以2005年考题为例,图中是穿着时尚的三个儿子与一个女儿蛮横地各自守在一个“球门”前,而老父亲可怜地蜷坐在球场中心。审题时果断列出可能用到的词汇如:helpless father, footall field, kick out, fashinoable clothes, huddle up into a ball等. 没有这些词汇的罗列,第一自然段的描述过程将耗费很多时间。
面对图表应当首先结合主题,观察图表数据变化,如果表格、柱形和曲线都比较复杂,则需先确定如最高点、最低点以及骤升骤降的时间变化范围等典型数据,在表格和坐标图中精确地纵横对立进行描述,想像如何使用 increase dramatically,go up steadily,decline sharply,remain on the decline,demonstrate a dramatic change这样的图表术语描述数据变化。
The picture ironically shows that a pitiable old man in rags is being helplessly kicked off by his three sons and a daughter, who all wear decent clothes.
As a matter of fact, there exist many examples in our society, as illustrated in the cartoon.
To illustrate this conclusion,I will take Tao Xingzhi, one of the greatest educators in China,as an example.
◎◎预测趋势段
From the data reflected in the graph, it is predicted that an increasing number of people would prefer to make telephone calls rather than write letters to keep in touch with each other and exchange ideas (notes). The chances are that the telephone will become the most popular approach to keep up friendship with each other.
In short, with the incomes continuing to rise, people will no longer resign themselves to living a dull, monotonous life.
We cannot always upgrade our test score to improve our language ability, but we can improve our language ability to upgrade our test score.
◎◎排比语句
Give them the time to relax and play. Give them the chance to enjoy a happy childhood, just like the free birds flying across the sky. Give them the scope to develop not only their intelligence but also their characters in a balanced way.