Michael Moritz, chairman of Sequoia Capital, and Harriet Heyman, his novelist wife, will seed the fund with £75m.
" I wouldn't be here today were it not for the generosity of strangers," Mr Moritz said.
The meaning of generosity can be defined as readiness or liberality in giving.
Example:
We thanked Mr Michael Moritz for his many generosities.
Thursday, 12 July 2012
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Murray heartache Federer triumps in Wimbledon singles
Roger Federer of Switzerland holds the winner's trophy after defeating Britain's Andy Murray, three sets to one in Wimbledon tennis final in London yesterday. Murray was in tears as he addressed the crowd after the match.
Heartache can be defined as emotional pain or distress;sorrow;grief or anguish.
Example:
War produces nothing but heartache.
Heartache can be defined as emotional pain or distress;sorrow;grief or anguish.
Example:
War produces nothing but heartache.
Formal Writing : Introducing points
On friendly letter, listing is considered to be poor style. In formal writing also you should remember to limit the ideas, opinions or suggestions to a maximum of three.
Look at the following examples showing how to introduce points chronologically, using the language of formal register.
In the first place,
Firstly,
The main,
The most important point
The first
Secondly,
Another point
Another reason
Thirdly
In addition
Finally
Lastly
The last point
The final reason
To sum up,
In conclusion
Joining points
In formal writing, there are certain ways to join points together, or add more points of the same kind.
When joining similar points, use the following addition words:
Furthermore
Moreover
Besides
Regular exercise is beneficial for health. Moreover, it may result in weight reduction.
Above sentences are positive.
Smoking can seriously damage health. Furthermore, it is an anti-social habit.
Above sentences are negative.
Look at the following examples showing how to introduce points chronologically, using the language of formal register.
In the first place,
Firstly,
The main,
The most important point
The first
Secondly,
Another point
Another reason
Thirdly
In addition
Finally
Lastly
The last point
The final reason
To sum up,
In conclusion
Joining points
In formal writing, there are certain ways to join points together, or add more points of the same kind.
When joining similar points, use the following addition words:
Furthermore
Moreover
Besides
Regular exercise is beneficial for health. Moreover, it may result in weight reduction.
Above sentences are positive.
Smoking can seriously damage health. Furthermore, it is an anti-social habit.
Above sentences are negative.
Sunday, 8 July 2012
Euphoria
Euphoria can be defined as confident or happiness.
Example,
She was flooded with euphoria as she went to the podium to receive her Student Research Award.
You can find the pronunciation at the following site :
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/euphoria?s=t
Example,
She was flooded with euphoria as she went to the podium to receive her Student Research Award.
You can find the pronunciation at the following site :
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/euphoria?s=t
£50bn QE push for economy /Surprise cut in Chinese rates/Euro falls
BoE joins stimulus march
Sluggish
Pronunciation :
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sluggish?s=t
Meaning : Slow, weak.
The Bank of England (BoE) is to pump another £50bn into the ailing economy as central banks in Asia and Europe loosened monetary policy in the face of sluggish global growth.
Sluggish
Pronunciation :
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sluggish?s=t
Meaning : Slow, weak.
The Bank of England (BoE) is to pump another £50bn into the ailing economy as central banks in Asia and Europe loosened monetary policy in the face of sluggish global growth.
Friendly Register
Dear All,
I trust you all well ?
Writing in friendly register
When writing in friendly register, be careful not to make your level of language too informal. Do not include the following three feature which are often used when speaking to a friend:
1 Words, phrases or sentences structures which use slang :
(a) I like to chill out at the beach (not recommend)
(b) I like to relax at the beach (recommended phrase)
(a) Hanging out at the club is real cool. (not recommend)
(b) We enjoy going to the club (recommended phrase)
(a) My Mum. well she kinda like freaks out when i tell her about... (not recommend)
(b) My mum gets upset when i tell her about...(recommended phrase)
2. Words shortened to look phonetic (in other words, to look the way they sound), such as :
(a) How ya doin ?(not recommend)
(b) How are you (recommend phrase)
3. Text message/SMS-style phonetics, such as 'u' for 'you' , or small 'i' instead of 'I', or a number to represent a word, for example '4' instead of 'for' , and so on:
How r you ? (Wrong)
How are you (correct)
On the other hand, when writing in friendly register be careful not to make your level of language too formal :
Take for an example : Social interaction can be one of the benefits of sport.
In short, you should :
1. Simplify your language as much as possible.
2. Use simple words to explain or replace bigger words.
ie replace social interaction with mixing and getting on with people.
ie replace benefits of sport with one of the good things about sport
One of the good thing about sport is that you get to be with people and learn how to get on with them.
I trust you all well ?
Writing in friendly register
When writing in friendly register, be careful not to make your level of language too informal. Do not include the following three feature which are often used when speaking to a friend:
1 Words, phrases or sentences structures which use slang :
(a) I like to chill out at the beach (not recommend)
(b) I like to relax at the beach (recommended phrase)
(a) Hanging out at the club is real cool. (not recommend)
(b) We enjoy going to the club (recommended phrase)
(a) My Mum. well she kinda like freaks out when i tell her about... (not recommend)
(b) My mum gets upset when i tell her about...(recommended phrase)
2. Words shortened to look phonetic (in other words, to look the way they sound), such as :
(a) How ya doin ?(not recommend)
(b) How are you (recommend phrase)
3. Text message/SMS-style phonetics, such as 'u' for 'you' , or small 'i' instead of 'I', or a number to represent a word, for example '4' instead of 'for' , and so on:
How r you ? (Wrong)
How are you (correct)
On the other hand, when writing in friendly register be careful not to make your level of language too formal :
Take for an example : Social interaction can be one of the benefits of sport.
In short, you should :
1. Simplify your language as much as possible.
2. Use simple words to explain or replace bigger words.
ie replace social interaction with mixing and getting on with people.
ie replace benefits of sport with one of the good things about sport
One of the good thing about sport is that you get to be with people and learn how to get on with them.
Thursday, 5 July 2012
Tetchy and Staunchly
Regulator demanded "Cultural Change" Bob Diamond pins blame on traders
FSA had concerns over Barclays
Tetchy can be defined as irritable or touchy.
Staunchly can be defined as strongly dependable, royal and firm.
Example:
The discussions between Barclays and the FSA emerged in a sometimes tetchy appearance by Mr Diamond during which he staunchly defended the bank's staff and business practices.
Best wishes
He Xian
FSA had concerns over Barclays
Tetchy can be defined as irritable or touchy.
Staunchly can be defined as strongly dependable, royal and firm.
Example:
The discussions between Barclays and the FSA emerged in a sometimes tetchy appearance by Mr Diamond during which he staunchly defended the bank's staff and business practices.
Best wishes
He Xian
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