Common text types · 常见文本类型
Know your text types
- Each writing task is a text type with its own rules.
- An email is to one person; an article is for many readers.
- A report gives facts; a review gives an opinion.
An article in a report’s suit is still an article in the wrong clothes.
了解文本类型
- 每个写作任务都是一种文本类型,各有规则。
- 电子邮件写给一个人;文章写给很多读者。
- 报告给出事实;评论给出看法。
文章穿上报告的西装，还是一篇穿错衣服的文章。
Which text type is this? · 这是哪种文本类型?
Reader plus tone identifies the text type from a single line. · 读者加语气,一句话就能判断文本类型。
A report mainly… · 报告主要……
A report gives factual information. · 报告给出客观信息。
An ___ is written for many readers, like a magazine. (article / email) · ___ 是写给很多读者的,比如杂志。(article / email)
An article reaches a general audience. · 文章面向广大读者。
Purpose and reader
- Each text type has its own purpose, reader and tone.
- A notice and a leaflet give short, clear information.
- An essay argues a point of view.
Every text type sits somewhere on the line from informal to formal
目的与读者
- 每种文本类型都有自己的目的、读者和语气。
- 通知和传单给出简短、清楚的信息。
- 议论文论证一个观点。
An essay… · 议论文……
An essay argues a point of view. · 议论文论证一个观点。
Match style to type
- Before you write, ask: what text type is this?
- Then choose the right style and format.
- The right style earns marks for register.
风格要与类型相符
- 动笔前先问:这是什么文本类型?
- 然后选择正确的风格和格式。
- 正确的风格能拿到语域分。
All text types use exactly the same style. · 所有文本类型用完全一样的风格。
No — each text type needs its own style. · 不对——每种文本类型都有自己的风格。
Name that text
- "Hi Leo, guess what happened at training…" — one reader, warm tone: an email.
- "This report outlines the results of the sports survey." — facts for a person in charge: a report.
- "Ever wondered why we all love noodles at midnight?" — many readers, a hook: an article.
- Spot the reader and the tone, and the text type names itself.
猜猜这是什么文本
- "Hi Leo, guess what happened at training…"——一位读者、语气亲切:电子邮件。
- "This report outlines the results of the sports survey."——给负责人的事实:报告。
- "Ever wondered why we all love noodles at midnight?"——面向大众、带钩子:文章。
- 认出读者和语气,文本类型自己就报上名来。
Match each text type to its reader. · 把每种文本类型和它的读者配对。
Know the reader and the tone chooses itself — that is the register mark. · 认准读者,语气自然就选对了——语域分就是这么拿的。
- Email, article, report, review, essay — each is different.
- Each has its own purpose, reader and tone.
- Match your style to the text type.
- 电子邮件、文章、报告、评论、议论文——各不相同。
- 每种都有自己的目的、读者和语气。
- 让你的风格与文本类型相符。