江蘇 秦 虞
英語中的書評是一種評論性文體,用于分析和評價一本書的內(nèi)容、結(jié)構(gòu)、風(fēng)格以及文學(xué)價值。它主要通過對圖書的主題、故事情節(jié)、角色塑造、語言運用等方面進行評述,向讀者提供對該書的客觀評價和推薦指導(dǎo)。書評通常包含對圖書的評價、摘要和個人觀點,并可能提供一些背景信息和作者的簡介,以幫助讀者了解和決定是否閱讀該書。書評的風(fēng)格可以因撰寫者的偏好而有所差異,有些書評偏向?qū)W術(shù)性,側(cè)重分析和解讀,而另一些則更注重讀者的體驗和閱讀推薦。總體來說,書評旨在為讀者提供有關(guān)一本書的批判性觀點和評價,幫助他們在選擇閱讀材料時做出明智的決定。
仔細閱讀目標圖書。在開始寫書評之前,確保你對所評圖書有一個全面的了解。仔細閱讀,關(guān)注故事情節(jié)、人物發(fā)展、主題、語言運用等方面的細節(jié)。標記和筆記可能對之后的寫作有所幫助。
分析和評估。在書評中,對圖書的分析和評估是關(guān)鍵。從多方面分析圖書的優(yōu)點和缺點,例如故事情節(jié)的邏輯性、人物的真實性、語言的準確性等。提取你認為最有趣、重要或獨特的方面,并給出理由和例子來支持你的觀點。
結(jié)構(gòu)清晰。書評應(yīng)該有一個清晰的結(jié)構(gòu),以使讀者能夠跟隨你的思路??梢钥紤]使用以下結(jié)構(gòu):簡介(包括書名、作者和背景介紹)、概要(圖書的簡短摘要)、分析和評估(對圖書的主要方面進行分析和評估)、總結(jié)(總結(jié)你的觀點并給出推薦或不推薦的理由)。
引用具體例子。要加強書評的可信度和說服力,最好用具體的例子和引用來支持你的觀點。這些例子可以是書中的情節(jié)、對話、描述等。引用具體內(nèi)容,可以讓讀者更好地理解你的觀點,并且能夠增加書評的深度,提高讀者的興趣。
使用適當?shù)恼Z言風(fēng)格。書評應(yīng)該以正式的語言風(fēng)格進行撰寫。使用準確的詞匯和句子結(jié)構(gòu)來表達你的思想,并避免使用口語化或過于簡單的表達方式。同時,注意敘述和批評性語氣的平衡,以保持書評的客觀性。
審查和編輯。檢查語法、拼寫和標點錯誤,并確保文本的邏輯性和連貫性。也可以請他人閱讀和提供反饋,以獲取不同的觀點和改進建議。
gripping storyline 扣人心弦的故事情節(jié)
well-developed character 塑造完善的角色
compelling narrative 引人入勝的敘述方式
immersive reading experience 沉浸式的閱讀體驗
beautifully written prose 寫得很美的散文
thought-provoking theme 發(fā)人深省的主題
engaging dialogue 吸引人的對話
attractive opening 吸引人的開篇
skillful pacing 巧妙的節(jié)奏
richly detailed world building 豐富細膩的世界構(gòu)建
awe-inspiring imagery 令人驚嘆的意象
authentic and relatable 真實可信的和引人共鳴的
compelling conflict 引人入勝的沖突
memorable quote 令人難忘的引用
emotional resonance 情感共鳴
remarkable storytelling ability 卓越的講故事能力
vivid setting 逼真的場景
masterfully crafted plot 精心打磨的情節(jié)
authentic portrayal of relationships 對關(guān)系的真實刻畫
unforgettable climax 令人難忘的高潮
suspenseful pacing 令人緊張的節(jié)奏
profound exploration of human nature 對人性的深入探索
unpredictable twists and turns 出人意料的曲折
thought-provoking moral dilemma 引人深思的道德困境
vivid narration 生動的敘述
emotionally charged moment 激動人心的時刻
breathtaking description 令人驚嘆的描寫
unforgettable character 難以忘懷的角色
engrossing subplot 引人入勝的次要情節(jié)
skillfully woven storyline 精心編織的故事情節(jié)
thought-provoking social commentary 引人深思的社會評論
authentic period detail 真實的時代細節(jié)
expertly handled theme 被巧妙處理的的主題
poignant and powerful 辛酸而有力的
remarkable character growth 顯著的角色成長
satisfying ending 令人滿意的結(jié)局
___語________________________________________篇功能Introduction(簡介)Summary(概要)Analysis(分析)Evaluation(評價)Recommendation(推薦)Expressing preferences(表達喜好)Comparing and contrasting(比較和對比)常用表達_______________________________This book explores...這本書探索了……The author presents...作者呈現(xiàn)了……In this book,the reader is introduced to...在本書中,讀者將了解到……The story revolves around...故事圍繞著……展開The book follows the journey of...這本書講述了……的旅程The plot centers on...情節(jié)圍繞著……展開The story takes place in...故事發(fā)生在……The author successfully portrays...作者成功地描繪了……The author skillfully develops...作者巧妙地闡釋了……The characters are well-rounded and relatable.角色形象豐滿且引人共鳴。The book raises thought-provoking questions about...這本書提出了關(guān)于……的發(fā)人深省的問題。The language used in the book is evocative and descriptive.書中使用的語言令人回______________味且描述性強。The book is a page-turner.這本書讓人愛不釋手。The author's narrative style is engaging.作者的敘述風(fēng)格引人入勝。The book offers a fresh perspective on...這本書為……提供了一個新視角。The ending is satisfying and well-executed.結(jié)尾令人滿意且處理得當。I highly recommend this book to...我強烈推薦這本書給……Fans of...(類型)will thoroughly enjoy this book.……的書迷將會非常喜歡這本書。This book is a must-read for those interested in...對于那些對……感興趣的人來說,這本書是必讀之作。I believe this book deserves widespread acclaim.我相信這本書值得廣泛贊譽。I particularly enjoy...我特別喜歡……The book fails to hold my attention.這本書沒能吸引我的注意力。I find the writing style to be too...我覺得寫作風(fēng)格太過……In comparison to...(書名),this book...與……相比,這本書……Unlike sb's previous works,this book...與某人之前的作品不同,這本書……The themes explored in this book are similar to those in...這本書探索的主題和……中的相似。While...(書名1) focuses on...,...(書名2) delves into...雖然……關(guān)注于……,但是……深入探討了……
The Little Prince:A timeless tale of innocence and imagination
The Little Princeby Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is a charming and timeless tale that captivates readers of all ages.It takes us on an unusual journey through the eyes of a young prince, offering profound insights into life, friendship, and the importance of retaining our childlike wonder.
Set against the backdrop of the Sahara Desert,the story begins with an aviator who crashes his plane and encounters a mysterious little prince from another planet.As the prince recounts his adventures, we discover the themes of loneliness, love, loss, and the dehumanizing nature of grown-ups trapped in their mundane routines.
The characters inThe Little Princeare beautifully crafted, each representing different aspects of human nature.The prince's innocent and curious nature reminds us of the importance of questioning and exploring the world around us.Through encounters with a range of characters, such as the conceited and self-absorbed businessman, the king who seeks absolute power, and the fox who teaches the prince the true essence of friendship, we gain insights into the complexities of human relationships.
The novella smoothly weaves together fantastical elements with philosophical reflections.It encourages readers to embrace their imagination and see beyond the superficial aspects of life.The prince's conversations with the fox, his moving encounter with the rose,and his longing to return home emphasize the importance of human connection and cherishing the things that truly matter.
The Little Princeimparts numerous valuable life lessons.It reminds us to look at the world with childlike wonder,to appreciate the beauty in simplicity,and to nurture meaningful relationships.By shedding light on the stupid behavior and pressure of the adult world,the book encourages us to rediscover our lost innocence and reclaim our authentic selves.The Little Princeis a timeless masterpiece that continues to inspire and touch the hearts of readers across generations.Its poignant(辛酸的)prose and philosophical undertones challenge us to reflect on the essence of life and human relationships.This enchanting tale is a reminder to embrace our inner child, cherish what truly matters, and always approach life with curiosity and compassion.
Vocabulary1.Which word can best replace the underlined word“captivates”in para
graph 1?
A.Attracts.B.Implies.
C.Analyzes.D.Persuades.
Gist2.What aspect of the novella does paragraph 2 mainly focus on?
A.Its writing styles.
B.Its plot and themes.
C.Its leading characters.
D.Its message and impact.
Detail3.What does each character in the novella probably stand for?
A.The author's values.
B.The essence of friendship.
C.Complicated human nature.
D.Imaginary persons in real life.
Detail4.What does the novella intend to do according to paragraph 5?
A.Release the author's negative emotions.
B.Give readers many priceless life lessons.
C.Encourage common people to keep innocent.
D.Offer adults various ways to see the world.
(一)關(guān)于書評的核心表達
1.故事特點和敘事
a timeless tale 一個永恒的故事
captivate readers 吸引讀者
profound insights 深刻的見解
a journey through the eyes of a young prince 一段通過一個年輕王子的視角展開的旅程
an unusual journey 一段不尋常的旅程
themes of loneliness,love,loss 孤獨、愛和失去的主題
dehumanizing nature of grown-ups 成年人喪失人性的本質(zhì)
beautifully crafted characters 精心塑造的角色
innocent and curious nature 純真和好奇的天性
complexities of human relationships 人際關(guān)系的復(fù)雜性
encounters with a range of characters 與各種角色的相遇
2.主題和教益
the importance of retaining our childlike wonder 保持我們的童真的重要性
embrace imagination 擁抱想象力
see beyond superficial aspects of life 看透生活的表面層次
human connection 人際關(guān)系
cherish the things that truly matter 珍惜真正重要的事物
valuable life lessons 寶貴的生活經(jīng)驗
look at the world with childlike wonder 用童真的眼光看世界
beauty in simplicity 簡約之美
nurture meaningful relationships 培養(yǎng)有意義的關(guān)系
rediscover lost innocence 重新找到失去的純真
3.魅力和影響
a timeless masterpiece 永恒的杰作
inspire and touch the hearts of readers 激勵和觸動讀者的心靈
poignant prose 令人心酸的散文
philosophical undertones 哲學(xué)色彩
reflect on the essence of life and human relationships 反思生活和人際關(guān)系的本質(zhì)
embrace our inner child 擁抱我們內(nèi)心的孩子
always approach life with curiosity and compassion 總是懷著好奇心和同情心來面對生活
(二)精彩表達
1.It takes us on an unusual journey through the eyes of a young prince, offering profound insights into life,friendship,and the importance of retaining our childlike wonder.它通過一個年輕王子的視角,帶領(lǐng)我們踏上一段非同尋常的旅程,提供了關(guān)于生活、友誼以及保留我們的童真的深刻見解。
本句中,offering profound...wonder 為現(xiàn)在分詞短語作伴隨狀語,用來介紹作品的內(nèi)容寓意。
2.The characters inThe Little Princeare beautifully crafted, each representing different aspects of human nature.《小王子》中的角色被精心刻畫,每個角色都代表著人性的不同方面。
本句中,each representing different aspects of human nature 為獨立主格結(jié)構(gòu),作伴隨狀語,該結(jié)構(gòu)中的邏輯主語each與動作represent構(gòu)成邏輯上的主動關(guān)系,故用現(xiàn)在分詞形式。
3.This enchanting tale is a reminder to embrace our inner child, cherish what truly matters,and always approach life with curiosity and compassion.這個迷人的故事提醒我們要擁抱內(nèi)心的孩子,珍視真正重要的事物,并總是以好奇心和同情心來面對生活。
本句中,to embrace...compassion為動詞不定式作名詞reminder的后置定語;and連接并列的動詞embrace、cherish 和approach;what 引導(dǎo)的名詞性從句作動詞cherish 的賓語。
1.他站在山頂上,欣賞著下面山谷的壯麗景色。
He stood on the mountaintop, ___________________________________.
2.她打開了禮物,眼里閃爍著激動的光芒。
She opened the gift, ___________________________________.
3.由于他說得太快,我聽不懂他在說什么。
I couldn't understand ___________________________________because he was speaking too quickly.
最近,Crazy English編輯部舉行了主題為“My favorite book”的英語征文比賽。請你寫一篇短文參賽,介紹你最喜歡的一部文學(xué)作品。
寫作要點:
1.作品簡介;
2.作品評價。
注意:
1.詞數(shù)80左右;
2.可以適當增加細節(jié),以使行文連貫;
3.至少需要使用兩個前文中解析過的句式。
My favorite book
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A self-assessment checklist for my book review reading
1.閱讀本文前,我認真了解了書評的文體知識?!鮕es □No
2.在閱讀過程中,我能理解和評價作者的觀點和意見?!鮕es □No
3.在閱讀過程中,我能注意評價的結(jié)構(gòu)、論據(jù)和論證方式?!鮕es □No
4.在讀寫過程中,我能評估書評的語言和表達方式?!鮕es □No
5.在讀寫過程中,我會借助同伴學(xué)習(xí),尋求他人對書評的意見和反饋?!鮕es □No
6.為了閱讀更多類型的書評,我需要__________。
□學(xué)習(xí)借鑒 □自省寫作 □持之以恒 □培養(yǎng)思考力 □其他