练习
一、Make the following sentences simpler and more forceful.
1. He is someone who has accomplished a great deal in a short period of time.
2. It is important to read the instructions before using the machine.
3. It is our plan to open a new branch office in New Deli.
4. It is hoped that the new typewriters will help the secretaries in their work.
5. There are several pages in Mr. Boswell’s report concerning budgeting.
6. Mr. Carson’s resignation was submitted to the Personnel Division last Friday.
7. Mary was asked by the manager to type the report.
8. It has been proved by experience that the public relations campaign is requiring more time than had been expected.
9. American business has a goal, which is to try to raise the standard of living.
10. The plans for the new building will be carefully studied by Mr. Johnson, one of our architects.
二、Rewrite the following sentences, to make them effective.
1. He will fly to Germany next week for the purpose of meeting Mr. Swartz in person.
2. We require cameras that are of a new type.
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3. It should be noted that this is the best price we can offer in this season.
4. Your letter is not clear. I can’t understand it.
5. For two years, you haven’t given us any order.
6. We allow you 3 percent discount for cash payment.
7. We wish to acknowledge receipt of your letter of July 5.
8. This product not only is welcome for its reasonable price, but also for is welcome its fine quality.
9. We are informed that similar goods of American origin have been sold here at a level about 30% lower than you.
10. Our normal practice is that we usually insure shipments for the invoice value plus 10%.
三、 Rewrite the following sentences so that they sound less formal. 1. I have pleasure in enclosing a check in your favor.
2. I am pleased to inform you that your application for a post as secretary was successful.
3. I regret to advise you that we will not be able to deliver the goods on time. 4. I would be grateful if you could advise me of your prices.
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5. Please find enclosed our invoices.
四、Rewrite the following letter to make it less formal.
We have received your request for permission to use our computers during the next session for summer school. We are pleased to inform you that you may use all 15 of the laptop computers your requested. Would you please come in and fill out the necessary paperwork any time before April?
五、Rewrite the following sentences and tell why you think it necessary to revise so. (1) In the event of your wishing me to do so, I will call on you next week.
(2) The surrounding circumstances do not justify an advance of more than US$2, 000.
(3) The manager who is most experienced and with the greatest efficiency, it seems obvious, should be given consideration for being promoted first.
(4) Upon examination of our records, it seems that you have forgotten to file the personal data form which is required.
(5) All applicants who are interested in the job are obligated to provide the names of three references whom we can write to for evaluation of your job performance.
(6) The vice president was a woman who had graduated from law school and with long experience in the business world.
(7) The salesperson told us that we should write to the main office directly for whatever information we were in need of.
(8) It goes without saying that we are acquainted with your policy on filing tax returns, and we have every intention of complying with the regulation, which you have stated.
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(9) American business has a goal, which is to try to raise the standard of living.
(10) It is true that often great affluence is accompanied by another problem, unrest socially.
六、Rewrite the following sentences taken from letters, and pay attention to the tone. (1) Each accountant must submit his time and expense report by the 15th of each month.
(2) It has been quite some time since I did the type of work, but I can help you for a while.
(3) I am sure you will understand our reasons for refusal.
(4) We realize that you are upset, but the fee is due on May 10th.
(5) The corrected order cannot be sent until March 4th.
(6) This innovative advertisement was designed by Mr. Smith.
(7) The shoes you bought were from a faulty batch—we have sent you the replacement now, so this should be OK.
(8) It’s a pity your tablecloth faded, but you can’t have read the washing instructions.
(9) I had an interview with you ages ago, but I have not heard a word—have I got the job or not.
(10) You will have to wait a while because we are out of stock now—we’ll be in touch with you when more arrive.
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