英語議論文的格式

一、英語議論文寫作要點

議論文通過議論或説理來表達作者見解和主張.作者對某一問題持有一種看法,為了使讀

者同意自己的看法,提出若干理由,企圖説服他人.高中英語議論文的寫作要注意以下要點:

1. 論點要鮮明、確切．一篇議論文只能有一箇中心論點．論點一般在開頭提出，然後加以論證．

2. 論據要充分、可靠．一般是以事實為論據，也可以利用成語，格言，名人名言作為論據．

3. 論證要嚴密、得法．歸納法（induction）和演繹法（deduction）是議論文常用的論證方法．歸納法的例子為基礎，從幾個例子和現象中，歸納出某種道理和看法．例如：報紙是一種媒體（medium ），人們可以從中得到現代信息；電視是一種媒體，人們也可以從中獲得信息；廣播也是媒體，人們同樣可以從中獲得現代信息．因此我們可以得出結論，其他媒體，如網絡等，一定會給人們信息．演繹法以一個或多個看法為基礎，從一般論斷，演繹到不同事例，再加以論述，最後再回到一般論斷上來．例如：所有的媒體都可以給人們提供信息，網絡是媒體，因此人們可以從網絡中獲得信息．在歸納中要注意使用的例子要充分，不能以點概面．如：（課本高二上p81）：

i borrowed a book from the library last week was very boring and difficult .i read only ten pages. therefore, i think that all library books are useless.

評註: it does not have a logical argument writer dislike one library book, but not all library books are the same. the writer should not make a general statement (all library books are useless) based on his reactions to one single book.

二、 議論文的寫作步驟:

1. 引言(introduction)．由於英語作文受時間，字數的限制．因此，在引言段中作者就必須簡單解釋要討論的問題，並明白地亮出自己的觀點，如提倡什麼，支援什麼，反對什麼．

2. 主體段（main body）．主體段是議論的過程，作者必須有足夠的證據．（adequate proofs）來論證自己的觀點．一般可提出一個或兩個proofs, 並對此用一兩句話分別進行闡述．

3. 結論（conclusion）．結論段可以用一兩句話來結束文章．同時要注意與引言段呼應，但不能照搬前面的原話．

例：課本高二上p78 第一封信

tutorial center is helpful.

i have studied at a tutorial center for two years. my command of english has improved considerably since i started this course.

at my center, the fees are reasonable. my tutors are qualified teachers. i have been helped a lot by them. they are sincere and kind.

one of my teachers was british. at first, i could not say anything to her. but later i learned how to communicate in english with a westerner.

i think that the tutorial center has given me a lot of confidence in using english.

評註: 第一段提出論點, 體現家教中心是helpful(段劃線部分) ,主體段分別從幾個方面(劃線部分)來闡述家教中心的確有幫助,結論段重申家教中心的作用(劃線部分),且語句表達與第一段中的不重複.

三、議論文的寫作模式

1. 議論文的類型

英語議論文根據命題特點，從形式上來看可分為如下類型:

① “一分為二”的觀點．如“轎車大量進入家庭後，對家庭、環境、經濟可能產生的影響”

② “兩者選一”的觀點．如，期會考試作文題，“乘火車還是乘飛機”

③“我認為……”型．如“你對課外閲讀的看法”

④“怎樣……（how to）”型．如“怎樣克服學習中碰到的困難”．

⑤ 圖表作文．通過閲讀圖表中的數字與項目得出一個結論或形成一種看法．

按照高二上學期的寫作要求，學生主要應掌握①②兩種類型的議論文的寫作．在第①種類型中命題涉及某一事物或現象的正反兩個方面：通過正反兩個方面的對比，得出結論是利大於弊，還是弊大於利．論證要圍繞所要得出的結論來展開，若利大於弊，則有利的一面要多闡述一點．反之亦然．

在第②種類型中，命題要求在a或b兩者之間作一比較或選擇，兩個對象往往各有優勢，所以結論部分有兩種情況：

a. 要麼支持a，要麼支持b;

b. a、b優勢均難的割捨，只好依情況而定在結論部分説清楚在什麼條件選a, 在什麼條件選b．

下面重點介紹第①、②種類型議論文的寫作模式.

2. “一分為二”觀點的議論文模式

introduction

第1段:nowadays more and more people．．．/．．．plays an important part in．．．. like everything else,　．．．has/have both favorable and unfavorable aspects/both advantages and disadvantages. generally, the favorable aspects/advantages can be listed as follows.

main body

第2段：firstly,.. secondly,…in addition/what’s more…

第3段: every coin has two sides. the negative aspects/disadvantages are also apparent/obvious. to begin with…; to make matters worse…; worse of all…

conclusion

第4段: through above analysis/all things considered, we can see that the positive aspects/advantages outweigh the negative ones/disadvantages. therefore…

例文1. 看電視的利與弊 advantages and disadvantages of watching tv

nowadays more and more people like to watch tv. so tv plays a very important part in our life. but watching tv has both advantages and disadvantages. generally, the advantages can be listed as follows.

firstly, you can expand your knowledge by watching tv. as we all know, learning things by tv is much faster than by listening to the radio or just by reading books. for it has colorful pictures as well as wonderful music.

secondly, you may know anybody you want to know such as famous singers, super stars, scientists and so on.

what’s more, you can go everywhere by traveling programs. let’s suppose, if you like traveling very much, but you have to work on weekends or holidays, you must be very sad. and now open your tv and it’ll take you to anywhere.

every coin has two sides. the disadvantages are also obvious. for example, watching too much tv can easily become short-sighted, especially for children and students. to make matters worse, some young students are keen on watching tv so that they give up their studies gradually.

through above analysis, i think watching tv is a way of studying, it is good for us to watch tv. but when we watch tv, we should make a plan otherwise watching tv will destroy our life.

例文2. 談談出國留學的利與弊 where to attend a college

nowadays more and more young people are going to study abroad. like everything else, studying abroad has both favorable and unfavorable aspects. generally, the favorable aspects can be listed as follows.

firstly, they think by attending a college in a foreign country they can learn not only useful knowledge, but also the culture and customs of other nations. secondly, they can take advantage of this opportunity to gain a good command of the foreign language they are learning very quickly. moreover, they can meet different people and experience different cultures, which may help to broaden their views.

every coin has two sides. the negative aspects are also apparent. the costs are much higher than those in their native country. most overseas students have to work for a living, which can’t allow them to pay all their attention to study. what’s more, they may feel very lonely.

through above analysis, we can see that the positive aspects outweigh the negative ones. therefore, i am in favor of going abroad to study.

寫作練習：

①談談校服 （school uniforms）.

提示：近年來，越來越多的中國小要求穿校服．對此引發了學生中由對這個問題的討論，請寫一片英語短文闡述你的觀點．

reference: some of the main arguments for and against school uniforms.

for against

ents look neat and tidy. orms are expensive.

public knows which school you are from. dren grow fast, need new uniforms.

nts all pay the same money. uniforms are very uncomfortable.

ents don’t worry about fashions. ents all look the same, can’t be individuals.

hers can identify students on school trips. bored with same clothes every day.

discipline for students.

②説廣告（about advertisement）.

提示：有人説廣告在現代社會是很重要，有人認為廣告的促銷成分太多，你認為……

3.“兩者選一”觀點的議論文模式

模式⑴:a、b兩者優劣勢分析,要麼選a,要麼選b.

introduction

第1段:some people hold the opinion that (a) is superior to (b) in many ways. others, however, argue that (b) is much better. personally, i would prefer (a) because i think (a) has more advantages.

main body

第2段：there are many reasons why i prefer (a). the main reason is that … another reason is that…(贊同a的原因)

第3段: of course, choosing (b) also has advantages to some extent, (列出1~2個b的優勢)

conclusion

第4段: but if all these factors are considered, (a) is much better than (b). from what has been discussed above, we may finally draw the conclusion that …(總結觀點)

例文: which is better? cars or bikes?

some people hold the opinion that private cars are superior to bicycles in many ways. others, however, argue that the bicycle is much better. personally, i would prefer the use of cars because i think cars have more advantages.

there are many reasons why i prefer cars. the main reason is that cars bring convenience and mobility to the owners. what’s more, a car is far more comfortable to travel in, especially in the changeable weather. another reason is that, when more people buy cars, the automobile industry will develop more quickly. the growth of the automobile industry can motivate the rise of other related industries such as iron and steel production.

of course, bicycles can take you to anywhere you like in town and does not need a large parking place. besides, it is not as expensive as a car and therefore every family can afford to buy.

but if all these factors are considered, cars are much better than bicycles. from what has been discussed above, we may finally draw the conclusion that people can live better with the use of cars.

模式⑵: a、b優勢相當,依情況而定,有條件地選擇a或b.

introduction

第1段:which would you prefer if you are faced with the choice between (a) and (b)? before you make the decision, you had better make a close comparison.

main body

第2段：it is true that(選擇a的優勢之一). it is also true that(選擇a的優勢之二). but (選擇a的劣勢).

第3段: though.(選擇b的劣勢), (選擇b的優勢之一). furthermore, (選擇b的優勢之二).

conclusion

第4段: therefore, if you…, you should choose (a), but if you…, you should choose (b). (總結觀點,提出建議)

例文: listening to the radio or reading the newspapers?

which would you prefer if you are faced with the choice between listening to the radio and reading the newspapers? before you make the decision, you had better make a close comparison.

it is true that listening to the radio is quick and convenient. it is also true that we can listen to the radio while are doing something else. so we can save a lot of time. but radio programs have their own time schedule. you cannot get the information you need every time you turn on your radio.

though newspapers are not as quick as radio, reading from the newspaper can certainly bring us news more clearly and more exactly. furthermore, while reading, we have time to think about what we are reading, to judge it, to analyze it, and then we will be more aware of its cause and effect.

we are living in an information age. we have to make full use of the information we can get if we are to achieve our goals.

therefore, if we want to get the latest news, we can listen to the radio, but if we want to get the exact words, we’d better read the newspaper.

寫作練習:

① 健康與財富(health and wealth)

提示: 健康與財富哪個更重要一直是一個熱門話題(hot topic),請簡述你的觀點.

② 哪裏住更好(where to live?)

提示: 有的人喜歡往城裏擠,有的人喜歡往鄉下搬. 各有所好,孰是孰非,你以為如何?

參考文獻:

1. oxford english for senior high school students (shanghai edition), oxford university press, 1996.

2. 王長喜十二句作文法, 王長喜,北京:中國社會出版社,XX.7

3. 英語高分指導.寫作.高中卷, 郭鳳高,第二版, 上海:上海交通大學出版社,XX

4. 大學聯考英語作文直通車,曹越宇, 上海:上海社會科學院出版社,XX

附錄(appendix):

一、 寫作常用邏輯銜接詞

根據銜接詞本身在文章中所起的作用,主要分為以下四類,即 “起” “承” “轉” “合”.

1. 表示“起”的常用詞語. 用於開篇引出擴展句.

at first

at present

currently

first(ly)

in the beginning

to begin with

first of all

in the first place

lately

to start with

now

2. 有關“承”的常用詞語. 用來承接上文,表遞進.

after/after that/afterwards

after a few days

after a while

also/too

at any rate

at the same time

besides

furthermore

in addition

in addition to

in fact

in other words

in particular

particularly

in the same way

incidentally

indeed

meanwhile

moreover

no doubt

obviously

of course

3. 有關“轉”的常用詞語. 用來表示不同或相反的意思.

after all even though

all the time nevertheless

anyway nonetheless

at the same time still

conversely in fact

in/by contrast as a matter of fact

despite especially

fortunately however

in spite of luckily

though/although no doubt

on the contrary otherwise

unfortunately unlike

whereas yet

4. 有關“合”的常用詞語. 用於小結上文或結束本段落的內容.

above all in sum

accordingly in summary

as a consequence on the whole

as a result therefore

as has been noted thus

as i have said to speak frankly

at last to sum up

at length to summarize

briefly surely

by doing so to conclude

consequently no doubt

eventually undoubtedly

finally doubtless

hence truly

in brief so

in conclusion obviously

in short certainly

all in all