英语写作(一)Unit 2 The Appropriate Word.pptVIP

2011-Simon-GDUBS Unit Objectives Differentiate various styles in English, namely, formal, general, colloquial, and slang; Avoid some pitfalls of Chinglish; and Develop an awareness of audience in note writing. INTRODUCTION By “appropriate”, we mean the proper style of English and the avoidance of Chinglish. We must be aware from the very beginning that there exist various styles in words: some are formal or general, while others are colloquial or slang. 2011-Simon-GDUBS INTRODUCTION Knowing these styles is the first step in the practice of using them in writing. The choice of style is decided by genre as well as the audience. When you write, you should be able to decide on the style of their writing according to these two factors. 2011-Simon-GDUBS Part II Focus On P16. Formal: adjourn general: finish Formal: consensus general: agreement 2011-Simon-GDUBS Part II Focus Formal or general? After a double attempt to insert himself through the window, Mike conceded failure. Change: After two tries at climbing in through the window, Mike gave up. 2011-Simon-GDUBS Focus Revise the paragraph on P17. Reference: The author has made a lifetime’s study of film history, and the knowledge she has accumulated is tempered by a fine sense of judgment. She devotes a whole chapter to an analysis of horror film. These films, according to her, do much more than just frighten us; they enable us to forget our worries. 2011-Simon-GDUBS Classroom Activities 1. Natural style: If there is an accident or incident that may be covered by this policy, notify us in writing as soon as possible. you can give this notice to any of our authorized agents. 2011-Simon-GDUBS Classroom Activities 2. a.The general manager asked you to wait for a second. b. when Macbeth recoiled at the thought of murder, Lady Macbeth urged him not to withdraw. c. I asked him to stop his misconduct. 2011-Simon-GDUBS Classroom Activities 3. The first excerpt i