英汉对比主语与主题2.pptVIP

Review: subject vs. topic 1 Difference in making sentences English: Hypataxis subject + predicate Chinese: Parataxis topic + statement Discourse analysis theme + rheme The purpose of changing subject (topic) To meet the need of Chinese expression To make the meaning clear To make the text cohesive and coherent Review: subject vs. topic 2 For the first time, perhaps, since that land emerged from the waters of geologic ages, a human face was set toward it with love and yearning. 自沧海变桑田，这还是第一次人们的脸怀着爱心和渴望朝向它。 自沧海变桑田，这还是第一次有人怀着爱心和渴望把脸朝向它。 自沧海变桑田，这还是第一次人们怀着爱心和渴望看着它。 Practice 1 1. A third of the co