1、First Weeknotes “Note the ideas, not the words” Words cannot tell you the info. Sentences Simplify long sentence and recognize the core message. Subject + Verb + Object group Not about grammar, but on ideas. Every sentence can be divided into SVO structure. Forget the clauses, focus only on the core
2、 message. Clauses later. For example, In the areas for which I have some responsibility, there were also, as the Prime Minister has mentioned, some important developments at Feira. We took stock of the European Unions relations with Russia and the situation there, including in Chechnya, in the light
3、 of the recent EU-Russia Summit, which I think was regarded as fairly successful. It is too early to judge President Putins economic programme; however, our basic message is that a sound programme will be vital to boost investor confidence. On Chechnya, there have, it is true, been some recent moder
4、ately positive developments in response to international and European Union pressure: for example the recent ECHO mission was able to take place and western humanitarian agencies have greater access to the area. The conflict nevertheless continues and we still have considerable concerns. In particul
5、ar, we want to see much greater access for humanitarian aid agencies. We want to see genuinely independent investigation into reports of human rights abuses, and we want to see a real dialogue between the Russian government and the Chechens. On Chechnya, there have, it is true, been some recent mode
6、rately positive developments in response to international and European Union pressure: for example the recent ECHO mission was able to take place and western humanitarian agencies have greater access to the area. The conflict nevertheless continues and we still have considerable concerns. In particu
7、lar, we want to see much greater access for humanitarian aid agencies. We want to see genuinely independent investigation into reports of human rights abuses, and we want to see a real dialogue between the Russian government and the Chechens.Subject verb objectSubject verb objectSubject verb objectT
8、here were developmentsWe took stock RelationssituationIt is too early(There were ) developmentsWe took stock Relationssituation(It is ) too early Use textbook or band 8 to practice. what to note?pIdeaspLinkspWho is speaking pVerb tense and modal verbspProper names, Numbers, DatespTerms to be transco
9、ded (repeated, not processed and paraphrased in target language. )pThe last sentence of a speech. 1Britain and Germany are among those countries pushing most for an ambitious new WTO round. 2So, for both the UK and Germany, the failure of the trade talks in Cancun was a huge disappointment. 3A succe
10、ssful trade round would be a massive prize. 4If we could halve world tariffs,5then that would add as much as $400 billion annually to world incomes, of which at least 150 billion will flow to developing countries.6Thats more than 3 times what they currently get in aid. 7But to achieve this we need t
11、o reform the CAP. But, however, Although, despite (the fact thatBecause, the main reason for thisHence, this means that, the result of this is, In order to, in such a way as to, so that, Ifthen, had I known, were this to happenFor example, in particular, Also, in additionThe paragraph mark: no link,
12、 end of section, end of idea BBut, however, nonetheless, on the other hand, in spite of thisTHOAlthough, despite (the fact that), even though, while, whilstCOSBecause, the main reason for this, what is causing this, whats behind this? Hence, this means that, the result of this is, the consequence of
13、 this is, so that, because of this, therefore, this is whyTOIn order to, in such a way as to, so that, with the aim of, the purpose being toIFIfthen, had I known, were this to happen, provided that, given a, then begFor example, in particular, i.e., eg., amongst other things, like, such as+Also, in
14、addition, and, not only, furthermore/The paragraph mark: no link, end of section, end of idea Britain and Germany are among those countries pushing most for an ambitious new WTO round. So, for both the UK and Germany, the failure of the trade talks in Cancun was a huge disappointment. A successful t
15、rade round would be a massive prize. If we could halve world tariffs,then that would add as much as $400 billion annually to world incomes, of which at least 150 billion will flow to developing countries.Thats more than 3 times what they currently get in aid. But to achieve this we need to reform th
16、e CAP. /Britain and Germany are among those countries pushing most for an ambitious new WTO round. So, for both the UK and Germany, the failure of the trade talks in Cancun was a huge disappointment. /A successful trade round would be a massive prize. IFIf we could halve world tariffs,thenthen that
17、would add as much as $400 billion annually to world incomes, of which at least 150 billion will flow to developing countries./Thats more than 3 times what they currently get in aid. BUTBut to achieve this we need to reform the CAP. Other examplesEurope 1973(dirty beaches expenv air phone) replaced b
18、y ( )B/I will say climate change = similar1 result = more stormsMemory Prompts But what I will tell you - and what a climatologist would tell you - is that this is what climate change looks like. One of the significant consequences expected from climate change is an increase in the frequency and sev
19、erity of extreme weather events. Since then there have been a number of significant events that may affect our path to the European Union, for example the Summit in Helsinki. Try sinceevents may affect path to EU (eg Helsinki)We (At WSSD) made impt commitments / help tackle climate change Rules of A
20、bbreviation Verbs Modal verbs should shdcould cdwould mustmay may Look at the materials The recall line Use a simple line without an arrow. Not to obscure notes that you have already written. Example First, any successful economy needs to conform to certain basics. It should be an open economy, will
21、ing to let capital and goods move freely. It needs financial and monetary discipline - the markets and investors swiftly punish the profligate. It needs to encourage business and enterprise - to create an enabling climate for entrepreneurs. Successful econ must conform certain basics should be open
22、(let capital +goods move) needs financ monetary discipline 3. How you write it A. Writing big and bigger (something important) Different countries have different systems and structures, so a solution which works in one place will not necessarily work in another. It doesnt make sense to regulate ever
23、ything from Brussels. But it does make sense to share our experience and to learn from each other./Bsolution may work in A not Bregulate all NOT make sensesharing experience+learning DOES make sense B. Capital letters for proper names But you can count on the UK and other EU partners to help you wit
24、h them, provided the political commitment and direction is there. Id like to give you an example. Yesterday I attended a reception linked to a successful UK/Romanian project called Project Reflex. C. Phonetic spelling and misspelling Eg. light lite countries countrys children childs before b4 4. Mor
25、e on symbols A. Symbol of relation /A report on the economyrpt / economyA discussion about future of Europe “ /EurA contract for reconstruction work contract /reconsttn B. Not onlybut also n.o. cos b a cos C. the exclamation mark to highlight the humorous or unusual nature of a remark. eg. More than
26、 one farmer has suggested to me that a little global warming might not be such a bad thing for farming. / Some0“CC maybe ! 5. things you didnt catch eg. make marks eg We also need CAP reform - not just because it helps in the WTO - but, perhaps more importantly, because it is simply an inefficient, hugely expensive and unfair system. n.o. cosb a cosreform helps WTOCAP = inefficient - unfair or questions to the speaker when necessary 6. the last things the speaker says & the end of your notes
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