Functions of “would, should”

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1. The countries government said that would oppose all the attempts to change the situation in Europe.

2. The investigator shouldn’t remember those events or details which can be written down.

3. If international law could not influence the course of international relations, it would have lost its significance.

4. The absence of legal regulation would lead to a considerable disorganization and would entail the most serious consequences for all states.

5. We insist the witness (should) be interviewed without delay.

6. It is desirable that legal knowledge should become the element of the education of the younger generation.

7. Had these facts been fully appreciated by the judge the trial would have taken a different course.

8. It was recommended that a special report should be submitted.

9. This report would give a detailed account of the activities of the committee and their views on the situation.

10. But for their willingness to assist, this decision would never have been arrived at.

11. Such a system is bound to be unpopular among most Europeans, and if the Federal party were to support it, they would undoubtedly weaken their chances in the forthcoming federal elections.

12. Should any appeal be needed, the Prime Minister will have opportunities for personal chats with MPs of previous Parliaments.

13. He promised he would go there if he had a chance.

14. If people trusted and respected each other, it would make life easier.

15. Just imagine what chaos there would be if we lived in a society without laws.

16. Should something go wrong, we would hire a private detective.

17. It was imperative that he be fresh tomorrow morning when he would make a final decision about his latest business proposition.

18. All the time she fears lest she should be rejected by the committee.

19. It is time the hearing should start.

20.1 wish you wouldn’t talk about that dreadful case.

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Linking words and paragraph structure

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Linking words join one idea to another and help the reader to see how your argument is developing. Underline live linking words or phrases in this report extract about kalia, an imaginary country.

Finally, the Kalian government is giving more control of economic policy to the regions. For instance, foreign companies do not need a license from the Industry Ministry. Moreover, these companies pay part of their taxes directly to the region where they are based rather than pay the whole amount to central government. On the whole this has made investing in Kalia much easier. However some problems, like the reform of agriculture, can only be dealt with at a national level.

Now complete the table with the words you underlined.

Showing a sequence Talking generally Making a contrast Adding another point Giving an example

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First Secondly After that In general Typically On the other hand Nevertheless In addition to this For example e.g.

Match each word or phrase from the left box with one from the right box.

In fact i.e.	As a result		Therefore	Actually	That is to say |
In particular	Obviously		Of course	Above all	1

As a matiei of fact Clearly Especially In other words For this reason

Now complete the table by adding the ten words.

Giving real/true/surprising information Saying something is obvious Giving the most important example Rephrasing in a different way Giving a result/consequence

e Choose the correct, words in this report extract. Look carcfulh at the whole context.

How to Cut the Time You Spend On Reports

Does information technology mean the end of paper in our offices? (1) In fact/Moreover, the amount of paper used in business is slowly going down, but not in all areas. (2) For this reason/ln particular, the number of reports actually seems to keep growing. (3) Clearly/Nevertheless some reports are essential and need to be studied carefully, but (4) above all/in general reports are only read very quickly, and some are never read at all.

What can you do to reduce the amount you read and write? (5) First/As a matter of fact, see if each report is really needed. (6) That is to say/However, ask yourself If this report was destroyed in a fire tomorrow, what would be the result?'. The answer might siнprise you. (7) For example/Second, keep your reports short and easy to understand. Can you use a graph instead of text? Is the writing clear and simple? (8) Typically/Above all, think of your readers: are you telling them more than they need to know? One suggestion is only to circulate the summary and recommendations. Your readers may miss some of the details, but (9) especially/on the other hand if they want the full report they can ask for it.

(10) In conclusion/Novorlheless, it is possible lo save lime on reports, but it may mean there is less information in circulation.

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