Unit 7大学英语写作技巧

Using the information given below , write a number of sentences expressing the cause-andeffect relationship .
1. He does not like English. English is difficult to learn . 2. His English is poor . He does not work hard at English .



As a result, many recent college graduates are unemployed or taking part-time jobs to meet expenses. Unemployment among high school graduates has meant that large number of teenagers are seeking unemployment benefits. The unemployment figures are the highest in decades. Finally, the federal government must contribute large amounts of money to support the growing number of people who are receiving welfare assistance.
a. A word or idea means + a definition . is ⑴An autobiography means a written account of a person’s own life .
(2) Like carbohydrates, fats and foods provide us with energy .

Word or idea school linking words is class an institution differentiation for teaching and learning
sociology means a science dealing with the origin and evolution of society
⑴ Rocks that have changed from their original form are called metamorphic rocks . (2) A movement in literature, philosophy, music and art which developed in Europe in the late 18th and early 19th centuries is referred to as Romanticism .

Focus: the relation between the topic sentence and its supporting ideas

effect
cause cause cause

Linking words : a. One reason, In addition, Another reason, Finally b. First of all, Second, In addition, Finally




One reason is that many industries are not hiring new workers . In addition, industries are reducing their current staff levels because of a decline in national economic conditions . Another reason is that workers who once might have considered early retirement are now staying at their jobs . Finally, other workers who once view their job as optional now must keep their positions in order to meet their minimum financial responsibilities .
Write an essay on E-message. You are supposed to use the “cause and effect” to develop the paragraph.
Brainstorming – Generating Ideas
Writing Strategies
1) Students often have trouble adjusting to college for several reasons. 2) Chinese tend to get married later in life than they used to. 3) Being young is better than being old. Or: Being old is better than being young. 4) It is easy to fall into an unhealthy diet in our society. 5) It is the most difficult course I have ever taken. 1) Internet has begun to affect the lives of many families. 2) The women’s movement has had an enormous impact on women’s lives. 3) A good or bad teacher can affect students in significant ways. 4) Severe environment pollution has led to a number of changes in people’s lives.
⑴Geology, the science of the earth, is concerned with systematic study of rocks and minerals. ⑵Linguistics, the science of language, is concerned with the systematic and scientific study of language.
C.
Because of a cause, an effect takes place . As a result of Example: He has developed a bad cough. He has been smoking heavily. ⑴ He has developed a bad cough as a result of/owing to/because of heavy smoking . ⑵ He has developed a bad cough owing to the fact that he has been smoking heavily .

E-message, text-message/short message The e-message is a message sent and received through cell phones or computers, of which textmessage through cell phones is more popular. Different from traditional letters orቤተ መጻሕፍቲ ባይዱphone calling, the e-message is fast, convenient, and economical. However, e-message to a certain extent is killing the users’ writing ability, especially their spelling ability.
is due to b. An effect results from a cause . occurs from Example: Heavy smoking-----lung cancer was due to His lung cancer resulted from heavy smoking . occurred from
is responsible for a. A cause produces an effect . result in Example: Heavy smoking-----lung cancer is responsible for Heavy smoking can produce lung cancer . results in
Unit 7
Developing Paragraphs II

Ways to develop paragraphs definition （定义） cause and effect （原因与结果） contrast and comparison
Practice


Focus: A definition would require that you put the term in a class having common characteristics and then give the meaning that differentiate it from the other members of its class .