例1 Some students like to live off campus, like renting an apartment. while others prefer living on campus, like living in dormitories. Which do you prefer and why? Include details and examples T---Topic: off campus rent an apartment S---Supporting ideas won’t bother others ü music loud, ü snore privacy ü books, movies etc T---transitions First, because, Also, Finally Sample Answer: “Some students like to live off campus, like renting an apartment to live in . while others prefer living on campus, like in the dormitories. Choose a position Personally speaking, I prefer living off campus like rent an apartment. First, because I am really crazy about listening to music loud, so I don’t want to bother others. And also, I snore very heavily at night when I am sleeping. You see, a person like me has no choice but to live off campus. Second, I want to have my own privacy. I can’t imagine that 5 or 6 people stick together. I don’t want my roommates to know whom I am calling , dating. what books I am reading or what movies I am watching. I would rather die if I have to live on campus” T: on campus S: share experience ü campus life , classmates, teachers Convenient ü near to teaching building&.dinning hall 5 minutes safer T: First, because, Also, Finally
例2 Some people prefer having meals at Chinese restaurants, but some others prefer American-style fast food like KFC and McDonald’s. Which do you prefer and explain why. T– Topic American S– Supporting fast service idea Am 30 chi 1hr tastes good French fries hamberg Sign of fashion KFC ,mac
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“I think American style fast food would be better. First, because of its fast service, I can save a lot of time. For example, If I have fast food, it only takes about 30 minutes, while if I have Chinese food, it will be an hour ” Another reason is that it tastes good. French fries and Hamburg are my favorite. Finally, eating fast food is a sign of fashion. You see, How can you be fashionable without having fast food in KFC or McDonald’s Chinese food T– Topic Chinese S– Supporting nutritious idea nutrition a variety of choices Sichuan ants climbing trees Chinese food culture Interesting food’s names T—Transition First, because, Also, finally
“I think Chinese food would be better. Firstly, they are nutritious which have a lot of body-building nutrition and vitamin we really need. Also, there is a large variety of choices , like, if you like spicy food, you can choose “sichuan” style restaurant. By the way, my favorite Sichuan dish is “ants climbing tree.” Finally, you can know somethin’ about Chinese food culture by going to Chinese restaurants. Some dishes’ names are truly interesting, like “Dragon flitting across sea” ”