Structure: introduction, body and conclusion · 结构:引言、主体与结论
Three rooms, one argument
- An essay is a house with three rooms: you walk in, you live there, you leave.
- The introduction is the front door: it names the topic and your approach.
- Keep it short — two or three sentences that tell the reader what is coming.
The introduction is a front door; do not make readers camp there all afternoon.
三个房间,一条论证
- 议论文像有三个房间的房子:进门、居住、离开。
- 引言就是那扇前门:点出话题和你的思路。
- 写短一些——两三句,告诉读者接下来要谈什么。
引言是大门，别让读者在门口扎营一下午。
The essay staircase · 议论文的阶梯
Introduction, one idea per body paragraph, the other side answered, then a conclusion that adds nothing new. · 引言、每段一个观点、回应对立面,最后是不加新内容的结论。
How long should an essay introduction be? · 议论文的引言应该多长?
Keep the introduction short. · 引言要简短。
Write a one-sentence introduction for an essay about whether homework is useful. · 为一篇关于“作业是否有用”的议论文写一句引言。
Example: 'Homework is a part of school life, but is it really useful?' · 例如:'Homework is a part of school life, but is it really useful?'
Body paragraphs
- Put one main idea in each body paragraph.
- Start with the idea, then add reasons and examples.
- Use linking words to connect your ideas.
A body paragraph: the idea first, then reasons, then an example
主体段落
- 每个主体段落放一个主要观点。
- 先写观点,再加理由和例子。
- 用衔接词连接你的观点。
Put ___ main idea in each body paragraph. (one / five) · 每个主体段放 ___ 个主要观点。(one / five)
One main idea per paragraph keeps it clear. · 每段一个主要观点才清楚。
Conclusion
- The conclusion brings your ideas together.
- Do not add a new point here.
- Sum up your view clearly.
结论
- 结论把你的观点汇总起来。
- 这里不要加入新观点。
- 清楚地总结你的看法。
In your conclusion, you should… · 在结论里,你应该……
A conclusion sums up; it adds nothing new. · 结论做总结,不加新内容。
A skeleton essay: homework
- Introduction: "Homework fills our evenings, but does it actually help us learn?"
- Body 1: "Firstly, homework lets students practise alone…" + an example.
- Body 2: "However, too much homework cuts into sleep and hobbies…" + an example.
- Conclusion: "In conclusion, homework is useful in small doses." — sums up, adds nothing new.
一副议论文骨架:作业
- 引言:"Homework fills our evenings, but does it actually help us learn?"
- 主体 1:"Firstly, homework lets students practise alone…" + 例子。
- 主体 2:"However, too much homework cuts into sleep and hobbies…" + 例子。
- 结论:"In conclusion, homework is useful in small doses."——总结,不加新内容。
Put the essay paragraphs in order. · 把议论文的段落排好顺序。
Introduction, first idea, the other side, conclusion — the staircase in action. · 引言、第一个观点、对立面、结论——正是那道阶梯。
- Introduction → body paragraphs → conclusion.
- One main idea per body paragraph, with support.
- The conclusion sums up; it adds nothing new.
- 引言 → 主体段落 → 结论。
- 每个主体段一个主要观点,并加支撑。
- 结论做总结,不加新内容。