2.2正式语言与非正式语言的对比

Formal language uses longer and more complex sentences.

1. In 2001,the bridge was built. This was good politically. Two countries united.
2. The bridge as completed in 2001,resulting in positive political move that united two countries.

Formal language uses fewer personal pronouns(代词).

1. Don't send it off until you are told to do so.
2. Please await instructions(等待指令) before dispatching(派遣) items.

Formal language makes use of the discipline(学科) specific vocabulary.

1. Germs grow well in dirty and warm temperatures.
2. Bacteria thrive in unhygienic and warm condition.

Formal language does not use colloquialisms(口语).

1. As Sterling went up in value, the government had to put up taxes tp stop consumers buying too much cheap imports.
2. Consequent to the appreciation in the exchange value Sterling against other currencies,necessary fiscal measures were introduced by the government to reduce the likelihood of an import-led consumer spending surge.

Formal language does not use contractions(缩写形式).

• it'll,won't,didn't,can't

1. Before they discovered America,Europeans didn't eat potatoes.
2. Prior to the discovery of America, potatoes were not consumed in Europe.

Formal language focuses more on vocabulary choice

more academic

1. Researchers look at the way strain builds up round a geological fault.

2. Researchers examined the way strain builds up round a geological fault.

3. The new computer system has got rid of the company's inventory problems.

4. The new computer system has eliminated the company's inventory problems.