Six-level time allocation:
Composition: 25min (question review + writing)
Listening: 5+30=35 minutes 5 minutes pre-reading
Reading comprehension: 20 minutes of careful reading, 15 minutes of long reading
Translation: 25min
Choosing words to fill in the blanks: let it go
A writing part
Common types of writing in Level 6: essays, proverbs, epigrams, pictorial icons, letters.
The ranking list of common words in level 1.6 writing:
i think it's very important.
i pronouns: passive substitution, specific noun substitution
think: think
be: Replace the sensory verbs feel, touch, seems, turn, get, become, etc.
very: very, very
important: important
think： have been convinced that , claim, assume.
many: an ocean of, an array of, a train of, numerous.
people, us, we ( not allowed to appear in the composition , the words must be accurate): private individuals, youngsters and teenagers, all children and adults, experts and professors, bussinessman, youngsters on campus, parents, kids, offspring.
Individuals, teenagers, all children and adults, experts and professors, businessmen, college students, parents, children, offspring.
very: exceedingly, strikingly, impossibly, more than, outstandingly.
important: significant, crucial, indispensable.
I: As long as the subject is a personal pronoun, it can be considered passive.
very exceedingly strikingly impossibly more than outstandingly
think assume have been convinced that claim
i
important significant crucial indispensable
people we us youngsters on campus youngsters and teenagers children and adults experts and professors private individuals
2. The full-point sentence patterns available in writing: 150 words in the six-level composition, 12-15 words in average per sentence, so about 12 sentences is enough.
1) Subject clause: (This sentence pattern can be written in front of any sentence in the composition to lengthen the sentence)
it seems universally acknowledged that
it becomes my point that (i think that)
it is my belief that
it has been widely accepted that.
As we all know, people should protect the environment
it seems universally acknowleged that private individuals should curb and harness the environment.
2) Attributive clause: The full score expression is a non-restrictive attributive clause guided by which, which can modify the entire sentence before, and at this time, which is translated into this.
This sentence pattern can be written after any sentence in the composition to supplement the previous content.
He is a pervert, it's obvious
he is a lady killer, which is really beyond dispute.
3) Universal adverbial: (Adverbial can be placed anywhere in the sentence)
as everyone can see it (obviously)
with the rapid advance of science and technology
in our contemporary society (nowdays)
in the general routine of everyday living ( in our daily life)
Obviously, we should protect the environment
as everyone can see it,we should curb and harness the environment.
With the development of science and technology, more and more people realize...
with the rapid advance of science and technology,an increasing amount of individuals realized that.....
4) Parenthesis: universal parenthesis, recommended to be written between the subject and predicate of the first sentence of a certain paragraph
to be frank
needless to say
in my judgement
to tell the truth
5) Emphasized sentence pattern: All sentences in the composition can be written as an emphasized sentence pattern, which emphasizes the subject and object, but not the predicate. It is recommended to write the first sentence of a paragraph and be practical.
it is ...... that ..........
I met a mad dog on the street yesterday
i meet a crazy dog in the street yesterday.
it was yesterday that i meet a crazy dog in the street.
it was a crazy dog that i meet in the street yesterday.
it was in the street that i meet a crazy dog yesterday.
it was i that meet a crazy dog in the street yesterday.
3. Article: Composition is silent writing, composition is never written essay
Proverbial aphorism :
eg. Don't put eggs in the same box
first sentence:
The question of where to study at university has aroused widespread discussion
With the development of science and technology, the issue of employment or entrepreneurship has generated heated discussions among young people.
At present, whether to work in a state-owned company or a foreign company has aroused widespread heated discussion.
The second and third sentences:
So when we do things, don’t be desperate
The first paragraph has three sentences
Lead the topic (1 sentence) + your understanding of this sentence (2 sentences)
The first sentence: elicit the topic
nowdays,there remains an increasing interest in the topic about........
Modify the words first, and then process the sentence patterns.
in our contemporary society,there exists an growing interest in the issue about.....
it seems universally acknowledged that there remains an increasing interest in the topic about....
it is in our contemporary society that there remains an increasing interest in the topic about......
Second and third sentences: explain the meaning of this sentence
The meaning of the saying seems that.... Just copy the proverbs and aphorisms here, and change words as much as possible. Don’t change them if you can’t, and do sentence processing
The second paragraph (for example)
Although so abundant cases can support my simple view, the following one is most favorable....
Modify the words first, and then process the sentence patterns.
I have a kind, upright and self-motivated teacher. Although he is very good, he always faces life with a smile, so his classmates have a good impression of him, so we have to face life with a smile.
The third paragraph: summary paragraph (four sentences)
The first sentence: summary sentence
etc. In short, judging people by their appearance is not right. In short, we should face life with a smile. In short, it is wrong to make a hasty decision.
Second and third sentences: specific measures
eg. First of all, the school should organize more corresponding activities, and secondly, we college students should take the initiative to improve their accomplishments and not pay so much attention to appearance
Measures taken by the government (major events): pollution, overfishing, state-owned enterprises and foreign enterprises
Parents, yourself, school, teachers (trivial things): Don’t judge people by their appearance, organize activities, invite experts to give lectures, don’t make rash decisions, we must always remind ourselves to think twice
Government, school, society, family, parents, friends, individuals.
Fourth sentence: Shout slogans
eg. In short, we have reason to believe that the problem will get better and better
The first sentence: summary sentence
it is really hight time that due attention can not have failed to paid to the issue.
it is the fact of sth that really has a great influence on our study and life.
The second and third sentences: specific measures
for one thing , for another.
on one hand , on the other hand
Measure 1: Parents take measures
parents are supposed to spend more time educating their kids to do sth.
eg. to be happy facing difficulties. to put eggs in different baskets.
Measure 2: Measures taken by individuals
awareness about sth could be cultivated to make ourselves lead a healthy and favorable life.
the authorities are supposed to spend more time in taking measures to do sth.
the experts and professors should pay more attention to sth.
the society are supposed to focus more attention on sth.
parents are sussposed to spend more time in educating/instrucing their kids to do sth.
awareness sth could be cultivited to make ourselves lead a healthy and favorable life.
The last sentence: Shout the slogan (remember to make word changes, no need to do sentence processing)
1) only by taking these action can people have a more brilliant and glorious future.
action / measures
2) the more actively people face the issue, the more happily they will lead their life.
3) so should not human beings pay much attention to the meaningful saying/problem?
Picture icon composition:
The first paragraph: Describe the picture + central summary (3 sentences)
Describe the picture (1 sentence): (the subject clause leads)
it seems beyond dispute that in the vivid cartoon/chart...
a son is telling his father that he is ... while his father is saying that....
Central summary (3 sentences): (summarize the central idea of the picture)
simple as the cartoon looks (although the picture looks very simple), its meaning behind is really so far-reaching. If you desire to do sth great, you have to do it from small thing (write the main sentence of the article).
Second paragraph: Reason analysis or examples (simple examples, universal sentences)
1）the majority of people would agree that sth has caused serious problems.
2) however, recognizing a problem is the first step in finding a solution.
I have a kind and self-motivated teacher, how can he
The third paragraph: solve the problem
In short, small things are the cornerstone of big things. Parents should teach their children not to go too far. Say slogan at last
Same as above aphorism template
first sentence:
mu suggestion, to put an end to the negative situation, are the following steps.
the most important thing, confronted the current situation, is not to say, but instead to do.
The second and third sentences:
for one thing , for another
one hand , on the other hand
Measure 1:
Parents take measures
parents are supposed to spend more time educating theirs kids to di sth
eg. to do little things well.
Measure two
awareness about sth could be cultivated to make ourselves lead a healthy and favorable life.
eg. doing current thing.
Fourth sentence
1) only by taking these action can people have a more brilliant and glorious future.
2) so shouldn't human beings pay much attention to the meaningful saying/problem?
3)so under no account could people divert attention from the issue of sth.
4)the more actively people face the saying/issue, the more happily they will lead their life.
Three Arguments
Example: Is the information explosion a good thing?
Do you think the Spring Festival Gala should be abolished? yes or no
Do you think it's good to keep pets?
State-owned enterprise or foreign enterprise
University at home or university abroad
The first paragraph introduces the theme + personal opinion (2 sentences)
first sentence
nowdays， there remains an increasing interest in the topic about..... ;
Second sentence
I think it’s good to go to university in China, and I think it’s good for state-owned enterprises
Second paragraph of reason analysis or examples (examples are strongly recommended)
I have a kind and motivated classmate. Although she went to an ordinary university, she eventually became a teacher after her unremitting efforts. Many students like her very much, so we should learn from Teacher Liu.
Summary of the third paragraph
Same as above
Four letters composition
eg. Cover letter, recommend a tourist attraction
The first paragraph self-introduction + writing purpose
Introduction: i am senior from the department of _ in _ university.
The purpose of writing: i am, to be frank, writing the letter in order to
The second paragraph is written in accordance with the requirements of the topic
For example, if you recommend tourist attractions, you can’t use examples at this time, you can only analyze them in detail.
there, to begin with, are so many beautiful flowers and trees on campus.
you, undoubtedly , will enjoy it.
(When you can’t write down the specific reasons, you can come and play the side ball. For example, recommending the Great Wall can say that the people near the Great Wall are very kind and love to make friends. If you recommend a movie, you can directly say that the male lead is very handsome and the female lead is very beautiful.
Thank you for the third paragraph and look forward to your reply
表示感谢 my thanks to you for your generous assistance are beyong words.
期待回信 i look forward to a favorable reply at your earliest convenience.
Final sign
yours truly,
Liming.
Second translation part
A scoring standard
Claim:
- Use accurate words (Mid-Autumn Festival, Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal...)
- Smooth writing ( use logical connectives when you should use logical connectives )
- The translation basically expresses the meaning of the original text (the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal a river from beijing to hangzhou, hot pot, goal keeper a man who is standing in front of the gate), yellow robe (the king’s clothes), The royal palace (the king's house),
- The surface is clean and tidy, and the handwriting is neat and tidy
Scoring criteria: The translation basically expresses the meaning of the original text, the text is smooth and coherent, and there are no grammatical errors
1. Words won’t be written and replaced with the upper word of the word, professor---teacher, woman---person,
2. Replace the word with a synonym or similar word
3. Explain the meaning of the word with words that we know
4. Just write big words (subject, predicate and object), and small words just pretend not to see (fixed form)
Comparison of Differences Between English and Chinese
1. Chinese parataxis, English hypotaxis. There must be a subject-verb sentence
2. The use of logical relation words
and（similarly，likewise，in the meanwhile, at the same time） but(on the contrary, by contrast) then(further more, moreover,in addition) so(therefore, as a result).
3. English is more passive and Chinese is more active.
4. There are many long sentences in English and many short sentences in Chinese.
How to write short sentences as long sentences 1. Non-predicate verb 2. Clause 3. Conjunction
1. Non-predicate verbs
In the past few decades, the government has taken various measures to prevent disasters. (The adverbial is very expensive when placed between the subject and the predicate as a parenthesis)
various measures, in the past decades,have been taken to prevent disasters（terrible thing，bad things）.
at that time,yellow was designed to use for the emperor,the royal palace was all painted yellow and the emperor's cloth was always yellow too.However, the ordinary people were forbidden to wear yellow clothes.
at that time, yellow was designed for the emperor to use, the royal palace was all painted yellow, the king's clothes was always yellow too. However, ordinary people was not allowed to wear yellow costume.
For example, if you forget some of the attributives below, you don’t need to write it down.
recently, CAS published annual series reports about the newest scientific findings and the next years plans.
a series of annual reports about the newest scientific findings and the next year's plans have been published by CAS.
The Yangtze River flows through many different ecosystems, is the habitat of many endangered species, and irrigates one-fifth of China’s land
the Silk Road the cat kind the ChangJiang River
the Changjiang River going through various ecosystem,is the habitation of numerous endangered species,irrigating 1/5 land of China.
flow through keeps animals who will die water
the Changjinag River flowing through various different ecosystem, keeps the habitation of numerous animals who will die, watering one fifth Chinese land.
Dialect private language Putonghua Putonghua
Wuzhen is an ancient water town in Zhejiang province,locating next to the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. It's certainly a charming place because there exists an array of ancient bridges, hotels of Chinese style and restaurants.
Wuzhen , an ancient water town of Zhejiang province, locates near the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.it's certainly a charming place with an array of ancient bridges, Chinese style hotels and restaurants there.
water town Zhejinag province the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal
2. Clause
Pandas are the rarest members in the bear , mainly living in the forest of Southeast in China.
Pandas which mainly live in the forest of Southeast in China are the rarest members.
pandas which are the rarest members in the bear mainly live in the forest of Southeast in China.
Science ancient times , Chinese have the tradition to celebrate harvest in Middle-Autumn Festival, which proves quite similar to the Thanks-Giving Day in North America.
Since ancient times, the Chinese have traditionally celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is very similar to the tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving in North America.
Since ancient times，Chinese have the tradition to celebrate harvest in Middle Autumn Festival,which proves quite similar to Thanks-Giving Day in North America.
3. Conjunctions
The river system and the lifestyle of Wuzhen during the past thousand year have not changed a lot. Therefore, it 's now the museum to show ancient civilization.
During the past thousand,the river system and lifestyle of Wuzhen have not changed a lot, so it's now the museum to show ancient civilization.
in Weifang,Shandong, kites are not only for entertainment,but also the curtural symbol of the city.
3. Translation steps
1. Read the sentence in the unit of meaning group, and determine the tense and voice of the sentence;
2. Determine the main body of the sentence, and use the attributive or adverbial to translate the non-main part;
3. After each sentence is translated, look at the logical relationship between that sentence and the next sentence, and add logical relation words.
What the teacher sees must be correct, and the language is very fluent. There is no word that cannot be avoided.
3 sentences in the first paragraph 1 Lead the theme + 2
My own opinions and interpretation of the original words in our contemporary society, there exists an increasing instrest in the issue about....
the meaning of the saying seems that...
The second paragraph
illustrates 6 sentences. To give a specific example, some sentence patterns are often used during the period (such as non-predicate verbs, post attributives, apposition clauses, adverbials are used between subject and predicate, more passive, more clauses)
although so abundant cases can support my view, the following one is the most favorable.it has been universely convinced that.....
it has become my point that.....to tell the truth......
needless to say.....
to be frank.........,which is beyond dispute.
it...that.....
The third paragraph
4 sentences 1 summary + 2 example suggestions + 3 slogans
all in all / in a word, it proves beyond dispute that....on one hand / for one thing
on the other hand / for anotherthe authorities should take measures to do sth.
the experts and professors are supposed to pay more attention to do sth.
parents are supposed to spend more time in educating/instructing their kids to do sth be happily facing difficulties. put eggs into different baskets.
awareness sth could be cultivated to make ourselves lead a healthy and favorable life.the more actively/positively people face the issue,the more happily they will lead their life.
society follow abundant