英语作文常见的开头法
主题句法(use of topic sentence)
文章一开始就以主题句点明全文主题，然后围绕主题内容进行发展。例：
Now people become increasingly aware of the importance of acquiring a mastery of a foreign
language.To them, the knowledge of a foreign language, say, English often means a good opportunity for one’s career, even a paport to a prosperous future.Many of them equate succe in life with the ability of speaking a foreign language.
The appeal of advertising to buying motives can have both negative and positive effects. I Spent my last vacation happily．
Honesty is one of the best virtues．An honest man is always trusted and respected．On the contrary,
one who tells lies is regarded as a \"liar\"，and is looked upon by honest people．
概括法：概括法指先总结文章内容所涉及的现状，然后引出主题。
Nowadays there are many innovations arriving and causing a lot of changes to our life and work.引用法 ----- 先引出名人名言或者有代表性的看法, 来引出文章要展开论述的观点!
\"Knowledge is power.\" such is the remark made by Bacon.This remark has been shared by more
and more people .
\"Education is not complete with graduation.\" Such is the opinion of a greatAmerican philosopher.
Now more and more people share his opinion.
\".........\" How often we hear such statements/words like theses/this .
In our own days we are used to hearing such traditional complains as this \"......\".
“Great minds must be ready not only to take the opportunity, but to make them.”Colton, a great
writer once remarked.But it still has a profound significance now.To a person, in whose lifetime opportunities are not many, to make opportunities is more eential to his succe.
A proverb says, “You are only young once.”(适用于记住的名言)
It goes without saying that we cannot be young forever.(自编名言)
One of the great early writers said…
“ …“, Such is the remark of
“…”.The same idea is voiced by…
“…”.How often we hear such words like those….
A penny saved is a penny earned.(Benjamin Franklin)
Science is the first productive force.
“A stitch in time saves nine”.The literal meaning of this saying is that if you take care of a problem
when it first occurs, it will probably not grow larger.My failure in the recent experiment made me realize how true the statement was.
One of the great men once said that … .Now more and more people share this belief.
An English proverb says, “…”.Generally speaking, those who …..Therefore, many people who
have obtained knowledge have become rich.This is true to a country.A country that has developed into advanced country is the one that has mastered the most advanced science and technology.This also proves the fact that science and technology are the first productive force.
Shakespeare said in Hamlet, “To be or not to be, it is a question.”
问题法 ----- 先用讨论或解答的设问, 引出自己观点, 适用于有争议性的话题.
提出问题(ask a question)
提出有争议或探讨性的具体问题，然后加以简要回答或展开引导性简短讨论。
Do you think it poible to stop corruption in government bodies?
Question: Fighting against Corruption
Example: Fighting against Corruption
Chinese officials have made greater efforts to combat corruption which continues to spread
seriously.And the Chinese people have gained much more awarene of supervising the corruption.There are some major cases in the battle against corrupt behavior.One case is the random collection of fees by some departments, which has been one of the major complaints made by citizens.Another case is that illegal acts in the banking sector and finance departments are also severely targeted.And the most frequently streed case is to prevent officials from abusing their power and trading power for personal gain.Through the battle, mechanisms for strict supervision, severe punishment and anti-corruption controls over corrupt behavior have been reinforced.Clearly, the campaign is of great significance to the development of the national economy and the improvement of the moral of society.As is known to all, a clean and honest government is eential of consolidating state power and for the nation\'s continuing modernization drive.
Should/What ......? Options of ...vary greatly , some ..., others ...But in my opinion , .......
What do you want from your work? Money? Promotions? Interesting challenges? Continual
learning? Work-based friendships? The opportunity to develop your own idea and potentials? Though we are all individuals and so our answers will differ, all agree that work provide more than material things.
Do you know how many people die from traffic accidents every 23 minutes?
Why does cream go bad faster than butter? Should…? Opinions vary greatly…
What do you think…?
Why…? Many people pose the question like this.
These days we are often told that … .But is this really the case?
What is happine? Happine lies in the service that you give other people.Happine is felt when
you enjoy the favor from other people ….
What are the basic human needs? When we speak of a basic human need, we mean something that
is neceary to life, something we cannot poibly do without.
What is your favorite TV program?Perhaps, my answer is a little different from others.It is “The
Sports” which I like much more than any others.
Do you think it poible to stop corruption in government bodies?
给出背景(offer relevant background)
描述具体事件的时间、地点和发生背景等。
Once in a newspaper I read of a crowd of people who remained appallingly indifferent to the plea
of a mother.As she failed to offer the required amount of cash as a price to save her drowning son, the woman at last watched her son sink to death.The story is not rare in newspapers and on TV, and the casualne and detachment our people now have developed has aroused nationwide concern. Six o’clock yesterday (June 20th, Friday) afternoon when I was walking along the riverbank of our
school, an unbelievable scene caught my eyes.
Last Sunday I … .The story is nor rare….
Once in street, … .the problem has drawn public attention.
I have a friend who… .Such dilemma we often meet…
Once upon a time… .The story has a realistic significance..比较法 ------ 通过对过去,现在 两种不同的倾向,观点的比较 , 引出文章要讨论的观点.
For years, ...had been viewed as ...But people are taking a fresh look now.With the growing ...,
people ........People used to think that ...(In the past, ....) But people now share this new .For years … had been viewed as… .but now… People used to think… .but things are different… Several years ago, people… .now… It is a traditional way to… .but … Some peimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse.They see a day in the
not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned and allowed to rust.Other authorities, however, think the auto is here to stay.They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in the foreseeable future.
对立法 : 先引出其他人的不同看法,然后提出自己的看法或者偏向于某一看法, 适用于有争议性的主题.
When asked about....., the vast/overwhelming majority of people say that .......But I think/view a bit
differently.
When it comes to ...., some people believe that .......Others argue/claim that the opposite/reverse is
true .There is probably some truth in both arguments/statements , but (I tend to the prefer/latter ...) Now, it is commonly/generally/widely believed/held/acknowledged that ....They
claim/believe/argue that ...But I wonder/doubt whether.....
When asked about… , most people say…
When it comes to… , some people think…
There is a public debate today about…
Now it is widely believed that…
Until recently, … has been regarded as … ., but people are taking a fresh look at it.
现象法 引出要剖析的现象或者问题, 然后评论 .
Recently the rise in problem of/(phenomenon of) ...has cause/ aroused
public/popular/wide/worldwide concern.
Recently the iue of the problem of/the phenomenon of ...has been brought into focus.( has been
brought to public attention)
Inflation/Corruption/Social inequality ...is yet another of the new and bitter truth we have to learn
to face now/constantly.
Recently the phenomenon of… has aroused wide concern of the public.
Recently the problem of… has been brought into focus of the public.
Many nations have been faced with the problem of …
One of the biggest iues many people talk about is…
In recent years there’s a sudden increase in …
Never in Chinese history has the idea that ...been more popular than …
With the development of … , vast changes have taken place in the country/the society.
观点法 ----开门见山,直接了当地提出自己对要讨论的问题的看法.
Never history has the change of ..been as evident as ...
Nowhere in the world/China has the iue/idea of ..been more visible/ popular than...
Now people in growing/significant numbers are beginning/coming to realize/accept/(be aware)
that...
Now there is a growing awarene/recognition of the neceity to......
Now people become increasingly aware/conscious of the importance of ......
Perhaps it is time to have a fresh look at the attitude/idea that.......
Nothing is more dangerous than…
It is time we exploded the myth of…
Perhaps we should rethink the idea of…
Now people are beginning to realize that…
Now there is a growing awarene of…
定义法(give definition)
针对讨论的主题或问题加以定义，然后进行深入探讨。
Flexibility is defined as being adaptable to change.In the course of your lifetime, it is eential that
you learn to bend and flex around every new circumstance, as rigidity deprives you of the opportunity to see new poibilities.Paradigms change over time, and so must you.Your company may restructure, and you will have to survive.Your spouse may choose to leave the marriage, and you will have to cope.Technology will continue to advance and change, and you must constantly learn and adapt or risk becoming a dinosaur.Flexibility allows you to be ready for whatever curve lies ahead in life instead of getting blindsided by it.
Pollution refers to the contamination of the air, water, soil and so on inn the natural environment …. “Where is a will, there is a way.” This is, when we are determined to do as thing, however difficult
it may be, and even apparently impoible, we should find a way to do it.
Patriotism is generally defines as love of country, …….
A good teacher should be a good friend, an inspiring instructor, and an amicable authority.
调查法：为了得到读者的认可，文章的开始可以引出调查数据等，借以提出主题。
使用具体详实的数字或数据(use figures or statistics)
引用一些具体详实的数字或数据，然后作出概括性分析，指明问题的症结所在。
In the past 5 years there has been a marked decline in the number of young married couples who
want to have children, coupled with a growing trend toward delayed childbearing.According to official statistics, in 2003, about 28 percent of married couples with wives under 35 gave no birth to children, compared with the 1993 level of 8 percent.
According to a recent survey, about 78.9% of the college students wanted to further their study after
their graduation.
Honesty:根据最近的一项统计调查显示，大学生向老师请假的理由当中78%都是假的
Living off Campus:根据最近的一项统计调查显示，35%的学生不住宿舍，而是在学校外面租
房子住。
Youth:根据最近的一项统计调查显示，在某个大学，学生的课余时间的70%都是在休闲娱乐。 The latest statistics show that …
假设法：假设法是指通过假设提出一种选择，交代文章要涉及的问题，从而提出文章的主题。常用的连词有: suppose/ supposing (that); provided/ providing (that);given that; if
故事法 ---- 先讲一个较短的故事来引发读者的兴趣, 引出文章的主题.
Once in (a newspaper) , I read of/learnt ....The phenomenon of has aroused public concern.
I have a friend who ...Should he ....? Such a dilemma we are often confront with in our daily life. Once upon a time , there lived a man who ...This story may be (unbelievable) , but it still has a
realistic significance now.
在文章的开头，先把人物、的事件和环境交待清楚。例如\"A Trip to Jinshan\" (去金山旅游)的开头：
The day before yesterday my cla went on a bus trip to Jinshan.The bus ride there took three hours.
The long trip made us very tired, but the sight of the beautiful sea refreshed us.
用回忆的方法来开头。例如\"A Trip to the Taishan Mountain\"(泰山游)的开头是
I remember my first trip to the Taishan Mountain as if it were yesterday.
概括性的开头
即对要在文章中叙述的人或事先作一个概括性的介绍。如“The Happine of Reading Books”(读书的快乐)的开头：
People often say that gold and silver are the most valuable things in the world.But I say that to read
books is more valuable than anything else, because books give us knowledge and knowledge gives us power.
介绍环境式的开头.
即开头利用自然景物或自然环境引出要介绍的事物。如“An Accident”(一场事故)的开头是:
It was a rainy and windy morning.The sky was gloomy, the temperature was low, and the street
was nearly empty.I was on my way back to school.Suddenly, a speeding car came round the corner.
交待写作目的的开头。
在文章的一开头就交待写作目的，如通过文章要表扬谁，批评谁，或说明一个什么问题等。如 \"Pollution Control\" (控制污染)的开头：
In this article I shall draw your attention to the subject of pollution control.
开头段的常用核心句型
The arguer may be right about…, but he seems to neglect (fail) to mention (takes into account) the
fact that….
As opposed to (Contrary to) widely (commonly / generally) held (accepted) belief (ideas / views), I
believe (argue) that…
Although many people believe that…, I doubt (wonder) whether the argument bears much analysis
(close examination).
The advantages of B outweigh any benefit we gained from (carry more weight than those of / are
much greater than) A.
Although it is commonly (widely / generally) held (felt / accepted /agreed) that…, it is unlikely to
be true that….
There is an element of truth in this argument (statement), but it ignores a deeper and more basic
(important / eential) fact (reason) that….
It is true that (True, / To be sure, / Admittedly,)…, but this is not to say (it is unlikely / it doesn’t
follow / it doesn’t mean / it won’t be the case) that….
The main (obvious / great) problem (flaw / drawback) with (in) this argument (view / remark) is
that it is ignorant of (blind to) the basic (bare) fact that….
It would be poible (natural / reasonable) to think (believe / take the view) that…, but it would be
absurd (wrong) to claim (argue) that….
In all the discuion and debate over…, one important (basic) fact is generally overlooked
(neglected).
There is absolutely (in fact) no (every) reason for us to believe (accept / resist / reject) that….
Logical (Valid / Sound) as this argument and I wholeheartedly agree with it, it appears insignificant
(absurd) when…is taken into consideration (account).
To aume (suggest) that…is far from being proved (to mi the point).
A close (careful) inspection (examination / scrutiny) of this argument would reveal how flimsy
(groundle /fallacious) it is.
On the surface (At first thought), it (this) may seem a sound (an attractive) suggestion (solution /
idea), but careful weighing on the mind (on closer analysis / on second thought), we find that… Too much emphasis placed on (attention paid to / importance attached to)…may obscure (overlook
/ neglect) other facts….
The danger (problem / fact / truth / point) is that….
What the arguer fails to understand (consider / mention) is that….
We don’t have to look very far to see (find out) the truth (validity) of this argument (proposition). However just (logical / sound / valid) this argument may be, it only skims the surface of the
problem.
Among the most convincing (important) reasons given (cited / offered / identified) by people for…,
one should be streed (emphasized / mentioned).
As far as I am concerned, however, I believe that….
I believe that the title statement is valid because (of)….
I agree with the above statement because I believe that….
Although I appreciate that…, I cannot agree with the title statement.
There is a public controversy nowadays over the iue of….Those who object to…argue that….
But people who favor…, on the other hand, argue that….
Currently (In recent years / In the past few years / For many years now), there is (has been) a(n)
general (widespread / growing / widely held) feeling towards (concern over / attitude towards / trend towards / awarene of / realization of / illusion of / belief in)….
Now it is commonly (widely / generally / increasingly) believed (thought / held / accepted/ felt /
recognized / acknowledged) that….But I wonder (doubt) whether….
These days we are often told that (often hear about)…, but is this really the case?
概括法：概括法指先总结文章内容所涉及的现状，然后引出主题。
Nowadays there are many innovations arriving and causing a lot of changes to our life and
work.
