Bailey.Academic_Writing

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2.7 Examples
2a e.g./such as
2b A case in point
2c particularly/especially (for example/instance also possible)
2d for instance/for example
2e such as/e.g.
Model answers
3a A number of sports such as football/motor racing . . .
3b Certain twentieth-century inventions, for example television and antibiotics, . . .
3c In recent years many women, e.g. Indira Gandhi . . .
3d . . . most car makers, for instance Toyota/Volkswagen . . .
3e Certain diseases, particularly malaria/Aids . . .
3f Many musical instruments such as guitars/violins . . .
3g Several mammals, e.g. pandas/tigers . . .
4 customs: holidays and festivals, ways of greeting people
everyday patterns: types of shop, shop opening times
inevitable differences: language, currency
rapid changes of mood: depression, elation
relatively short period: two/three months
some aspects of their new surroundings: freedom, independence
5a His mother’s sister, i.e. his aunt . . .
5b When the liquid reached boiling point, namely 140 degrees . . .
5c It appears that Candlemas day, that is, February 2nd, . . .
5d The company’s overheads, in other words, the fixed costs, . . .
2.8 Generalisations
Model answers
2b
2c
2d
2e
Flowers are usually a suitable present.
Cities are often affected by pollution.
Fresh fruit can be good for health.
Television has become an important medium.
3 Many international students attend British universities. Most welcome the chance to
meet students from around the world, and all are pleased to have a chance to improve
their English.