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* Unit 7. Short essay writing: Four kinds of short essays As we mentioned before, we’ll discuss four kinds of short essays in our writing course. They are Description, narration, exposition and argumentation. Now let’s appreciate the following paragraphs and essays first: When she came into the room, conversation stopped; the men looked at her with admiration, and the women, some of them at least, with envy. (Description) (See， how attractive the girl is!) Though small, the street possesses a medley of colors, which suggest the richness of life. The houses lining it, are pained red, yellow, gray and white. Girls wear skirts, the color of which you can never imagine. Vegetables and fruits on a peddler’s stand appear in jade green, watery yellow and rosy purple. They shine under the sun in a way that dazzles your eyes. (Description) Characteristics of Description: 1.?? 仔细观察描述对象，从不同侧面选取素材，使描述绘声绘色，给读者留下感官印象； 2.?? 选取最佳视点，按时间或空间顺序组织素材，使文章层次分明； 3.?? 突出重点，使文章特色鲜明。 Now four years have passed unnoticed. And I will be leaving the university campus very soon. But the interesting life, the helpful professors and the unforgettable days with my fellow students will be the sweetest memories in my whole life. (Narration) Characteristics of Narration: 1．要首先让读者了解事件发生的时间，地点，人物和事件 即5个带“WH”的词； 2. 故事、事件的叙述要围绕中心、按时间或空间顺序展开；语言生动、简洁。 ?Writing work: Write two short paragraphs on the following topics: Describe a person you love best or you dislike. Describe a place that impresses you very much. Such as our campus, My hometown… Describing a person: Physical Characteristic: Age: old, elderly, middle-aged, is (looks) about 30 Appearance: good-looking, handsome, ugly; beautiful, pretty, plain Height: tall, of average (medium) height, short Figure: well-built, broad-shoulder, has good figure Shape: plump, slim, fat, thin Face: round, long, square, oval wrinkled, freckled, dimple in the cheeks Features: beard, moustache, bald head Hair: