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The “Greener Grass”Syndrome
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Summary Writing
《普通高等学招生全国统一考试英语科考试说明》
概要写作:
提供一篇350词以内的短文,要求考生基于该短文
写出一篇60词左右的内容概要.
What is a summary
Steps for summary writing
1) Read the passage for the style, structure and
main ideas.
2) Rewrite the main ideas in our own words.
3) connect(连接) the main ideas with proper(恰当的) words.
4) write a draft(草稿) and polish(润色) it.
The “Greener Grass” Syndrome
What makes you confused most in this title
Pre-reading:
If you have cold, you may ______, have a ______ and have a __________.
cough
fever
runny nose
the syndrome of a bad cold
Step 1:Read for the style:
What’s the style of the passage
Narration(记叙文)
Argumentation(议论文)
Exposition(说明文)
The structure of an exposition
The topic-what
The reason-why
The effects-how
The solution/conclusion
Read for the structure:
Para. 1
Para. 2 &3
Para. 4
Para. 5
How to Get Key Points
1. 段落大意经常会出现在首句或尾句;
2. 段落中的转折but, yet, however, 让步though, as, although,结果as a result, so, therefore等要点提示词;
3. 如有设问,与答案合并成为要点;
4. 如有例证,简要归类概括成为要点;
Read for main idea:
why do people have such syndrome
Read for main idea:
para 1:
para 2&3:
para 4:
para 5:
what is Greener Grass Syndrome
1.uncertainty and curiosity play a big part in creating the greener grass syndrome.
2.Humans are also curious by nature and we love new things.
What is the effect of the syndrome
If you have this syndrome, chances are you are missing out lots of things you currently have now.
solution
1.recognize you current job is your best choices right now.
2.always apply your best efforts in your current job.
3.choose a side, stick to it and make the best out of it.
It means the situation where you kept thinking that there are better opportunities out there compared to your current one you are having.
What is the topic of the passage
Read for main idea para 1:
What is it
the“greener grass” syndrome
The situation where you kept thinking that there are better opportunities out there compared to your current one you are having.
para 2-3:
Why do people have greener grass syndrome
uncertainty and curiosity play a big part in creating the greener grass syndrome.
Humans are also curious by nature and we love new things.
supporting ideas
main idea
para 4:
What's the effect of this syndrome
If you have this syndrome, chances are you are missing out lots of things you currently have now.
para 5:
topic sentence:
1.recognize you current job is your best choices right now.
2.always apply your best efforts in your current job.
supporting ideas
So what can you do to cure the “greener grass” syndrome
3.keep this truth in mind.
3.choose a side, stick to it and make the best out of it.
cure
Rewrite the key points in our own words:
Para 1: What is greener grass syndrome
This is the situation where you kept thinking that there are better opportunities out there compared to your current one you are having.
Para 2-3: Why do people have greener grass syndrome
uncertainty and curiosity play a big part in creating the greener grass syndrome.
Humans are also curious by nature and we love new things.
Para 4: What's the effect of this syndrome
If you have this syndrome, chances are you are missing out lots of things you currently have now.
Para 5: what can you do to cure the “greener grass” syndrome
1.recognize you current job is your best choices right now.
2.always apply your best effoets in your current job.
3.choose a side, stick to it and make the best out of it.
How can we rewrite the key points in our own words
Use similar words or phrases(同义词或短语).
Change the part of speech 改变词性
Combine two or more sentences by using clause(从句), with-structure,non-predicate verbs(非谓语动词) and so on.
4.Turn long sentences into simple ones by cutting out unnecessary parts.
Tips for rewriting:
practice for rewriting:
Para 1: What is the Greener Grass Syndrome
It is the situation where you kept thinking that there are better opportunities out there compared to your current one you are having.
Tip 1: connect question &answer:
The greener grass syndrome refers to/means...
Tip 2: Use similar words or phrases(同义词或短语).
prefer unknown chances to present ones.
think highly of...
The greener grass syndrome _____ someone ________ unknown chances ____ present ones.
means
preferring
to
Group Work ---Have a try!
Para 1: What is greener grass syndrome
This is the situation where you kept thinking that there are better opportunities out there compared to your current one you are having.
Para 2-3: Why do people have greener grass syndrome
uncertainty and curiosity play a big part in creating the greener grass syndrome.
Humans are also curious by nature and we love new things.
Para 4: What's the effect of this syndrome
If you have this syndrome, chances are you are missing out lots of things you currently have now.
Para 5: what can you do to cure the “greener grass” syndrome
1.recognize you current job is your best choices right now.
2.always apply your best effoets in your current job.
3.choose a side, stick to it and make the best out of it.
Step 3: connect
1. 原因: as, because of , the problems are caused by, the reason behind it is that, account for, result from, be connected with
2. 结果: as a result, lead to (result in, contribute to) , is likely to cause,therefore
3. 承接: In addition (to), besides, apart from, moreover, what's more...
4. 转折: Although/though, however, but, in spite of, despite(尽管)...
The greener grass syndrome refers to someone's tendency to prefer unknown chances to present ones. (point 1)The reason behind it is that people are unsure of whether there're better alternatives and curious about new things.(point 2) If affected by it, people are likely to lose what they have now.(point 3) Therefore, to overcome it, people should pay attention to current choice, stick to it and make full use of it. (point 4)
Step 3: connect
The greener grass syndrome means someone thinking highly of unknown chances instead of present ones. people are unsure of whether there're better choices and curious about new things. people are likely to lose what they have now. to deal with it, people should pay attention to current choice, stick to it and make full use of it.
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assessment of writing:
complete include main points & supporting ideas by using your own words
concise(简洁) delete unimportant details like examples and explanations
coherent(连贯) make the summary flow by using linking words
correct be written without grammatical mistakes
objective(客观的) do not put your own ideas into the summary
The greener grass syndrome refers to someone preferring unknown chances to present ones. (point 1)The reason behind it is that people are unsure of whether there're better alternatives and curious about new things.(point 2) If affected by it,however, people are likely to lose what they have now.(point 3) Therefore, to overcome it, people should pay attention to current choice, stick to it and make full use of it. (point 4)
The possible version:
Homework:
Polish your own writing according to
your partner’s comment.
Thanks for listening!