Bài 16 - Writing concise sentences ppsx

Bài 16 - Writing concise sentences (Cách viết câu ngắn gọn súc tích)- phần2 5. GIẢM DÙNG NHỮNG LỜI NÓI SÁO VÀ TỪ CHÊM Bạn hãy tưởng tượng nếu bạn là người đầu tiên nói những câu rất thông minh như "She fell head over heels in love" hoặc "She's cool as a cucumber." thì thật sự sẽ rất tuyệt. Nhưng thật đáng buồn những câu nói ấy sẽ dần dần mất đi vẻ hào nhoáng ban đầu mà trở nên cũ rích và thậm chí khiến người khác bực mình. Chính vì vậy các bạn hãy hạn chế sử dụng những lời nói sáo và từ chêm. Bởi người đọc sẽ cảm thấy thực sự bực bội nếu người viết sử dụng văn phong tẻ nhạt cùng với mớ hổ lốn những lời nói sáo và từ chêm đó. Ví dụ, ngài thị trưởng của Austin, Texas, đã từng thông báo trước sự bối rối của mọi người như sau: "I wanted all my ducks in a row, so if we did get into a posture, we could pretty much slam- dunk this thing and put it to bed." Những lời nói đó thực sự đã làm cho người dân cảm thấy không thoải mái. Chính vì vậy khi viết câu các bạn hãy lưu ý đến điều này. Sau đây danh sách những từ gây bực bội cho người đọc sẽ được giới thiệu để các bạn tránh dùng. acid test meaningful dialogue at loose ends moving experience babe in the woods needle in a haystack better late than never open-and-shut case brought back to reality pain in the _____ black as pitch point with pride blind as a bat pretty as a picture bolt from the blue put it in a nutshell busy as a bee/beaver quick as a flash/wink cat's meow rat race cool as a cucumber ripe old age cool, calm, and collected ruled the roost crack of dawn sad but true crushing blow sadder but wiser cry over spilt milk set the world on fire dead as a doornail sick as a dog dog-eat-dog world sigh of relief don't count your chickens slow as molasses dyed in the wool smart as a whip easier said than done sneaking suspicion easy as pie spread like wildfire feathered friends straight as an arrow face the music straw that broke flash in the pan the camel's back flat as a pancake strong as an ox gentle as a lamb take the bull by the horns go at it tooth and nail thin as a rail good time was had by all through thick and thin greased lightning tired but happy happy as a lark to coin a phrase head over heels to make a long story short heavy as lead trial and error horns of a dilemma tried and true hour of need under the weather keep a stiff upper lip white as a sheet ladder of success wise as an owl last but not least work like a dog looking a gift horse worth its weight in gold in the mouth Bài tập thực hành: Các bạn hãy viết lại các câu sau để thành câu ngắn gọn, súc tích. Đáp án sẽ được đưa ra ở cuối bài. 1. At this point in time we can't ascertain the reason as to why the screen door was left open. 2. My sister, who is employed as a nutritionist at the University of Michigan, recommends the daily intake of megadoses of Vitamin C. 3. Basically, in light of the fact that Congressman Fuenches was totally exhausted by his last campaign, there was an expectation on the part of the voters that he would not reduplicate his effort to achieve office in government again. 4. It is to be hoped that we discover a means to create an absolutely proper and fitting tribute to Professor Espinoza. 5. There is a desire on the part of many of us to maintain a spring recess for the purpose of getting away from the demands of our studies. 6. Joe was an honest and hard working man. Basically, he never gave much consideration to sitting idly about, doing nothing constructive. (Viết lại bằng một câu) 7. What is your basic understanding of predestination? 8. At what point in time will a downturn in the stock market have a really serious effect on the social life of people as a whole? 9. I would call your attention to the fact that our President, who was formerly the Governor of Arkansas, is basically a Southerner. 10. There are millions of fans who desperately want the Hartford Whalers to stay in the city. [...]... recommends daily megadoses of Vitamin C 3 Because Congressman Fuenches was exhausted by his last campaign, voters expected he would not seek re-election Hoặc: Voters thought that Congressman Fuenches was so exhausted by his last campaign that he wouldn't seek re-election 4 We hope for an appropriate tribute to Professor Espinoza 5 We want a spring recess so we can get away from our studies OR We want . Bài 16 - Writing concise sentences (Cách viết câu ngắn gọn súc tích )- phần2 5. GIẢM DÙNG NHỮNG LỜI NÓI SÁO VÀ TỪ CHÊM Bạn hãy. loose ends moving experience babe in the woods needle in a haystack better late than never open-and-shut case brought back to reality pain in the _____ black as pitch point with pride blind. sadder but wiser cry over spilt milk set the world on fire dead as a doornail sick as a dog dog-eat-dog world sigh of relief don't count your chickens slow as molasses dyed in the wool