СПЕЦІАЛІЗОВАНА АНГЛІЙСЬКА МОВА ДЛЯ ЕКОНОМІСТІВ

Key terms: style; readability; KIS principle.

Exercises

Exercise 1. Review questions:

1. What does one’s style depend on?
2. What can reports be spoiled by?
3. Describe the principle that should be applied when writing a report.

Exercise 2. Here are some examples of longer words that we are tempted to use when writing. Give shorter alternatives. (If you need help, use a Thesaurus).

Exercise 3. Using phrases that are pompous and long-winded is a common fault of report writers. Replace the following phrases with ones saying the same thing in a simple way.

1. in the not distant future                           
2. in the event that ...                                              
3. prior to ...                                                            
4. taking into consideration                         
5. not without considerable trouble             
6. in view of the fact that                                        
7. in such a fashion as to ensure                 
8. manpower resources                                           
9. for reasons of a practical nature              
10. adjacent to                                                          
11. in the work situation                                           
12. in the interim period                                            
13. the expensive nature of the product        
14. the position in regard to the availability of .....                
15. will find it advisable to ...                        
16. the least possible degree of...                  
17. an increase in pressure became apparent
18. not by any means unknown                                
19. adopted measures to ...