【12分作文】
Nowadays, it is generally accepted that reading is of quite (much) importance. But when it comes to how to read, there has sprung up a heated discussion as to whether we should read selectively or read extensively.
Some people are in favor of the idea of reading selectively. First, they believe that it is not how much one reads but what he reads that really counts. In addition, since one's time and effort (efforts) are limited, we (he) should read books that are suited to our (his) interests and needs.
However, those who insist on reading extensively argue that it is through reading extensively that one can broaden his horizon. Only when one reads widely, can he really make remarkable achievements in his study.
In my opinion, we should read selectively on the basis of reading extensively. For one thing, by reading widely we can keep ourselves well informed of as much knowledge as possible. For another, without selection, reading may become aimless and blind, which makes reading ineffective. Therefore, we should combine selective reading and extensive reading.【點評】
本文雖出現個別語法錯誤(斜體部分)，但結構清晰，句式多變，行文流暢，不失為一篇優秀的作文。
首先，長句短句錯落有致。本文中句式多樣，，各段長短句搭配合理，如首段中第一句話簡潔明了引出事實背景，然后通過when it comes to…句型自然過渡到要討論的主題。文中對長句的運用，體現了作者較強的語言功底。
其次，主動被動運用合理。本文首句使用被動結構it is generally accepted that…引出普遍存在的事實，恰當準確，符合書面語的文體風格。而文中其他地方盡管沒有更多地運用被動語態，也是從實際的表達需要出發，并不影響本文的整體效果。
再次，倒裝強調穿插得當。文中穿插了倒裝、強調等特色句式，起到了突出強調、增加氣勢的作用。
第四，句與句間銜接緊密。本文無論從意思上還是形式上都非常連貫，過渡自然，連接詞運用恰當準確，整篇文章給人感覺邏輯清晰，渾然一體。
要素三：出現亮點
一、遣詞用語準確地道
詞語的選用直接關系到句子的優劣，也勢必關系到段落的主體思想，進而關系到整篇文章的質量，所以“把恰當的詞用到恰當的地方”成了寫作者的至理名言。在寫作中選擇準確的詞匯、使用地道的語言，不僅可以使文章的表達更加到位，更重要的是能起到“點睛”的作用，成為作文獲得高分的亮點之一。
二、開頭結尾突破常規
文章開頭段除了要表明主題外，還有一個重要的任務就是要引起讀者的興趣，使文章具有與眾不同的吸引力，四、六級寫作閱卷往往根據第一段確定文章分數檔次，如果能在開頭就表現出不同凡響的語句，對于提高整個文章的分數檔次會有很大的作用。
另外，文章的結尾也同樣不容忽視。結尾篇幅雖然不宜過長，但卻也是決定文章成敗的點睛之筆，因此可以有意識地采取某種突破常規的寫作手法，讓考官在讀到結尾時能眼睛一亮。
三、適當運用修辭手法
準確恰當地使用修辭手法，會極大地增強文章的表現力，使文章更加生動形象、意蘊豐富并且引人入勝。英文寫作中常見的修辭手法有比喻、平行結構、修辭問句等。
四、恰當使用警句格言
一篇好的作文除了要有合理的結構和布局之外，如果能有一定的文采，一定會錦上添花，而表現出文采的一個重要手段就是恰當地使用警句格言。
【實考作文例析】 (98-6)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Do “Lucky Numbers” Really Bring Good Luck? You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the outline(given in Chinese) below:
1)有些人認為某些數字會帶來好運
2)我認為數字和運氣無關……
【10分作文】
Some people say that "lucky numbers" can bring them good luck. They believe that lucky numbers make them feel safe or energetic and so they can deal with problems better.
However, others don't believe that numbers have any connection with good luck. They think such idea (such kind of idea/such an idea) is only a superstitious belief. In fact, numbers is only number. Luck is only luck. There is no relations (relationship) between them. So far as I am concerned, "lucky numbers" have nothing to do with good luck. If lucky numbers really worked , we were not to fail anything. Numbers can never bring good luck to a person at all and our fortune is in our own hands. Therefore, everyone can have good fortune only if he tries his best.【點評】
本文結構比較清晰，句式變化也還可以，語法錯誤也很少(斜體部分)，但從整篇文章來看缺少語言上的亮點。
首先，遣詞用語缺乏特色。全文在用詞方缺乏深度和特色，幾乎都是一些過于大眾化的單詞，如believe, think等，不能給人留下深刻的印象。
其次，沒有恰當運用修辭。全文未運用任何恰當的修辭手法。
再次，沒有使用警句格言。全文未出現任何警句或格言。
最后，開頭結尾平淡無奇。開頭結尾均沒有出現有特色的句式，無法激起閱卷老師的興奮點。
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