Step 1: Read(for key points)
(Para 3 )Slowing down the pace of life helps people enjoy their life better. For example, taking a train to some place certainly will take more time than taking a plane. However, taking a train makes people have enough time to get to know a lot of new friends. Besides, it allows people to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. On the contrary, being in a hurry will make us lose chances of enjoying our lives.
高考新题型之
概要写作
Summary Writing
黄石二中 陈灿
What is a summary?
A summary is a brief statement that gives only the main points of sth, not the details (牛津高阶英汉双解词典)
(Para 2 )The main reason that convinces us to oppose doing work in a hurry is the possibility of making mistakes in a rush. When people do their jobs or take action in a hurry, they can't make a sound decision and probably regret later. As the saying goes, “Haste makes waste.” We should think carefully before making a decision and do our work less quickly. We should not make mistakes by doing work hurriedly.
Step 1: Read(for key points)
(Para 2 )The main reason that convinces us to oppose doing work in a hurry is the possibility of making mistakes in a rush. When people do their jobs or take action in a hurry, they can't make a sound decision and probably regret later. As the saying goes, “Haste makes waste.” We should think carefully before making a decision and do our work less quickly. We should not make mistakes by doing work hurriedly.
√Q2:How many parts can the passage be divided into? A.3(para1;para2--4;para5) B.4(para1;para2--3;para4--5) C.2(para1;para2--5)
Step 1: Read
Topic: Para1
凑。
coherent (衔接连贯)
60词左右 concise (用词简洁)
“4C” principle (“4C”原则)
complete correct coherent concise
How to write a good summary?
1.Read
——structure, key points
Argumentation (议论文）
Supporting ideas: Para2--Para4
Conclusion: Para5
Step 1: Read
② read for key points
Underline the topic sentence or key points of each paragraph focus on the first sentence and pay special attention to such words as:
however, on the contrary, but, yet, therefore
Step 1: Read(for key points)
(Para 1 )These days our society develops rapidly and forces people to rush. It appears that people have got used to being in a hurry. However, it's better for people to take their time and live their life at a slower pace than to hurry to get things done.
Step 1: Read(for key points)
(Para 4 )Finally, slower life pace provides better health conditions for us. As is known to all, taking action in a hurry bothers people and raises their stress. People think if they are not in a hurry, they will become a loser and that annoys them. But being in a hurry can hurt people both physically and mentally. According to some studies, people who have a slower pace suffer fewer diseases, tend to be happier and live much longer than those whose life is tense, even if the former finish jobs more slowly than
《考试说明》中评分标准规定概要写作阅卷时按5个档次 给分，其中最高档次第五档（21-25points）：
1. 理解准确，涵盖全部要点； complete (内容完整)
2. 能准确使用相应的语法结构和词汇；
3. 完全使用自己的语言；
correct (语言正确)
4. 有效使用了语句间的连接成分，使完成的概要结构紧
(Para 4 )Finally, slower life pace provides better health conditions for us. As is known to all, taking action in a hurry bothers people and raises their stress. People think if they are not in a hurry, they will become a loser and that annoys them. But being in a hurry can hurt people both physically and mentally. According to some studies, people who have a slower pace suffer fewer diseases, tend to be happier and live much longer than those whose life is tense, even if the former finish jobs more slowly than the latter.
2.Paraphrase ——rewrite in your own words
3.Polish
——make it coherent
4.Revise
——spelling、grammar、vocabulary、 words、punctuation（标点）
概要写作（满分25分） 阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容 概要。
(Para 3 )Slowing down the pace of life helps people enjoy their life better. For example, taking a train to some place certainly will take more time than taking a plane. However, taking a train makes people have enough time to get to know a lot of new friends. Besides, it allows people to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. On the contrary, being in a hurry will make us lose chances of enjoying our①read for structure
Skim the passage and answer the following questions.