Day #1 - Academic Vocabulary in Use

Book: Academic Vocabulary in use, Michael McCarthy et al, Cambridge Univ Press

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Subject: Cause and effect (page 68-69)

From the book, I have learned that cause and effect are often used in academic writing especially to describe the relationship between event, object, variables, states or affairs. Its often used as conjunction like because, preposition like due to or because of, and adverb like therefore and consequently. 

In this book mainly focused on 2 types of cause and effect:

1. Verbs relating to cause and effect.

    eg. make, create, cause, do, produce, force

2. Nouns relating to cause and effect. 

    eg. chain reaction, consequence, effect, impact, end, origin/source, outcome, precedent and reason.

Exercises:

30.2 Match the beginning of each sentence with the most appropriate ending.

1. The article explores the origins of the concept of democracy. 

2. One small explosion set off a chain reaction, causing massive damage.

3. The confusion probably stemmed from a lack of communication.

4. The proposed new tax could have major consequences for larger families.

5. The disastrous events of 2003 gave rise to a widespread sense of disillusionment. 

6. The judge explained that there were precedents for his decision.

30.3 Choose the correct word in italics to complete the sentences.

1. De Routa's work in the 1970s influenced (nothing change) the development of computer science.

2. The acid seemed to have no effect whatsoever on the plastic.

3. Everyone hoped for a positive outcome to the meeting between the two government.

4. The reason for the failure of the project was a lack of funding.

5. The impact of the global warming on the polar ice caps is now understood more clearly.

6. The Journalist wondered what particular ending the government had in mind when it decided to build a national tennis academy.

Evaluation:

I have got correction from Sensei:

the two government >> the two governments

30.3.3 Everyone hoped for a positive outcome to the meeting between the two governments.

Its often used as conjunction >>They are often used as conjunctions
They are often used as conjunctions

the relationship between event, object, >>the relationship between events, objects,

to describe the relationship between events, objects,  variables, states or affairs.