中式英语之鉴

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Summary of the content:
Chapter 12 Logical Connectives：This chapter mainly discusses the importance and correct usage of logical conjunctions in English writing. It is pointed out that the improper use of conjunctions is a common phenomenon in Chinese-English translation. For example, Chinese usually does not have explicit words to imply logical relationships, while English requires explicit conjunctions to indicate causal relationships (such as "because", "so"), contrasts (" but ", "however"), and sequences (" firstly ", "secondly"). This chapter provides many examples to illustrate how incorrect conjunctions can distort meaning and shows how to modify them to make English texts more logical and coherent.
Chapter 13 Summing it all up： It reviews common problems in vocabulary usage, such as redundant words and inappropriate collocations, as well as issues in sentence structure. This chapter emphasizes that by being aware of these traps of Chinglish and through continuous practice, Chinese learners can improve their English writing and translation skills and make their English more like their native language.

Reflection:
In my daily English learning process, I often ignore logical conjunctions. After reading chapter 12, I realized that using the correct conjunctions can greatly improve the clarity of my writing and speaking. For example, when I write an article, adding accurate conjunctions can help readers better follow my train of thought. Regarding chapter 13, it made me realize the Chinglish expressions I was accustomed to. When Posting on social media or communicating with international friends in English, avoiding Chinglish can improve communication efficiency. At the social level, as more and more Chinese people participate in international exchanges, reducing Chinglish in official documents, public signs, etc. can enhance China's international image.