(7)
原句:When she decided to leave us, although I, as director of this school, hate to let her go, I would like to renew my support for her today, as she sets her eyes on still grander horizons.
编辑分析: “I, as director…” I is unnecessary and confuses the sentence.
改正后:When she decided to leave us, though as director of this school I hate to see her go, I offered my full support. I would like to renew my support for her today, as she sets her eyes on still grander horizons.
(8)
原句:I dearly hope that you will consider his application favorably.
编辑分析: “dearly hope” sincerely. “consider his application” her application. You have referred to the recommended teacher as ‘she’ and ‘miss’ throughout.
改正后:I sincerely hope that you will consider her application favorably and am confident you will be enlightened by her talents at your school.
总体评论:
千疮百孔的英文,语法错误、用词不当、句子结构不恰当,都可以分散阅读者的注意力,给阅读者造成误解,无法看懂你究竟要说什么。要知道评审委员要阅读上百份申请材料,你的错误可能使他(她)丧失对你的兴趣和信心。
在申请文书写作中应当注意:
使用正确的英语写作
要坚持使用明确、直接和具体的表达方式
删除不必要的词汇和语句
坚持使用主动语态
避免柔和、无色彩、犹豫和不果断的语言。
语法错误经过反复的阅读是可以更正的,但是用词不当和句子结构不恰当的毛病改正起来则比较困难,对于英语不是母语的人士来说,需要长期艰苦的磨练。在以后的篇章里,将继续分析片语使用、选词、句子结构和篇章开头结尾方面的错误。