expressed in the title,and to create a piece of writing that has unity,support and coherence. Because there is no hints or any extra information in addition to the title.This kind of writing is comparatively difficult.But students may have a lot of freedom in writing.
Sample Test Item
Directions:Write a composition on the topicShould Firecrackers Be Banned?Your composition should be at least 100words.Remember to support the main idea with details and make your conclusion.Coherence is also important.
Write clearly.
31.2 Advice on How to Write the Composition
1)Examine the title carefully and make sure that you understand the main idea of the title;
2)Organize your ideas and write out an outline;
3)Produce a topic sentence for each paragraph;
4)Draft your essay.
31.3 Analysis of the Sample Test Item
1)Main idea of the title
The controlling idea isfirecrackers.You seem to have a lot to write about.But your topic has been limited by the sentenceShouldbe banned?It is an interrogative sentence,so it must be a controversial topic.
2)Outline of the sample
Since it is a controversial topic,different opinions must exist.Thus,it is advisable to write out the conflicting opinions of different people.
a.different people have different opinions
b.goodreflects the heritage of Chinese culture
adds much to the warm atmosphere
adds emjoyment of people
badbrings great economic loss to the country
causes certain disorder in the society
pollutes our environment
c.Your own opinion and conclusion
3)Topic Sentence of each paragraph
① Firecrackers have been used in China for hundreds of years.
② People in China have different opinions about setting off firecrackers.
③ In my opinion,setting off firecrackers should be banned.
Model Essay 31-1
Should Firecrackers be Banned?
Firecrackers have been used in China for hundreds of years.Firecrackers were always part of New Years celebrations,weddings and other important occasions.
In recent years,however,people in China have different opinions about the old custom of setting off firecrackers.Some people think setting off firecrackers is a good thing,because it reflects the heritage of Chinese culture.It also adds much to the enjoyment of people and the warm atmosphere during important holidays.But others,on the other hand,believe that setting off firecrackers should be banned.The main reasons in their eyes are that it not only brings great economic loss to the country,but also causes certain disorder in the society.Furthermore,it pollutes our environment.
In my opinion,setting off firecrackers should be banned.However,we should replace this old custom with new enjoyable and safe ways of entertainment.Only then can we spend our holidays in a peaceful and joyful manner.
Exercise for Unit 31
Directions:(略) Is Failure a Bad Thing?
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