Writing an article · 写文章
What an article is for
- An article is for a magazine, a newspaper or a website.
- It informs or entertains a general reader.
- You usually give your own view, with reasons.
An article title is a front door, not the whole building.
文章的用途
- 文章 (article) 写给杂志、报纸或网站。
- 它告知或娱乐一般读者。
- 你通常给出自己的看法,并附上理由。
文章标题是大门，可不是整栋楼。
Who reads an article?
An article is written for many general readers.
Catch the reader
- A strong title and first line catch the reader's interest.
- Ask a question, or start with a surprising fact.
- Keep the reader wanting to read more.
Three ways to catch the reader's interest in your first lines
抓住读者
- 有力的标题和第一句能抓住读者的兴趣。
- 提一个问题,或用一个令人惊讶的事实开头。
- 让读者想继续读下去。
Hook or snooze? · 钩子还是催眠曲?
A hook makes the reader need line two; a snooze announces the topic and loses them.
A dull title is fine for an article.
A catchy title is needed to grab interest.
Write a catchy first line for an article about your favourite hobby.
Example: 'Could one small hobby change your whole week?'
Lively language
- Shape: introduction → middle → short conclusion.
- Use varied words and sentence lengths.
- You can speak to the reader directly with 'you'.
生动的语言
- 结构:引言 → 主体 → 简短结论。
- 使用多样的词语和长短不一的句子。
- 可以用 'you' 直接对读者说话。
Put the parts of an article in order.
Title and opening first, then the points, then a conclusion.
An article has an introduction, a developed middle and a short ____.
The conclusion draws the ideas together and leaves the reader with a clear final thought.
Hook, then deliver
- Task: an article for the school magazine about learning an instrument.
- Headline: "The Ten-Minute Musician" — short, curious, no full stop.
- Hook: "Did you know ten minutes of practice a day beats a two-hour cram on Sunday?"
- Then deliver: your view plus reasons, and an ending that echoes the hook: "Ten minutes. Every day. That's the whole secret."
先钩住,再兑现
- 任务:为校刊写一篇关于学乐器的文章。
- 标题:"The Ten-Minute Musician"——简短、勾起好奇、不加句号。
- 钩子:"Did you know ten minutes of practice a day beats a two-hour cram on Sunday?"
- 然后兑现:你的看法加理由,结尾呼应钩子:"Ten minutes. Every day. That's the whole secret."
Match the hook technique to its example.
Four reliable hooks — pick the one that fits your topic and audience.
An article for a school magazine argues for a quiet reading room. Which sentence best addresses its readers?
Direct address suits a magazine article for students. The alternatives belong to a formal letter or report.
An interesting opening is enough; the article does not need reasons or development.
The opening attracts attention, but the middle must deliver useful ideas and supporting reasons.
- An article is for many readers; it informs or entertains.
- A catchy title and opening grab interest.
- Lively, varied language keeps energy up.
- 文章写给很多读者;用来告知或娱乐。
- 吸引人的标题和开头抓住兴趣。
- 生动、多样的语言保持活力。