The seven Cs of a good letter

What is the secret of writing a good letter? Here are two main ones. Don’t try to be complicted(复杂的). Don’t try to impress(留下深刻印象)your reader. You will be successful if you follow these seven Cs.

Clear. Use short, direct sentences.       Just imagine that the reader is right there with you .Above all, don’t use an introduction.

Correct.          Don’t guess, even for spelling. Refer to your dictionary. If you need to , check a reference(参考) book too. Use them as much as you need to.

Complete(完整的). Don’t scatter(使分散) our points.       This is good organization too.

Courteous(礼貌的). Be friendly rather than overly casual. Present your information nicely even if you are complaining about something . In all letters, treat others as you want them to treat you.

Concise(简洁的). Make each point as clearly and briefly as you can.

Conversational(会话的). This is really the secret of good writing.     .  Such a letter has a natural, friendly tone(语气). Let your personality come through naturally.

Considerate(体贴的;考虑周到的).      Write about what you believe the reader needs or wants to know. Try to be helpful. This will build good feeling towards you.

The seven Cs are about writing letters. But how about school papers? Use the seven Cs. Write as if you are talking to your teacher or professor. You’ll be surprised. You’ll almost instantly become a good writer. And you might even enjoy writing from now on.

Just “talk”to the person

Think of the readers’point of view as you write.

Make them easy to understand.

Include long sentences in your letter.

Make sure what you say is correct.

Writing should not be taken too seriously.

G. Finish one point completely before going on to the next.

                                                    

Money Matters
Parents should help children understand money.【小题1】So you may start talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things, candy or toys, for example.
1. The basic function of money
Begin explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services. It’s important to show your child how money is traded for the thing he wants to have. If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier (收银员). 【小题2】When your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex ways of using money.
2. Money lessons
Approach money lessons with openness and honesty. 【小题3】If you must say no to a child’s request to spend money, explain, “You have enough toy trucks for now.” Or, if the request is for many different things, say, “You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy.”
3. 【小题4】
Begin at the grocery store. Pick out two similar brands of a product — a name-brand butter and a generic (无商标产品), for example. You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money, 【小题5】If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money saved. Later, you may explain how the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases.

A.Wise decisions
B.The value of money
C.Permit the child to choose between them.
D.Tell your child why he can—or cannot—have certain things.
E. Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you.
F. Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store.
G. The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest.

Money Matters
Parents should help their children understand money. ____【小题1】   So you may start talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things, candy or toys, for example.
 The basic function of money
Begin explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services. It is important to show your child how money is traded for the things he wants to have.If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier(收银员).  【小题2】    When your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex ways of using money.
 Money lessons
Approach money lessons with openness and honesty.    【小题3】  __ If you must say no to a child’s request to spend money, explain, “You have enough toy trucks for now.” Or, if the request is for many different things, say, “You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy.”
   【小题4】      
Begin at the grocery store. Pick out two similar brands of a product--- a name-brand butter and a generic (无商标产品),for example. You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money. __ 【小题5】____ If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money saved. Later, you may explain how the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases.

A.Wise decisions
B.The value of money
C.Permit the child to choose between them.
D.Tell your child why he can –or cannot --- have certain things.
E. Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you.
F. Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store.
G. The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest.

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
Maybe you are an average student. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however. __1___. Here’s how:
1). Plan your time carefully. When you plan your week, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. then decide a good, regular time for studying. __2___. A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to be aware of what is happening to your time.
2). __3___. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television! When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.
3). Make good use of your time in class. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teachers say. Really listening in class means less work later. Take notes if necessary, because the notes will help you remember what the teacher says and study better.
4). Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes. Review the important points that your teacher mentioned in class. If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day, reading that material. This will help you understand the next class.__4___.
5). Develop a good attitude towards tests. __5____. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be overly worried.
There are other methods that might help you with your study. You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.

A.If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful and you will remember it longer.
B.And still it doesn’t end.
C.Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to.
D.The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject.
E. Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.
F. Find a good place to study.
G. Remember to put your books in order before leaving the room.

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         The sevens Cs of a good letter

    What is the secret of writing a good letter ? Here are two main ones.

Don’t try to be fancy .Don’t try to impress your reader .You will be successful if you follow these seven Cs.

     Clear .Use short ,direct sentences . _71____  Talk as if the reader were right there with you. Above all,don’t use an introduction .

     Correct .__72___ Don’t guess ,even for spelling .Refer to your dictionary .If you need to, check a reference book too. Use them as much as you need to .

    Complete. Don’t scatter our points ._73____  This is good organization too.

    Courteous(恭敬的). Be friendly rather than overly casual.Peesent yopur information nicely even if you are complaining about something .In all letters , treat them as you want them to treat you .

    Concise (简明的). Make each point as clearly and briefly as you can.

   Conversational .  This is really the secret of good writing ._74____

Such a letter has a natural,friendly tone. Let your personality come through naturally .

   Considerate.__75____Write about what you believe the reader needs or wants to know.Try to be helpful .This will build good feeling toward you.

   The sevens Cs are about writing letters.But how about school papers ?

Use the seven Cs.Write as if you are talking to your teacher or professor. You will be surprised. You’ll almost instantly become a good writer.

And you might even enjoy writing from now on.

A.   Just “ talk ”to the person.

B.   Think of the readers’ point of view as you write.

C.   Make them easy to understand.

D.   Include long sentences in your letter.

E.    Make sure what you say is correct.

F.    Writing should not be taken too seriously.

G.   Finish one point completely before going on to the next.

 

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