How to write the beginning of an English composition

The common opening forms of essays are roughly as follows:

1. Get straight to the point and reveal the theme

Make it clear at the beginning of the article what the theme of the article is. For example, "How I Spent My Vacation" begins with:

I spent my last vacation happily.

The following is titled "Honesty" The beginning of an article:

Honesty is one of the best virtues. An honest man is always trusted and respected. On the contrary, one who tells lies is regarded as a "liar", and is looked upon by honest people.

2. Explain the characters, events, time or environment at the beginning

At the beginning of the article, first explain the characters, events and environment clearly. For example, "A Trip to Jinshan" begins:

The day before yesterday my class went on a bus trip to Jinshan. The bus ride there took three hours. The long trip made us very tired, but the sight of the beautiful sea refreshed us.

3. Reminiscent beginning

Use the method of recall to begin. For example, "A Trip to the Taishan Mountain" begins with:

I remember my first trip to the Taishan Mountain as if it were yesterday.

4. Generality The beginning of the article is to give a general introduction in advance to the person or people to be described in the article. For example, the beginning of "The Happiness of Reading Books":

People often say that gold and silver are the most valuable things in the world. But I say that to read books is more valuable than anything else, because books give us knowledge and knowledge gives us power.

5. Introduction to the beginning of the environment

That is, the beginning uses natural scenery or the natural environment to introduce the things to be introduced. For example, "An Accident" begins with:

It was a rainy and windy morning. The sky was gloomy, the temperature was low, and the street was nearly empty. I was on my way back to school. Suddenly, a speeding car came round the corner.

6. Begin by explaining the purpose of writing.

Explain the purpose of writing at the beginning of the article, such as who you want to praise, criticize, or explain a problem through the article.

For example, the beginning of "Pollution Control":

In this article I shall draw your attention to the subject of pollution control.