博士生入学考试英语写作辅导.ppt

博士生入学考试英语辅导(写作部分)
黄年根
解放军理工大学工程兵工程学院
Lecture on Writing For Non-English Major Doctor Candidates
By Prof. Huang
Engineering Institute of Engineer Corps,
PLA University of Science and Engineering
Requirement:
write a passage of 120--140 words in 30 minutes
Grading Criterion:
1. coherence (内容切题): related ideas, topic sentences in paragraphs;
2. construction: full development, unity, logic, cohesion, being clear and to the point;
3. transition and variation of sentences;
4. grammar and diction
Sample
Topic: Do you think it a good idea to have the graduate students participate in more physical activities in the army, factories or the countryside instead of concentrating on their textbooks alone? Give your reasons to support your opinions
I think it a good idea to have the graduate students participate in more physical activities in the army, factories or the countryside instead of concentrating on their textbooks alone. It bases on the following reasons.
The most important of all, These activities is good to our health. By more physical activiteis in the army, factories or the countryside. Our body can be exerciesed stronger and more heathy. So It can deal with our poor health after long term studying. Secondly, It can make us connect the knowledge with the proactieces. Our knowledges are often limited to the textbooks and we often find it is impractcable after we graduate from colleges. So, It is useful to make out knowledge more reasonable. Thirdly, It help us develop the patrocism idea. And recognize our nation’s real situaltion.
Based on the above reasons, I think we should participate in more such activities.
Appraisement
I think it a good idea to have the graduate students participate in more physical activities in the army, factories or the countryside instead of concentrating on their textbooks alone. It bases on the following reasons.
The most important of all, These activities is good to our health. By more physical activiteis in the army, fac