标题

Sebastian

雅思写作 TASKII
Session #7:
Modifiers
Arrangement according to Types of Writing
Noun modifiers
“ 在此键入引文。”
Adverbial modifiers

– 苏子柔
Types of Modifiers I
 NOUN OR ADVERBIAL MODIFIERS?

1. Amy is a good person.

2. Amy is well.
3. Amy writes well.
4. The smart student works quickly.
NOUN MODIFIERS:
形容词 SHE IS A SMART STUDENT.
“ 在此键入引文。”
介词短语： HE SAW A MAN ON A WHEELCHAIR.
过去分词： THE CAT OWNED BY SUE IS PLAYFUL.
现在分词（无逗号） : THE CAT SLEEPING ON THE RUG BELONGS TO SUE.
– 苏子柔
名词性从句： THIS IS THE WOMAN WITH WHOM I SPOKE YESTERDAY.
ADVERBIAL MODIFIERS:
副词 ( 副词短语 ) ： SHE RUNS QUICKLY.
介词短语： THE TEAM ATTENDS STAFF MEETING ON MONDAYS.
过去分词： EXHILARATED BY THE SUCCESSFUL
Types of Modifiers II
PRODUCT LAUNCH, THE TEAM
CELEBRATED AFTER WORK.
现在分词： THE ENGINEER FIXED THE PROBLEM, EARNING HIMSELF A PROMOTION.
Noun Modifiers
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No.

PLACE A NOUN AND ITS MODIFIER AS CLOSE

TOGETHER AS POSSIBLE—THE CLOSER, THE
BETTER!

A hard worker and loyal team player, the new project was managed by Sue.
A hard worker and loyal team player, Sue managed the new project.

Jim biked along an old dirt road to get to his house, which cut through the
woods.
To get to his house, Jim biked along an old dirt road, which cut through the
woods.

Regina returned the dress, which was torn at one of the seams, to the store.
Regina returned the dress to the store, which was torn at one of the seams.
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No.

POSSESSIVE NOUNS ARE NOT NOUNS!

Happy about his raise, Bill’s celebration included

taking his friends out to dinner.
Happy about his raise, Bill celebrated by taking his
friends out to dinner.

Unaccustomed to the rigors of college life, James

allowed his grades to drop.
Unaccustomed to the rigors of college life, James’s
grades dropped.
Adverbial Modifiers
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No.1

RIGHT OR
WRONG?
Although the economy is strong.
Although the economy is strong, the retail industry is
doing well.
Although I need to relax, yet I have so many things to
do.
She is not interested in playing sports, but she likes
watching them on TV.
Although she is not interested in playing sports, she
still likes watching them on TV.
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No.

Which vs. the Present Participle -ing

Crime has recently decreased in our neighborhood,

WHICH has led to a rise in property values.
Crime has recently decreased in our neighborhood,
leadING to a rise in property values.

Last night our air conditioner broke, WHICH caused

great consternation.
Last night our air conditioner broke, causING great
consternation.
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No.

Subgroup Modifiers

This model explains all known subatomic

particles, SOME OF WHICH WERE only
recently discovered.
This model explains all known subatomic
particles, SOME OF THEM only recently
discovered.
This model explains all known subatomic
particles, SOME only recently discovered.
Arrangement According to Types of Writing
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No.1

Discussion of Multiple
Views
-Highlight Theme
-Discuss View 1
-Discuss View 2
-Present My View
XY type —balanced conclusion
Yes-no type — conclusion with inclination
 Example

Some people think that a sense of competition in

children should be encouraged. Others believe
that children who are taught to co-operate rather
than compete become more useful adults. Discuss
both these views and give your own opinion.
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No.

advantages vs.
disadvantages
-Summary of Theme
-Advantages
-Disadvantages
-My view is that...
 Example

In some countries young people are encouraged

to work or travel for a year between finishing
high school and starting university studies.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for
young people who decide to do this.
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No.

Agree or disagree?
I-A-A-A-C
I-CON-A-A-C
I-A-A-CON-C
I-X-Y-XY-C
I-Level 1-Level 2-Level3-C
 Example

Some people think that it is more

important to plant trees in open area in
town and cities than provides more
housing. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
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No.4

Reasons-effects-solutions
I-R-R-E-C
I-E-E-S-C
I-R-R-S-C
 Example

Nowadays men and women in many

countries decide to have babies at an
older age. What are the reasons? What
effects does this trend have on society
and family life?