英语文章的三种写作模式
今天我的分享题目是：英语文章的三种写作模式 How to organize a paragraph - three patterns
第一种模式：a cause-and-effect pattern 因果模式
A cause is what makes something happen; an effect is what happens as a result of a cause.
因果模式或者有时是果因模式。先说原因，再说由此导致的结果是什么。或者先说结果，再分析原因有哪些。
我举一个例子。
Topic: Regular exercise and health
Cause: Doing regular exercise
Effects:
1. Improved physical health
2. Improved mental health
I have been doing regular exercise since my doctor told me to do so a few years ago.
As a result, my physical health has much improved. I was overweight and had high blood pressure. But after exercising every day for half a year, I have lost 15 pounds and my blood pressure remains stable now.
Besides, exercising regularly has also benefited my mental health as it helps me release anxiety. I used to get nervous very often and have a hard time getting to sleep. But now I become more relaxed because regular exercise takes away much of my daily stress, and I can sleep well now.
黑体字部分，先说总体情况，引出文章主题。用as a result，显示运动的结果。
因果模式是写说明文的一种方式。也就是说，当你看到一篇说明文时，可以看看作者是否用了因果模式展开全文，帮助你更清晰的把握文章的脉络。迅速get到要点。
第二模式：a paragraph of problem-solution pattern 遇到问题-解决问题模式
Topic: How to keep a good relationship with children
Problem:
Many parents do not seem to know how to keep a good relationship with their children
Details of the problem:
They do not know what activities to do or what topics to talk about with their children.
Solutions:
1. Have a family trip.
2. Do fun things together.
3. Tell stories to young children.
这种模式常见于记叙文。首句一般会点出主题，总说遇到的情况。接着展开说问题的细节。之后提出解决方案。
第三种模式：a paragraph of question-example-conclusion pattern 问题-举例-结论模式
Topic: Happiness
Question: Where does happiness come from?
Example:
Ann's experience with her community members
1. Ann, a worker of low income, was devoted to the community.
2. Ann was touched and felt grateful when many people came to help her when she was in trouble.
Conclusion: Happiness is the result of helping each other.
这种文章模式适用于很多文章类型。尤其可以讨论一些抽象话题，比如幸福、道德、责任、诚信等话题。举例子的方法可以生动解答问题，最后得出结论。
了解英文的写作模式，有两个作用：
1. 帮助你在构思文章时，有套路可寻。根据框架更容易下笔写。
2. 阅读一些同类型的文章时，可以帮助你迅速梳理文章脉络，看懂文章大意。
英语阅读小贴士：
1. 文章首尾段重点看，一般首段引出话题，尾段是结论。很多新闻报道就这么写。
2. 每段第一句重点看一下。常常是这段的概括。当然也不是绝对。有时会在尾句或者中间段落。但是首句的几率较大。
想快速了解这篇文章的大意，试着按上面两步走就好。
