1、專四寫作第一講：Introduction1、教學大綱測試要求：(a) Section A：Composition要求根據所出的題目或列出的寫作提綱或圖表、數字統計表等寫一篇200詞左右的短文。題目主要屬于記敘文、說明文或議論文的范圍。能做到內容切題、完整、條理清楚，文章結構嚴謹，語法正確，語言通順，表達得體。考試時間35分鐘。一般來說，可以細分為審題列大綱10分鐘+正文寫作20分鐘+檢查5分鐘。滿分15分。(b) Section B：Note-writing要求根據提示寫大約50-60詞的通知、便條、請貼等。要求格式正確，語言得體。考試時間10分鐘。滿分10分。2、Composition評分原

2、則與標準A評分等級1) 優秀（15-14分）2) 良好（13-11分）3) 中等（11-9分）4) 及格（8-6分）5) 不及格（5分以下）B評分結構思想內容50%組織結構10%語言40%：語法20%+用詞15%+得體5%C優秀標準(1) 文章內容切題，觀點清楚，前后不矛盾，有充分、恰當的例證說明觀點。 (2) 組織嚴密，條理清楚，邏輯性強，句子銜接自然連貫。 (3) 句法結構正確，無拼寫、標點、大小寫等錯誤。 (4) 用詞，包括習慣用語，準確、恰當。 (5) 語言得體，語氣恰當，入情入理，有說服力。 (6) 書寫整潔，規范。3便條寫作評分標準1) 格式2分，包括日期（右上角）、稱呼（Dear

3、 Tom,）、結尾語（結束語與謙稱在同一行，人名沒寫或用××表示均扣1分，最多扣完2分。）2) 內容3分，包括invitation + declining + explaining等部分3) 語言4分，語法、詞法正確。4) 語言得體性1分，總分8分及以上可考慮加此分。5) 總字數50-60字，包括格式部分，少于40或多于80字扣1分。第一講：Note-writing:Notes are short letters written for various purposes. Compared with a letter, a note is simpler in form a

4、nd often informal or colloquial in language. A complete note may include 5 parts: 1) date 2) salutation3) body4) closing5) signatureNotes (注意事項):Put the date in the upper right-hand corner. Be sure that the date of your note is made quite clear. Though the date may be written in numbers only, it is

5、best not to use only numbers to avoid misunderstanding and confusion, for 10/1/93 means Oct. 1, 1993 to the Americans, but Jan. 10, 1993 to the British and most Europeans. So we should write the abbreviated form of the month together with the number of the date. The abbreviation for 12 months:Januar

6、y: Jan.February: Feb.March: Mar.April: Apr.May: MayJune: JuneJuly: JulyAugust: Aug.September: Sept.October: Oct.November: Nov.December: Dec.正確寫法： April 8th, 2011 Sept. 23rd, 2011 8th June, 2011 或 8 June, 20111) Salutation: Salutation is the name of the receiver with a comma, like “Helen,”. If you pl

7、us dear before the name like “Dear Helen,”, it is also acceptable. 正確寫法： Dear Anne, Dear Mr. Smith, Dear Prof. Smith2) The beginning of the body should be four-letter indented.3) Closing is often “yours” with a comma like “yours,”. Sometimes “Thank you” or “thanks” or “with many apologies,” or “sinc

8、erely” or “love” and so on.4) Signature should be the name of the person as required. Be cautious to writer your own name in any exam. Write it in the right-bottom corner.5) The order of the arrangement of time goes from weekday to month + date + hour/minute. And the time and place should be as exac

9、t as possible for the receiver to come in time.A Model: Apr. 19th, 2011Dear Mr. Leavis, There will be a meeting of our drama group on Saturday afternoon, August 20, at 8 p.m. in our classroom, #401, in teaching building to discuss which play to put on for English Evening. We would like to hear your

10、suggestions and hope you will come if you possibly can. Yours sincerely, Song LipingThe main forms of notes（主要形式）:1. Appointment此類便條一般包括三個方面內容：1) 約會的事由2) 建議約會的時間和地點3) 期待對方回復，并表示感謝。A model Apr. 11Lynn,Id like to discuss with you when and where the general meeting of the whole staff is to be held. Cou

11、ld we see each other at the gate of the auditorium at 3:00 p.m. today? Please ring me if you find the time is not convenient for you. Thanks! Yours, Tom Patterns:How about coming to ?Could I see you sometime next week, as Id like to I wonder if it would be possible for us to meet at 2. Apologies 道歉便

12、條一般包括三個方面內容： 1) 說明為何事道歉；2) 解釋造成過失或不能履約的原因；3) 再次道歉或提出解決方案。 May 4Dear Greece, Im so sorry that I failed to meet you at the gate of the auditorium this morning. Professor Smiths lecture lasted much longer than I expected. I will come over to your apartment at 5 oclock this afternoon if it is convenient

13、 for you. With many apologies. Sincerely, KatePatterns:Im writing to apologize for Im extremely sorry about I really regret that I cannot 3. Invitations 邀請便條一般包括以下內容：1) 邀請對方參加活動的內容、時間和地點2) 與該活動有關的注意事項3) 期待對方接受邀請，并表示感謝。 Dec. 20Dear Dan, We are having a party in Room 305, Bowen Hall, to celebrate the

14、coming New Year. Would it be possible for you to join us on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 7 p.m.? We will be very glad if you could be with us. Do come and join us. Yours, Jane Patterns:I was wondering if you could come I would like to invite you to Is there any chance of your coming ?We should be very glad

15、if you could join us.4. Request此類便條一般包括三個方面內容：1) 提出請求2) 說明原因3) 請求回復并表示感謝 Sat. 15 Sept.Dear Dan, We are thinking to hold a meeting to discuss the problem of electricity shortage of our factory on 25 September. Would you please prepare a presentation on the possible solutions to the problem? Please ca

16、ll me if you are ready to make the presentation. Many thanks! Yours, Jane 5Thanks (Acknowledgement)此類便條一般包括三個方面的內容：1) 對對方提供的幫助、給予的接待或贈送的禮品等表示衷心感謝2) 說明對方的幫助所起的作用或贈送的禮品非常好3) 再次表示感謝或問候對方，并表示希望回報對方。 Dec. 25Dear Shanshan, It was very kind of you to take so much trouble to find me the book written by Han

17、Han. Please accept my warmest thanks. I should be very happy to return your help and invite you to dinner at my apartment on Sunday. Please call me if you come. Yours, Jane Patterns:I am truly grateful to you for A thousand thanks for your help and encouragement.I sincerely appreciate .Im extremely

18、grateful to you for your help.6. Congratulations此類便條一般包括三個方面的內容：1) 點名要祝賀的事情2) 向對方道賀3) 提出表達慶賀的方式，并表示再次祝賀或表示良好的祝愿 Nov. 10Dear Larry, Hearty congratulations on your marriage. Best wishes for a long and happy married life to you both. Would you like to come to dinner at my apartment on Sunday? My husban

19、d and I have prepared a special gift for you. Do come to find out the big surprise. Yours, Laura Patterns:Im so glad to hear of your winning the prize in the contest. Congratulations!Please accept my heartiest congratulations on your graduation from I warmly congratulate you on what youve achieved.P

20、lease allow me to extend my hearty congratulations to you.7. Comfort 此類便條包括：1) 點名要慰問的事情2) 安慰對方，提出解決問題的方法3) 表達良好的祝愿 April 25Dear Lily, I was sorry to learn that you were not successful in the examination. I feel you ought not to be unduly distressed at the result. You are still eligible to sit again

21、for the examination and I am confident that this time next year, I shall be sending a letter of congratulation. My kindest regards and best wishes. Yours, Linda Patterns:I would like to express my sorrow at We were shocked at the sad news that I am very grieved to learn that 8. Messages留言包括以下內容：1) 想

22、要告訴對方的事情或要求對方完成的事情2) 向對方表示問候或祝愿 Feb. 9Dear Lily, Professor Wang wishes to see you this afternoon to talk about your thesis. You are requested to see him in his office at 4:00 p. m. .Your mother called at 9:00 a. m. and said that she will not be able to come to see you tomorrow because she has to att

23、end a meeting. Yours, Linda Patterns:Would you do me a favor by ?You are asked to If you would like to , please 英語專業四級（1996-2004）便條真題題目1996年Your friend has just won the first prize in the Provincial English Speech Contest. Write a note of congratulations.1997年You are Peter/Mary. You had a party at y

24、our hone recently, but you unintentionally neglected to invite a close friend of yoursVictoria. Write her a note apologizing for this and explaining how the mistake came about.1998年You are Mark or Sally. You have got a ticket to a computer fair, but you now find that you are unable to go. Write a no

25、te to your friend, George, explaining why you are sending the enclosed ticket to him and telling him briefly how to get there.1999年Youve learned that your friend Jimmy is ill these days. Write him a note expressing your concern, asking after his health and giving your best wishes.2000年Youve read on

26、the notice board that the university library is looking for a part-time library assistant who can work at weekends. You think that your classmate, George, is a suitable person for this vacancy. Write him a note, telling him what you know about the vacancy and trying to persuade him to go for an inte

27、rview.2001年Yesterday you failed to turn up for the appointment with your teacher, Professor Wang. Write him a note of apology and make a request for another meeting. You should also suggest the time for the requested meeting.2002年You have heard that your friend, Jack, wishes to sell his walkman. Wri

28、te him a note expressing your interest in it, asking him about its condition and offering a price for it.2003年Your friend Clare has invited you to her house-warming party this weekend. However, you will be away then. Write her a note politely declining her invitation and expressing your best wishes

29、to her.2004年Your friend, Jane, has failed in the final exam, and is feeling very unhappy about it. Write a note to comfort her and give her some encouragement.2005年You have got two tickets to a concert given by a famous pop band/orchestra. Write a note to your friend, Hilda / Mike, describing briefl

30、y what it is and inviting her / him to come with you. 2006年You have got to know that your classmate, Michael, is organizing a week-end excursion for the class. And you are thinking of joining the trip. Write him a note expressing your interest in the excursion and asking for information on two detai

31、ls related to the excursion. April 22nd, 2006Dear Michael, Im glad to learn that youre organizing a weekend excursion for the class. I definitely want to go. Have you come up with where we go and how? Please let me know more details about it as soon as possible. What if we get together some time thi

32、s evening to talk about it? I am looking forward to your early reply. Yours,Linda 如果是表示感興趣，那就問幾個相關問題。2007年Your classmate, Jimmy, is head of the universitys swimming club. He has invited you to join the club, but you like some other sport. Write him a note, declining his invitation and explaining why

33、. April 22nd, 2007Dear Jimmy, Its very kind of you to invite me to join the universitys swimming club. I am most grateful to be asked. However, Ive already joined a basketball club. You know I like playing basketball. Im afraid I do not have enough time to take part in two sports. I am sorry for tha

34、t and really regret that I would miss such an excellent chance of enjoying swimming with you. Good luck to your club. Yours,Mike 2008年Jane, your classmate, is thinking of subscribing to an English-language newspaper. And you would like to recommend one to her. Write a note, telling her which newspap

35、er it is and describing two features of the paper. April 22nd, 2008Dear Jane, I heard by chance that you are going to subscribe an English-language newspaper. Therefore, I would like to strongly recommend Sparks Weekly to you. Firstly, its contents renew every week with various aspects of latest inf

36、ormation and knowledge. Secondly, it is learning-oriented and can do a lot of help for your study with a lot of exercises. I really think it is very suitable for you. Yours,Tom 2009年Lily, your roommate, is looking for a part-time job in the coming summer vacation. You saw an ad for a private English

37、 tutor for a schoolboy. Write her a note, telling her what the job is and strongly recommending it to her. April 22nd, 2009Dear Lily, I happened to see an ad for a private English tutor for a schoolboy, and I think this information is useful for you. For you told me that you wanted to take a part-time job in the coming summer vacation. Tutoring a schoolboy is interesting, and of course you will be paid. Anyway, you will become a