一个很好的网站，非常有利于提高写作水平。

timebirds

这个网站有作文比赛，写作者主要是母语为英语的人，很多文章很不错。值得从中吸取好的表达，整体文章结构，连接词汇等等。

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-wisegeek-writing-contest.htm

贴一篇例子上来。WHAT IS PROS AND CONS

Pros and cons are arguments for or against a particular issue. Pros are arguments which aim to promote the issue, while cons suggest points against it. The term has been in use since the 16th century and is a shortening of a Latin phrase, pro et contra, which means “for and against.” Considering the pros and cons of an issue is a very useful way to weigh the issue thoughtfully and reach an informed decision.
Many people find themselves considering pros and cons in daily life, although they may not be aware of it. For example, someone shopping at a supermarket might weigh the cost of an item and the quality to decide whether or not to purchase it. People making larger decisions, like purchasing a new car or home, often spend a great deal of time thinking about the pros and cons of the purchase so that they can be sure that the right choice will be made.
In addition to being useful in daily life, pros and cons can also strengthen academic papers and debates. By weighing the pros and cons beforehand, someone can consider potential objections to a point, as well as ways to dismiss a counter-argument. Skilled authors will often include pros and cons in a paper to indicate that they have considered all sides of an issue and are confident that their feelings are correct. They can also be used to identify weaknesses in an argument: if you notice a lack of discussion of the cons of an issue, for example, it is probably too good to be true.
Many politicians have highly refined the art of examining pros and cons, especially when it comes to major issues. Campaign and staff advisers are kept on staff to thoroughly and carefully research issues and ultimately provide a list of pros and cons. This list can be used to build solid, well thought out persuasive arguments that can be used on the campaign trail, in political debates, on the floor of a legislative body, or to counter statements made by opponents.

timebirds

上面这个文章，长度正好跟雅思作文长度差不多，结构十分鲜明，语言老练地道，清晰而丰满。文章层次感鲜明!整体结构十分值得研究学习。此外，很多表达，背下来，可以很容易移植到其他作文中去。一些比较好的关键的形容词、副词、连接词等也可以学习借用。

很多筒子说雅思作文难，实际上还是功夫没下到。如果能背诵50篇经典范文，雅思考不到6我负责。

作文分成几个重要的环节：
一是思想。这个跟英语能力无关。有些筒子让他用汉语写他都写不到300字，这样的筒子就免提了。语言仅仅是一种把你的思想传达出去的工具。没有思想，自然无法有好的文章。

但是有些筒子，口才不错，让他用汉语写，半个小时，就可以写一篇3000字的雄文，但是苦于无法用英语表达，十分着急，最终只能放弃深奥的思想，用干瘪瘪的及其简单的英语写。结果作文一看，感觉跟幼儿园的孩子一样，语言显得单调，思想显得贫乏。

我觉得雅思作文，可以用半年的时间攻克，只要你有高中以上的水平。实际上，这个复习过程不仅仅有利写作，也有利阅读和口语。
第一是从文章结构上去把握。这个需要多研究研究一些经典文章。把握住一些经典的文章结构套路（不是市面上的中国人的作文书上的套路，那些套路考生用得多，考官都厌倦了）。

二是学习一些形容词、副词、连接词。这些是文章中的珍珠。放弃用中国大部分考生用烂了的词汇，用一些更为地道的词汇。

三是掌握经典论证套路，多背诵一些，往往只要把少数关键词替换，整个长句都可以用到你的文章中，并且这也并不算剽窃。这也就是我们平时所说的“熟读唐诗三百首，不会作诗也会‘邹’”的道理。

咱们用汉语来表达，实际上，组织文章的单位，是一个一个论证片段，而用英语写文章，是一个一个单词。好比盖房子，一个是用大块的预制板，一个是用砖头，你说哪个快？

能熟练掌握50篇左右范文里的精华，你写作文的时候，保证下笔如有神。但是这个说起来似乎不多，做起来还是有难度的。

就好比我，收集了40G的音频及视频资料，看过的很少，而看过的，又掌握的，能自己用的，更是少之又少。

以上面的文字与大家共勉。我也正在复习雅思，9月末左右考。。。。。。。

timebirds

再来一段文章结尾，其实稍稍变动，就可以用在其他作文上，并且其语言比较地道且明显有别于市面上的作文书，考官一看感觉耳目一新。

The evidence pertaining to violent youth, and elephant aggression directs attention to lack of family structure as a major contributing factor associated with these undesirable developmental traits. Violence, and aggression can be greatly reduced in humans, and elephants with the proper, caring, nurturing family structure in place. Today's violent youth are a direct result of "decimated families" which lack the vital necessities for proper development, and growth. This is a very wide spread epidemic requiring immediate attention, and may only be resolved with a collaborated effort on everyone's part.

pacer

谢谢

luckyiyi

good. thank you

flyspirit

thanks very much

gift0409

johnnycao

感谢分享，已经收藏

boblee

不错么，有空学习一下

liaowhy

这样的帖子不顶不行啊。

openview

不错， 收藏了

vivians

谢谢，先收下

micchy

好帖，顶

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