Proverbs & Idioms for Expository Essay Writing Techniques PDF

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Composition Themes Proverbs Meaning Technology “Fire is a good servant but a Need to use technology in the bad master” right way, if we misuse it, we can easily be negatively We are our own worst enemy affected Social media “All that glitter is not gold” What we see and hear online, Materialism (物质） (neg) can be fake/misrepresented/”designe Do not judge the book by its d”- it is fake, we need to be cover (pos) careful what we see Books and friends should be few and good (cau) Spending money, “A fool and his money will A person who do not know overspending/spendthrift soon part” - 暴发富（ how to manage his Wasteful lifestyle Negative/cautionary） money/finance will easily lose Advertisement all the money To save up for rainy days 未雨绸缪 - Positive Spending beyond our means thanks to credit cards or short term loans. To satisfy our instant gratification -> 满足当下的需 求 Delayed gratification -> delayed satisfaction (先苦后 甜） Beauty Beauty is the eye of the Everyone has their own Aesthetic (appearance) 颜值 beholder 情人眼里出西施 standard of beauty Art Music Individuals - different preference, different personalities Special/unique （特殊） Overseas education Seeing is believing (+) Widen our horizon, broaden Learning journey our vision (alliteration) Exchange programme The Frog in a well knows Learning beyond the nothing of the sea l (-) 井底 Acquire skills and knowledge classroom 之蛙 Lay a solid foundation for The world is our oyster - （比 喻）many opportunities Develop our comprehensive qualities A little knowledge is a dangerous thing - neg An idle mind is a devils’ workshop - neg Promise Easier said than done - neg Credibility - 信用 Moral values Relationships - strong/weak Provide lip service - sugar coating （比喻） Trust/Mistrust Talk is cheap - everyone can Disappointment talk, not many can do Breaking promises Action speaks louder than words Walk the talk (alliteration) Challenges The first step is the hardest - Identify the challenge Overcoming challenges*** 万事起头难 Why people fail to overcome Rome was not built in a day - People - laziness, (nature - 天 good things take time - 性）procrastinate 拖延, 好事多磨 out of sight out of mind, Slow and steady wins the 眼不见心不烦 race - being fast all the time, may not win the competition little grit or tenacity Every cloud has a silver lining- be positive 黑暗中总有一线光明 Challenge - opportunity to grow when there is a will there's a way - persist Outgrown/outshine - 有志者事竟成 transformed （逆转） Every crisis is an opportunity when the going gets tough, 每一次危机都是一次机遇 the tough get going - developing characters 越挫越勇 Respect Do unto others as you would Being disrespectful have them do unto you - Very little manners - Self centred What goes around comes - Full time child position around - Adults Dependent/reliant on family /elderly parents Respect - Common/mutual way of behaviour Glue of society order Losing its value and importance - respect Fair Honesty is the best policy Justice Honesty A bad workman always blames its tools A bully is a coward Responsibility *** A bad workman always School, Friend, Child blames its tools Time management The early bird catches the Procrastinating Do not waste time worms Lazy Make hay while the sun 24 hours - efficient/inefficient shines Method - time management skills + persistence (mental) Multi tasking - double edged sword - inefficient - quality of the work is poor Rapid pace - impatience Goosechase Focus the task at hand - clarity - better impression - less revision time Education learning Practice makes perfect Era of Conveniences - breed Practice bad habits Jack of all trades, master of none - neg Handwriting - Penmanship Typing - speech to text  All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy 劳逸结合 Gaining something, losing something Bookworm - machine of learning - inflexible, very rigid Overestimated - over Sour grapes - jealous confidence Pride goes before a fall Take a humble pie - don't be a show off Family Home is where heart is Generation Gap Spending time with family Blood is thicker than water than friends Absence makes the heart fonder Friends - Good/Bad influence Birds of the same feather flock together 物以类聚 (neg) Books and friends should be few but good A friend in need is a friend indeed Mistakes *** A burnt child fears fire Law - sentence lighter Is it better to make mistakes Society pardon, Adult - when we are younger Time and tide wait no man Children, forgiven, opportunity to make amends Better late than never Mistakes to learn Part and parcel of life Human is imperfect, born to err More time to do better Adult the price to pay is higher Environment and health A drowning man clutch at any straw - desperation A stitch in times save nines - to be prepared An apple a day keeps the  doctor away Better safe than sorry A lot - immense, countless, plenty of, many/much Alot Connector (middle) - because, and, so, but (Because of) - given that, due to, with this in mind Let = enables, provides, allows Let’s - together It’s = it is Don’t “Don’t” Sample Essay Writing Technology (TS1,PEEL) (3-4 idioms) (body 1/2 ) Step 1: Proverb Opening As the proverb goes, “Fire is a good servant but a bad master”. (two sides) Step 2: TS1 Explanation - core connection （heading） Indeed, this aptly (很恰当）describes/demostrates how (5w1h) technology, internet and social media (rule of 3) can affect the outcome of using this powerful tool. Part 2 - TS1 - Positive Side There is no doubt that/It is no surprise that technology is a wonderful tool that provides immense (不可数） convenience and efficiency to spice up our daily life. (80 powerwords) For example: 3 Part 3 - TS1 - Negative side (use when needed) Conversely, (however) it is undeniable that the detrimental effect of misusing 滥用 this powerful tool can lead to many disasters. 祸 For example: Step 3: Emphasis/Impact/Advice/Warning Certainly, there is always two sides to a story/every coin has two sides In fact/As a matter of fact, the use of technology by young users has always been a controversial issue that many adults are concerned with. In order to harness (运用 + power） the positive effects of technology, we ought to (应该）be mindful of how and what we can use technology to benefit our wellbeing. Step 4: Another idiom (opposite effect)*** We do not want to end up being our own worst enemy. 1. Oversea Education/Work - Encourage Idioms 1. Seeing is believing (First) 2. The world is our oyster (step2/3) 3. The frog in a well knows nothing of the sea (Last) Conjunctions 1. As a matter of fact 2. There is more than what the eyes meet 3. Without a doubt 4. Conversely 5. Contrary to popular beliefs 6. Furthermore/Moreover/Additionally 3. Social Media - Materialism Idioms 1. All that glitter is not gold 2. Do not judge a book by its cover 3. Books and friends should be few but good As the proverb goes, “ All that glitter is not gold”. - Proverb 广泛 拥护者 Indeed, this aptly describes that with the prevalence of social media, users are easily influenced and make impulsive purchases 冲动消费, blindly believing 盲目的相信 what they see thinking it is a good deal or real. (A) - Core connection involved In fact, social media has evolved to 进化 become a lucrative 很挣钱 and money making machine. 分享的平台 真的评价 Gone are the days （in the past) when social media was a sharing platform for honest reviews 另外思维 操作 and alternative voices. These days (in present) social media is the main vehicle for advertising and selling products. 网红 For example, Influencers no longer offer honest reviews as every product is a paid advertisement, carefully orchestrated 细心的设计人设 and a well written script. 好的剧本 保证 是真的 Therefore, it is safe to say that nothing we see online is truly authentic. 按这个思维 牢记着 With this in mind, we need to bear in mind that we should not judge the book by its cover and need to exercise caution when we are treading (be very careful) in the virtual world. 警惕心 互动 虚拟世界 Overspending As the proverb goes, “a fool and his money are soon parted” It is no surprise that Despite of No matter how Contrary to popular belief Admittedly Overcoming Challenges As the proverb goes, “the first step is the hardest”. Indeed, in life we face many adversities and very often we can easily give up due to the trials and tribulations we experience. When we give up, not only are we being defeated by the task, but we are also giving up the possibility of a breakthrough or opportunity to improve ourselves. For many top athletes and world leaders, they have cited that overcoming challenges requires determination and optimism. As a matter of fact, life is full of challenges and we must adjust our mindset and be ready to take the bull by its horns. As long as we continue to work our way through by focusing our time and energy, success is inevitable. Take Thomas Edison as an example, he had failed more than hundred times before inventing the light bulb successfully. Henceforth, in times of trouble, we must not give up and remember that every cloud has a silver lining/when there is a will there is a way/when the going gets tough, the tough get going Respect As the proverb goes, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” Indeed, respect is the most basic and essential quality that we need to nurture to treat others. Without a doubt, when we pay respect to others, treating everyone equally and fairly, we would receive the same treatment. Respect is a form of good manner that is sadly a disappearing virtue (美德） in our modern world. Many people are overlooking the importance of good morals （品德） in favour of academic results, success or wealth. In essence, our society is becoming wayward. We ought to bear in mind that we need to continue to develop our good manners in order to become a contributing member of society. We must strive to remember what goes around comes around. Homework serves no real purpose in education, do you agree? - 02/04 Proverb: As the proverb goes, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”. Core connection: Indeed, this aptly describes how we need to take a break from learning or work time to time and not work tirelessly. Negative: There is no doubt that teenagers these days are working very hard due to the over competitive learning environment and high stakes examinations. Students have no choice but to study for at least 12 hours, attend extra enrichment programmes, and complete homework assignments until late. (rule of 3) Positive: Conversely, it is undeniable that we are living in a highly pressurised environment that leaves us no time to slow down or take a break. In fact, many could not survive in such a highly stressful environment. It is necessary to take a break to relax so we can become more productive. Impact: As a matter of fact, too much homework is not beneficial for students' overall learning since many students would procrastinate, find excuses or give up. For most students, too much homework can be overwhelming as they perceive/see/view it as a bottomless pit 无底洞. Although homework is a good learning tool, too much homework would exert negative effects on students both physical and psychological well being. Conversely, given the over competitive learning environment, completing homework is insufficient to give students an edge. (xr) Cannot withstand Revise 03/04/2024 “Action speaks louder than words”, do you agree? Introduction Hook: As the proverb goes, “Action speaks louder than words”. TS1: Write your own Indeed, this aptly describes why lesser people are not taking full responsibility for the words they said or promises they made. In true honesty, the society we are living in today where we are constantly communicating through text messages have undermined the value of words - 含金量贬值. Gone are the days（In the past) when we used to live up to our words and take full responsibility for the promises we made. Stand: Personally, I agree that actions speak louder than words. Topic sentence: In this essay, I will attempt to expound on why we need to continue to uphold the good values of keeping to our words since we can establish trust with others and it is an essential quality as a leader. 04/04/2024 17. It is the duty of all children to look after their parents in their old age. How far do you agree with this statement? Introduction Hook: Famous for what Princess Diana, a royal member of the British monarch, once famously said, “Family is the most important thing in the world”. TS1: Indeed, this aptly describes our family as the root of being and without our parents we would not be who we are today. Naturally, we have an unshakeable duty to look after our elderly parents since they have taken care of us when we were younger. Conversely, some youths feel that taking care of their elderly parents can be a huge financial and psychological burden. It is a complicated social phenomenon as the young are taking advantage of their elderly parents to become “full time children”. Stand: In my opinion, I agree that it is our responsibility to look after our elderly parents. Topic sentence: In my essay, I will attempt to expound on why we should bear the responsibility of looking after our elderly parents given that it is a traditional value of filial piety 孝顺and to maintain a harmonious family relationship. 保持和谐关系 11/04/2024 Famous quotes Challenges bring out the best of a person, do you agree? Introduction: Hook: Name famous for what Winston Churchill, the prime minister of the United Kingdom during World War Two, once famously said, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts”. TS1: Indeed, this aptly describes that challenges are inevitable (不可避免的). When we face (面 对）challenges, most would procrastinate (逃避）， pretend it does not exist or become very depressed (Rule of 3) It is natural for us to feel this way since it is not an easy feat (idiom) to overcome or maintain a positive outlook to overcome challenges all the time. No matter how difficult it may be, we must bear in mind that we can overcome any challenges as long we do not give up and continue to push on. - Why do everyone will face challenges Part of growing up Swamp  Regardless of No motivation to continue on Instead of - How do we feel - Why most people feel bad or give up - What should we do to overcome challenges - Why we cannot give up Stand: Personally, I believe that challenges can bring out the best in a person if he or she continues to find ways to overcome to become a better person. Topic sentence: In this essay, I will attempt to expound on why overcoming challenges can be a blessing in disguise 因祸得福 since we will be a stronger person in the future and teach us skill sets for a successful life ahead. Conclusion: In conclusion, I strongly believe that challenges may seem as difficulties initially (in the beginning) but it is actually a good opportunity for us to learn from them. Ultimately, we ought to view challenges as every crisis is an opportunity (每一 的危机是一个商机） for personal growth. Without these trials and tribulations (磨 难), we cannot put our values, skill sets and mental strength into the test. It is only through resolving (解决）these hardships （困难） we will come out as a victor and learn from it to resolve other issues. As the proverb goes, “When there is a will, there is a way”. Suffer from psychological burden We can overcome these challenges to make our lives better Given that Therefore Greatest