【Abstract】In the first paragraph of the paper the author highlights that due attention has to be paid to writing.Several fundamental factors have contributed to such a problem.In addition， as far as the author is concerned， the basic skills and sense of English is of utmost significance to the writing.
　　【Key words】analyse the common problems; basic knowledge; influence; solutions
　　【作者简介】李洪英（1974.07-），女，汉族，山东平原人，山东省平原县第一中学，高中英语教师，本科，研究方向：高三英语教学。
　　I .Introduction
　　This paper attempts to analyse the common problems students have in their English writing and presents the corresponding training methods with emphasis on the training of students ‘ writing ability.In the past， it covered 25%. Now it covers more points than before. Some can see how important the writing is to improve the marks of the students.Then how to improve the writing ability of the students？ This paper will analyse the common problems in English writing of Chinese students and also discuss how to improve their writing ability in English.
　　II. Common problems in English writing
　　In the past years， we have tried some methods of training the students writing ability. And we have found many problems in their writing. The followings are the main kinds of problems.
　　1） Weak in basic knowledge of English
　　The students are weak in their basic knowledge of English. Some research wok