一，了解意圖，抓住精髓
近年來的大作文非常玄妙，值得細品。首先，很可能大作文正在經歷由時事向哲理過渡的重大變革，這在20xx年、20xx年、20xx年、20xx年、20xx和20xx年真題上表現得最為明顯。其次，出題人將儘量用圖畫來表達意圖，而不藉助或少藉助圖中或圖旁的文字，這樣意義表達的會更深刻，對考生的思考力和判斷力的要求也就更高。第三，圖畫的含義深刻，可以接受的解釋也較多，但要想取得高分，必須緊扣圖畫，把握住其中的精髓，最深刻地表達其核心的意義。
二，扣緊主題
寫大作文時切記要扣緊主題，切不可離題太遠，導致最後回不來或時間不夠寫不完。另外，各部分之間的比例應適當，第一段不要太長。與主題相關的關鍵字語一定要用對，否則會影響分數。
三，看清要求
有的同學一看到寫“網路”，就立即聯想到這方面最火爆的話題“網路成癮”，將主題確定為此。有的同學乾脆將之轉變為自己看到過的文章——“網路的利與弊”。這些都是不正確的做法。 寫大作文時，首先要減少語言的錯誤，提高語言的準確性。語言錯誤有許多種，有的是小錯誤，甚至可以忽略不計，而有些是大錯誤，是讓老師看到後不得不扣分的錯誤。另一方面就是增加閃光點，除了結構清晰外，閃光點主要指好的詞、詞組或句型，一是使用恰當，二是要有變換。上述這兩點都不容易，而結合起來就更難了。如果文章分為三段，那么起始段、結尾段和中間段落的開始部分是非常關鍵的。對於背誦的好詞、詞組和句型，一定要和具體的行文聯繫起來，融入到文章中去，不僅要用對，還要用好，避免給人突兀的感覺。
四，避免投機取巧
近年來，有些考生有投機的心理，結果卻很慘烈。有的考生準備了萬能模板，直接往上套，這樣的效果並不好。正如有的較為激進的閱卷老師所說，這些考生是想通過不誠實的手段得到不屬於他的東西，這樣的人應該得到懲罰。實際上這些考生中有的水平還不錯，如果堅持依靠自己，咬緊牙關奮力拚搏的話，結果會是不錯的。
綜上所述，對於作文這一部分來說，大家應該首先了解不同文章的特點和規律，而後用心地學習範文並進行模仿，然後練習全文寫作並請老師批改再細細揣摩。相信通過這樣的過程，大家的寫作一定會有長足的進步。
有許多同學認為寫作是一件苦差事，我認為最可怕的事情是恐懼本身。實際上，只要你開始走上“讀、背、仿、寫、改”的道路，你就會有意想不到的進步，取得你理想中的成績。
附註：英語作文常用語句
1. 涉及北京機動車使用量增加這一問題，有的人認為應該限制使用。另一些人持相反意見。
也許雙方的觀點都有一定道理，但是，無論車輛多少，必須對廢氣排放實行控制。
When it comes to the increasing use of motor vehicles in Beijing, some people think that use should be limited. Others argue that the opposite is true. There is probably some truth to both arguments, but emission controls must be instituted regardless of the number of vehicles.
2. 目前，針對流動工人的問題展開了普遍的爭論。反對流動工人增加的人認為這會導致犯罪率升高，從而危害社會穩定。他們主張應該嚴格限制進入中國城市的流動工人。但是，另一方面，支持廉價勞動力流入的人主張，為了支持大規模的城市基礎設施建設規劃，流動人口是必需的。
There is a general debate nowadays about the problem of itinerant workers. Those who object to the rising migrant population argue that increasing numbers lead to rising crime rates and harm social stability. They believe that strict limits should be placed on migrants entering China's cities. But people who favor the influx of the cheap labor force, on the other hand, maintain that migrants are needed to support the massive urban infrastructure construction program.
3. 人們普遍認為過度砍伐造成了夏季特大洪水。專家認為中國必須推行大規模的植樹造林計畫。但我對僅僅植樹造林就能解決問題表示懷疑。
It is widely acknowledged that extensive deforestation contributed to heavy summer flooding. Experts argue that China must introduce a massive forestation program. But I doubt whether forestation alone will solve the problem.
4. 大多數人認為財富為所有問題提供解決的辦法。但是，我認為，儘管財富提供物質上的利益，一個人應該放棄物質至上的追求，而是集中精力追求幸福。
Most people are of the opinion that wealth provides solutions to all problems. But in spite of the material benefits wealth provides, I believe one should abandon the pursuit of materialism and instead concentrate on the pursuit of happiness.
5. 越來越多的人通過網際網路進入了"資訊時代"。針對這一現象，一些人認為網際網路消除了障礙，為人們提供了與世界即時連結的途徑。但是，他們有沒有意識到迅速發展的信息技術也能導致侵犯隱私?
An increasing number of people are joining the "Information Age" via the Internet. In reaction to the phenomenon, some say the Internet has removed barriers and provided people with immediate access to the world. But do they realize that rapidly advancing information technology can also lead to intrusions of privacy?
6. 最近，我們經常聽到貧富差距擴大了的說法。一些人認為發達世界完全忽略了這個問題。事實是這樣嗎?細緻的調查無法證實這一觀點。
These days we often hear about the widening gap between the rich and poor. Some argue the developed world has totally ignored the problem. But has it? Close examination fails to bear out the argument.
7. 我們經常被告知世界處於毀滅的邊緣。但事實真是這樣嗎?
We're often told that the world is tethering on the brink of destruction. But is this really the case?
8. 許多人談論的一個最嚴重的問題集中在缺乏足夠的居住空間。
One of the most serious problems many people talk about centers on the lack of adequate housing space.
9. 也許當今困擾國家的最危險的現象是遍布各級政府的官員腐敗。
Perhaps the most dangerous phenomenon gripping the nation today is official corruption, which is pervasive in all levels of government.
10. 世界上越來越多的人認識到加強環境保護的必要性。
There is a growing worldwide awareness of the need for strengthened environmental protection.
11. 歷史上，人口過剩的問題從來沒有比現在更加突出。
Never before in history has the issue of overpopulation been more evident than now.
12. 越來越多的人開始意識到財富不是幸福的唯一先決條件。
A growing number of people are beginning to realize that wealth is not the sole prerequisite for happiness.
13. 儘管科學技術取得了非凡的進步，但是在保證進步成果使儘可能多的人受益這方面還存在一些問題。
In spite of the extraordinary progress made in science and technology, problems remain in terms of guaranteeing that achievements benefit the greatest number of people.
14. 一位著名的思想家曾經寫道："對人類最大的威脅是人類自身!"如果事實確實如此，那么，現狀應該促使我們對我們未來的生存進行思索了。
A famous thinker once wrote that "the greatest threat to mankind is mankind itself!" If this is indeed the case, then the current situation should make us ponder our future existence.
15. 對人們行為的多年觀察使我能夠得出這樣的結論：平庸和成功的主要區別僅僅在於相關的個人。成功的個人不斷尋求進步，而他們比較懶惰的同時代人僅僅滿足於現狀。
Years of observing human behavior has enabled me to conclude that the major difference between mediocrity and success lies solely with the individual concerned. Successful individuals consistently seek advancement, while their less industrious contemporaries are merely content with the status quo.
16. 傳統的思維方式有了顯著的變化。輿論發生了劇變，人們表現出更開放的思想以及決定他們自己命運的強烈願望。
Traditional ways of thinking have changed dramatically. The pendulum has swung and people are exhibiting greater open-mindedness and a burning desire to determine their own destiny.
17. 近年來出現了對社會有害的拜金主義傾向。最近的一項調查表明，X%的調查對象把致富作為他們的首選，相比之下，就在幾年前，只有X%的人這樣想。為什麼人們沒能意識到財富不一定帶來幸福呢?
There has been undesirable trend in recent years towards the worship of money. A recent survey showed that X percent of respondents ranked getting rich as their top priority, compared to X percent only a few years ago. Why do people fail to realize that wealth does not necessarily bring happiness?
18. 幾個月前，我的一個朋友死於一場與酒後駕車有關的悲慘車禍。這件事情一點兒也不罕見，事實上是數以千計的案件的典型，這些案件與在酒精作用下開車的人有關。
Some months ago, a friend of mine was killed in a tragic automobile accident involving a drunk driver. The incident was far from rare, and was in fact typical of thousands of cases involving people driving under the influence of alcohol.
19. 簡而言之，我們必須勤奮工作，為了下一代把世界變成更美好的地方。我們不應該堅持對環境有害的追求。
In short, we must work diligently to make the world a better place for coming generations. We must not persist in pursuits harmful to the environment.
20. 我們必須避免過分放縱和鋪張浪費。相反，我們應該繼續發揚節儉的優點以守護我們新獲得的繁榮。
We must avoid overindulgence and conspicuous consumption. We must instead continue to recognize the benefits of thrift in order to protect our newfound prosperity.