《英语写作》思考题(The expository essay)

How to write a good expository essay
• How to Write an Expository Essay • Expository essays are often assigned in academic settings. In an expository essay you need to consider an idea, investigate the idea, explain the idea, and then make an argument. • While it may seem overwhelming, writing an expository essay is easy if you take it one step at a time.
Part 1
Planning Your Essay
• 1. Define your purpose for writing. • Think about why you are writing an expository essay. Jot down some of the reasons why you are writing an expository essay and what you hope to do with your completed essay. • If you are writing an expository essay for an assignment, read the assignment guidelines. Ask your instructor if anything seems unclear.
• 3. Generate ideas for your expository essay. Before you begin writing your essay, you should take some time to flesh out your ideas and get some things down on paper. Invention activities like listing, freewriting, clustering, and questioning can help you to develop ideas for your expository essay. • Try listing. List all your ideas for your expository essay. Then look over the list you have made and group similar ideas together. Expand those lists by adding more ideas or by using another prewriting activity.

Model Language and Culture
…… Once a group of Chinese were visiting the home of a fairly well-to-do American.As they were shown around the house, they commented, “you have a very nice home.It’s so beautiful.” The hostess smiled with obvious pleasure and replied in good American fashion “Thank you”—which caused surprise among some of her Chinese ter, while conversing at the dinner table, the host remarked to the Chinese interpreter, a young lady who had graduated not long ago from a Chinese university, “Your English is excellent.Really quite fluent.” To this she said, “No, no.My English is quite poor”—an answer that he had not expected and found a bit puzzling. Was the American hostess’ reply immodest, as it seemed to some of the Chinese? Was the young Chinese interpreter’s remark insincere, as it sounded to the Americans? In both cases the answer is no.……

• Argumentation: to convince; try to make the readers agree on its point of view and support it. And they usually emphasize their opinion using such expression as “believe”, “should” etc.
Topics of expository writing
• 2012年专四作文真题：The Dragon Boat Festival • 2008年专四作文真题：The Benefits of Volunteering • 2003年专四作文真题：The Importance of Keeping a Good Mood • 2002年专四作文真题：The Best Way to Stay Healthy
3. Comparison and Contrast ★ A comparison explains how things are similar, and a contrast, how they are different. ★ Only items of the same general class can be compared / contrasted. eg. There is no sense in comparing a computer with an apple. It is reasonable to compare computer with human brain. ★ A comparison/contrast essay usually follows one of the two patterns: subject-by-subject pattern or point-by-point pattern. In subject-by-subject pattern, the writer discusses the various points of one subject before going on to the other. In point-by-point pattern, the writer discussed both subjects under each of the various points.

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分享心得：以英语撰写介绍性作文的乐趣探索Title: Exploring the Joy of Writing Expository Essays in English: A Personal ReflectionIntroductionAs a language enthusiast and a writer, I have found a unique pleasure in crafting expository essays in English. This medium not only allows me to express my thoughts clearly but also pushes me to delve into the intricacies of the language and its nuances. In this article, I will share my experiences, challenges, and discoveries while exploring the joy of writing such compositions.1. The Power of ClarityOne of the primary joys of writing expository essays lies in the ability to convey ideas with precision. English, being a structured language, offers a wide range of vocabulary and grammatical structures that enable me to present complex concepts in a straightforward manner. The satisfaction of seeing readers comprehend my thoughts without confusion is immense.中文：写作说明文的乐趣之一在于清晰地传达思想。

英语论文写作课后答案修辞1、Her rich relatives rained birthday presents on her only son.2、Wrong ideas may hurm a man just like deseaes.3、Some words may be defaced by careless usage.4、The leaves are trembling in the cold wind.5、The storm was so angry that it wanted to destroy everything in its way.6、Many people bowed before Force,but eventually Force would surrender to Reason.7、Selfless people are like cows, which eat straw but produce milk.8、“What do you think of the roast duck?” “Not bad.”9、His friends praised his daughter’s performances to the skies.10、His writing is clear and clean.11、His unfriendly tongue surprised her.12、There is fertile soil for popular music in China today.答案：隐喻，明喻隐喻隐喻隐喻拟人明喻缩小夸大头韵换喻隐喻Simile metaphor synecdoche metonymy personification overstatement understatement改错1、Our host entertained us with many interesting stories of adventure, he had been a member of anexploration team working in the Arctic.Our host,who had been a member of an exploration team working in Arctic,entertained us with many interesting stories of adventure.2、When I woke up I saw him asleep in bed,I had not heardhim when he came back.Because I hadbeen sleeping soundly.When I woke up, I saw him asleep in bed,I had not heard him when he came back,because I had been sleeping soundly.3、Liu always did his work a little better than his fellow workers, that was why he got higher pay thanother.Liu always did his work a little better than his fellow workers ,and that was why he got higher pay than other.4、No student could answer the question ,even Yao, who was usually quick in answeringquestions ,was silent.No student could answer that question. Even yao,who was usually quick in answering questions,was silent.5、Lin looks like Li,however,they are not related.Lin looks like li;however,they are not related.6、The old man hunched forward. His head tilted at an angle.His eyes half closed, looking very sleepy. The old man hunched forward,his head tilted at an angle,his eyes half closed,looking very sleepy.7、Their work was well planned ,everybody worked with great enthusiasm,thus, they overfulfilledtheir quota.Their work was well planned,and everybody worked with great enthusiasm. As a result,they over fulfilled their quota.8、Mark Twain, a well-known American writer,whose experience as a pilot on a steamboat was nodoubt an important factor that helped him to become a famous writer.The experience as a pilot on a steamboat was no doubt animportant factor that helped to make Mark Twain,the American writer,to become so famous.改进1.She began to speak very fast at the meeting at ten o’clock.The meeting started at ten o’clock,and she began to speak,she spoke very fast.2.Bernard Shaw was one of the best-known playwrights.Bernard Shaw was one of the best-known English playwrights of the 20th century.3.The houses were mere shanties,and rags were stuffed in the cracks and holes.The houses were shanties,with rags stuffed in the cracks and boles.4.I read the novel on the train,which did not interest me at all.On the train I read the novel,which did not interest me at all.5. A well-dressed man admitted us to the house,and we later learned that he was a thief.We later learned that the well-dressed man who admitted us to the house was a thief.6.I lost some important documents and found them three days later.the police had helped me.The police helped me to find some important documents which I had lost three days before.7.We entered the shop, and a saleswoman greeted us,and all kinds of shoes were on the shelves ,and theprices were quite reasonable ,and a lot of customers were buying them.A saleswoman greeted us when we entered the shop. We saw all kinds of shoes on the shelves,and the prices were quitereasonable. A lot of customerswere buying them.8.Tell helen, if she is at home ,I wil come to see her.Tell Helen,if she is at home,that I will come to see her.9.Listening attentively ,a faulty sound was heard.Listening attentively,he/she/I heard a faulty sound.10.On entering the room,no one was seen.L entered the room and saw no one.11.Fred is energetic,capable ,and a man you can rely on.Fred is energetic and capable. You can rely on him.12.The children promised to be careful and that they would return home early.The children promised to be careful and return home early.13.Dickens’s novels offer no solution to the social injustices he exposes in them.Dickens’novels offer no solution to the social injunstices exposed to them.14.My watch is either fast or yours is slow.Either my watch is fast,or your watch is slow.15.Glancing out of the window,a beautiful view attracted my attention.A beautiful view out of the window attracted my attention.16.He nearly finished reading ten books during the vacation.He finished reading almost ten books during the vacation.17.If interested in painting, a course can be taken at the evening school.If you are interested in paiting,you can take a course at the evening school.18.She said that she would come if she could,but not to wait for her.She said that she would come if she could,but we needn’twait for her.19.To tell my friend the good news the letter was posted at once.To tell my friends the good news,I posted the letter at once.20.I will go to the lecture,for I like his poems.I will go to the lecture,because I like the speaker’poems.改写句子1、Xu comes from a working-class family. He enrolled in college last fall.2、The dean issued a bulletin. It said the library would remain open on weekends.3、Last night was a wild night.the thunder roared. The wind blew a gale.the rain fell in torrents.4、There are icicles on the trees. The temperature must have fallen considerably during the night.5、He returned to his hometown. He had been away for twelve years. He looked in vain for the familiarlandmarks.6、We have made some progress. We still have a long way to go.7、The sky was cloudless. The sun was shining brightly.8、There were over two hundred passengers on board the plane. About one third of them wereforeigners.9、The girl began to learn to play the piano when she was a child. Her mother was a fomous pianist.10、Napoleon was born in 1769. At that time Corsica had just been acquired by France.11、She appeared on the stage. A stormy applause broke forth.12、The gypsies are really a nomadic people from India. They migrated into Europe. Once they werethought to be Egyptians.13、The new workers are young and inexperienced. They are eager to learn from the veteran workers.14、It was a poor quarter. There were a lot of small huts. They had mud walls and straw roofs. Theydotted a hillside.15、He heard that his father was ill. He was anxious to go home to see him. He went to the stationearly in the morning to buy a ticket.1.Xu ,who comes from a working-class family,enrolled in college last fall.2.The dean issued a bulletin,saying/which said the library would remain open on weekends./doc/841218438.html,st night was a wild night,with the thunder roaring , the wind blowing a gale and the rain falling intorrents.4.The temperature must have fallen considerably during the night,for there are icicles on the trees.5.Twelve years later he returned to his hometown,and looked in vain for the familiar landmarks.6.Although we have made some progress,we still have a long way to go.7.The sky was cloudless and the sun was shining brightly.8.On board the plane there were over two hundred passengers,about one third of whom wereforeigners.9.The girl,whose mother was a fomous pianist,began to learnto play the piano when she was a child.10.In 1769,when Napoleon was born in Cousica,the island had just been acquired by France.11.A stormy applause broke forth the moment ,she appeared on the stage.12.Once thought to be Egytians,the gypsies are really a nomadic people from India,who migrated intoEurope.13.Young and inexperienced,the new workers are eagere to learn from the veteran workers.14.There was a poor quarter on the hillside with a lot of small huts withmud walls and staw roofs.15.On hearing that his father was illl,be was anxious to go home to see him,so he went to the stationearly in the morning to buy a ticket.1.The oplum war broke out in 1840.2.Their library has more books than ours.3.He returned home after graduating from college.4.We planned to meet before sunrise in the morning.5.The flood was due to the heavy rain in late spring.6.He was asked to repeat the sentence.7.I play badminton as well as my brother.8.To his friends his attitude was a puzzle.9.These watermelons are large and sweet.10.He did not tell the truth.11.A number of students want to join the drama club.12.He was kind enough to let me share his umbrella.13.The whole class elected zhao their representative.14.I am taking two courses: world history and geography.15.The plane cireled the airport for about ten minutes andthen disappeared.16.I mean that he has not done his work well enough.17.I would like you to consider whether you would like to publish your recent article on womenscientists in china in our journal.18.As he had missed many lectures,he knew that he might fail the exam,19.You must work out an outline for your paper,and then you need to collect all kinds of material tosupport your point of view.20.In that country,violent deaths occur every day.21.He is not only a good pianist,but also a good singer.22.This pretty actress keeps appearing in TV serials.23.Students are not allowed to take books out of this reading room.24.According to the speaker,the respongsibility system has helped to increase production.25.One reason why people are well informed in this city is that there are many newspapers easilybought or subscribed to.26.Statistics show that from 1980 to 1990 enrollments at this school doubled.27.There are so many workers without training in a particular job that production of the factory hasbeen affected.28.There are about 50 patients in this ward,and many are being given acupuncture treatment.29.He is called james williams.30.Whatever he does,he works seriously and does his best.1.Huang ,the tallest man of the team,is over two meters tall.2.After going bankrupt,social position,reputation and friends,even life itself,were no longer interestingto him.3.Unexpectedly,he decided to take the job .4.Under no circumstances will china be the first to use nuclear weapons.5.Of the twenty students in the class,yang alone can do the work.6.As a result of reform and opening-up policy during the past 30 years,china has changed a great deal.7.According to newspaper reports,she was the first chinese woman who had won a gold medal forfigure skating in an international contest.8.While serving as a cabin boy on the ship,robert made an attempt to do all the things that the sailormembers of the crew usually did.9.Among his neighbors was the famous writer,mrs.jones.10.The patient help of the teachers enabled the students to make good progress.11.She often helps to improve her comrades’pronunciation.12.Although there are few mistakes in the language,the composition is not very good,because thecontent is not interesting.1.i got up a little later than usual on Sunday morning. After washing and a quick breakfast. I started going to town to buy the dictionary recommended by the teacher. At the school gate I saw li ping and ask him if he was going to town too. He said he was ,so we decided to go together. All the buses were crowded, and we had to wait for a long time at the bus stop before we could get on one. An hour later,we got off at a busy street where there werethree bookstores. We went to the first one and didn’t find the dictionary. In the second one we were told the dictionary had been sold out. It was in the third that we finally bought the dictionary. After that li ping and I went to other stores where we bought various things. We returned to school just in time for lunch.2. ludwig van beethovenm,the major composer of th 19th century, overcame many personal miseries to achieve artistic greatness. He was born in bonn,Gemany in 1770,and first shudied music with a court organist. His father,who was given to heavy drinking,was excessively strict. After his mother died,when he was appointed deputy court organist at a surprisingly early age, and he played the harpsichord and the viola at the same time . in the 1792 he went to vicnna to study music under haydn. While remaining unmarried all his life,he was frequently troubled by financial worries. He was continually plagued by ill health. The worst happened in 1818 when an ear intechon led to his deamess. However,his writing of music continued in spite of his handicap. Goethe said that beetboven had an”untamed personality”. This may have been true,but his music shows great discinline and control.。

Expository Essay
Ⅲ Structure
1. Introduction: lead into the subject and state thesis statement. It is advisable to state the thesis in the first paragraph.
2. Body: develop the thesis statement
3. Conclusion: summarize the previous discussion; restate thesis statement; propose a solution; predict a result, etc.
Ⅱ What is an expository essay? There are 2 kinds ➢ 1. “how”---it explains a process, how to do sth. eg. How to cook a dish How to learn English well How to solve energy crisis How to write an essay ➢ 2. “what”---it explains an idea, a phenomenon, etc. eg. Culture shock birth-control policy in China science and human life
Structure of Exposition
2.Body paragraphs Note: Refer to the keywords from the question as often as possible.
A variety of reasons have led me to choose this occupation over other more lucrative ones.First, teaching means learning.College is a place where I can enrich my knowledge and improve myself. Besides,to make my lectures more constructive and stimulating,I have to read extensively,explore new knowledge and gain a better understanding of the world—the very thing I enjoy in my life.Second, teaching means independence.As a teacher,I am my own boss and free to use my own ideas to make my own decisions.It is a privilege not everyone can have, even those with highly-paid positions.The content of my lessons and the way of delivering lessons largely depend on myself.Finally,I like teaching because it offers a sense of dignity.A teacher is not only a person who passes down knowledge,but a person who plays an important role in the process of students’growing. To be a teacher,I am a person who helps to create and mould students’personality.I am proud of such a noble career.

Developing Methods --comparison and contrast --comparison ★ A comparison/contrast essay usually follows one of the two patterns: subjectby-subject pattern or point-by-point pattern. In subject-by-subject pattern, the writer discusses the various points of one subject before going on to the other. In point-by-point pattern, the writer discussed both subjects under each of the various points
Developing Methods --illustration Ⅳ Developing Methods 1. Illustration ★Illustration is the use of example to illustrate a point. It is the most common, and often the most efficient, pattern of exposition. ★Good examples help to clarify a writer’s thought by making the general specific, and the abstract concrete. They also add interest and help to persuade or convince the reader.

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• The impressions of one's senses—sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch.
Example 1:describing a place
• Telling: The room was vacant.
• Showing: The door opened with a resounding echo that seemed to fill the house. Cobwebs once attached flowed freely in the air as the open door brought light to a well worn floor. The light gave notice to the peeling paint on the walls and to the silhouettes（轮 廓） once covered by pictures. The new air gave life to a stuffiness that entrapped the room. Faded and torn white sheets covered once new furniture now drowning in dust.
Unit 2 Descriptive Essays
EXPECTED DUTY REPORT
WHO?
Warm-up：Questions and tasks
• 1. What is descriptive writing? • 2. Why do we use descriptive writing? • 3. How do we write description? • 4. Sample analysis & study.

《英语写作》思考题（Theexpositoryessay）思考题The Expository EssayI. Development by example (P.65)River Rafting Teaches Worthwhile Lessons(P. 66)1. Answer the following questions.1) What is the thesis of the essay?2) What is the main idea of the first body paragraph? How many examples are offered? Whatare they?3) What is the main idea of the second body paragraph? How many examples are offered?What are they?2. Analyze the structure of the essay.II. Development by process analysis (P.67)How to Get a Job (P.67)After reading the essay, make a list of the steps the graduating college students need to take to find the right job.PracticeFill in the blanks in the following essay with the transitional words or phrases in the box.AYou are now in your sophomore year. Those who desire to further their studies after graduation from college should get prepared for applying to graduate institutions from now on. You need to begin the process before your senior year, that is, in the end of the third year, for it covers a few considerable steps.___(1)___, obtain a list of schools with your major. __(2)____, carefully select an academic orientation from many which suits your interest and ambition. This requires that you consult with others. Having decided on your specific field, __(3)___ is to enter your name for the examination in the local testing service. ___(4)____ you need to fill in the application form. __(5)___, you are wanted to pay fees and to offer your school report card. ___(6)___, you will wait for a permissioncard. ___(7)___ a three-month-or-more period during which you review all the courses involved in the examination in case you have got a permission.III. Development by comparison and contrastMiddle School Life and College Life (P.70)1. Answer the following questions.1) How many points are compared between middle school life and college life?2) What conclusion does the author come to by comparing the life in middle schools and thatin colleges?2. Analyze the structure of the essay.Eating and Reading(P.70)1. Answer the following questions.1) Why do we eat?2) Why do we read?3) What will result from not eating what we dislike?4) What will result from our just focusing on one subject and paying no attention to anythingelse?5) What is the thesis (argument) of the essay?2. Analyze the structure of the essay.Practice: Fill in the blanks in the following passage with the transitional words or phrases given before it.Some people like to communicate by telephone. Others like to communicate by letter.___(1)__communications by phone and by letter have their advantages. Whether I prefer to communicate by phone ___(2)__ letter just depends on what kind of messages I need to pass.It is much more convenient to communicate with others by telephone when you have something urgent. __(3)__, when you are short of money at the university and are anxious to ask your parents for help, you can get through easily and talk with them immediately if you dial the right number. ___(4)__ a letter will take several days before it reaches the destination and returns to you. For messages of urgency, telephone appears favorable. ___(5)__, you save the trouble to spend time writing. What’s more, you can hear the voice. Telephone can keep peoplein touch with each other easily. __(6)___ telephone sometimes seems less formal, and to some extent it makes people lazy. Most people would rather choose to pick up the telephone for communication.___(7)__, letters may do a better job when you have a lot to express to someone. Generally, people like to read letters from friends or relatives. ___(8)__, my parents are always looking forward to letters from me. To them, letters can express more than the message, such as emotions, respect, etc. __(9)___, letters seem formal. __(10)___, letter writing serves as an effective way to improve our writing skill though it takes time to organize one’s thoughts and express them clearly and logically. _(11)___, we can keep letters and read them again and again.__(12)__, I prefer to use telephone when I have something urgent or less formal; I choose to write letters to keep contact with my friends for messages of no urgency.IV. Development by definition （P.73）Money and Labor (P.74)1. Answer the following questions.1) What is money?2) What is labor? Offer one or two examples.3) What is not labor? Offer one or two examples.2. Analyze the structure of the essay.Practice: Evaluate and improve the following definitions.（P.76）1) Jazz is a form of strongly rhythmic music played by Negro musicians.2) House is where human beings live.3) A doctor is one who cares for the patient.4) A hypocrite is one who treats others hypocritically.5) Chamber music is when you have a small group of players for a small audience.V. Development by division and classification （P.76）What We Want from Sports (P.78)1. Answer the following questions.1) What is the principle on which the writer based his classification?2) How many groups are the students classified into? What are they called?3) What do the different groups of students want from sports?2. Analyze the structure of the essay.Practice: Point out errors in dividing/classifying in the following propositions and then write out your improved versions. (P.79)1) Music can be divided into Chinese and Western music or into that of piano, violin, and folksongs.2) In this essay I’m going to s how how important English is to our natural sciences---mathematics, physics, and chemistry.3) In the last two years our university has admitted many foreign students: African students,British students, American students, Egyptian students, Arab students, and Japanese students.4) Rivers can be classified into wide ones, long ones, deep ones and shallow ones.VI. Development by cause and effect (P. 80)Why I Teach(P.82)1. Answer the following questions.1) What organization pattern is used to develop the essay?2) The author says, “Certainly I don’t teach because teaching is easy for me.” Why does he sayso?3) Then what are the reasons for the author choosing teaching as a career? What is the mostimportant reason?2. Analyze the structure of the essay.Effects of Selfishness (P.83)1. Answer the following questions.1) What organization pattern is used to develop the essay?2) What is the cause? What are the effects?3) Why will selfishness make a person friendless?4) Why will selfishness make a person unhappy?5) Why will selfishness lead a person to destruction?6) What can you learn from this essay?2. Analyze the structure of the essay.。

（0232）《英语写作二》复习思考题I.Define the following writing terms (20)Outline Thesis sentenceNarration DescriptionExposition ArgumentationStyle InductionSummary DeductionBook Report Hasty generalizationPost hoc fallacy SyllogismII.Give brief answers to the following questions. (20)1.What is a complete composition?2.What is the difference between paragraph development by comparison and by contrast?3.What is the difference between coherence and unity?4.Can you name three ways of beginning a composition? And what are they?5.What are the two major logical reasoning methods? Explain them.6.Can you explain simile and metaphor, please?7.Can you name three ways of essay development?8.What’s the difference between exposition and argumentation?9.What is the order to be used in narration?10.What is the order to be used in description?III.Choose one of the following topics and develop a composition of about 250 words. （30）1.Death Penalty in China2.A Little Learning Is A Dangerous Thing3.Is Character Fate?4.Is Money Everything?5.The One Child Policy of China6.Does the End Always Justify the Means?7.God Must Be Lonely8.The Most Important Quality for College Students in the 21st Century9.Mercy Killing10.Honesty Is the Best Policy11.Superstar Worship12.Economic Development and Environmental Protection13.Friendship14.Dream and Reality15.Does High Salary Prevent Corruption?（0232）《英语写作二》复习思考题答案IV.Define the following writing terms (20)Outline: the framework of the composition you are going to write. Topic outline and sentence outline are commonly used.Thesis sentence: the sentence that best states the main idea of the article you are going to write.Narration:one of the four major types of writing, the other three being description, exposition, and argumentation. Narrative writing gives an account of events or experiences in chronological order; that is, in the order in which they occurred. A writer can also use the flashback method of story-telling, starting with an important point in the sequence of events to be narrated and then going back in time. A story can be narrated from the first person point of view or from the third person point of view. Two kinds of narration are discriminated: the straight or simple narrative and the plot narrative. The former records a series of events without introducing complications and solutions. The latter makes use of suspense and climax, stresses cause and effect, and is usually fictional. In its broad sense, narrative writing includes stories, biographies, histories, news items, and narrative poems. Narration does not work alone. It goes hand in hand with description.Description: one of the four major forms or types of discourse. It means painting in words a picture of a person, place, object, scene or setting. It enables the reader to see, hear, taste orfeel in imagination. Description is seldom used for its sake. It goes hand in hand with narration, exposition or even argumentation. While narration follows time order, description makes use of space order. Scientific description is objective, literary description is impressionistic, and journalistic description is a combination of the two. In literary description, figurative language abounds. Metaphor, simile, and personification are the most commonly used figures of speech.Exposition:one of the four major types of writing. Its function is to explain, explore or expound. Ways of development used in expository compositions include: definition, illustration, comparison, contrast, classification, analysis, cause and effect, and generalization. In drama and fiction, exposition refers to the essential information necessary for the audience and readers to appreciate what has happened and what is to happen.Argumentation:one of the four main types of writing, the other three being narration, description, and exposition. An argumentative essay aims to convince or persuade the reader that something is true or false.Style: how a writer says something. Style is the man.Induction: one of the methods used in the process of logical reasoning. It is the opposite of deduction.Summary: a type of writing that retells the main story in a book or that summarizes the main content in a longer piece of writing.Deduction: one of the methods used in the process of logical reasoning. It is the opposite of induction.Book Report:a type of writing that not only retells the main story in a book or that summarizes the main content in a longer piece of writing, but also contains the writer’s interpretation and analysis.Post hoc fallacy: a fallacy in logical argumentation. It is the logical fallacy of believing that temporal succession suggests a causal relation. It occurs when one confuses correlation with causation. One commits the fallacy when one asserts that if one thing happens after another, the first must be the cause of the second. It is the assumption that because one thing follows another that the one thing was caused by the other.Syllogism: in deductive reasoning, a method of presenting a logical argument that derives itsconclusion from two premises or propositions. In its most basic form, the syllogism consists of three divisions: a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion. An example of a syllogism is:Major premise: When it rains, the streets get wet.Minor premise: It is raining.Conclusion: The streets are wet.V.Give brief answers to the following questions. (20)1.What is a complete composition? (It has the beginning paragraph, supporting paragraphsand concluding paragraph.)2.What is the difference between paragraph development by comparison and by contrast?(The former emphasizes the similarities and the latter differences)3.What is the difference between unity and coherence? (The former means “one paragraph,one main idea”and the latter means “the unbroken and smooth forward movement ofideas.”4.Can you name three ways of beginning a composition? And what are they? (By asking aquestion, by using a quotation, by making an analogy and so on.)5.What are the two major logical reasoning methods? Explain them. (Induction anddeduction)6.Can you explain simile and metaphor, please? (The former is an explicit comparisonbetween two essentially different things. It is indicated by “like” or “as”. The latter is animplicit comparison between two distinct things. It is without “like” or “as”.)7.Can you name three ways of essay development? (By cause and effect, by comparisonand contrast, by classification, by time and space, and the like.)8.What’s the difference between exposition and argumentation? (The former explains andanalyses, the latter persuades and convinces.)9.What is the order to be used in narration? (time order)10.What is the order to be used in description? (space order)VI.Choose one of the following topics and develop a composition of about 250 words. （30）1.Death Penalty in China2.A Little Learning Is A Dangerous Thing3.Is Character Fate?4.Is Money Everything?5.The One Child Policy of China6.Does the End Always Justify the Means?7.God Must Be Lonely8.The Most Important Quality for College Students in the 21st Century9.Mercy Killing10.Honesty Is the Best Policy11.Superstar Worship12.Economic Development and Environmental Protection13.Friendship14.Dream and Reality15.Does High Salary Prevent Corruption?。

the language of expositive writing -回复The Language of Expository WritingExpository writing refers to a type of writing that aims to inform, clarify, or explain a specific topic or subject. It is characterized by its objective nature and the use of clear, concise language. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of expository writing, exploring its purpose, structure, and strategies that make it effective. So, let us take a step-by-step approach to answer a series of questions, shedding light on the language of expository writing.Step 1: What is expository writing?Expository writing is a genre of writing that focuses on presenting factual information, explaining theories or concepts, and providing evidence to support claims. Unlike creative writing, which seeks to entertain or evoke emotions, expository writing aims to educate the reader about a specific subject. Whether it is an essay, an article, or a research paper, expository writing employs analytical thinking and logical reasoning to deliver a clear and objective message.Step 2: What is the purpose of expository writing?The purpose of expository writing is to convey information in adirect and unbiased manner. It is meant to educate and enlighten the reader about a particular subject and create a deeper understanding. The writer must present facts, data, and evidence accurately to support their claims and ensure the reader gains knowledge from the text. In this way, expository writing promotes critical thinking and helps individuals make informed decisions based on the information presented.Step 3: How should expository writing be structured? Expository writing follows a specific structure to ensure a logical flow of ideas. It typically consists of an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. The introduction should grab the reader's attention and provide an overview of the topic. It should also include a clear thesis statement, which states the main idea or argument of the piece. The body paragraphs should each focus on a separate point or subtopic, providing supporting evidence and examples. Finally, the conclusion should restate the main idea and summarize the key points, leaving the reader with a lasting impression.Step 4: What language techniques should be used in expository writing?To effectively communicate information, expository writing relies on various language techniques. These include:1. Clear and concise languageExpository writing should be free from jargon and complex terminology. Instead, it should use clear and concise language to ensure easy comprehension. The use of simple and straightforward sentences helps to convey ideas effectively.2. Use of facts and evidenceExpository writing must be grounded in solid evidence and factual information. Statistics, research findings, and expert quotes serve as credible sources to support the claims made in the text. These provide legitimacy to the writer's opinions and enhance the overall impact of the piece.3. Organization and coherenceExpository writing should be well-organized, with ideas arranged in a logical and coherent manner. The use of transitional words and phrases helps to establish connections between ideas and maintain a smooth flow of thought.4. Objectivity and impartialityUnlike persuasive or argumentative writing, expository writing should maintain an objective and impartial tone. It should present information in a neutral manner, without imposing personal bias or opinion. This ensures that the reader is presented with the raw facts and can form their own conclusions.5. Clarity and precisionExpository writing must strive for clarity and precision in conveying information. The writer should avoid ambiguity or vagueness by providing specific examples, definitions, or explanations. Additionally, the use of descriptive language can help readers visualize complex concepts effectively.In conclusion, expository writing serves to inform, clarify, and explain a specific topic or subject. Its purpose is to educate the reader through the use of clear and concise language, factual evidence, logical organization, and an objective tone. By understanding the nuances of expository writing and employing effective language techniques, writers can engage readers and empower them with knowledge.。

•Sense—smell
• Faded and torn white sheets covered once new furniture now drowning in dust.
• Sense—sight
• The door opened with a resounding echo that seemed to fill the house. Cob webs once attached flowed freely in the air as the open door brought light to a well worn floor. The light gave notice to the peeling paint on the walls and to the silhouettes（轮廓） once covered by pictures. The new air gave life to a stuffiness that entrapped the room. Faded and torn white sheets covered once new furniture now drowning in dust.
Unit 2 Descriptive Essays
EXPECTED DUTY REPORT
WHO?
Warm-up：Questions and tasks
• 1. What is descriptive writing? • 2. Why do we use descriptive writing? • 3. How do we write description? • 4. Sample analysis & study.
• Sense—sight

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6、法律的基础有两个，而且只有两个……公平和实用。——伯克 7、有两种和平的暴力，那就是法律和礼节。——歌德
8、法律就是秩序，有好的法律才有好的秩序。——亚里士多德 9、上帝把法律和公平凑合在一起，可是人类却把它拆开。——查·科尔顿 10、一切法律都是无用的，因为好人用不着它们，而坏人又不会因为它们而变得规矩起来。——德谟耶克斯
16、业余生活要有意义，不要越轨。——华盛顿 17、一个人即使已登上顶峰，也仍要自强不息。——罗素·贝克 18、最大的挑战和突破在于用人，而用人最大的突破在于信任人。——马云 19、自己活着，就是为了使别人过得更美好。——雷锋 20、要掌握书，莫被书掌握；要为生而读，莫为读而生。——布尔沃
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Unit 2
A life’s work
内容索引 Period Five Writing—Writing an expository essay
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写作指导
说明文是近年来高考英语书面表达比较常见的一种体裁。说明文是 以说明为主要表达方式的文体。它主要用来说明事物的特点和发展变化 的规律，有时候添加个人评价，目的在于使读者获得必要的信息，对事 物有更清晰、完整的了解和认识。
基本要求： 1.特征要明确 对某一事物予以说明，首先要弄清从哪些方面加以说明才能准确地反映被说 明的事物。一般来说，说明事物可以从事物的颜色、形状、习性、结构、用 途、操作过程、发生及发展规律等方面着手。但每一件事物都有其自身的特 征，因而写作时不需要面面俱到，要着重突出这一事物区别于其他事物的特 点，这样才能给读者留下具体而深刻的印象。 2.层次要分明 说明事物要注意条理，否则就不可能说清楚复杂的事物。例如说明事物的构 造，就要按照构造的顺序来说明，或从上到下，或由里及外，或由主到次。 文字要简明扼要，一目了然。

英语作文命题的反思和建议英文回答：Reflecting on English essay prompts, I believe they serve as a valuable tool for developing language skills and critical thinking abilities. The prompts often require students to analyze and evaluate various topics, which encourages us to think deeply and express our thoughts effectively. Additionally, they provide an opportunity to practice writing in a structured and coherent manner. However, there are certain aspects of essay prompts that could be improved to enhance the learning experience.Firstly, some prompts are too broad and lack specificity. For example, a prompt that simply asks us to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of technology is quite vague. It would be more helpful if the prompt specified a particular aspect of technology, such as the impact of social media on interpersonal relationships. This would allow us to focus our thoughts and provide a morefocused and insightful response.Secondly, it would be beneficial to have prompts that encourage personal reflection and application of knowledge. For instance, instead of asking us to analyze a literary work, a prompt that asks us to relate the themes of the work to our own lives or society would be more engaging. This would enable us to connect the text to real-life situations and apply the lessons learned to our own experiences.Furthermore, some essay prompts tend to be biased or one-sided, which limits the scope of our analysis. It would be more effective to have prompts that present multiple perspectives or controversial issues. This would challenge us to consider different viewpoints and develop a well-rounded argument. For example, a prompt that asks us to discuss the pros and cons of animal testing would allow us to explore the ethical, scientific, and practical aspects of the issue.In addition, it would be helpful to have prompts thatrequire us to conduct research and incorporate outside sources. This would not only expand our knowledge on the topic but also teach us how to effectively integrate and cite information from various sources. For instance, a prompt that asks us to analyze the causes and consequences of climate change would prompt us to gather information from scientific studies, news articles, and expert opinions to support our arguments.Overall, English essay prompts are a valuable tool for developing language and critical thinking skills. However, they could be improved by providing more specific and focused prompts, encouraging personal reflection and application of knowledge, presenting multiple perspectives, and incorporating research. By doing so, students would be able to enhance their writing abilities and engage in meaningful discussions on various topics.中文回答：回顾英语作文命题，我认为它们是培养语言能力和批判性思维能力的宝贵工具。

英语四级作文现象描述型思路构想全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1Title: The Butterfly EffectIntroduction (150 words)Describe seeing a butterfly flapping its wings in the schoolyard one morningMention how small and delicate the butterfly seemedExpress curiosity about how something so tiny could possibly have a big effect on anythingBody Paragraph 1 (300 words)Explain what you learned about the "butterfly effect" theory in science classDescribe it as a seemingly small event like a butterfly flapping its wings potentially causing much larger events, like hurricanes, down the lineGive examples of small actions having big consequences (pushing someone leading to a fight, failing to do homework leading to failing a class, etc.)Admit being skeptical at first that a butterfly could really affect the weatherBody Paragraph 2 (300 words)Discuss learning more about chaos theory and how small changes in initial conditions can lead to vastly different outcomes over timeGive examples like how sprinkler systems become hopelessly unsynchronized or how computers can't predict weather perfectly very far in advanceDescribe thinking about how one small decision you made, like what to have for breakfast, could hypothetically lead to huge unforeseen effects like missing the busBody Paragraph 3 (300 words)Connect the butterfly effect to the idea that every small action matters and has consequences, even if we can't predict whatDiscuss resolving to be more mindful of little things you do, like being kinder to siblings or working harder on schoolworkAdmit you still don't fully understand how a butterfly could create a hurricaneBut express wonder at the idea of tiny causes having huge effects that ripple outwardsBody Paragraph 4 (300 words)Describe watching butterflies more closely after learning about chaos theoryNote the seeming randomness of their flapping and meandering flight patternsPonder whether their tiny movements really could make significant impacts on the future weatherDiscuss thinking about other small behaviors that could haveOutsized effects, like wasting less food or recyclingConclusion (250 words)Summarize key points about the butterfly effect and chaos theoryReiterate your childlike wonder and struggle to fully grasp how small causes could have such large consequencesBut express your determination to be more mindful anyway, "just in case"Note that even if you can't predict the impacts, small kind and mindful actions could maybe nudge the world in a positive directionEnd on a hopeful note about the butterflies you'll appreciate whenever you see them from now on篇2Title: The Magical World of SlimeIntroduction (150 words)• I'm obsessed with slime! It's the coolest, stretchiest, most satisfying thing ever.• Explain what slime is for those who don't know - it's a gooey, sticky substance made from glue, baking soda, contact lens solution and sometimes other fun add-ins.• Slime is a huge trend among kids my age. We trade different colors and textures at school, have slime Instagram accounts, and some even sell custom slimes.• I want to tell you all about the amazing slime phenomenon - why it's so popular, the different types, and how it feels to play with this irresistible goo.Why Slime is So Popular (400 words)• It's affordable and easy to make at home with just a few basic ingredients• It's endlessly customizable - you can create any color, texture, or add different mix-ins• It's a sensory experience - the squishy, oozy, sticky textures are enjoyable and calming to play with• It's a creative outlet to make your own unique slime creations• It's a social activity to trade and show off different slimes• Making and playing with slime reduces stress and is a fun fidget for kids• Slime videos are hugely popular o n Instagram, YouTube, etc. which drives the trendThe Different Types of Slime (500 words)• Basic slime is made from glue, baking soda and contact lens solution• Butter slime made with lotion or body cream is thicker and more spreadable• Floam or foam slime incorporates styrofoam beads for a fun texture• Cloud slime is light, fluffy and jiggly• Crunchy slime has beads or foam pieces mixed in• Glossy slime made with extra glue is thick, shiny and stretchy• Clear or opaq ue slimes, neon colors or glow-in-the-dark• Mix in fun things like glitter, beads, candy, small toys or charms• The endless combos and creative mix-ins make slime so addictive!Playing With Slime (450 words)• Describe how satisfying and soothing it feels to squeeze, stretch and smoosh slime• The sights - vibrant colors, sparkles, mix-ins oozing through the goo• The sounds - slime making squishy, gloppy, sticky noises• The textures - different slimes feel crunchy, fluffy, gloopy or silky smooth• Fun games like stretching slime as far as possible without breaking• Playful ways to combine and swirl different colored slimes• Fidgeting and de-stressing by squishing and squishing slime forever• Slime is endlessly reusable so you'll never get bored• But sometimes it does get dirty or dry out after too much playingSlime Trend Popping Up Everywhere (500 words)• Slime has exploded among kids lately, everyone at school has to have it• Kids trade, buy and collect endless types of crazy textured slimes• Slime Instagram accounts have millions of followers watching videos• Stores sell pre-made, packaged slime and slime supplies like containers• YouTube i s full of slime making tutorials and mixing experiments• Even celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Nickelodeon shows promote slime• Slime parties, slime classes and festivals dedicated to this craze• Some kids have started slime businesses sell ing custom creations• A few kids have gotten small injuries from slime borax or misusing supplies• Overall it's an affordable, creative, sensory trend going wild right now• Who knows how long the slime obsession will last before the next craze!Conclusion (100 words)• Summarize how you've explained the slime phenomenon from ingredients to textures to how it became a massive trend• Reiterate how much you're personally obsessed and love slime• Maybe you'll get tired of slime eventually but for now you can't get enough!• It's just so fun to create, customize, play and de-stress with slime• Other kids reading this will understand your passion for this gooey sensation篇3Title: The Amazing World of AnimalsIntroduction:Hello, everyone! I am a curious and enthusiastic little student, and today I want to share with you the amazing world of animals. They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and they live in various habitats around the world. Let's embark on this exciting adventure together!Paragraph 1: The Diversity of AnimalsAnimals are incredible creatures with a wide range of characteristics. Some are small and cute, like squirrels and rabbits, while others are large and magnificent, such as elephants and whales. They have different body coverings like feathers, fur, scales, or even slimy skin. Isn't it fascinating how animals can adapt to their environments?Paragraph 2: Where Animals LiveAnimals live in diverse habitats across the globe. Some prefer the hot and dry deserts, like camels, while others thrive in the icy cold regions, like polar bears. The rainforests are home to colorful birds and playful monkeys, while the oceans are inhabited by graceful dolphins and stunning coral reefs. Every habitat has its own unique set of animals!Paragraph 3: Animal SuperpowersDid you know that animals possess incredible superpowers? Birds can fly high in the sky, while cheetahs can run faster than any other land animal. Some animals can change their colors to blend in with their surroundings, like chameleons, and some have sharp senses, like dogs who can sniff out hidden objects. These superpowers help them survive in the wild.Paragraph 4: Animal RelationshipsAnimals also have interesting relationships with each other. They live in groups called herds, packs, or colonies. Some animals work together to find food, like ants, while others take care of their young until they are old enough to be independent. Animals communicate with each other using sounds, body language, or even by releasing special scents.Paragraph 5: Animals and HumansAnimals play an important role in our lives. We depend on them for food, clothing, and companionship. We can learn from their behavior and qualities, such as loyalty from dogs and patience from turtles. It is our responsibility to protect and care for them, ensuring their habitats are preserved for future generations.Conclusion:Wow! The world of animals is truly amazing. From their diverse characteristics and habitats to their superpowers and relationships, animals continue to captivate and inspire us. Let's always remember to appreciate and respect these wonderful creatures that share our planet. Together, we can create a harmonious world for both humans and animals to thrive in. Thank you for joining me on this incredible journey!篇4Oh Boy, Let Me Tell You About My Mom's Car!You're not gonna believe this, but my mom's car is the coolest thing ever! It's bright red and has these really shiny rims that look like they're made of gold or something. Whenever we drive by my friends, they're all like "Whoa, nice wheels Mrs. Taylor!" and I get to sit up tall and be proud it's my mom's car.The best part though is all the awesome features it has inside. First of all, the seats are heated, which is amazing in the wintertime when it's freezing outside. My butt gets so toasty warm, it's like sitting on a nice hot water bottle. Sometimes I pretend I've wet my pants just so I can feel that warmth spread across my whole body! Hehe, just kidding, I would never do that for real. My mom would kill me.Then there are the seats themselves - they're made of this really soft gray leather that feels like a million tiny little pillows under your legs and back. You just kind of sink right into them. And get this - the front seats can even give you a massage! You just press this button and different parts of the seat start pulsing and vibrating. It's supposed to be relaxing I think, but I like to turn it on the highest setting and let it really pound into my back.Feels like a heavyweight boxer is punching me, but without any of the pain. So cool!There are cup holders everywhere too, which is really important for a kid like me who is always drinking juice boxes and Capri Suns. I'm pretty sure I've spilled grape juice in every single one of those cup holders at some point. Good thing the car has vacuum cleaner attachments built right into the trunk! My mom just hooks up this big hose and can suck up all my crumbs and dried ketchup stains no problem.Speaking of the trunk, that's another awesome part of this car. It's absolutely massive! You could fit like 20 kids back there, no problem. Last summer when we went camping, we were able to pack insanely huge tents, sleeping bags for the whole family, a grill, ALL our luggage, and still had room leftover for my bike and a few coolers of food and drinks. My dad likes to call it his mobile garage because of how much stuff you can cram inside.But probably the most fun part of the whole car, at least in my opinion, is the sunroof. It's fully panoramic, which means even us kids in the back can open it up and have the sun shining right down on our heads. I'll never forget the time we were driving home from the beach and I opened up the sunroof and stuck my upper body all the way through it. I was standing upout of the car like a dog, head and shoulders out, flying through the wind while we drove down the highway. My hair was whipping everywhere and I could smell the ocean air - it was like being on a rollercoaster without any of the tracks! My mom yelled at me for, like, an hour after that for being so unsafe. But honestly, it was totally worth it.Par for the course with this awesome car!There are speakers absolutely everywhere too - in the doors, the dashboard, the rear… Basically wherever you're sitting, you're getting surrounded by crystal clear sound. My dad once played his favorite Red Hot Chili Peppers album so loud that the wing mirrors were literally vibrating. He just smiled and bobbed his head, saying that's how you know it's good. I tried to play my video game music at that volume once, and he almost kicked me out of the car!Oh, and I can't forget about the massiveeeeee screen that folds down from the ceiling. It must be like 3 feet across! Whenever we go on a long road trip, my parents will put on a movie and my sister and I can watch it on that big beautiful display while we're strapped into our comfy leather seats. Sure beats staring out the window for 6 hours.There are so many other cool gizmos too - the backup camera that shows you a 360 degree view so you'll never bump into anything, the automatic parallel parking that lets the car steer itself into tight spaces, voice controls to change the temperature or pick a music playlist without taking your hands off the wheel... The list just goes on and on!I know I'm just a kid and probably don't fully appreciate everything this car can do. But I'm telling you, it's like a driving, high-tech space ship packed with every feature you can imagine.A lot of my friends' parents drive boring old minivans or SUVs. But not my mom - she's got command of the road in her sleek, beautiful, deluxe sedan. Wherever we go, her car is the star of the show. All my buddies are insanely jealous, and I just get to sit back with a big grin on my face. This thing is the ultimate way to travel! I've even started calling it the Bat-Mobile, because it seems just as suped-up as anything Batman would drive. Just don't tell my mom I said that - she'd get all upset about me referring to her "baby" as some comic book car. But you know what I mean! It's truly one-of-a-kind. Whenever I finally get my driver's license, you'd better believe I'll be begging mom to let me take this vehicular beauty out for a spin!篇5My School DayHi there! My name is Tommy and I'm in the 4th grade. I'm going to tell you all about my typical day at school. It's a long day but there's lots of fun stuff that happens too!The day starts super early for me. My mom wakes me up at 6:30am because she has to get ready for work. I hate getting up that early! I'm always sleepy in the mornings. Mom makes me get dressed and then I go downstairs for breakfast. I usually have a bowl of cereal with milk and maybe some toast too if I'm really hungry.While I'm eating, my mom packs my lunch for the day. She likes to give me healthy stuff like a sandwich, an apple, some baby carrots, and a juice box. Sometimes if I'm lucky she'll put a cookie or chips in too! Once I'm done eating, I brush my teeth and then it's out the door to wait for the school bus.The bus comes around 7:30am to pick me and the other kids up on my street. I like sitting near the back with my friends Johnny and Michael. We talk and joke around on the bus ride. The bus drops us off at school right at 8am.As soon as we get to school, we line up by class and then head inside to our classroom. My teacher Mrs. Patterson is reallynice. Once we're all sitting at our desks, she does attendance by calling out our names one-by-one. After that, we start our day with a lesson.The morning goes by pretty quickly with different subjects like math, reading, science, and social studies. I'm not a huge fan of math because I'm not that good at it. Reading is okay as long as the book is interesting. Science is my favorite, especially when we get to do experiments! Social studies can be boring unless we're learning about cool stuff like ancient Egypt or something.Around 11:30am, we get a break for lunch and recess. Lunchtime in the cafeteria is pretty chaotic with all the kids running around and screaming. I just try to eat my food quickly so I can go outside for recess sooner. Recess is awesome! We have shit tons of space on the playground to run around, play games, shoot hoops, or whatever. My friends and I usually play tag or kickball. I love being outside and running off all my energy.After recess, it's back to class for more lessons in the afternoon. This is when I start to feel a bit tired and have trouble paying attention. The teachers try to make the afternoon more fun by letting us work on projects, do group activities, or watchvideos sometime. But I'm usually just counting down the minutes until the end of the day.Finally at 3pm, the final bell rings and we get to go home! I meet my friend Lucas and we walk to the aftercare program together. My parents both work late so I have to stay there until around 6pm. Aftercare is pretty laidback and chill. We get a snack, have time to do homework or just play around. Sometimes they take us outside if it's nice out. Honestly, I'd rather just go straight home after school but oh well.Around 6pm, my mom picks me up from aftercare. I'm always starving by then so I beg her to take me to McDonald's or somewhere for dinner. Once I get home, I just want to relax by playing video games or watching TV shows. Sometime after 8pm, I grudgingly start my homework for the night. Math is the worst to do but I try to get it all finished before bed.By 9pm, I'm getting really tired so I get ready for bed. I take a shower, put on my pajamas, and brush my teeth again. Then I snuggle up in my bed. Some nights I read for a little bit before falling asleep. Other nights I'm just out like a light! Zzzzzzz.....And that's pretty much my typical day at school from start to finish. It's a long one for sure but I get through it. I have my favorite parts like recess, science class, and aftercare. And thenot-so-fun parts like math, homework, and waking up stupid early. Even though there's a lot of work, I actually like going to school to learn new things and see my friends everyday. It's tiring but school keeps me busy! Gotta keep hustling as a 4th grader, ya know? Anyway, that's my daily routine. I'm already looking forward to summer vacation!篇6My Grandma's Really Loud SnoringYou know how grown-ups are always telling kids to be quiet and not make too much noise? Well, my grandma is the loudest person I know! At night when I sleep over at her house, she snores so loud it sounds like a bear is in the room with us. It's actually kind of scary at first until you get used to it.I first noticed Grandma's crazy snoring a few years ago when I started having sleepovers at her place. My parents would drop me off Friday night after school and I'd stay until Sunday afternoon. Grandma and I would have a blast playing games, watching movies, and baking cookies and stuff. But then when it was time for bed, that's when the snoring would start!The first night, I was so tired from our fun day that I fell asleep pretty quickly. But then a few hours later, I woke up to thisinsanely loud noise. It sounded like someone was sawing wood right next to my bed! I got really freaked out and ran into Grandma's room thinking maybe a robber had broken in or something. But there was just Grandma, sleeping away while making sounds louder than I had ever heard before."Grandma! Grandma! Wake up, there's a weird noise!" I shouted as I shook her arm. She opened her eyes groggily."Hmmm? What's the matter, dear?" She said in her sweet little old lady voice."Don't you hear that horrible noise? It sounds like a monster!" I was practically in tears I was so scared.Grandma just chuckled. "Oh honey, that's just me snoring. Don't worry, it's perfectly normal."Normal?! I couldn't believe it. How could those gut-rumbly, ground-shaking sounds be coming from my tiny grandma? But sure enough, as soon as she fell back asleep, the snoring began again, even louder than before if that's possible.I had such a hard time sleeping that first night. Every few minutes, SNNNNOOoorrrrrrrrrreeeeee! It made me jump out of my skin. I was exhausted the next day and could barely keep myeyes open after staying up half the night being scared by Grandma's snore-monster.After a few more sleepovers though, I started getting used to Grandma's nocturnal sonata. I came to realize that asear-splittingly loud as it was, it wasn't going to hurt me. Grandma had been snoring like that her whole life and she was still kicking at 80 years old! I shouldn't be afraid of it, as strange and unnatural as it seemed.In fact, one night I decided to do a little experiment. I set up my old baby monitor in Grandma's room and turned the receiver on in my room. That way I could observe and listen to the snoring in action without being scared. Boy, was it an experience!Grandma's snores started out kind of gentle at first, just some light whiffling noises. But then they would quickly build and build until she was full-on freight training it! And get this - she didn't just snore out of her nose either. With each snore, Grandma's entire body would kind of convulse and shake, causing her mouth to pop open. So the really deafening snorts were a combination of nose and mouth snoring. Incredible!I started timing her snore cycles and figured out they ran about 45 seconds long on average. She would start out with those dainty little snorty sounds for 10-15 seconds. Then itwould transition into building rumbly snores that reached their peak loudness around 30 seconds in. And finally, the grand finale - maybe 5-10 seconds of unrestrained wide open trachea bellowing that seriously made the floor vibrate. After that, it would drop off into silence for 5-10 seconds before starting up again. It was weirdly mesmerizing to monitor!As time went on and I got even more used to Grandma's super sonico snoring sessions, I began finding them kind of comforting in a strange way. It was such a familiar, steady rhythm every single night. Kind of like one of those sound machines that plays ocean waves or rainforest noises to help you sleep, except way louder and more visceral. Hey, whatever works, right?These days, I actually have trouble sleeping at my own house because it's too darn quiet! I'll toss and turn, straining to hear those signature Grandma snores but there's nothing but silence. No free live performance by the human snore orchestra. It just doesn't feel right without all those glorious snorts and wheezes and thunderous nasal rumblings to lull me into dreamland.In fact, sometimes when I really miss Grandma, I'll pull up recordings of her snoring on my phone and let them play on a little speaker near my bed. There's just something so steady and reassuring about that very distinguished and unique sound. It'skooky, I know, but hey - that's just my weird little Grandma and me!So yeah, that pretty much sums up my Grandma's incredibly vocal night breathing. Strangers and new visitors are always stunned and sometimes a little horrified at first by the sheer decibel levels she can reached. But to me, those snores are the most comforting music in the world because they let me know my sweet Grandma is there, happily dreaming away while rattling the windows in that cute little way of hers. I love you, Grandma! Keep on snoring on!。