【Fundamental Course of Writtng】基础写作每日一讲（2）Writing Anxiety

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【Fundamental Course of Writtng】基础写作每日一讲（1）20 Questions for Writers

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呵呵 讲解第二天 逐步开始渗透进入effective writting

写作之前，我们要做什么？

咳咳，吃饱喝足

然后呢？

上手就写？呵呵，心情激荡啊~我们要学会利用这个时候的心理动态

然后去更好得进行写作

and then here is today's topic——Coping with Writing Anxiety

多一句废话，这个对iBT的口语空闲时间的准备也很有指导意义

Coping with Writing Anxiety

Many situations or activities, such as writing, taking tests, competing in sports, or speaking before a large audience, may make us anxious or apprehensive. It's important to remember that a moderate level of anxiety is helpful and productive. That flow of adrenaline is a natural response that helps get us ready for action. Without it, we might not perform as well.

If we let our anxiety overwhelm us, it can cause problems. If we control that anxiety, however, we can make it work for us. One way to do that is to use some of the coping strategies listed below.

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Coping Strategies:

• Focus your energy by rehearsing the task in your head.
• Consciously stop the non-productive comments（没用的思路） running through your head by replacing them with productive ones.
• If you have some "rituals（仪式）" for writing success, use them.

Examples:

• -Follow a protocol you may have for organizing your time. Use a favorite pen if you have one. （回忆模板，摸摸自己的幸运物）

• -Spend a few minutes doing some relaxation exercises. （做运动）
• -Take a break: physically walk away from the situation for a few minutes if you can. （溜达溜达）

Relaxation Strategies

• Stretch伸展! If you can't stand up, stretch as many muscle groups as possible while staying seated. （不要吓到邻座...）
• Try tensing and releasing various muscle groups. Starting from your toes, tense up for perhaps five to ten seconds and then let go. Relax and then go on to another muscle group.
• Breathe deeply. Close your eyes; then, fill your chest cavity slowly by taking four of five short deep breaths. Hold each breath until it hurts, and then let it out slowly.
• Use a calming word or mental image to focus on while relaxing. If you choose a word, be careful not to use an imperative. Don't command yourself to "Calm down!" or "Relax!"

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（2）Writing Anxiety
Focus your energy by rehearsing the task in your head.
Consciously stop the non-productive comments（没用的思路） running through your head by replacing them with productive ones.
If you have some "rituals（仪式）" for writing success, use them.
Examples:

-Follow a protocol you may have for organizing your time. Use a favorite pen if you have one. （回忆模板，摸摸自己的幸运物）
-Spend a few minutes doing some relaxation exercises. （做运动）
-Take a break: physically walk away from the situation for a few minutes if you can. （溜达溜达）

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-Spend a few minutes doing some relaxation exercises. （做运动）
-Take a break: physically walk away from the situation for a few minutes if you can. （溜达溜达）
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•        Consciously stop the non-productive comments（没用的思路） running through your head by replacing them with productive ones.
•        -Follow a protocol you may have for organizing your time. Use a favorite pen if you have one. （回忆模板，摸摸自己的幸运物）
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【Fundamental Course of Writing】基础写作每日一讲（2）Writing Anxiety

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KG阅读笔记

“写作之前，我们要做什么？

咳咳，吃饱喝足

然后呢？

上手就写？呵呵，心情激荡啊~我们要学会利用这个时候的心理动态

然后去更好得进行写作”

--写作之前，我们要做什么？

------“吃饱喝足”，指的是调整生理状态，使得“革命的本钱”在很长一段时间处于平衡状态，当然如果能把一部分“本钱”存进银行供不时之需就更好了。KG在AW备考过程中出现了“透支”状态—2009-8-20KG开始感冒，咳嗽不停，并一度发烧到39度。试想，在一个安静的教室里，你不停地咳嗽，别人怎么受得了，自己又怎么受得了—打扰其他人内疚和影响自己写作心情。本意为挺几天，感冒自己就会好，可放任不管与超负荷写作使得身体愈来愈差，并一度发烧到39度。无奈之下，求助于校医院。那是2009-8-25，我一个人躺在输液室，盖着自己带来的外衣，左手被针束缚着，右手拿着I130的资料(恰好当天是KG的第一篇ISSUE)。不习惯躺着看书的我，想办法往床头挪了挪，可就是这一挪，使得针头跑出血管，进入皮下组织，然后左手手腕肿得像个馒头！当时的痛苦只有自己知道，当时的痛苦还来自于ISSUE的打击：什么是SOCIALIZATION? 什么是BETTER SOCIETY? 一个用中文都难以述说的领域，更何况还要用英文呢？对自己说，看资料看资料，结果资料在写什么也看不懂…GRE的写作本来就是一个难产的过程，充满一定折磨与痛苦。为了更好地应对这些预期与非预期的痛苦，我们一定要将身体养好，至少保证我们具备写作的客观条件之一，也是必要条件之一。一切GRE活动都是建立在比较健康的身体条件之上，而身体条件的必要因素又来自能量的摄入，因此，“吃饱喝足”很重要！！

--and then here is today's topic——Coping with Writing Anxiety

--Writing Anxiety
-------在没有看下文前，KG先说说自己的Anxiety，可能这些Anxieties也困绕着很多GF。

在ISSUE的写作中，对题目有一定的恐惧感。第一，不一定能揪出正确的关键字，比如，221"The chief benefit of the study of history is to break down the illusion that people in one period of time are significantly different from people who lived at any other time in history." 正确的关键字决定了写作是否会跑题。第二，即使揪出合适的关键字，在第一反应期内也不一定有话可说。比如，130"How children are socialized today determines the destiny of society. Unfortunately, we have not yet learned how to raise children who can help bring about a better society." 对于理工科的GF来说，平常的教学中忽视此类文科性知识是比较常见的。现在突然拿到”socialization” “better society“以及”education”，经常会出现大脑断电或短路，接下来的写作又从何说起？！简而言之，担心自己对一问题会有看法，但不知道怎么去论证这一看法，更不要说让我们的论证persuasive, insightful. 第三，即使有话可说，也不一定是ETS想要看到的话，有可能是会出现“成人思想，婴儿表达”。自己看了都觉得恶心，更不要说让professors来欣赏了。

在ARGUMENT的写作中，主要担心没有把握A的逻辑链，develop深度不够，出现“强词夺理”的局面，而不是“晓之以理，动之以情”。比如，
17The following appeared in a letter to the editor of the Walnut Grove town newspaper.

"Walnut Grove's town council has advocated switching from EZ Disposal (which has had the contract for trash collection services in Walnut Grove for the past ten years) to ABC Waste, because EZ recently raised its monthly fee from $2,000 to $2,500 a month, whereas ABC's fee is still $2,000. But the town council is mistaken; we should continue using EZ. EZ collects trash twice a week, while ABC collects only once. Moreover, EZ—which, like ABC, currently has a fleet of 20 trucks—has ordered additional trucks. Finally, EZ provides exceptional service: 80 percent of respondents to last year's town survey agreed that they were 'satisfied' with EZ's performance."

这道题的分析，在寄托上有比较详细的讨论，请自行查找。

提出了Anxiety后，再来看看下文是如何克服这些困难的

Many situations or activities, such as writing, taking tests, competing in sports, or speaking before a large audience, may make us anxious or apprehensive. It's important to remember that a moderate level of anxiety is helpful and productive. That flow of adrenaline is a natural response that helps get us ready for action. Without it, we might not perform as well.

--a moderate level of anxiety is helpful and productive.
-- helps get us ready for action
------看到这个短语，KG心情澎湃啊！汉语有云“变压力为动力”！这说明什么，说明我们上面提到的Anxiety是有好处的滴，而且可能是大大滴，当然前提是我们具备“变‘废’为宝”的心理素质与操作能力。必要的anxiety可以使我们认识到“我还有好多东西不懂”，触发紧张感，加快做事速度，以尽可能短的时间去搜索相关资料，并尽可能地解决问题，无形中提高时间利用率。这也就是”helpful and productive”的原因之一。俞敏洪在老婆的“杏眼圆睁”的压力下，“化压力为动力，终于考过了TOEFL，又战胜了GRE…”他都需要故压力，更何况我们呢？！

--If we let our anxiety overwhelm us, it can cause problems. If we control that anxiety, however, we can make it work for us.
-----印证了“如果我们不把GRE折磨得死去活来，就是GRE把我们折磨得死去活来！”。面对写作中的困难与压力，有两种选择，被他们打倒，从此与GRE很难再续前缘；以“你可以消灭我，但不可以打败我”的精神信念恰当地处理，或许等待我们会看到“夕阳无限好”！

Coping Strategies:

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Focus your energy by rehearsing the task in your head.

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Consciously stop the non-productive comments（没用的思路） running through your head by replacing them with productive ones.

·
If you have some "rituals（仪式）" for writing success, use them.

Examples:

·
-Follow a protocol you may have for organizing your time. Use a favorite pen if you have one.
（回忆模板，摸摸自己的幸运物）

·
-Spend a few minutes doing some relaxation exercises. （做运动）

·
-Take a break: physically walk away from the situation for a few minutes if you can. （溜达溜达）

Relaxation Strategies

·
Stretch伸展! If you can't stand up, stretch as many muscle groups as possible while staying seated. （不要吓到邻座...）

·
Try tensing and releasing various muscle groups. Starting from your toes, tense up for perhaps five to ten seconds and then let go. Relax and then go on to another muscle group.

·
Breathe deeply. Close your eyes; then, fill your chest cavity slowly by taking four of five short deep breaths. Hold each breath until it hurts, and then let it out slowly.

·
Use a calming word or mental image to focus on while relaxing. If you choose a word, be careful not to use an imperative. Don't command yourself to "Calm down!" or "Relax!"

这些Strategies的作用在于转移注意力或者放松心情，不过也因人而异，每个人应该根据这些Strategies的启示，摸索出适合自己的Coping & Relaxation Methods(CRM)，只要这些CRM不影响周围人的正常工作

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--Take a break: physically walk away from the situation for a few minutes if you can.
----将这个用于平时的备考写作中

-- Stretch! If you can't stand up, stretch as many muscle groups as possible while staying seated.
----KG机考时故意做了这个，而且动作幅度非常夸张，呵呵，当时觉得很爽，呵呵！

再补充一条：
--Complain with a friend
-----找一个可以“说话”的朋友(这个比较难找，现实中不考GRE的朋友很难听懂你在说什么)，说出自己的Anxiety。倾诉结束后，可能又会斗志昂扬！！！

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【Fundamental Course of Writtng】基础写作每日一讲（1）20 Questions for Writers

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薇薇vivi阅读笔记

Coping with Writing Anxiety

Many situations or activities, such as writing, taking tests, competing in sports, or speaking before a large audience, may make us anxious or apprehensive. It's important to remember that a moderate level of anxiety is helpful and productive. That flow of adrenaline is a natural response that helps get us ready for action. Without it, we might not perform as well.

If we let our anxiety overwhelm us, it can cause problems. If we control that anxiety, however, we can make it work for us. One way to do that is to use some of the coping strategies listed below.

说句实话，我还没有焦虑，我是天生不着急的人。不过先学习了，万一以后哪天焦虑呢，呵呵。

Coping Strategies:

• Focus your energy by rehearsing the task in your head.
• Consciously stop the non-productive comments（没用的思路） running through your head by replacing them with productive ones.
• If you have some "rituals（仪式）" for writing success, use them.

想太多确实不好。

Examples:

• -Follow a protocol you may have for organizing your time. Use a favorite pen if you have one. （回忆模板，摸摸自己的幸运物）

• -Spend a few minutes doing some relaxation exercises. （做运动）
• -Take a break: physically walk away from the situation for a few minutes if you can. （溜达溜达）

Relaxation Strategies

• Stretch伸展! If you can't stand up, stretch as many muscle groups as possible while staying seated. （不要吓到邻座...）
• Try tensing and releasing various muscle groups. Starting from your toes, tense up for perhaps five to ten seconds and then let go. Relax and then go on to another muscle group.
• Breathe deeply. Close your eyes; then, fill your chest cavity slowly by taking four of five short deep breaths. Hold each breath until it hurts, and then let it out slowly.
• Use a calming word or mental image to focus on while relaxing. If you choose a word, be careful not to use an imperative. Don't command yourself to "Calm down!" or "Relax!"

   我的感觉是一周至少跑两次，感觉人会变精神很多。不贵我也没坚持好久，鄙视自己一下，学会坚持。
   身体是革命的本钱啊。年轻时用生命换金钱，老了用金钱换生命。无论什么身体最重要。
   所以一定要take a break时不时地，可以让头脑清醒。
   要GRE，更要health!