13-й урок

INTERNET TOEFL SAMPLE LESSONS # 13

В этом уроке мы продолжаем работу со словами и выражениями для написания сочинения.

Words and phrases to make references:

as far as ... is concerned -	что касается ...;
according to/following this model of interpretation -	согласно/ следуя этой интерпретации/ этому объяснению/толкованию;
in one’s view/opinion/estimation/according to someone -	по чьему-либо мнению;
in one’s eyes/in the eyes of smb -	по чьему - либо мнению;

Eg: If time is short and an urgent matter must be dealt with, it is important to make a decision quickly. However, as far as the consequences of your decisions are concerned, an error could be very costly. (TOEFL writing question # 73 or # 77)

Eg: Psychologists have argued that when people meet each other for the first time, they categorize each other according to personality types they already know. According to this model of interpretation, first impressions have a very important influence on our interactions with others. (TOEFL writing question # 60)

Eg: As the world becomes more and more united by communications technology, it is increasingly necessary to establish a common world language. There are, of course, both advantages and disadvantages to this development. In my view (opinion/estimation), loss of diversity in the world is always a negative thing. On the other hand, according to those such as businessmen who rely on the ease of global communication, it is a very positive thing. (TOEFL writing question # 80)

Eg: In a zoologist’s eyes, the idea that a zoo has no useful purpose is ridiculous. (TOEFL writing question # 56)

Запомните некоторые обороты со следующими словами:

advantage/benefit - disadvantage
advantageous(adj)

Eg: First of all, I should explain advantages and disadvantages of living in a dormitory. (положительные и отрицательные стороны чего-либо)

In this assay, I will name some of the advantages of each approach and I will argue in favor of.../and I will support... (положительные стороны/преимущества каждой точки зрения)

I should explain the advantages of this choice over other options. (преимущества данного варианта над другими)

Many find it advantageous to take out a student loan from a bank. (Многие считают более предпочтительным ... )

Both approaches have advantages and disadvantages. (Оба подхода/обе точки зрения имеют свои положительные и отрицательные стороны.)

For my part, I find more advantages than disadvantages in living in a dorm. (находить больше преимуществ, чем недостатков в чём-либо)

While there are advantages to/for both options, taking a student loan from a bank is the best choice for many students. (В то время как оба варианта имеют свои положительные стороны, ...)

There are, of course, both advantages and disadvantages to this development. (Имеются, конечно, как положительные, так и отрицательные стороны этого явления.)

There are also benefits to renting an apartment. (Аренда квартиры также имеет свои преимущества/положительные стороны.)

This provides a number of benefits. (Это представляет/даёт ряд преимуществ)

pros and cons

to weigh/consider all the pros and cons - взвесить/рассмотреть все за и против

Eg: I would like to consider all the pros and cons of this matter before I draw a conclusion.

reason

Eg: I believe there are two main reasons for/against that. There are also serious reasons, why people believe that.

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