虽然ACT写作部分是“选做”—— Optional，但是对于申请名校的学生，备考目标肯定是得到一个高分的写作成绩。今天分享ACT官网给出的20条写作建议，希望能够帮到备考写作的同学。

　　Tipsfor the ACT Writing Test

　　写作前1. Carefully read the instructions on the cover of the test booklet. 仔细阅读试卷封面的说明。

　　2. Do some planning before writing the essay; you will be instructed to do your prewriting in your Writing Test booklet. You can refer to these notes as you write the essay on the lined pages in your answer folder. 写作文前列提纲。

　　3. Do not skip lines and do not write in the margins. Write your essay legibly, in English, with a No. 2 pencil. Do not use ink, a mechanical pencil, or correction fluid. 写作时不要跨线、不要写在线外的空白处。字迹清晰，2B铅笔，不要用墨水笔、自动铅笔、涂改液。

　　4. Carefully consider the prompt and make sure you understand the issue—reread it if you aren't sure. 仔细考虑提示，确保理解这个问题 - 如果你不能确定，重新读。

　　5. Decide what perspective you want to take on the issue. 确定你在作文问题上的观点。

　　6. Then jot down your ideas: this might simply be a list of reasons and examples that you will use to explain your point of view on the issue. 然后记下你的想法：用来阐述你观点的一系列的原因和例子。

　　7. Write down what you think others might say in opposition to your point of view and think about how you would refute their arguments. 写出你认为别人可能会有的反对观点，想想如何反驳他们的论点。

　　8. Think of how best to organize your essay. 考虑如何更好的组织文章。

　　写作中9. At the beginning of your essay, make sure readers will see that you understand the issue. Explain your point of view in a clear and logical way. 文章开头确保让人明白你理解了问题，明确合理的表述你的观点。

　　10. Stay focused on the topic. 不要跑题。

　　11. Discuss the issue in a broader context or evaluate the implications or complications of the issue. 在更大的范围内讨论问题，拓展问题的影响力和复杂性。

　　12. Address what others might say to refute your point of view and present a counterargument. 写出别人可能会反对你的观点，并反驳。

　　13. Use specific examples. 用具体事例。

　　14. Vary the structure of your sentences, and use varied and precise word choices. 句子结构多样，用词准确而丰富。

　　15. Make logical relationships clear by using transitional words and phrases. 使用过渡衔接的词语使文章逻辑清晰。

　　16. End with a strong conclusion that summarizes or reinforces your position. 在结尾强调并总结你的立场。

　　写作后：17. If possible, before time is called, recheck your work: 如果还剩时间，检查你的作文：

　　18. Correct any mistakes in grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling. 纠正语法，修辞，标点符号和拼写的错误。

　　19. If you find any words that are hard to read, recopy them so your readers can read them easily. 保证句子通顺易懂。

　　20. Make any corrections and revisions neatly, between the lines (but not in the margins). 修改要保持整洁，不要写在页边空白处。