對(duì)同一件事情，人們常有不同的看法，即正反兩種觀點(diǎn)。在寫作時(shí)，常使用一般現(xiàn)在時(shí)。寫作格式一般是：提出問(wèn)題→兩種不同觀點(diǎn)→對(duì)兩種不同觀點(diǎn)的論據(jù)（理由）逐項(xiàng)作對(duì)比。有時(shí)題目會(huì)要求說(shuō)出自己的觀點(diǎn)，可在結(jié)尾段加上自己的觀點(diǎn)并簡(jiǎn)要說(shuō)明理由，最好不要重復(fù)前面的已談到的理由。寫作方式一般采用集中比較。
對(duì)比式議論文要求考生從正反兩個(gè)方面來(lái)論證某一觀點(diǎn)，對(duì)這類題型，一般有三個(gè)主要部分，即：
topic sentences：引入，即主題部分，要針對(duì)題目要求,對(duì)現(xiàn)象進(jìn)行概述,提出自己的論點(diǎn),這部分一定要簡(jiǎn)明扼要,往往三兩句即可。
supporting sentences：展開(kāi)，要圍繞自己提出的論點(diǎn)進(jìn)行深入的闡述,可以通過(guò)舉例、比較等來(lái)支持自己的論點(diǎn)。（正反論證,持之有故。在認(rèn)真審題、提煉出論點(diǎn)之后,接下來(lái)應(yīng)當(dāng)擺出正反兩方面的論點(diǎn)和論據(jù),也就是說(shuō),用原文所給的足量事實(shí)來(lái)支撐各自的觀點(diǎn),如果題目沒(méi)有給定更多的內(nèi)容,這時(shí)需要自己深入思考,挖掘比較兩者的不同點(diǎn),然后分別進(jìn)行論證,務(wù)必做到言之有據(jù),持之有故,自圓其說(shuō)。）
concluding sentences：結(jié)論，重申自己的觀點(diǎn),它是討論的最終結(jié)果,也是對(duì)全文進(jìn)行總結(jié),但不要重復(fù)開(kāi)頭引入
部分,最好換一種方式或句型來(lái)寫。(在一篇120字的文章中，結(jié)論文通常只能有一至兩句。結(jié)論只是用來(lái)總結(jié)文章之前的意思，除非只是一個(gè)次要觀點(diǎn)，否則不要在這段內(nèi)提出任何新見(jiàn)解，但如題目要求的話，您可在結(jié)論上提出您的建議、推薦、介紹和解決方法.)
通常分為四個(gè)步驟來(lái)寫：
第一段 文章開(kāi)頭，提煉論點(diǎn),搭建框架
第二段 闡述提綱中列舉的第一種看法，給出理由或者舉例說(shuō)明:主題句＋理由/舉例1+理由/舉例2+理由/舉例3
第三段 闡述提綱中列舉的第一種看法，給出理由或者舉例說(shuō)明:主題句＋理由/舉例1+理由/舉例2+理由/舉例3
第四段 表明自己的觀點(diǎn)結(jié)束全文:在結(jié)尾的時(shí)候，一定要表明自己的觀點(diǎn)。
注意事項(xiàng)：
1.巧用連詞、銜接自然。寫比較式議論文時(shí),為了使文章結(jié)構(gòu)緊湊,句子銜接自然,邏輯性和連貫性強(qiáng),可以借助一些連接詞來(lái)過(guò)度，使上下文讀起來(lái)流暢。常用于展開(kāi)論證的連詞或詞組有 first of all, besides, in addition, however,what's more等,用于結(jié)論部分的furthermore,moreover,連接詞或詞組有:in short,in a word,in conclusion,on the whole,to conclude,on one hand,on the other hand等。
2.查缺補(bǔ)漏,愈加完善。完成作文之后,要注意檢查一下,在檢查時(shí),把握好以下幾個(gè)方面的問(wèn)題,看看有沒(méi)有錯(cuò)誤:(1)時(shí)態(tài)是否一致,特別是復(fù)合句,要弄清楚主從句的時(shí)間關(guān)系;(2)搭配問(wèn)題,注意介詞搭配和動(dòng)賓搭配;(3)詞性誤用,根據(jù)詞語(yǔ)在句子中擔(dān)任的不同成分,選用不同的詞性;(4)關(guān)系一致問(wèn)題,既要注意主謂一致,又要注意代詞一致,分詞邏輯主語(yǔ)和句子主語(yǔ)一致等問(wèn)題;(5)連接詞問(wèn)題,對(duì)于不同的句式,既要防止連接詞的重復(fù),又要防止它的缺省。 掌握了以上對(duì)比式英語(yǔ)議論文的基本框架和技巧之后,平時(shí)多加練習(xí),多模仿、學(xué)習(xí)一些優(yōu)秀的英語(yǔ)范文,多背誦一些經(jīng)典句型,多積累一些中高級(jí)詞匯,恰當(dāng)運(yùn)用一點(diǎn)銜接過(guò)渡手段,就一定能寫出內(nèi)容詳實(shí)、層次分明且結(jié)構(gòu)完整的文章。
寫作方法
1.Strategy:
Contrast: It explains how persons/things are different.
Comparison: It explains how persons/things are similar.
2. What connecting words or phrases can we use to develop contrast and comparison?
Contrast: while, however, but, be different from, unlike, on the contrary, just the opposite
Comparison: similarly, just like…, alike, likewise, equally, in the same way, both, also
Ex. Combine 2 sentences into one.
I wrote letters to my friends. I send emails to my friends.
I used to write letters to my friends, but now I send them e-mails.
Unlike before when I wrote letters, I send e-mails to my friends now.
3. Two ways to develop comparison and contrast (對(duì)比寫作一般有兩種方式)
Topic by topic structure:集中比較或?qū)Ρ龋姓f(shuō)明一個(gè)對(duì)象的諸種特征）
Point by point structure:逐點(diǎn)比較或?qū)Ρ龋ㄒ粭l一條地說(shuō)明兩者的異同）
Ex. 2 Explain the table in English.
children eat out at weekend western food
parents eat out at weekend Chinese food
○1 Topic by topic
Children like to eat out at weekend. They are usually interested in western food. In the same way, parents also eat out at weekend. But they usually go to a Chinese restaurant.
○2 Point by point：Children and parents both like to eat out at weekend. But children are interested in western food while parents prefer Chinese food.
Example1:
1.只給出主題，題目沒(méi)有更多的內(nèi)容，這時(shí)需要自己深入思考,挖掘比較兩者的不同點(diǎn),然后分別進(jìn)行論證,務(wù)必做到言之有據(jù),持之有故,自圓其說(shuō)。
2.要求論述兩個(gè)對(duì)立的觀點(diǎn)并給出自己的看法。○1有一些人認(rèn)為……○2另一些人認(rèn)為……○3.我的看法……
The topic of ①___________（主題）is becoming more and more popular recently. There are two sides of opinions of it. Some people say A is their favorite. They hold their view for the reason of ②___________（支持A的理由一）What is more, ③___________理由二). Moreover, ④___________ (理由三).
While others think that B is a better choice in the following three reasons. Firstly, ___________ (支持B的理由一). Secondly (besides),⑥___________（理由二）. Thirdly (finally),⑦_(dá)__________ (理由三).
From my point of view, I think ⑧___________（我的觀點(diǎn)）. The reason is that ⑨___________ (原因). As a matter of fact, there are some other reasons to explain my choice. For me, the former is surely a wise choice.
3.給出一個(gè)觀點(diǎn)，要求考生反對(duì)這一觀點(diǎn)
Some people believe that ①___________（觀點(diǎn)一）. For example, they think ②___________（舉例說(shuō)明）．And it will bring them ③___________ (為他們帶來(lái)的好處).
In my opinion, I never think this reason can be the point. For one thing,④___________ (我不同意該看法的理由一). For another thing, ⑤___________ (反對(duì)的理由之二)．
Form all what I have said, I agree to the thought that ⑥___________ (我對(duì)文章所討論主題的看法)．
Example2:
作為一個(gè)中學(xué)生, 你肯定經(jīng)歷過(guò)多次考試, 體驗(yàn)過(guò)成功, 也遭遇過(guò)失敗. 請(qǐng)你根據(jù)提示內(nèi)容,簡(jiǎn)要概述中學(xué)生普遍存在的對(duì)考試失敗的兩種態(tài)度, 并結(jié)合自身實(shí)際, 說(shuō)明你的觀點(diǎn).
態(tài)度一: 當(dāng)考試結(jié)果不盡人意時(shí), 情緒低落, 喪失信心, 不再繼續(xù)努力.
態(tài)度二: 當(dāng)考試失敗時(shí), 分析找出失敗的原因, 鼓勵(lì)自己, 增強(qiáng)自信, 避免再犯同樣的錯(cuò)。
你的觀點(diǎn): 失敗乃成功之母, ……
要求: 1. 詞數(shù): 120詞左右. 2. 可根據(jù)內(nèi)容要求適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié), 以使行文連貫.
審題
體裁:說(shuō)明
時(shí)態(tài):現(xiàn)在時(shí)
人稱:第一人稱
要點(diǎn): (1) 我們中學(xué)生經(jīng)歷過(guò)多次考試, 體驗(yàn)過(guò)成功, 也遭遇過(guò)失敗.
(2) 態(tài)度一: 當(dāng)考試結(jié)果不盡人意時(shí), 情緒低落, 喪失信心, 不再繼續(xù)努力.
(3)態(tài)度二: 當(dāng)考試失敗時(shí), 分析找出失敗的原因, 鼓勵(lì)自己, 增強(qiáng)自信, 避免再犯同樣的錯(cuò)。
(4)我的觀點(diǎn): 失敗乃成功之母, ……
構(gòu)思---文章結(jié)構(gòu)正反觀點(diǎn)對(duì)比類的文章
提出問(wèn)題 不同觀點(diǎn)對(duì)比 說(shuō)明自己觀點(diǎn)
構(gòu)思---文章結(jié)構(gòu)
(1）我們中學(xué)生經(jīng)歷過(guò)多次考試, 體驗(yàn)過(guò)成功, 也遭遇過(guò)失敗. 提出問(wèn)題
對(duì)考試失敗大致有兩種態(tài)度.
(2)態(tài)度一: 當(dāng)考試結(jié)果不盡人意時(shí), 情緒低落, 喪失信心, 不再繼續(xù)努力.
(3)態(tài)度二: 當(dāng)考試失敗時(shí), 分析找出失敗的原因, 鼓勵(lì)自己, 增強(qiáng)自信, 避免再犯同樣的錯(cuò)。
(4)我的觀點(diǎn): 失敗乃成功之母, … 說(shuō)明自己觀點(diǎn)
構(gòu)思---句型短語(yǔ)
(1) 我們中學(xué)生經(jīng)歷過(guò)多次考試, 體驗(yàn)過(guò)成功, 也遭遇過(guò)失敗.
have/take many tests or exams, do well in the exams, achieve success, suffer from failure, fail (in) the exams,(take) different attitudes towards…
對(duì)考試失敗大致有兩種態(tài)度.
(2)態(tài)度一: 當(dāng)考試結(jié)果不盡人意時(shí), 情緒低落, 喪失信心, 不再繼續(xù)努力.
(3)態(tài)度二: 當(dāng)考試失敗時(shí), 分析找出失敗的原因, 鼓勵(lì)自己, 增強(qiáng)自信, 避免再犯同樣的錯(cuò)。
be in low spirits, have passive attitudes, lose heart/confidence, no longer study hard / try one’s best …, find out/ analyze the causes, have/take active attitudes, encourage, build up self-confidence, avoid…, however, on the other hand, on the contrary, unlike … different from …,
(4)你的觀點(diǎn): 失敗乃成功之母, ……
in my view / opinion, I agree with…, as for me, …, in brief, in a word, in summary, Failure is the mother of success.
Sample:
We middle school students have had many tests or exams. We have both achieved success and suffered from failure. Different students take different attitudes to failure.
Some fall in low spirits when they don’t do well in the exams. They usually lose heart and no longer study as hard as before. However, most students take an active attitude towards failure. They encourage themselves to be self-confident. They find out and analyze the causes so that they will no longer make similar mistakes.
As for me, I agree with those with active attitudes. As we all know, failure is the mother of success. Even great men may have failed many times before they succeeded. So we must deal with failure correctly.
作文中常用句套：
總起:
Recently the problem has been brought into focus.
Different people hold different opinions.
Opinions are divided.
People have taken/adopted different attitudes towards …
People have different opinions on this problem.
People take different views on this question.
表達(dá)不同觀點(diǎn):
…of them hold the opinion that ….
…of them are in favor of the idea that…
People who are for/against the idea think …
Some people believe that…. Others argue that …
進(jìn)一步提出觀點(diǎn)：
... but that is only part of the history.
Another equally important aspect is ...
A is but one of the many effects. Another is ...
Besides, other reasons are...
不同觀點(diǎn)之間的銜接:
However, …of them hold a different view. / …of them hold the opposite opinion.
People who are against it don’t think so.
However, each coin has two sides.
Different from those…., …people think ….
On the other hand, … people object that ….
并列關(guān)系：and, as well as, also…
遞進(jìn)關(guān)系：besides, in addition, moreover, what’s more…
比較、對(duì)比：like, unlike, on the contrary, on the other hand…
舉普通例子：
For example (instance),...
... such as A, B, C and so on (so forth)
A good case in point is...
A particular example for this is...
引用：
One of the greatest early writers said ...
"Knowledge is power", such is the remark of ...
講故事: （先說(shuō)故事主體，this story is not rare.）
..., such dilemma we often meet in daily life.
..., the story still has a realistic significance.
提出原因：
There are many reasons for ...
Most people would agree that...
Some people may neglect that in fact ...
Others suggest that...
Part of the explanation is ...
結(jié)尾：
From what has been discussed above, we may safely draw
the conclusion that ...
In summary, it is wiser ...
In short...
正反觀點(diǎn)對(duì)比常用句型
(1) We have a discussion about… 我們對(duì)……進(jìn)行了一次討論。
We’ve had a discussion about whether an entrance fee should be charged for parks.
(2) We have had a survey on… 我們對(duì)……開(kāi)展了一次調(diào)查。
We’ve had a survey on whether students should be allowed to carry mobile phones to schools.
(3) Opinions are divided on the question. 在這個(gè)問(wèn)題上意見(jiàn)有分歧。
(4) Opinions are mainly divided into two groups. 有兩種不同意見(jiàn)。
(5) Others have different opinions. 其他人有不同看法。
(5) Sixty percent of the students are for the idea, while forty percent of the students think otherwise.
有60%的學(xué)生支持這個(gè)觀點(diǎn)，然而有40%的學(xué)生則不這樣認(rèn)為。
(6) Sixty percent of the students think it necessary to…, but forty percent of the students don’t think so.
60%的學(xué)生認(rèn)為……是必須的，而40%的學(xué)生則不這樣認(rèn)為。
(7) On the one hand, … On the other hand, … 一方面……，另一方面……
在對(duì)某一觀點(diǎn)作進(jìn)一步論證時(shí)，可用下列句型：
(1) What’s more, … 還有就是……
What’s more, we can get a good knowledge of the culture and social customs of the country where we study, as well as improve our English.
(2) Besides, … 除此之外……
Some students cannot discipline themselves. Besides, it’s far too expensive to study abroad, which is a load to the family.
當(dāng)然在提出多個(gè)論據(jù)時(shí)，也可用First, …Second, … Third, …來(lái)列舉論據(jù)。
Writing (2002年 全國(guó)卷）
1. 最近，你校同學(xué)正在參加某英文報(bào)組織的一場(chǎng)討論。討論的主題是：公園要不要收門票？請(qǐng)你根據(jù)下表提供的信息，給報(bào)社寫一封信，客觀地介紹討論情況。
60%的同學(xué)認(rèn)為 40%的同學(xué)認(rèn)為
1、不應(yīng)收門票
2、公園是公眾休閑的地方
3、如收票，需建大門、圍墻，會(huì)影響城市形象 1、應(yīng)收門票，但票價(jià)不宜高
2、支付園林工人工資
3、購(gòu)新花木
注意：
1. 信的開(kāi)頭已為你寫好。2. 詞數(shù)：100左右。3. 參考詞匯：門票：entrance fee。
Dear Editor,
I’m writing to tell you about the discussion we’ve had about whether an entrance fee should be charged for parks.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Yours truly,
Li Hua
One possible version:
Dear Editor,
I'm writing to tell you about the discussion we've had about whether an entrance fee should be charged for parks(提出問(wèn)題).
Opinions are divided on the question(過(guò)渡句). 60％of the students are against the idea of entrance fee. They believe a public park should be free of charge(觀點(diǎn)一). People need a place where they can rest and enjoy themselves. Changing entrance fees will no doubt keep some people away(論據(jù)一). What is more, it will become necessary to build gates and walls, which will do harm to the appearance of a city(論據(jù)二).
On the other hand, 40％ think that fees should be charged(觀點(diǎn)二) because you need money to pay gardeners and other workers(論據(jù)一), and to buy plants and young trees(論據(jù)二). They suggest, however, fees should be charged low.
Yours truly
Li Hua
可以看出，這類文章的寫作，首先要提出問(wèn)題，即雙方討論的問(wèn)題。接下來(lái)提出觀點(diǎn)一，并用一系列論據(jù)進(jìn)行闡明。說(shuō)明完觀點(diǎn)一之后，再提出觀點(diǎn)二，繼續(xù)用論據(jù)進(jìn)行說(shuō)明。如果需要說(shuō)明自己的觀點(diǎn)，可接下來(lái)說(shuō)明自己的觀點(diǎn)。
2. 假定你是某中學(xué)學(xué)生李華。最近，你班同學(xué)正在參加《中國(guó)日?qǐng)?bào)》21世紀(jì)中學(xué)生英文報(bào)“大家談”欄目的一個(gè)討論。本次話題為：父母的收入有沒(méi)有必要讓孩子知道?
請(qǐng)你根據(jù)下表所列情況給報(bào)社寫一封信，客觀地介紹討論情況。
70％的同學(xué)認(rèn)為： 30％的學(xué)生認(rèn)為：
1．父母的收入應(yīng)該讓孩子知道； 1．父母的收入沒(méi)有必要讓孩子知道；
2．知道后，知其來(lái)之不易，能夠更加努力學(xué)習(xí)； 2．如果知道父母收入較好，會(huì)助長(zhǎng)亂花錢風(fēng)氣；
3．知道后，可以理解家長(zhǎng)艱辛，學(xué)會(huì)儉省，為大人分憂。 3．知道父母收人后，會(huì)以為不用努力，也能靠父母，影響學(xué)習(xí)動(dòng)力。
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Dear editor,
I'm writing to tell you about the discussion we recently had about whether we should know our parents' income.
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Dear editor,
I’m writing to tell you about the discussion we recently had about whether we should know our parents’ income.
We do have different opinions on this matter. Most of us (about 70%) think we should know our parents’ income since it will help us understand how hard our parents have to work, no matter how much they earn. Then we will study harder and will not waste money any more. We may also learn to share our parents’ trouble.
About 30% of my classmates think it unnecessary to let the children know how much their parents earn. If they know their parents have enough money to support the family, they will not study hard since they needn’t worry about the future. It is said, especially when their parents have a higher income, the children will easily form a wasteful habit.