第一、基本结构
以介绍方法、步骤为主要结构的文章一般分成两个部分。第一部分阐明这些方法的重要性，第二部分具体介绍这些方法。在五段作文中一般由引言段处理第一部分的内容，正文部分依次介绍方法。其基本结构如下：
The reason for introducing the ways
Specific way I
Specific way Ⅱ
Specific way Ⅲ
Conclusion
请看下面一篇关于如何减肥的文章。一开头就借助社会上流行的减肥热，引出其重要性，然后就很自然地介绍减肥瘦身的方法。
Lose Weight
1) At times, it seems that almost everybody I know is desperately trying to lose weight. It is good, for overweight not only spoils your image but affects your health as well. But except a lucky few, most fail. Is there any diet to slim down and stay thin? Weight-control authorities tell us a successful diet takes place more in your mind than at the table.Here are ways：(在引出主题后，先说明减肥的重要性，然后顺势提出如何做，进入正文)
2) Work on your body image.(主题句)No one can become thin who doesn't believe that he can be thin. Your body image is the you that you identify with,either consciously or unconsciously. If you really want to reduce, you should have a definite idea of how thin you want to be. Picture your new body image often, vividly and graphically.That will serve a blueprint for change.(方法一:脑子里有具体的形象有助于瘦身）
3）Never surrender.(主题句）Successful reducing has more to do with devotion and, perhaps, an uncompromising personality. Some people try this or that diet, but soon stop because "it didn't work" or "it made me uncomfortable". If successful dieters share anything else, it is unrelenting drive to succeed. In most cases it is not a particular diet but will power that really counts.(方法二:要有坚强的毅力）
4) Set achievable goals.(主题句）Unsuccessful dieters often fail because they set overly ambitious goals for themselves. For example, "I'm going to lose 30 pounds before I'm married." This kind of state of mind only invites discouragement if they fail. Set a reasonable and manageable sub-goal. Once you've achieved it, you'll find it easier to go on to the next. Success breeds success!(方法三：确定合适的减肥目标)
5) Reducing is not just a matter of clipping a diet out of magazines. You may try medicines, eat less, and take exercise. No matter what kind of diet you choose, remember that losing weight begins with a state of mind.(结尾回到文章开始的中心思想句）
闪光点：
1. 首尾呼应：A successful diet takes place more in your mind than at the table.-No matter what kind of diet you cheose, remember that losing weight begin with a state of mind.
2. 用词变化：lose weight—reducing—weight control
3. 词汇亮点: identify with,serve a blueprint,uncompromising personality, unrelenting drive,set goals
显然这种结构的文章一般直接跟读者说话，用“you”称呼，这样拉近与读者的距离就显得亲切些。其另一特点是：一般采用祈使句。
第二、方法结构句型
1) Here, according to doctors/scientists, are the secrets/ways of .
2) Here are five pieces of advice that help you ….
3) After all, the secrets of .…. are not secrets. You can learn and master them and become.
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