choice of words in writing
1.in fact VS as a matter of fact : （其实，事实上）
As a matter of fact, it’s not far from here. 事实上，它离这里不远。
2.Always VS at all times: （总是）
Chinese people are always hospitable. 中国人总是很好客。
Chinese people are hospitable at all times. 中国人在任何时候都很好客。
3.Now/currently VS at the present time : （目前，现在）
They are trying to stop the air pollution now/at the present time.他们现在正设法制止空气污染。
4.Because VS because of the fact that: （因为）
I quit my job because of the fact that I wasn’t happy doing it.我辞职是因为我不喜欢做这份工作。
* due to the fact that/ for the reason that 由于……的原因
5.For VS for the purpose of.: （为了）
I work so hard for a better life/ for the purpose of a better life. 我这么辛苦的工作是为了更好的生活。
6.To VS in order to.: （为了）
I work so hard in order to live a better life.我这么辛苦的工作是为了更好的生活。
7.About VS in regards to: （关于）
I read an article about government corruption/ in regards to government corruption. 我读了一篇关于政府腐败的文章。
8.Point out VS draw to your attention: （提出）
I’d like to point out that we are losing money. / draw to your attention that we are losing money.我想指出的是我们正在亏损。/请您注意我们正在亏损。
9.Be in VS be located in: （在..地方）
Shanghai is in the east of China. Shanghai is located in the east of China.上海在中国的东部。/上海位于中国的东部。
*Where are you located?
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