你是想找一份挣钱多的工作还是感兴趣的工作

你是想找一份挣钱多的工作还是感兴趣的工作 这是一篇今年 11 月份《21 世纪》报和新东方合办的“大学英语四六级作文征文比 赛”中我看到的一位同学的作文。尽管是一位英语专业同学写的，有牛刀宰鸡之嫌， 但确实不失为一篇好文章，甚至可以作为专八作文的范例。作文题目的大意是问你 是想找一份挣钱多的工作还是感兴趣的工作。原文如下略有改动 Prevalent is the controversy which should come first，profits or personal interestwhen one is to plunge into the job market. People who focus on monetary rewards contend that a job is mainly a supplier ofbread and butter in our lives and thus other factors should reasonably come later. After allone can do nothing without money. While others maintain that career goes beyond merelya means of earning a living and you can never fully realize self-value unless in a positionwhich is intrinsically attractive to you. Indeed “A profitable job or a job I love” a question every graduate will inescapably beconfronted by can boil down to the choice between financial benefits and other factorsthat one relishes more in an occupation. Given the context of the global financial crisis aprofitable job should logically top our priority list as far as I am concerned. The bankruptcy of thousands of businesses and the volatility in stock price has beenrelentlessly reminding people that the fallout of this credit crunch will not easily and soonevaporate. Ongoing cutbacks in jobs and sliced payrolls have made a lucrative jobincreasingly tantalizing. No one can turn his or her back on the harsh reality which forcesus to exert and exhibit sobriety when making such a life-altering decision. I can hardlythink of a person who remains cheerful and jubilant when he has no stuff to fill thestomach and no shelter to hide in. After all economic foundation determines thesuperstructure. Any enjoyment obtained on the spiritual quest fades when the person failsto reach the subsistence level. Besides a profitable job and a beloved one are not mutually exclusive. A cleancompact office environment intimacy among colleagues interest and proficiency in thejob itself all those can be cultivated through individual efforts and then will surely makethe job more appealing and love-worthwhile. So when offered an option of a financiallydecent living while not losing the opportunity to make the occupation more ideal is thereanyone willing to turn it down In a nutshell “a profitable job” gains more weight when compared with one in which aperson merely has some interest. Only by being visionary and taking the long-terminterests into account can we fulfill the universal dream of a blissful life.Some others think that money is the root of all evil. Due to the greed for money peoplewill do various kinds of evil things such as stealing robbing or even murder. Money caneasily change a kind honest man into a cruel cunning woe. In my opinion both of the above-mentioned viewpoints go to an extreme. Money itselfis neither good nor evil. It all depends on how we look at it. We can not deny theimportance of money in the modern society. Meanwhile we should not ignore the fact thatsomething can not be bought by money such as friendship true love and so on. 这两例都是采用了对应写作 方式，将提示中的三句分别扩展成三段，三段之间相互衔接，构成一个完整的篇章。 2 .调整法 尽管是提纲式写作，提纲所提示的只是文章所要包括的主要内容，却不是 文章的结构模式，一般情况下，同学们应根据英语文章的类型，重新安排文章。如 上面有关 quot 钱 quot 的一个写作，按照英语的表达习惯，最好是加上一个引子。 What is money To this question different people hold differently. Some thing moneyis the source of happiness while some regard it as the root of all evils. As far as I amconcerned they both have their reasons Those who consider money as the source of happiness argue that money meansmassive house beautiful clothes or luxurious cars and can enable them and theirfamilies live comfortably. They even believe that money can bring power friendship andlove. But due to the temptation of money there are many people who become thievesrobbers or murderers. It is also out of the greed for money that some officials forget theirduty and cause enormous losses to the country so some people think that money is theroot of all evil and suggest that we keep away from money. In fact money is merely a medium of exchange. It may bring you happiness it maylead you to a life of crime. Whether it is good or bad depends on how it is used. 二、 首段和 尾段的写作 上一讲中我们介绍了段落的扩展模式，也就是说，我们已经了解了文章 中间一部分的叙述模式。根据四六级写作的特点，一般首段和尾段都要自己补上， 那么怎么才能写好首尾段呢，下面我介绍一下，首尾段的写作方式。 1 .首段的写作 首段的写作方式一般为: 运用事实性信息、调查或故事等引出话题， 2 导入主题， 然后提出自己的观点，也就是文章的论点 首段开篇的方式常见的有:1 谚语法 由 于谚语一般已经被大家所接受，用谚语提出自己的观点也容易被读者所接受。 As the saying goes quotMoney makes the mare goquot but there are many things we cantbuy with money such as time and true love. … 2 定义法 定义法是通过对文章中的关键 词做一些简单或正面或反面的解释，限定其范围，这样比较有利于引出主题。 quotPractice makes perfectquot is an old saying. It tells us that it does not matter if we areclumsy at doing something. As long as we keep on trying and practicing we will do a goodjob in the end. 3 提问法 通过提问一个或一连串的问题，可以激发读者的兴趣， 从而引出主题。 a. Do you have many friends Are they similar to you or different from you Whichkind of friends do you prefer b. What is a good student Different people may have different answers to thisquestion. 4 概括法 概括法指先文章内容所涉及的 现状，然后引出主题。 In recent years with the development of science and technology the Internet hascome into more and more homes and is playing a more and more important role in ourwork and daily life. It has become a must to us but at the same time 故事法指用简单有趣的Internet has alsobrought with it a lot of problems. 5 故事法 故事激发读者的兴趣，从而提出自己的观点。如下面 quotIs Stressa Bad Thingquot 6 引语法 quotJust as eating without liking harms the health learning without interest harms thememory and cant be retained.quot From Vincis words we can see how important it is tomotivate the students in language learning. 7 调查法 为了得到读者 的认可，文章的开始可以引出调查数据等，借以提出主题，如下面 quotIsStress a Bad Thingquot 的 1 和 quotCan Schoolchildren Start Using the Internetquot 的 4 。8 假 设法 假设法是指通过假设提出一种选择，交代文章要涉及的问题，从而提出文章的 主题。 Suppose you were offered two jobs one is highly-paid but rather demanding theother is less demanding but poorly-paid which would you prefer … 9 综合法 具体 写作时，同学们没有必要拘泥于一种方式，可以将上述方法总和起来。 首段示例 1 : 题目: Is Stress a Bad Thing 提纲: 1 有人害怕压力 2 有人认为压力并不是一件 坏事 3 我的看法 quot I cant stand the pressure and competitionquot explained one friend of mine whenasked why he decided to quit his highly-paid but demanding position in his companyrecently. My friend may have his own reasons but I dont think his decision is wise inreality. It is true that my friends case is not unique. In the last few years quite a number ofmen and women have chosen to do something less competitive at the cost of acomfortable easy life a highly-paid job can obtain. They are afraid that the stresses andstrains of work will rob them of joy and happiness and do them harm both physically andmentally. In fact however stress isnt the bad thing it is often supposed to be. Unless itgets out of control a certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and challengeand to give purpose and significance to an otherwise meaningless idle life. People understress tend to express their full range of potential and to actualize their own personalworth - the very aim of a human life. Stress is a natural part of everyday life and there is no way to avoid it. What we cando is to develop our adaptive abilities to deal with it rather than to escape from it. 就这一标题而言，根据所提示的提纲，首段的写 作还可以采用下列方式: 1 According to a recent survey in the last few years quite a number of young peoplehave chosen to quit their demanding but highly-paid jobs. Although they may have theirown respective reasons I dont think their decision is wise in reality.2 Which job do you prefer a highly-paid but very competitive position or a poorly-paid butalso less demanding job You may choose the latter and have your own reasons but Idont think this choice is wise enough whatever reasons. 3 Faced with a hard and demanding task peoples attitude varies widely: some try toavoid it and others regard it as a challenge to their abilities. In fact the choice we makebetween quotflightquot or quotfight make the difference between leaders and mediocrities 平庸之辈 . 首段示例 2 : 标题: Can Schoolchildren Start Using the Internet 提纲: 1 随着科技的发展， 网络越来越普及 2 网络有其优点但也有缺点 3 我的观点 根据上面的提示，首段可 有下列几种方式: 1 Nowadays using the Internet has become a fashion. Many parents begin to teachtheir children to use the Internet. However there are diverse opinions on this. Some thinkit wise but I dont agree with them. 2 Today the Internet is becoming more and more common. It begins to play a moreand more important role in our society and life. Its so useful that most adults are learninghow to use it. What about children Of course they can start using it. 3 Today with the development of science and technology the Internet is beginningto play a more and more important role in our life. More and more people are starting touse the Internet including schoolchildren. However I think schoolchildren are too youngto start using the Internet. 4 According to a recent survey Internet users are becoming younger and youngerand Internet bars have become a resort for schoolchildren who log in to chat or playgames. Faced with this phenomenon many people argue for measures to preventschoolchildren from using the Internet and I think they have their reasons. 2 . 结论段的写作 结论一般采用归纳概括、主题重述或提建 议等方式。 常见的方式有: 1 重述或总结主题 重述主题指于结论处以另外一种 表达方式重申主题，与首段照应。 Families offer us warmth and care. Friends give us strength and horizon. They bothhelp us understand the world as it is. Both of them are the dearest parts in our life.2 提出建议 Since postcards do us more harm and good since we have many other ways toconvey our feelings and promote our friendship I hope everyone will take actions now tostop using postcards. 3 概括总结 As we can see from the above living in the suburb we can stay away from pollutionlead an easy leisure time and neednt invest too much money so I prefer living in thesuburb to living in the city. 4 引用名人名言 In particular I enjoy what Francis Bacon said quotStudies serve for delight for ornamentand for ability.quot 5 综合法 与首段一样，结论段也可以是多种 方法的综合。一般说来，总结加建议的比较多。 尾段示例 1 : 如 quot 网络 quot 的结论段可以如下所示: 10 As we all know the next century will become one of the Internet. Internet willbecome more and more important in both our daily life and our work. So I suggest thatschoolchildren should start using the Internet. 11 So I think schoolchildren not only can start using the Internet but also shouldstart using it They are sure to benefit a lot from the internet. 12 Internet can help our children know the world get useful information and enrichtheir knowledge. So I think schoolchildren can start using the Internet. 13 In a word In conclusion/ In summary/ To sum up / In short the Internet isplaying a more and more important role in our life and it is helpful for childrens growthboth physically and mentally. It is better for them to start using the Internet as early aspossible. 3 .转承语的使用 根据不同的段落要求，选择适当的转承语 1 比较 对照 比较: like A B … Just as A B … A similarly/correspondingly likewise/in the same way B … 对照: Unlike/ Contrary to/ As opposed to A B …A however/on the other hand/in contrast B .. A … B however/on the other hand/in contrast … 2 列举 First/ Second Next / Third Then/ Last Finally … The fist/ The second/ The third/ The last The final Firstly/Secondly/Thirdly/LastFinally One/Another/Still another/The last The most essential/most important/primary/chief is … 3 因果 as a result consequently therefore hence so because of this for these reasonsdue to the fact that 4 起承转合常用 语 1 quot 起 quot 的常用语 When asked about/ When it comes to/ Faced with … some people claim/think/argue/believe that … but/while others … differently Nowadays there is much/general discussion as to … . With the development/improvement/growth of … Now it is commonly/widely/increasingly believed/thought/held/acknowledge that … According to a recent survey/investigation/poll … Have you ever thought/wondered … Suppose … As the saying goes … 2 quot 承 quot 的常用语Those who hold … . It is true that … To be sure .. First/Firstly … The main/leading/underlying/root/ primary/chief/essential …. quot 承接上文 quot 的方式与文章的段落结构有关，比较的与列举的不同，与举例的也 不同。同学们应根据具体的情况选择适当的承接语。 3 quot 转 quot 的常用语 It sounds like a goodattractive idea suggestion but they fail to understand seenotice There is probably an element of truth in the arguments ideas but they ignore a moreimportant basic fact … Closer examination analysis however suggests shows that this argument claimidea may not be borne of supported by the following evidence facts examplesstatistics. Close careful examination analysis of these arguments ideas suggestionshowever would reveal suggest prove how flimsy 不足信的，不严密 fallacious 靠不住的 groundless 没有根据的 they are. However logical sound forcible 有说服力 these arguments may be they dontmake sense only skim the surface of the problem when … is viewed the other waytaken into consideration. As opposed to Contrary to the widely commonly generally held idea belief viewnew studies facts challenge fail to justify the opinion view. Good/Superior/Wonderful as … . it has its own disadvantages/ it brings its ownproblems. They may be right about … but they seem to neglect /fail to mention/take intoaccount … In all the discussion and debate over … one important/basic fact isignored/overlooked/neglected. It is true that/ Admittedly but it is unlikely/doesnt follow/doesnt mean that … There is an element of truth in these arguments/statements but they ignore a deeperand more basic/essential/important fact/factor … In many cases however … As far as .. is concerned … 4 quot 合 quot 的 常用语 Experience/Evidence/All the facts suggest/show/demonstrate/ indicate that … From what has been discussed above/Taking into account all these factors we maysafely draw/reach/come to/arrive/ the conclusion that … In conclusion/To sum up/In summary/In short/To conclude …. It is important/necessary/essential that effective/proper/powerfulactions/measure/remedies should be taken to …三、四六级作文 的谋篇布局 谋篇布局 1 - 将提示的第一句作为文章的第一句 - 将提示的第三句作 为第一段的最后一句 - 将提示的第二句展开成文章的中心段落 - 结论段归纳概 括，提出建议。 例证 标题: City Life and Suburban Life.