Question

Have you ever tried to write a poem? It’s easier than you might think. Poems are a lot like song lyrics(歌词). A good poem conveys an honest feeling about something. Follow these steps to write a poem.

First, pay attention to the world around you-----little things, big things, people, animals, buildings, events, etc.1.You can do just about anything in a poem. That’s why poetry writing is so wild and free: there are no rules.

2.What would you like your poem to be about? Your poem will be more powerful if you choose a topic you feel strongly about.

Now free-write for 5 minutes about your topic. Then go back and read it.3.Circle these to use in your poem.

Write your poem. Remember, a poem doesn’t have to rhyme. It doesn’t have to use sentences. 4.  And it should sound nice to you.

Have a friend read your poem aloud to you. Do you like the way it sounds?5.

I believe that poetry is the most exquisite(优美的) form of writing. And anyone can write a poem if they want to.

A. Then, choose your topic.

B. Explore different types of poems.

C. Do any words or phrases stand out?

D. What do you see, hear, taste, smell, and feel?

E. But it should show your feelings about the topic.

F. If not, go back and rewrite the parts you don’t like.

G. Choose a paragraph from a favorite book and turn it into a poem

Answer

1.D

2.A

3.C

4.E

5.F

【解析】本文是一篇说明文。作者针对如何写诗这一问题，给出了自己的一些步骤建议。

1.First, pay attention to the world around you-----little things, big things, people, animals, buildings, events, etc.这里提到了留心你身边的事物，所以下文会说你看到什么、听到什么、尝到什么、闻到什么和感觉到什么，选D。

2.在下文内容Your poem will be more powerful if you choose a topic you feel strongly about.捕捉到关键词choose a topic，故选A。

3.下文Circle these to use in your poem.提到了圈出这些词，所以上文会说有任何词和短语很引人注目吗，选C。

4.上文Remember, a poem doesn’t have to rhyme. It doesn’t have to use sentences.提到一首诗不应该……，所以下文会说写诗歌应该……,故选E。（但是它应该表达你对于这个主题的感情。）

5.上文Do you like the way it sounds?提到你喜欢它的表达方法吗？所以下文会说如果不喜欢，回去重写你不喜欢的部分，选F。