大学英语四级作文(对比论型)

Comparison and Contrast Essay Writing 1. Definition Comparison: explain how two or more things are alike Contrast: explain how two or more things are different 2. Three parts Introduction often begins with a sentence that will catch the readers interest. Then name the two subjects and state that they are very similar or quite different, having many important similarities or differences. Body discusses how both subjects are different or similar with the two methods (3). Conclusion gives a brief, general summary of the most important similarities and differences. End with a personal statement, or a prediction. 3. Two methods Point-by-point: alternate points about A (one thing) with comparable points about B (another thing). One-side-at-a-time: discuss all of A, then all of B. 4. Useful expressions Similarity: like, similar to, also, similarity, in the same way, likewise, again, in like manner Difference: unlike, compared to, in contrast, contrasted with, on the contrary, conversely Other: yet, but, still, nevertheless, at the same time, regardless, despite, while, on the one handon the other hand, 5. Homework You are required to write a composition with the method of comparison and contrast based on the topic: Country Life and City Life Nowadays, in order to change their lifestyle, many migrant workers move from the country to the city while city people buy apartments in the country (catch the readers interest). What exactly are the differences between country life and city life then(name the two subjects)? As far as Im concerned, the main differences are embodied in the following three aspects: the pace of life, the educational and medical resources, and the environment (important similarities or differences). (4060 words) First of all, the pace of life in the country is much slower than in the city. People living in the country while those who live in the city. Secondly, there is a lack of educational and medical resources in the country.However, such resources are quite sufficient in the city. . Thirdly, the environment of the country and the city differs greatly. (point by point, 130150 words) All in all, there are many differences between the country life and city life considering the pace of life, the resources and the environment (summary). As for me, I prefer to live in the country bec