Do I Need a Smartphone?|我需要智能型手机吗？

我需要智能型手机吗？

提示：

　　在数字通讯的时代，手机款式与功能不断推陈出新，人手一机是相当普遍的现象，而近年盛行的智能型手机更使通讯科技迈向新的纪元。请写一篇约 120 至 150 个单词（words）的英文作文，文分两段，第一段以 Smartphones undoubtedly symbolize a tremendous breakthrough in terms of telecommunications. 为主题句，描述智能型手机所引领的风潮或其功能；第二段则以 As for me, I can/can't live without... 开头，说明自己需要或不需要智能型手机及其原因。

写作小栈

1. 主题句引导写作（guided writing）必须使用所指定的主题句（topic sentence）作为段落的开头，以主题句开头后，接着以下段落所有的句子都必须支持这个主题的指示方向进行，也就是思路的发展要符合主题句，如此才不会离题。

2. 依据提示的主题句，第一段重点在于说明智能型手机所引领的风潮或其功能，部分人喜欢使用智能型手机，是因为它一机多用的特色，它既轻巧又方便携带，可以拿来上网、拍照、听音乐、玩游戏、甚至当作时尚配件。第二段则要说明自己是否需要智能型手机及其原因，本段可就手机的一些功能对自己生活上的实用性加以阐述，作为其必要或不必要的理由。

构思方向

第一段：智能型手机无疑象征电信领域的一大突破，写作重点在于智能型手机的功能（what）和人们喜爱使用它的原因（why）。

第二段：对我而言，我的生活可以∕不能没有……，写作重点在于自己对拥有智能型手机的态度（what），和我认为自己需要或不需要它的理由（why）。

动动脑（Brainstorming）

利用 2 W (what, why)

第一段  a. What features do smartphones have?

b. Why do people love to use smartphones?

第二段  a. What is my attitude toward the need for a smartphone?

b. Why do I think I need or don't need a smartphone?

结论句  For me, a smartphone is (not) a necessity.

大　纲

第一段引导句：Smartphones undoubtedly symbolize a tremendous breakthrough in terms of telecommunications.

a.  Consumers get several devices for the price of one.

b.  Smartphones don't weigh much and are easy to carry.

c.  Smartphones have even become fashion accessories.

第二段引导句：As for me, I can't live without my smartphone.

a.  I stay on top of my schedule with its calendar and to-do features.

b.  I can get online whenever I want from almost anywhere.

c.  The built-in camera lets me take pictures whenever I want.

第二段结论句：As you can see, my smartphone is essential to the smooth running of my daily life.

范文：

Smartphones undoubtedly symbolize a tremendous breakthrough in terms of telecommunications. Consumers pay one price for several devices. Smartphones are equipped with MP3 players, cameras, games, and Internet capabilities. It would cost a lot of money to purchase each item separately, so smartphones are a good deal. They are also lightweight and easy to carry. Smartphones are not only multifunctional; they can even serve as fashion accessories. That's why they have caught on with people from all walks of life.

As for me, I can't live without my smartphone. First, I use its calendar and to-do features to help keep my schedule straight. Second, I can access the Internet at any time from almost anywhere. This aids me in keeping abreast of all the latest information and news. Third, my smartphone's built-in camera allows me to take pictures at all times. As you can see, my smartphone is essential to the smooth running of my daily life.

智能型手机无疑象征电信领域的一大突破。消费者用 1 个价格即可拥有多项装置。智能型手机配备有 MP3 播放器、相机、游戏和上网功能。个别买每种设备要花上一大笔钱，所以智能型手机是个划算的消费。而且它们轻巧易携带。智能型手机不只拥有多项功能，还能当作时尚配件。这是使它在各行各业人士间蔚为风潮的原因。

对我而言，我的生活不能没有智能型手机。首先，我会使用它的日历和计划表功能，帮助我清楚了解自己的行事历。再者，我能在任何时间、几乎任何地点上网，这有助我掌握最新消息和新闻。第三，它的内建相机让我随时都能拍照。如你所见，我的日常生活能顺利进展，智能型手机可是扮演了极为重要的角色。