Emphasizing

I would like to stress that / It should be noted that / It is worth bearing in mind that : I would like to stress that the research is still at an early stage. It should be noted that there are a number of alternative methods available.

Crucial / vital / essential: Factors such as temperature and acidity play a crucial role in determining how well the process works.

To emphasize / to stress / to highlight / to underline / to draw attention to / to point up/ to point out: In their report they emphasized the need for purchasing new computer equipment. The author is more concerned with highlighting the issues involved, rather than providing solutions. His research pointed up the difficulty of finding a solution. The report pointed out the need for more research on the subject.

Concluding

In conclusion: In conclusion, the results of our study suggest that this experimental procedure is quite effective.

To summarize / to sum up: To summarize: there are many reasons for rejecting this theory. To sum up, this treatment can have dangerous side effects.

Smth can be summarized as follows: The organization’s main aim can be summarized as follows: to create opportunities for students to learn a wide range of computer skills.

The following conclusions may be drawn: The following conclusions may drawn from these figures: firstly,…

The main conclusion to be drawn is that: The main conclusion to be drawn from this discussion is that the best way to achieve …

In this … I have tried/ attempted to …: In this report we have attempted to demonstrate that although …

The purpose/aim of this … was to…:The purpose of this study was to determine whether it is possible to reduce the amount of salt in bread without spoiling its taste.

V1. Translate into Russian.

1. One of the aims of this chapter is to explain the theory proposed by our team of researchers. 2. My aim of this article is to examine ways in which the present system could be improved. 3. It is not my intention to give detailed account of all the processes that led to the results under discussion. 4. A huge amount of environmental damage has been brought about by the destruction of forests. 5. It is essential that the work is carried out as soon as possible. 6. It is important not to jump at conclusions without knowing all the facts. 7. There are perhaps two conclusions that can be drawn from our discussion. 8. Experts emphasize that more research should be done on the subject. 9. Your resume should highlight your skills and achievements. 10. Even in small companies computers are an absolutely essential tool. 11. It is vital for your research to keep accurate records. 12. The samples could give scientists vital information about long-term changes in the earth’s atmosphere. 13. We have to tackle the fundamental cause of the problem. 14. We liked both computers but price was the deciding factor. 15. He came here with the intention of conducting some more experiments. 16. Higher grades in English are a target for foreign students. 17. The purpose of this dictionary is to help students of English. 18. You should set goals for yourself at the beginning of each year at university. 19. Double check the equipment or some malfunction might result. 20. Some confusion has arisen as a result of the new system installation.