實用英語寫作技巧之六，如何寫好一個段落（Ⅰ）
如何寫好一個段落(Ⅰ)
6.1段落的特征
一個好的段落應該具有以下三個特征：1)完整性(completeness); 2)統一性(unity); 3)連貫性(coherence)。
6.2完整性
段落的完整性指的是段落得以充分展開。作者一俟寫好主題句，就應該用細節進行推展，細節越充足越好。例如，你認為Riding motorcycles is dangerous，你就應該用你所知道的事實證明這一觀點是正確的。你可以使用數字(statistics)，列舉例子(example)，進行描繪(descriptions)等等。
示范段落6-1
Ever since the time of the Greeks， drama has played an important role in mans lives. The Greek tragedies and come dies were a central part of the citizens lives in ancient Greece. During the Middle Ages， Bible stories were acted out in churches，and wandering companies of players performed in the streets. In modern times， drama is brought directly into peoples homes through the magic of television.
6.3示范段落分析
主題句： Ever since the time of the Greeks， drama has played animportant role in mans lives.
細節：1. ancient Greece
2. the Middle Ages
3. modern times
作者根據各個不同歷史時期提供細節，舉例說明戲劇的重要性。
6.4 統一性
一個好的段落應該具有統一性。統一性就是一個中心思想統領整個段落。每個細節都應支持主題句，不應有無關的細節。為了支持主題，要盡可能多地提供細節，但又要避免濫用細節。
讀下面段落，然后找出毛病。
① Innovations， whether practical or aesthetic， are often resisted by the general population.② When the early experiments in the field of aviation began their work， there were many who said，If God had wanted man to fly， he would have given him wings.③The Wright brothers made the first powered flights in a heavier-than-air craft in 1903 at Kitty Hawk， North Carolina.④Even today there are many who strongly object to modern art and music as being nothing more than splashes of paint and honking horns.⑤The painter Picassos well-known masterpiece The Three Musicians is done primarily in blues and browns.
6.5段落分析
主題句： Innovations， whether practical or aesthetic， are often resisted by the general population.
推展細節：1. Peoples objection to the early experiments in the field of aviation.
2. Peoples objection to modern art and music.
無關細節：1. The Wright brothers experiment in flight.
2.Picassos painting.
顯然這不是個好的段落，因為并非所有的推展句都支持主題句。應該把無關的細節刪去。下圖是一個有統一性的段落的結構圖。
Exercise 6-1
Directions： In the folowing sentence grouping， circle the letter in front of any detail that does not support the topic sentence.
Topic Sentence：My main satisfaction in life comes from the people who are part of my life.
Supporting Details：
a. For me a day is good or bad depending on whether or not I havegooten along well with my associates.
b. I am not at all affected by the weather the way some people are.
c. For instance， my father judges his day by whether or not the skyis blue.
d. On a rainy day he is always in a bad mood.
e. What counts for me is to feel human warmth and friendship.
f. My favourite entertainment is to be with one or two intimate friends， sitting in front of a fireplace and sharing intimate recollections.
Exercise 6-2
Directions： Read the following paragraph and identify the irrelevant sentences.
① Different people spend their weekends in different ways.②Some enjoy going to the mountains to hike， ski or just relax.③Water skiing is much more difficult than snow skiing.④Others prefer going to the beach to enjoy the seashore activities and to get a suntan.⑤ Some of these people work very hard during the week;others have rather relaxing jobs.⑥ Still others like to relax by staying home and reading a good book.
Topic Sentence：________
Irrelevant Sentences：________________
Exercise 6-3
Directions： List at least five details that might used to develop thegiven topic sentence.
Topic sentence： Day dreaming has always been my favourite.
Details：1._______________________________________________
2._______________________________________________
3._______________________________________________
4._______________________________________________
5._______________________________________________
如何寫好一個段落(Ⅰ)
6.1段落的特征
一個好的段落應該具有以下三個特征：1)完整性(completeness); 2)統一性(unity); 3)連貫性(coherence)。
6.2完整性
段落的完整性指的是段落得以充分展開。作者一俟寫好主題句，就應該用細節進行推展，細節越充足越好。例如，你認為Riding motorcycles is dangerous，你就應該用你所知道的事實證明這一觀點是正確的。你可以使用數字(statistics)，列舉例子(example)，進行描繪(descriptions)等等。
示范段落6-1
Ever since the time of the Greeks， drama has played an important role in mans lives. The Greek tragedies and come dies were a central part of the citizens lives in ancient Greece. During the Middle Ages， Bible stories were acted out in churches，and wandering companies of players performed in the streets. In modern times， drama is brought directly into peoples homes through the magic of television.
6.3示范段落分析
主題句： Ever since the time of the Greeks， drama has played animportant role in mans lives.
細節：1. ancient Greece
2. the Middle Ages
3. modern times
作者根據各個不同歷史時期提供細節，舉例說明戲劇的重要性。
6.4 統一性
一個好的段落應該具有統一性。統一性就是一個中心思想統領整個段落。每個細節都應支持主題句，不應有無關的細節。為了支持主題，要盡可能多地提供細節，但又要避免濫用細節。
讀下面段落，然后找出毛病。
① Innovations， whether practical or aesthetic， are often resisted by the general population.② When the early experiments in the field of aviation began their work， there were many who said，If God had wanted man to fly， he would have given him wings.③The Wright brothers made the first powered flights in a heavier-than-air craft in 1903 at Kitty Hawk， North Carolina.④Even today there are many who strongly object to modern art and music as being nothing more than splashes of paint and honking horns.⑤The painter Picassos well-known masterpiece The Three Musicians is done primarily in blues and browns.
6.5段落分析
主題句： Innovations， whether practical or aesthetic， are often resisted by the general population.
推展細節：1. Peoples objection to the early experiments in the field of aviation.
2. Peoples objection to modern art and music.
無關細節：1. The Wright brothers experiment in flight.
2.Picassos painting.
顯然這不是個好的段落，因為并非所有的推展句都支持主題句。應該把無關的細節刪去。下圖是一個有統一性的段落的結構圖。
Exercise 6-1
Directions： In the folowing sentence grouping， circle the letter in front of any detail that does not support the topic sentence.
Topic Sentence：My main satisfaction in life comes from the people who are part of my life.
Supporting Details：
a. For me a day is good or bad depending on whether or not I havegooten along well with my associates.
b. I am not at all affected by the weather the way some people are.
c. For instance， my father judges his day by whether or not the skyis blue.
d. On a rainy day he is always in a bad mood.
e. What counts for me is to feel human warmth and friendship.
f. My favourite entertainment is to be with one or two intimate friends， sitting in front of a fireplace and sharing intimate recollections.
Exercise 6-2
Directions： Read the following paragraph and identify the irrelevant sentences.
① Different people spend their weekends in different ways.②Some enjoy going to the mountains to hike， ski or just relax.③Water skiing is much more difficult than snow skiing.④Others prefer going to the beach to enjoy the seashore activities and to get a suntan.⑤ Some of these people work very hard during the week;others have rather relaxing jobs.⑥ Still others like to relax by staying home and reading a good book.
Topic Sentence：________
Irrelevant Sentences：________________
Exercise 6-3
Directions： List at least five details that might used to develop thegiven topic sentence.
Topic sentence： Day dreaming has always been my favourite.
Details：1._______________________________________________
2._______________________________________________
3._______________________________________________
4._______________________________________________
5._______________________________________________
