应用文
一些书信套话
- 写作目的
- I am writing the letter in purpose of …
- I am writing to inform you that …
- 感谢（太夸张了）
- Words fail me when I want to express my sincere gratitude to you.
- My thanks for you to your generous help are beyond words.
- I take this opportunity to show my heartfelt appreciation to the kind assistant you render me.
- 期待回信
- Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
- I am looking forward to your favorable reply at your earliest convenience.
- Your prompt attention to my inquiry would be highly appreciate.
其他
告示Notice等，日期写在标题下右对齐，标题一般是过去式、现在时或是介词结构
Removal, Acknowledgements, Corrections, Invitation for Bids （各种启事）
图画作文
文章一般结构
- Introduction
- General Description
- Details
- Caption
- Body
- Topic
- Argument
- Summary
- Conclusion
- Concluding
- Suggestion
- Prospect
Argument部分有不少展开方式和要点。
- 可能的要点：background, fact, opinion, reason, consequence
- 方式：cause-effect, classification, definition & explanation, status & fact, exemplifying, comparison & contrast
套话
引言 Introduction
- As is symbolically illustrated in the portrayal, …
- As is vividly shown in the cartoon, …
- In the picture above are …
- It is subtly revealed in the chart that …
细节 Details：据图决定，对比、隐喻、人物表情
文字说明 Caption
- We are informed that …
- And below the drawing, there’s a caption …
- The caption indicates: …
结论
- As a consequence, it is imperative …
- Accordingly, it is vital …
- This simple picture is a wake up call for …
- Therefore …, Hence …
- From the analases made above …
- In my opinion, I assume …
- Generally speaking, …
