新视野大学英语读写教程（第二版）第四册 Unit 1 Section A The Tail of Fame.ppt

1. A Sample Curiously enough, it is those who fail that reap the greatest reward: Freedom! ①They enjoy the freedom to express themselves in unique and original ways without fear of losing the support of fans. ②Failed artists may find comfort in knowing that many great artists never found fame until well after they had passed away or in knowing that they did not sell out. ③They may justify their failure by convincing themselves their genius is too sophisticated for contemporary audiences. Structured Writing ① ② ③ — Details 2. Your Task Write a composition of no less than 120 words with a general statement supported by details on the following topic: Structured Writing Reference Parents Differ from Children in Their Career Choice Parents differ from children in their career choice. The question of who should be responsible for planning their career often causes problems for many children. Parents think that they know their children well enough to decide what kind of job suits them. They are afraid that their children are too young to decide their future on their own. However, many children would argue that they should be left free to make their own choices. Parents Differ from Children in Their Career Choice Structured Writing (To be continued) The other aspect of career choice is that parents and their children are often different in their opinions of the ideal profession. Parents would prefer children to choose some professions that are stable and could bring prestige and economic benefits. But some children would rather choose professions that are challenging and require independent and creative thinking. Structured Writing When you have problems with faulty goods or services, it is often a good idea to put the details of your complaint in writing. II. Practical Writing Letters of Complaint Practical Writing Letters of complaint usually include the following stages: Background – describe the situation Problem – cause and effect