Ⅴ.结尾段
我们知道文章的开头很重要,因为好的开头可以吸引读者、抓住读者的注意力。同样,文章的结尾也很重要,好的结尾会使读者对全文的中心思想留下深刻的印象,可以增添文章的效果和说服力,让人深思,回味无穷。确切地说,结尾的作用就是概括全文内容,进一步强调或肯定文章的中心思想,使读者加深印象;有时也用于展望未来,提出今后方向或令人深思的问题给读者留下回味和思考的余地。但是,如何才能写好文章的结尾呢?下面介绍几种写结尾段常用的方法:
1.重复中心思想法
文章结尾可以回到文章开头阐明的中心思想或主题句上,达到再次肯定和强调的效果。如:
(1) A sense of humor is really one of the keys to happiness. It gives zest to life to make it worth living.
(2) With all these benefits, it is no wonder that sports and games have now become more popular with people than ever.
2.作出结论法
文章最后用几句话概括全文内容,并进一步肯定文章的中心思想或作者的观点。如:
(1) In conclusion, a good teacher-student relationship can be mutual beneficial. The students gain knowledge eagerly and enjoyably, and the teacher gains satisfaction from his job.
(2) On the whole, there are more advantages than disadvantages in the use of TV. Yet different people may have different attitudes toward TV. But we must realize that television in itself is neither good nor bad.Its value to people and society depends on how we look it at.
3.应用引语法
文章结尾用格言、谚语或习语总结全文,既言简意赅又有更强的说服力。如:
(1) If you have anything to do, try to do it yourself, for that is the safest way to permanent success. Remember the famous saying. “God helps those who help themselves. ”
(2) If we stick to studies day after day, there is nothing that can't be achieved. As an old saying goes: “Constant dropping of water wears away a stone. ”
4.反问结尾法
反问句虽然形式是问句,但意义却是肯定的,用反问结束全文,可以达到明显强调的作用,从而引起读者思考。如:
(1) Therefore, listening skills must be consciously improved.Since it is such an important means of learning and communication,why should we not develop this ability as far as possible?
(2) So, what can we benefit from wealth if we do not have health?
5.提出展望法
文章最后也可以对将来表示展望或期待读者投入行动。如:
(1) I am sure that Chinese will become one of the most important languages in the world in the next century.As China will open further to the outside world , the language is sure to be spread world widely.
(2) If everyone has developed good manners, people will form a more harmonious relation. If everyone behaves considerately towards others and social ethics, people will live in a better world.With the general mood of society improved, there will be a progress of civilization.
以下是结尾段常用的一些核心句型:
(1)From what has been discussed above (Taking into account all these factors/Judging from all evidence offered) , we may safely draw (reach/come to/arrive at) the conclusion that ...
(2)All the evidence (analysis) supports (justifies/confirms/warrants/points to) a (n) unshakable (unmistakable/sound/just)conclusion that ...
(3)It is high time that we placed (laid/put) great (special/considerable) emphasis on the improvement ( development/increase/promotion) of ...
(4) It is high time that we put an end to the deep-seated(unhealthy/undesirable/deplorable) situation (tendency/phenomenon )of ...
(5) We must look (search/call/cry) for an immediate action( method/measure) , because the present ( current ) situation( phenomenon/tendency/state/attitude ) of ..., if permitted(allowed) to continue (proceed), will surely (certainly) lead to(result in) the end (destruction/heavy cost) of ...
(6) There is no easy (immediate/effective) solution (approach/answer/remedy) to the problem of ..., but ...might be useful(helpful/beneficial).
(7) No easy method (solution/recipe/remedy) can be at hand(found/guaranteed) to solve (resolve/tackle) the problem of ...,but the common (general/public) recognition of (realization of/awareness of/commitment to ) the necessity ( importance/significance) of ...might be the first step towards change (on the right way/in the right direction).
(8) Following these methods (suggestions) may not guarantee the success in (solution to)..., but the pay-off will be worth the effort.
(9) Obviously (Clearly/No doubt), if we ignore (are blind to)the problem, there is every chance that ...
(10) Unless there is a common realization of (general commitment to) ..., it is very likely (the chances are good) that ...
(11) There is little doubt (no denying) that serious (special/adequate/immediate/further) attention must be called ( paid/devoted) to the problem of ...
(12) It is necessary (essential/fundamental) that effective(quick/proper) action (steps/measures/remedies) should be taken to prevent ( correct/check/end/fight) the situation ( tendency/phenomenon).
(13)To reverse (check/control) the trend (tendency) is not a light task (an easy job) , and it requires ( demands/ involves/entails) a different state of mind towards ( attitude towards/outlook on) ...
(14)For these reasons, I strongly recommend that ...
(15)For the reasons given above, I feel that ...