本单元的写作项目属于应用文类别中的“建议信”。这种题目要求我们就有关问题进行分析并针对这些问题提出自己的看法和建议。
一、基本框架
1．开头(beginning)——开门见山，向对方陈述自己的观点(state your idea)。
2．主体(body)——对所提出的问题进行分析并说明理由，接着提出自己的建议(reasons and evidence)。
3．结尾(ending)——呼应开头，重申观点(restate your opinion)。
二、增分佳句
1．建议信开头常用句式：
①I know you are now having trouble communicating with others, and you may often feel lonely.
我知道你现在在与人交流方面有些麻烦，你也可能经常感到孤独。
②I'm glad to receive your letter asking for my advice on...
很高兴收到你就……征求建议的来信。
③Here are some tips/a few suggestions to help you.
这里有帮助你的一些建议。
④I think you can make it if you follow the advice below.
如果你听从以下建议，我认为你会做到的。
2．表达建议常用句式：
①First(ly), why not join a club? If you do this, you can make friends.
首先，为什么不参加一个俱乐部？如果你这样做的话，就会交到朋友。
②Second(ly), you should/can try to talk with others. Then/That way, you will feel better.
其次，你应该尽力与人交谈。这样，你会感觉好点。
③Third(ly), it would be a good idea if you read a book or listen to music. By doing this, you will calm yourself down.
