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COMPARE AND CONTRAST
1 - Read this text and pick out the words / phrases used to compare and contrast
the two welding machines.
SANDVIK 5015 - Fully automatic MIG welding machine for blade widths of up to
260mm.
The Sandvik 5015 is very similar to the Sandvik 5010. The main difference is in
its capacity for different saw blades widths. The Sandvik 5015 is designed for
the welding together of band saw blades of a maximum of 260mm while the Sandvik
5010 accommodates blades of all widths, from 60mm up to 420mm. Another
difference is that the Sandvik 5015 has a fixed welding speed, set to a
predetermined optimum value, unlike the Sandvik 5010 with infinitely variable
welding speed.
Otherwise, the Sandvik 5015 works just like the 5010, with thermostat-controlled
preheating and tempering...
2 - Look at the following table comparing two computers, then read the text and
pick out the words / phrases used to compare and contrast the two computers.
(Pay no special attention to the words / phrases in italics at this stage of the
exercise)
KRYLOG 4 COSMOS
processor Intel Pentium III ( 867 MHz) Intel Pentium III ( 867 MHz)
memory 64 Mo SDRAM 64 Mo SDRAM
display 17'' - Pitch 0.29mm 17'' - Pitch 0.29mm
hard disk 10 Go 20 Go - 7,200 rpm
CD-ROM CD-ROM 20 / 48x DVD-ROM 12x
video ATI AGP, 16 Mo NVIDIA M64 AGP, 32 Mo
Buying a computer can be difficult because of the different types of computer
models on the market. Since there are also different prices, the final decision
is difficult to take too. However , we have narrowed our search to two computer
systems. A comparison and contrast study has been made between the similarities
and differences of KRYLOG 4 series and COSMOS Series.
The KRYLOG 4 is very similar to the COSMOS : the former has an Intel Pentium III
processor running at 867 MHz exactly like the latter. Furthermore, both
computers have the same SDRAM memory. Finally, the display of the KRYLOG 4 the
same as the one of the COSMOS.
Despite their similarities, the KRYLOG 4 and the COSMOS have some important
differences in the following areas: hard disk, CD-ROM and video.
The first major difference between the KRYLOG 4 and the COSMOS is their hard
disk. The KRYLOG 4 has a
disk space of 10 GB while a COSMOS features a disk pace of 20 GB.
Another difference between the two computers lies in the video system . The
NVIDIA card of the COSMOS faster and more efficient than the ATI fitted on the
KRYLOG 4. Although the KRYLOG 4 has a great CD-ROM, it is not as
good as COSMOS's DVD-ROM.
For all these reasons I recommend buying a COSMOS computer.
3 - Read this text about e-books and fill in the blanks with the words from the
list below.
.
The chasm between the convenience of paper and the possibilities of the Internet
has caught the attention of several groups (..) Three e-books are about to come
on the market: the NuvoMedia, the Softbook and the EB Dedicated Reader.
The NuvoMedia is **** the others in several ways : it has an enlargeable text
and backlit screen to make reading easy. It also **** the others in that they
all claim access to large libraries to select from.
The NuvoMedia is a paperback-size unit **** the others are larger ( the size of
a ream of copier paper or even more). The Dedicated Reader is **** the other two
as it features two leaves that open like a book. **** the others, the latter has
a full-colour screen. The NuvoMedia is the only one to plug into a PC. ****, a
phone line connects the others directly to a Website. **** the Dedicated Reader
also stores books on removable cards, so that you can easily lend your 'book' to
other people. Finally, the format used by the NuvoMedia is HTML, **** the
Softbook, **** the third uses a PDF format which produces detailed page images
**** the text-plus-graphics mosaic of HTML.
On the whole, it seems that the dedicated Reader has several features which make
it **** to use and **** . On the downside, **** , the Dedicated Reader is 3
times **** the others ( over $2,000).
Use: similar to - different from - the same as - easier - more versatile - as
expensive as - resembles - while - whereas - unlike - instead - however - rather
than - though
4 - Look at the table and write your own compare / contrast essay. You are
invited to copy as much as possible from the text about computers ( exercise 2),
making a few changes as you can. (Do try to keep all the words / phrases in
italics)
Renault Clio RXT Peugeot 206 XT
2 similarities
PRICE
LENGTH
13,000 Euro
3773 mm
13,000 Euro
3835 mm
3 differences
ENGINE TYPE
FUEL SYSTEM
SPPED
1.4 L
petrol
186 kph
1.8 L
diesel
163 kph
5 - Now read this text about the KRYLOG 4 and COSMOS computers
Buying / choosing ( verb + ING) a computer can be (extremely) difficult because
of the different types of computer models on the market. Since / because / as
there are also different prices , the final decision is difficult to take too.
(= taking the final decision can be difficult)
Nevertheless / however , we have narrowed our search to two (fine) computer
systems. A comparison and
contrast study has been made between the similarities and differences of KRYLOG
4 series and COSMOS Series.
The KRYLOG 4 is very similar to the COSMOS : the former (= the first) has an
Intel Pentium III processor running at 867 MHz exactly like the latter (= the
second). Furthermore / moreover , both computers have the same SDRAM memory.
Finally, the display of the KRYLOG 4 the same as the one of the COSMOS. These
features make these two computers, if not the very best on the market, but
excellent multipurpose computers.
Despite / in spite of their similarities (= although they have similarities) ,
the KRYLOG 4 and the COSMOS have some important differences in the following
areas: hard disk, CD-ROM and video.
The first major difference between the KRYLOG 4 and the COSMOS is their hard
disk. The KRYLOG 4 has a
disk space of 10 GB while / whereas a COSMOS features a disk space of 20 GB (=
Unlike the KRYLOG 4 which has a
disk space of 10 GB, s a COSMOS features a disk pace of 20 GB ). This is to say
that a user will have no problems of storage space as a 20 GB is a lot more than
what he normally requires.
Another, difference between the two computers lies in the video system . The
NVIDIA card of the COSMOS faster and more efficient than the ATI fitted on the
KRYLOG 4. Although the KRYLOG 4 has a great CD-ROM drive, it is not as
good as COSMOS's DVD-ROM. (= Instead of [+verb + ING] having a CD-ROM player, a
COSMOS had a more modern DVD-ROM) Both the DVD and the NVIDIA card ensure
excellent quality to produce better images and clearer music and movie shows.
For all these reasons I (would) recommend buying / choosing (verb + ING) a
COSMOS computer.
6 - Look at the following table comparing France and Switzerland, then continue
the compare / contrast study below. As in the text above (exercise 5 , passages
in italics), try and add comments, justifications and appreciation.
France Switzerland
location Western Europe Western Europe
language spoken French French (but also German and Italian)
area 550,000 km² 41,000 km²
population 60 million 8 million
weather mostly mild and wet mostly alpine
Choosing a country to spend one's holiday can be extremely interesting and
difficult too since there are so many parameters to take into account. We have
finally narrowed our choice to two beautiful countries... ( Continue)
7 - Read the following texts and write your own compare / contrast study. As in
the text above (exercise 5 , passages in italics), try and add comments,
justifications and appreciation.
A - The Arctic
A 12 million square kilometre ocean, lost of it covered with ice. It includes
parts of three continents ( Europe; Asia, North America) and lies within the
66th parallel ( Arctic Polar Circle).
The ice covers its biggest area in February and its smallest in June when 4/10
of the Ocean are ice-free. Temperatures are not far below O°C in summer.
Life abounds, both plant and animal, so that men have always lived there.
B- The Antarctic
A 14 million square kilometre continent ( larger than Europe) surrounded by
oceans. Its is 1,000km from Southern America and 3,600 km from New Zealand. it
lies within the 60th parallel. 98% of the continent is covered with ice, where,
in places, the ice cap is 4,000 metres thick/ The floating continental ice
extends into the sea far beyond the Antarctic Circle.
Average temperature: -45°C ( about 16°C inferior to those in the
Arctic). Neither plant nor animal life can be found outside the sea and the
immediate coastal areas.
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