教学内容：英文写作
适合人群：英语教师、英语专业学生、初高中生等
任何语言都是宜简不宜繁的，如果本可以少量的词汇但却偏偏使用许多词汇来表达同一个意思，这样的句子就是啰嗦的。语言不简洁一般来说有两个原因：第一是学生想要凑字以完成过字数要求；第二是盲目使用一些句型句式，或滥用模板。
如下的表格列举了一些常见的冗词。
如上三种情况：
第一种是在我们学习语言的初级阶段都会遇到的情况。左侧和右侧词汇都很简单，但左侧有多余的词汇。这个问题会随着学习者不断深入学习一门语言而消除；
第二种是目前考试类作文当中比较集中的情况。典型的特点是左侧的比右侧的复杂得多，那么这些词汇或短语不是因为不好（有时非常好），而是与考生其他方面的水平不匹配，就犹如一个穿着Prada上衣却搭配运动裤，甚至搭配篮球鞋的人。但多数情况下，这类词汇都是冗长的。
第三种是在平时阅读中也能见到的，严格来说它不能算冗词。但如果一味地为了应用这些词而使用，或是为了凑字数而使用，那么他们就会变成冗词；
第四种往往是考试时根据汉语意思而查出的同义英语词，然后看哪一个复杂就用哪一个而造成的情况。事实上，词与词之间是有区别的，有的词表面意思一样但感情色彩不一样，有的词意思完全一样但搭配不一样。同学们应该在字典里详细比较不同词的用法。
练习
选出每组句子里面最简洁的一项。
1.
A. I repeat again, during the period that the office is relocating, we have taken the liberty of introducing flexible working hours.
B. I repeat, during the period that the office is relocating, we intend to introduce flexible working hours.
C. I repeat, while the office is relocating, we have taken the liberty of introducing flexible working hours.
D. I repeat, while the office is relocating, we intend to introduce flexible working hours.
2.
A. in this day and age
B. in these modern times
C. today
D. at this point in time
3.
A. the short and long of it
B. to make a long story short
C. a condensed recapitulation of transpired events
D. a summary
4.
A. It would be appreciated if, in the month of June, we were to engage in a dialogue.
B. It would be appreciated if, in the month of June, we could have a chat.
C. Please see me in the month of June.
D. Please see me in June.
5.
A. Here is the report you asked for.
B. Attached herewith please find the investigative literature you demanded.
C. In view of the fact that you requested it, here is the report.
D. As per your instructions, I have enclosed the report you asked for.
6.
A. I am of the opinion that the letter in regard to the defective merchandise is of little merit.
B. My personal opinion is that the letter about the defective merchandise is of little merit.
C. I believe that the letter about the defective merchandise is wrong.
D. My personal opinion is that the letter about the defective merchandise is wrong.
7.
A. The pamphlet for the purpose of employee financial guidance is inaccurate and should be nipped in the bud.
B. The pamphlet for employee financial guidance is inaccurate and should be nipped in the bud.
C. The pamphlet for the purpose of employee financial guidance is inaccurate and should cut off at the pass.
D. The pamphlet for employee financial guidance is inaccurate and should be reviewed.
8.
A. In the eventuality the new position is created, it goes without saying that I will apply.
B. If the new position is created, it goes without saying that I will apply.
C. If the new position is created, I will apply.
D. If the new position is created, as sure as the sun rises, I will apply.
9.
A. The office relocation issue is as dead as a doornail, as of 9 a.m. this morning.
B. The office relocation is cancelled, as of 9 a.m. this morning.
C. The office relocation has been cancelled.
D. At 9 a.m., senior administrators decided to cancel any office relocation.
10.
A. We think that your claim is not valid.
B. At this point in time, we are of the opinion that your claim is not valid.
C. Today, we are of the opinion that your claim sucks.
D. In our personal opinions, your claim does not possess sufficient validity.
Answers：
1, D. 2, C. 3, D. 4, D. 5, A.
6, C. 7, D. 8, C. 9, D. 10, A.
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