Part II 描述一则新闻、一个事件,算是很常见的话题了。 这种貌似平凡的题目,感觉就像做西红柿炒鸡蛋一样——越是常见的菜就越考验厨师的功力。 这种平凡的题目说漂亮、得高分, 首先就要过选材这一关,就是因为可以选的素材太多, 导致准备时间大部分考生都犯了选择综合症, 于是时间一分一秒地过去, 到该说的时候就没话可说了。 下面这个素材可谓一箭双雕, 请你先看一下,当然, 考场上如果想直接用,就有与他人重合的风险, 最好是自己举一反三, 准备出一个自己专属、独一无二的话题。
SpringFest: Book festival comes to East Yorkshire
春季图书节来到了东约克郡 (英国)
SpringFest, organised by East Riding Libraries, includes talks by authors and workshops in libraries from 15 to 22 March.
这段介绍了主办单位 ( organized by)、 主要活动 (includes talks...and workshops)、以及地点(in libraries )和 时间。
Authors Linda Green and Adam Farrier, and crime novelist Wes Markin are among those taking part.
列举了三个坐着, 这三位在当地肯定是知名度较高的人 (Authors... are among those taking apart)
Councillor Nick Coultish said: "SpringFest promises to be a successful event with an exciting line-up for everyone to get involved in and I am very happy to see it return this year across the East Riding."
引用了官员对于活动的特点所作的介绍( .... promises to be a successful event...)
Aspiring writers will be able to take part in events including a local author marketplace, giving them the opportunity to promote their work and network with industry experts.
接下来介绍了活动适合跃跃欲试的写手能从活动中获得什么收获(... take bart in events including..., giving them the opportunity to ... and ...)
Tickets range from £5 to £7 and all events require pre-booking.
参加活动事先预定(require pre-booking)以及票价 (tickets range from ... to ...)
举一反三选材,需要注意哪些细节呢?
1 最好选在能够一鱼多吃, 比如既可以用来回答“一则新闻”,也可以用在”一个事件”。
2 少不了时间、地点、人物、活动内容等信息。
如果你找到了选材,也请发表在评论区,大家会帮你诊断一下是否合适。