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Describing Advantages and Disadvantages 0。@00●。。带0。0。。。000。。。。。00。。。。606。。。。。。。。。。 The following patterns are often used in formal writing to describe advantages and disadvantages 0●。0。。000。000。000。00。。。0。@00000●00。。0。。00。000。0●00●。0。。0。00。●0 Advantage Disadvantages Transition signals 1)Since its 1)It has 1)to indicate orderor sequence first, appearance, brought much second, next, finally, before, after people have harm to humans. afterwards, soon, later, now, then, at the benefited a 2) People take same time, on the left, on the right close to lot from it. opposing views above, below 2).. is/are of 2)to indicate an additional idea playing an 3)Some people additionally, besides, in addition, Increasingly take the furthermore, also, similarly, likewise, in the significant opposing view same way, role/part inthat 3)to indicate a contrasting idea: though our lives/ although, even though, instead at any rate society but, yet, neither, despite, in spite of, nevertheless. whereas on the other hand
The following patterns are often used in formal writing to describe advantages and disadvantages. Describing Advantages and Disadvantages Advantage Disadvantages Transition signals 1) Since its appearance, people have benefited a lot from it. 2) … is/are playing an increasingly significant role / part in our lives / society. 1) It has brought much harm to humans. 2) People take opposing views of … 3) Some people take the opposing view that … 1) to indicate order or sequence: first, second, next, finally, before, after, afterwards, soon, later, now, then, at the same time, on the left, on the right, close to, above, below… 2) to indicate an additional idea: additionally, besides, in addition, furthermore, also, similarly, likewise, in the same way, … 3) to indicate a contrasting idea: though, although, even though, instead, at any rate, but, yet, neither, despite, in spite of, nevertheless, whereas, on the other hand…
Describing Advantages and Disadvantages Advantage Disadvantages Transition signals 3)We can 4)While other people 4) to indicate a generalization: in hardly live think the other way ../ general, generally speaking, as a without take a different attitude general rule, on the whole 4)... is/are (an opposing view) 5)to indicate a possibility or endowed with 5)Nothing can be certainty: possibly, perhaps, man perfect and everything clearly, no doubt, certainly. advantages has two sides,. is/are evidently 5)Nowadays not an exception 6)to indicate a conclusion: above no one can 6)Nothing should be all, thus, as a result, in conclusion, escape from carried to extremes in summary, accordingly. the influence consequently, therefore of
Describing Advantages and Disadvantages Advantage Disadvantages Transition signals 3) We can hardly live without … 4) … is/are endowed with many advantages. 5) Nowadays no one can escape from the influence of … 4) While other people think the other way… / take a different attitude (an opposing view) … 5) Nothing can be perfect and everything has two sides, … is / are not an exception. 6) Nothing should be carried to extremes. 4) to indicate a generalization: in general, generally speaking, as a general rule, on the whole… 5) to indicate a possibility or certainty: possibly, perhaps, clearly, no doubt, certainly, evidently… 6) to indicate a conclusion: above all, thus, as a result, in conclusion, in summary, accordingly, consequently, therefore…
Describing Advantages and Disadvantages Advantage Disadvantages Transition signals 6)There is no 7)We should take a 7)to introduce a cause or reason doubt that roper attitude because as for. due to. since both.. and owards 8)to introduce an example: for have their own 8 )We should make full example, for instance, that is advantages use of its benefits, and namely 7)Despite/In meanwhile try to avoid 9)to emphasize or clarify spite of these its disadvantage actually, in other words, in fact problems, I as a matter of fact. of course think its 10)to refer to something advantages previously mentioned: the former still outweigh the latter. such. where. which whom disadvantages Exercises
Exercises Describing Advantages and Disadvantages Advantage Disadvantages Transition signals 6) There is no doubt that both … and … have their own advantages. 7) Despite / In spite of these problems, I think its advantages still outweigh its disadvantages. 7) We should take a proper attitude towards … 8) We should make full use of its benefits, and meanwhile try to avoid its disadvantage. 7) to introduce a cause or reason: because, as, for, due to, since… 8) to introduce an example: for example, for instance, that is, namely… 9) to emphasize or clarify: actually, in other words,, in fact, as a matter of fact, of course… 10) to refer to something previously mentioned: the former, the latter, such, where, which, whom…
Ex 20 Try to find some relevant information about trade secrets protection on the Net and write a short passage of 120 words or so on the topic " Trade Secrets Protection" according to the following outline in English. You can use the patterns provided Outline. What is a trade secret? 2. Advantage of trade secret protection 3. Disadvantage of trade secret protection Reference
Ex. 20 Try to find some relevant information about trade secrets protection on the Net and write a short passage of 120 words or so on the topic “Trade Secrets Protection” according to the following outline in English. You can use the patterns provided. Outline: 1. What is a trade secret? 2. Advantage of trade secret protection 3. Disadvantage of trade secret protection Reference
Trade Secrets Protection A Trade secret is defined as any formula, pattern, device, or compilation of e 11 herbs and spices has well kept trade secret for about 40 years and Coca Colas soda formula has been a valuable trade secret during 100 years since it original formulation. Trade secret protection also typically cost less to maintain. There are no government fees associated with trade secret. In .addition, there are no attorney fees for drafting and prosecuting a trade secret
Trade Secrets Protection A Trade secret is defined as any formula, pattern, device, or compilation of information that is used in one's business that gives it an advantage over competitors who do not know or use it. Trade secret protection has advantages in some circumstance over other types of protection, including patents. Patents may last for a maximum of approximately 20 years. Trade secret protection may last as long as the information remains secret. For example, Kentucky Fried Chicken's blend of 11 herbs and spices has well kept trade secret for about 40 years and CocaCola's soda formula has been a valuable trade secret during 100 years since it original formulation. Trade secret protection also typically cost less to maintain. There are no government fees associated with trade secret. In addition, there are no attorney fees for drafting and prosecuting a trade secret
.unlike for a patent application. Further, a trade secret does not have to meet the high patentability standards of utility, novelty and nonobviousness. As a result, the subject matter protectable as a trade secret is extremely broad from chemical formula to service plans. One of the major drawback of using trade secrets protection is that care must be constantly exercised to ensure the confidentiality of the secret. Even one inadvertent disclosure of the information may result in loss of trade secret protection. Anything that can be readily discovered byreverse engineering must be used if the invention is to be protected. Trade secret information also is frequently exploited by former employees due to malice .toward the former employer or the profitability of corporate spying, or both
unlike for a patent application. Further, a trade secret does not have to meet the high patentability standards of utility, novelty and nonobviousness. As a result, the subject matter protectable as a trade secret is extremely broad from chemical formula to service plans. One of the major drawback of using trade secrets protection is that care must be constantly exercised to ensure the confidentiality of the secret. Even one inadvertent disclosure of the information may result in loss of trade secret protection. Anything that can be readily discovered by "reverse engineering must be used if the invention is to be protected. Trade secret information also is frequently exploited by former employees due to malice toward the former employer or the profitability of corporate spying, or both
Letter of Complaint Writing a letter of complaint is a serious matter, which should sound much more formal than a personal letter, because it handles something that might hurt the good relations. Therefore,. your letter should sound firm in giving a justified complaint while at the same time restrained and polite in using language Exercises
Writing a letter of complaint is a serious matter, which should sound much more formal than a personal letter, because it handles something that might hurt the good relations. Therefore, your letter should sound firm in giving a justified complaint while at the same time restrained and polite in using language. Letter of Complaint Sample Exercises
Frank hamilton 29 Portman Street Liverpool d5 7WL April 18, 2002 Philip flood Production manager Belfast Electronics Company 12 Landsdales street Liverpool 3WsXI Dear Mr Philip flood utensils from your company. After your salesman describe We are pleased to be offered a wide selection of e-househol d how to use the burglar alarm, we chose one in good faith because we were robbed last year
Frank Hamilton 29 Portman Street Liverpool D5 7WL April 18, 2002 Philip Flood Production Manager Bellfast Electronics Company 12 Landsdales Street Liverpool 3W SX1 Dear Mr. Philip Flood, We are pleased to be offered a wide selection of e-household utensils from your company. After your salesman described how to use the burglar alarm, we chose one in good faith because we were robbed last year
However, the burglar alarm often activates when anyone shouts out nearby So my grandchildren use it as their toy. within two weeks, our neighbors visited five times and the policemen three times. Yesterday when i turned on the tv, it actually skirled again In view of the above-mentioned facts, we request the following Arrange a technician for repairs at once Change a new one if beyond repair Change another type if due to faulty manufacture Kindly let us know your decision as soon as possible. Your prompt attention to this matter will be much appreciated Yours sincerely Frank hamilton
However, the burglar alarm often activates when anyone shouts out nearby. So my grandchildren use it as their toy. Within two weeks, our neighbors visited five times and the policemen three times. Yesterday when I turned on the TV, it actually skirled again. In view of the above-mentioned facts, we request the following: Arrange a technician for repairs at once; Change a new one if beyond repair; Change another type if due to faulty manufacture. Kindly let us know your decision as soon as possible. Your prompt attention to this matter will be much appreciated. Yours sincerely Frank Hamilton
