How do we write a good composition during exam
Sujested version
1 beginning(introduction of the topic)
2 body part (main idea)
3 Ending(conclusion)
Note: 1 try to contain all the aspects that are required
2 Write correct sentences（try to avoid grammar mistakes and spelling mistakes.）
3 Write neatly.
4 Don’t write it too short or too long.
Suggestion: words required-10 words< words required+10 words
5 Avoid using words or expressions that you are uncertain about. Actually, to express the same meaning, there are always several choices open to you.
6 Avoid using complicated long sentence if you not sure about it’s correctness.
7 Pay attention to the use of punctuation.
8 Allot at least 15 minutes for composition writing.
9 When a title is required, try to make it being able to indicate the main idea of the composition and avoid using a title which is too flashy or too exotic.
10 Note that you should apply the proper form for the writing if required.（eg: a letter, a diary, a notice etc.）
Instructions for spare time training.
1 Extra materials
2 Practise writing short composition at least once a week.
以前英語作文評分依據是根據要點和語言準確度而定，但近幾年要求“使用較多語法結構和詞匯”，因此要想得高分，除了要點和語言準確度以外，還必須在較復雜的句子結構或較高級的詞匯上有所表現。句式單一，缺乏生氣的文章，哪怕無任何錯誤也不可能得高分，相反“有些錯誤，但是為了使用較復雜結構或較高級詞匯所致”，給分檔次仍在最高檔(21～25分)。
一、以下四種手段是增加句子復雜性的常見方法，也是得高分的“亮點”。
1.改變句子的開頭方式，不要一味地都是主語開頭，接著是謂語、賓語，最后再加一個狀語。可以把狀語置于句首，或用分詞做狀語等。
［原文］We met at the school gate and went there together early in the morning.
［修正］Early in the morning we met at the school gate and went there together.
［原文］The young man couldn’t help crying when he heard the bad news.
［修正］Hearing the bad news， the young man couldn’t help crying.
2.在整篇文章中，避免只使用一兩個句式，要靈活運用諸如倒裝句、強調句、主從復合句、分詞狀語等。
①強調句
［原文］My parents praised Ah Fu warmly. It had saved my little sister bravely.
［修正］My parents praised Ah Fu warmly. It was our brave Ah Fu who had saved my little sister bravely.
②由what等引導的從句，此處的what相當于中文的“所……”，有很大的概括力，如:
［原文］We had to stand there to catch the offender.
［修正］What we had to do was (to) stand there， trying to catch the offender.
What China has achieved in recent years is known through the world.
China is no longer what it used to be.
③由with或without引導的短語。如:
He sat in a chair with a newspaper in the hand.
④分詞短語。如:
Satisfied with the result， He decided to go on with a new experiment.
⑤倒裝句。如:
Only in this way can we achieve our goal.
Never before have I seen such a wonderful film.
⑥省略句。如:
If so， victory will be ours.
You can make some changes wherever necessary.
⑦對比，這是中文中也常用的方法。如:
Failure is not a crime， but failure to learn from failure is.
When I play， I feel excited， and after it I feel relaxed.
3.通過分句和合句，增強句子的連貫性和表現力。
［原文］He stopped us half an hour ago. He made us catch the next offender.
［修正］He stopped us half an hour ago and made us catch the next offender.
［原文］We had a short rest. Then we began to play happily. We sang and danced.
Some told stories. Some played chess.
［修正］After a short rest， we had great fun singing and dancing，telling jokes and playing chess.
4.學會使用過渡詞。如:
①遞進: then(然后)， besides(還有)， furthermore(而且)， moreover(此外)等。
②轉折: however(然而)， but(但是)， on the country(相反)， after all(畢竟)等。
③總結: finally(最后)， at last(最后)， in brief(總之)， in conclusion(最后)等。
④強調: indeed(確實)， certainly(一定)， surely(確定)， above all(尤其)等。
⑤對比: in the same way(同樣地)， just as(正如)， on the one hand…on the
other hand(一方面……另一方面……)等。
5.注意使用不同長度的句子。
二、對于“較復雜的詞匯”，可以從以下幾個方面著手。
1.注意使用詞組、習語來代替一些單詞，以增加文采。如:
［原文］A new railway is being built in my hometown.
［修正］A new railway is under construction in my hometown.
2.使用一些很有“洋味”的單詞。如:
Thank you for sharing the time with us.
The way he views the world is very practical.
3.避免重復使用某一單詞或短語。如:
［原文］I like reading while my brother likes watching television.
［修正］I like reading while my brother enjoys watching television.
習作1Possible version：
Dear Smith,
I know you want to find a job in Beijing. I read an advertisement in today’s “21st Century ”, an English paper here. Beijing Ladder Information Company is running a school. So they need native - speaker English teachers. What they prefer is a university degree in education or other related fields,which you have. And a foreign expert certification is also required. I think you are the right person they want.
If you are interested please directly call or write to the company. The telephone number is 86-10-68019433, and their E-mail address is : liecbj @ hotmail. com
Good luck.
Your’s
Li Hua
習作2:
Comment:
Mary is a clever girl with good manners. She is always ready to help others and therefore gets along very well with her classmates.
Having a special interest in Chinese, she speaks it very well. Mary is also good at maths and does a lot of exercises every day. She enjoys doing experiments in chemistry labs ,but sometimes she needs to be more careful. In all the subjects , physics is the most favorite one to her and she is one of the best in this subject. She always tries her best to make better progress and things better.
All the teachers like her very much.
Signature: Wang Ming