《中式英语之鉴》chapter7-9读书笔记

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Reader: 文心怡
Reading Time: 10weeks
Reading Task: Chapter5-6
Summary of the Content：
Chapter 7 points out that Chinglish often relies on abstract nouns, making sentences complex and obscure. This problem can be solved by converting the part of speech of the nouns or adding more information. Meanwhile, attention should be paid to the proper use of nouns as adjectives. Chapter 8 emphasizes that pronouns must have clear and logical antecedents, which should be explicitly stated, unambiguous, close to the pronoun, and in grammatical agreement with it. However, Chinglish often has errors in this regard. Chapter 9 explains that word order in English is crucial for sentence meaning. Incorrect placement of phrases and clauses can lead to logical confusion and a lack of emphasis. Therefore, their positions should be arranged reasonably to highlight key information.
Evaluation：
The content is profound. It analyzes the typical problems of Chinglish in sentence structure through numerous examples, providing valuable guidance for learners and translators. The discussion is well-organized and logically rigorous. The author first presents the problems, then analyzes and offers solutions, making it easy for readers to understand and apply. It is highly practical and can effectively help improve the accuracy and fluency of English expressions.
Reflection：
Influenced by Chinese thinking, I often encounter similar problems in English usage, such as overusing abstract nouns, misusing pronouns, and improperly arranging the positions of phrases and clauses. In the future, I need to pay more attention to the rational use of nouns, carefully determine the referents of pronouns, and arrange the positions of phrases and clauses based on logic and the focus of expression, so as to make my English expressions more accurate and in line with English language habits.