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1、ⅢSpecificWordsandGeneralWords1Comparativelyspeaking,somewordsaremorespecificormoregeneralinmeaningthanotherwords.2Althoughbothgeneralandspecificwordsareuseful,weshouldmakeanefforttomasterandusespecificwordswhereverpossibleornecessaryinourwriting,sincespecificwordhelptomakewritingclear,concrete,e
2、xact,vivid,andstriking.3Specificwordsareusedtoprovidedetails,whilegeneralwordsareusedtopresentmainideas.ExampleStudyGeneral:professionsSpecific:scientists,doctors,teachers,lawyers,journalistsGeneral:scientistsSpecific:physicists,chemistsGeneral:chemistsSpecific:biochemistsGeneral:takeSpecific:ca
3、pture,seize,grasp,grip,obtain,…General:goSpecific:walk,stroll,saunter,step,pace,run,…General:redSpecific:pink,crimson,carmine,scarlet,…General:wellSpecific:satisfactorily,thoroughly,correctly,clearlyGeneral:agoodmanSpecific:kind,honest,generous,sympathetic,warm-hearted,selfless,brave,honorable,r
4、esponsible,General:goodfoodSpecific:tasty,delicious,nourishing,rich,wholesome,fresh,appetizing,abundant,…General:houseSpecific:mansion,villa,chateau,cottage,bungalow,cabin,hut,shack,shanty,shed,barn,..General:Johnenteredtheclassroom.Specific:Johnranintotheclassroom.General:Heputthebookonthedesk.
5、Specific:Hethrewthebookonthedesk.General:Itisoftenwindyanddustyhereinspring.Specific:Inspringthereisoftenaverystrongnorthwestwind.Itcarriessomuchfinedustwithitthatsometimesthesunbecomesobscure.Thereisnoescapefromthefinedust;itgetsintoyoureyes,yourears,yournostrils,andyourhair.Itgoesthroughthecra
6、cksofclosedwindowsandcoversyourdesksandchairs.General:Studentsdomanyinterestingthingsafterclasses.Specific:Everymorningandafternoonthesportsfieldsarealivewithenergeticstudents.Footballandbasketballmatches,volleyballandbadminton,track-trainingandgymnasticsareallinfullswing.Eventhealleywayunderthe
7、treesandaroundtheflowerbedsprovideenoughspaceforenthusiaststopractice.Throughthewindowscomesthepitter-patterofping-pongballs,thesoundsofsongsandmusic,orlaughteranddiscussion.ⅣGeneralRulesofChoosingWordsinwriting“Useproperwor
