n/draw a conclusion/reach a conclusion come to a conclusion that。。。

(4)將事物的正反、好壞兩方麵,或者將兩種不同事物進行比較,對比時常用的句式、短語:

然而 while ,whereas,but,however,nevertheless

盡管如此 in spite of that,despite all this

但在另一方麵 but on the other hand

與。。。相比 in/by in comparison with。。。/as compare with。。。

對比之下 by/in contrast

與。。。相反 as opposed to。。。/instead of。。。

相反 on the contrary,instead

他們的區別如下 The differences are as follows;the differences can be described as follows

A與B之間的不同在於。。。。the differences between A and B is /lies in/exists in/consists in。。。;A is different from B in。。。

Note Writing

一般商業信件都比較簡潔,試看下麵一封保險公司的回函:

Dear Miss Duxbury,

In answer to your inquiry of 5 March I am enclosing a proposal form and information on our Personal Accident Scheme No. PAl02. The scheme is comprehensive and covers your students on the journey and during play for a maximum of up to £32,000.00.

I will send you a cover note as soon as I receive your check and completed proposal form. If there is any further information you require, please contact me and I will be pleased to help you.

Yours sincerely,

R. Bannel

District Manager

Enc. Proposal form

Leaflet PA 102

感謝信

當別人幫了你一個忙時,你應該給他寫封信,以示感激。

Dear John:

Thank you very much for the nice birthday present you have sent me! I have been longing for a dictionary for a long time. It will surly be very helpful to my study.

It''s very nice of you to remember my birthday, I''ll make good use of the dictionary and I''ll think of you with gratitude and affection every time I use it.