[填空题]Exposition Exposition is writing that explains. Most of the books in university li- braries are examples of exposition. Although exposition is often formal and ______, it appears also in [1] ______ magazines and newspapers, in any place where people look for explana- tions. It is a writing with which we attempt to control our world, whether our means of doing so is a complicated system of philosophy or a cook book or a medical instruction. [2] ______ Exposition is a wide net. If the ______ purpose of the writer is to [3] ______ tell a story, the writing is ______ rather than exposition. If the writer [4] ______ tends to tell us how something looks, we may call it ______ .The subject of the expository writer may be people, things, ideas or a combination of [5] ______ these, but always he is a man thinking, interpreting, informing and per- [6

[填空题]Exposition Exposition is writing that explains. Most of the books in university li- braries are examples of exposition. Although exposition is often formal and ______, it appears also in [1] ______ magazines and newspapers, in any place where people look for explana- tions. It is a writing with which we attempt to control our world, whether our means of doing so is a complicated system of philosophy or a cook book or a medical instruction. [2] ______ Exposition is a wide net. If the ______ purpose of the writer is to [3] ______ tell a story, the writing is ______ rather than exposition. If the writer [4] ______ tends to tell us how something looks, we may call it ______ .The subject of the expository writer may be people, things, ideas or a combination of [5] ______ these, but always he is a man thinking, interpreting, informing and per- [6

[多项选择]The Independent Writing Task

For this task, you will write an essay in response to a question that asks you to state, explain, and support your opinion on an issue. You have 30 minutes to complete your essay. Typically, an effective essay contains a minimum of 300 words. Your essay will be judged on the quality of your writing. This includes the development of your ideas, the organization of the essay, and the quality and accuracy of the language you use.
In the real test, if you finish your essay before the allotted time is up, you may click the Continue icon to end this section.
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Directions: Read the question below. You have 30 minutes to plan, write and revise your essay. Typically, an effective essay will be at least 300 words long.
Question:
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement

[填空题]Writing
Like fine food, good writing is something we approach with pleasure and enjoy from the first taste to the last. (1) Quite the contrary, just as the cook has to undergo an intensive training, mastering the skills of his trade, the writer must sit at his desk and devote long hours to achieving a style in his writing, whatever its purpose-school work, matters of business, or purely social communication. (2)
There are still some remote places in the world where you might find someone to do your business or social writing for you, for a fee. There are a few mangers who are lucky enough to have the service of that rare kind of secretary who can take care of all sorts of letter writing with no more than a quick note to work from. (3)
We have to write school papers, business papers or home papers. We are constantly called on to put words to paper. It would be difficult to count the number of such words, messages, letters, and reports put to

[单项选择]A Want to improve your writing skills New Writing South is directing the way! Towner Writer Squad (班组）for kids aged 13-17 Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2014. The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyrics (抒情诗）to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers. Application & Selection If you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing (about 500 words), responding to the title‘LUNCH,’with your name, age, address and e-mail address to: debo@newwritingsouth.com. Once all applications are in, com you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September，4-5pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people. You will also have
A. 6 September, 2014
B. 8 September, 2014
C. 17 September, 2014
D. 12 October, 2014