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写作常用句型
记住一些常用句型、过渡词语以及佳句对于考作文非常有用.写作时我们反对生搬硬套的滥用,否则容易产生僵化的、蹩脚的劣质作文。
第一节 英语高分作文常用典型句型
一、用于驳斥的比较的常用句型
1. In general, I don’t agree with...
2. In my opinion, this point of view doesn’t hold water.
3. The chief reason why..., is that...
4. There is no doubt that...
5. It is not true that...
6. It can be easily denied that...
7. We have no reason to believe that...
8. What is more serious is that...
9. But it is a pity that...
10. Besides, we should not neglect that...
11. But the problem is not so simple. Therefore....
12. Others may find this to be true, but I believe that...
13. Perhaps I will question why...
14. There is a certain amount of truth in this, but we still have a problem with regard to...
15. Though we are in basic agreement with..., but...
16. What seems to be the trouble is...
17. Yet differences will be found, that’s why I feel that...
18. It would be reasonable to take the view that..., but it would be foolishto claim that...
19. There is in fact no reason for us to believe that...
20. What these people fail to consider is that...
21. It is one thing to insist that..., it is quite another to show that...
22. Wonderful as A is, however, it has its own disadvantages too.
23. The advantages of B are much greater than A.
24. As advantage sounds ridiculous when B,s advantages are taken into consideration.

二、用于描写图表和数据的常用句型
1. It has increased by three times as compared with that of 1998.
2. There is an increase of 20% in total this year.
3. It has been increased by a factor of 4 since 1995.
4. It would be expected to increase 5 times.
5. The table shows a three times increase over that of last year.
6. It was decreased twice than that of the year 1996.
7. The total number was lowered by 10%.
8. It rose from 10 -15 percent of the total this year.
9. Compared with 1997, it fell from 15 to 10 percent.
10. The number is 5 times as much as that of 1995.
11. It has decreased almost two and half times, compared with...

三、解释原因、分析影响的常用句型及例句说明
1. Everybody knows that...
2. It can be easily proved that...
3. It is true that...
4. No one can deny that...
5. One thing which is equally important to the above mentioned is...
6. The chief reason is that...
7. We must recognize that...
8. There is no doubt that...
9. I am of the opinion that...
10. This can be expressed as follows:
11. To take.., for an example
....
12. We have reason to believe that...
13. Now that we know that...
14. Among the most convincing reasons given, one should be mentioned...
15. The change in... largely results from the fact that...
16. There are several causes for this significant growth in..., first
....
second..., finally...
17. A number of factors could account for the development in...
18. Perhaps the primary reason is...
19. It is chiefly responsible for...
20. The reasons for.., are complicated. And probably they are found in the fact...
21. There are several possible reasons, except that...
22. Somebody believes/ argues/ holds/ insists/ thinks that...
23. It is not simple to give the reason for this complicated phenomenon...
24. Different people observes it in different ways.
例句说明
  
1. There are many (different/several) reasons for this change (decrease/growth) of... For one thing,...For another,.... ,In addition,...
例:There are several reasons for his decision of studying law. For one thing, he is very interested in social affairs and it seems the best way to enable him to engage in these activities. For another, his father is a lawyer, who has always encouraged him to do something similar. In addition, he is sure that he can get a job after graduation.
2. A number of factors contribute to (something/doing)—.
......
and...
例: A number of factors contribute to changing moral values--self-indulgence, the lack of social consciousness and the degeneration of the society itself.
3. We may (regard/think of/take/consider) the (phenomenon/decrease/development) as a (n) (sign/evidence/symbol) of...,but the truth is that...
例:We may take the change as a sign of social development, but the truth is that it will only lead to social corruption.
4. The explanation for the phenomenon of ... involves many (different/complicated) factors.例:The explanation for the phenomenon of the rising teenage suicide rate involves many complicated factors. Some attribute the rise to an overemphasis on early success, others point to mounting peer pressure, and still others to confusion over changing social values.
5. The reasons for ... are many, but for the most part center on...  例:The reasons for poverty are many, but for the most part center on illiteracy, the lack of opportunities and in some cases pure laziness.
四、有关文章、段落起始的常用句型
I. With the (rapidly) growing popularity of Internet surfing ( computers /cars/mobile phones/pagers/.PDP television/... ) in China, the quality of our lives is improving for the better.
2. With the (rapid) growth of our economy ( heavy industries/transportation system/market economy/population/private enterprises/housing industry/... ), an increasing number of problems, such as (water shortages/traffic jams/industrial pollution/ waste of energy/desert spreading/... ), are beginning to surface.
3. As the proverb says... ( It goes without saying that... /Generally speaking,... /It is often said that... )
4. With the (rapid) development of science and technology ( market economy/electronic industry/information industry/higher education/...) an increasing number of people come to realize that (knowledge is power/a weak nation has no International prestige/education is of vital importance/...).
5. Currently, there is a widespread concern over drug abuse (high unemployment rate/wildlife extinction/environmental
pollution/desertification/organized
crime/widespread corruption/energy crisis/water shortages/traffic jams/increasing traffic accidents/... ).
6. It is quite clear that (Them is no doubt that/ Some people believe that).., because...
7. There is a wide spread concern that many large state-owned companies are in deficit (quite a few Chinese cities face the problem of water shortages, industrial pollution and waste of energy/various kind of superstition flare up/... )
8. The government is (We are) seriously concerned with wildlife extinction (drug abuse/widespread corruption/organized crimes/high unemployment rate/...).
9. Many people often ask such question:”...’? ( More and more people have come to realize...)
10. In the past two decades ( In the past five years), millions of private enterprises( private schools/supermarkets/fast food restaurants/... ) have mushroomed all over China.
11. In recent years, many Chinese families have owned cars (computers/mobile phones/video cameras/houses/... ).
12. Recently the issue of... has been brought to public attention. (Currently there is a widespread concern that... /Now people in growing number are coming to realize that... )
13. Nowadays, a heated debate (discussion) about the accession to WTO (private cars/stocks/brain-drain/Chinas football/... ) is under way in China.
14. As the market economy (the legal system/the living standard/the higher education system/the highway network/the infrastructure/...) improves in China, free competition will increasingly replace all sorts of monopolies.
15. One great man said that...
16. As the public awareness of the market economy (population control/socialism and communism/wildlife preservation/environmental protection/higher education/human rights/anti-monopoly/creativity/competition/laws and regulations/...) heightens, the gap between China and the developed countries will gradually vanish (many social problems will be solved gradually).
17. Recently, extensive studies (statistics/surveys/investigations/...) show (reveal/indicate/demonstrate/prove/...) that 107 Chinese cities and 1231 small towns suffer water shortages.  
18. These days we often tell that..., but is this really the case?
19. There are three major values of owning a car (a computer/an apartment/a mobile phone/a beeper/...). To begin with ....
Next
....
Last
....
There are
, on the other hand, more reasons against it. First (ly)... Second (ly)
....
Finally
.....
20. There are some reasons for owing a car ( traffic accidents/big fires in big cities/water shortages/destruction of virgin forests/... ).
21. In the past several years there has been...
22. Now an increasing number of people come to realize that time is money ( knowledge is power/science and technology energize economic growth/we must learn to live in harmony with wildlife/weak nation has no international prestige/cheating never pays/science and technology constitute the primary productive force/... ).
23. There are three basic differences between the large and small universities (cities and countryside/ceramics and plastics materials/... ). In the small university, you... In the large university, you...
24. There are various ways (at least three ways/possible techniques/problems/methods/approaches/... ) to do something.
25. Now it is commonly held that... but I doubt whether...
26. The policy ( The president/The major/The reform/The bidding for the 2008 Olympic Summer Games) enjoys grass-root support for three main reasons
27. Smoking (alcoholic beverage/Drugs/Guns/Firecrackers/... ) should be banned from college campuses for two reasons. The first reason is that... The other reason is that... (on the one hand
....
On the other hand
....
)
28. There is a general discussion today about the issue of...
29. No pains, no gains. No money, no honey (friendship/work/promotion/admission/love/assistance/service/justice/... ). No shirt ( shoes ) , no admission.
30. We enjoy Internet surfing not because we are curious about new things, but because Internet represents the latest technology.
31. The possible solutions of the energy crisis (water shortages/desertification/pollution/theses social problems/... ) depends on three factors (and on specific situations ) ...
32. Faced
with
.... quite a few people argue that...
, but other people conceive differently.
33. How successful your job interview will be depends upon your qualification, your professional experience and your academic intelligence, and upon such factors as your social skills, your personality, your appearance and a piece of good luck.
34. The three major reasons affecting (responsible for) the rapid economic growth(the widespread corruption/traffic accidents/fires/wildlife extinction/the floods/desert spreading/the collapse of new building/traveling fever/energy crisis/grass land decaying/...) are A, B, and C.
35. Different people have different attitudes towards the biding of the 29th Olympic Games (access to WTO/private cars/high unemployment rate/Internet surfing/private schools/state monopoly of telecommunication/urbanization/stock... ) Some are in favor of... while others are against...

36. When it comes to the access to WTO (Internet surfing/private schools/brain-drain/e-business/high rate of unemployment/China’s football/recycling/widespread corruption/... )
, most people believe that.., but other people argue that...
37. The high unemployment rate fuels the competition in the job market ( social unrest/the confrontation between rich and poor/the higher-education fever/organized crime/the grass-root hatred against corruption, injustice and crime/... ).
38. To lend or not to lend money to a friend (To be or not to be married) depends or specific situations.
39. Heightened environmental consciousness, changing trade patterns and emerging technologies (Global coverage of Internet, access to WTO and all round open-up: to the world) are all having a major impact on Chinese heavy industries ( English education in China).
40. For years, extensive research efforts have been focused (centered) on decoding the book of life (development of optical computers/elimination of desertification/human organ transplantation/... ).
41. Nowadays, fire (corruption/higher education/drug abuse/pollution/wildlife extinction/Internet surfing/private cars/accession to WTO/biding the 30th Olympic Games/organized crime/mobile phones/unemployment/ high divorce rate/ greenhouse effect/brain-drain/private schools/7-day holidays tourism/... ) has/ have become a focus of attention.
42. The case only reveals (exposes) the tip of an ugly iceberg of the organized crime(widespread corruption/serious environmental pollution/the lack of reverence for laws and regulations/...).
43. With the aggressive conquering of nature, we are facing the serious problem of environmental pollution (exhaustion of natural resources/extinction of wildlife/... ).
44. In spite of these problems of the private companies in China (the home-made instruments/private cars/joint ventures), their strengths far outweigh their weaknesses.
45. All these reports reveal a painful face that corruption Is rapidly spreading like wild fire all over China; it invades every pore of our society, fueling rages of common people, hurting the international prestige, and threatening the safety of our nation.
46. As far as recycling (family planning/environment protection/adult education) is concerned, there is still much room for improvement.
47. Mastery of English vocabulary (Fighting crimes/Wiping out fake products/Cleaning up industrial pollution/Eradicating superstitions/Passing the National College Entrance Exams/Getting a high score in GRE/Earning tuition by students alone/... ) is no picnic.
48. Good manners (Social skills/Good will/Sincerity/Honesty) open (s) the door to friendship (success/grass-roots support/popularity among fellow students/... ).
例句说明
1. When asked about the (question/problem/matter), (some/many/most/few)( students/people/scientists/... )

例:When asked about the ongoing uproar involving U.S. President Bill Clinton, most people say the affair involves a purely private matter. But many other people regard his actions as deplorable. I personally think the president committed impeachable offences.
2. When it comes to (sports/seeking jobs) , (some people/John/...)  例:When it comes to the increasing use of motor vehicles in Beijing, some people think that use should be limited. Others argue that the opposite is true. There is probably some truth to both arguments, but emission controls must be instituted regardless of the number of vehicles.
3. According to a (n) (survey/study/investigation) ,there is a (n) (increasing/growing/decreasing) numbers of...
例:According to the latest survey, there is a growing number of people who support the plan.
4. It is (an accepted fact that/widely known/widely acknowledged) that...
例:it is widely acknowledged that extensive deforestation contributed to heavy summer flooding. Experts argue that China must introduce a massive afforestation program. But I doubt whether afforestation alone will solve the problem.

5. Nowadays { more and more/many/few} (people/students/women/men) are beginning to ( realize/be aware of/be alert to/notice) the ( importance/significance/greatness/seriousness ) of ( education/science/situation/pollution )
 例:Nowadays many people believe that capital punishment deters crimes. But al though criminologists have conducted exhaustive research regarding the subject,little evidence exists to support the claim. 6. (some/most/many) (people/students/women) are of the opinion that...  例:Most people are of the opinion that wealth provides solutions to all problems. But spite of the material benefits wealth provides, I believe one should abandon the pursuit of materialism and instead concentrate on the pursuit of happiness.
五、有关文章和段落结尾的常用短语、句型
1.Without computer (cell telephone/PDP television/cars/microelectronics/telecommunication/Internet/genetics advances/... ), it would he difficult to imagine modern life.
2.From this point of view, we can see... ( On account of this we can find that,.. /Therefore, these findings reveal the following information: )
3.We should redouble our efforts to build China into a powerful / prosperous/better educated/... ) nation with international prestige.
4. We should do our best in eliminating industrial pollution (fake products/organized crimes/illiteracy/poverty in China...).
5. In a word (In conclusion/To sum up).
6. It is imperative for us to take effective measures to correct the situation ( fight corruption/hold back a tidal wave of crime/terminate excessive exploitation of natural resources/ease water shortages/... ).
7. It is imperative for us to protect wildlife (to eliminate environmental pollution/to fight against organized crimes/to get ride of fake products/to ban drug abuse/to reduce traffic accidents/... ), now, before it is too late.
8. Thus, this is the reason why (As far as... be concerned, I believe that/There is little doubt that / It is obvious that) we must...
9. Mankind must put an end to war (pollution/desertification/wildlife destruction/hegemony/nuclear weapons/...) or war (pollution/... ) will put an end to mankind.
10. It is not what you say ( learn/promise/know/love to do/think you can do/you feel capable of doing/...) but what you do (have done) that really counts.
11. There is no immediate solution to the problem of
....
but..
, might be helpful. ( None of the solutions is quite satisfactory. The problem should be examined in a new way. )
12. In the race for quality ( knowledge/excellence/efficiency/creativity/truth/happiness/scientific exploration/technological innovation/... )
there is no finish line.
13. At best, he does not tell the truth; at worst, he is not equal to his job.
14. The problem is not the death of one man (that we cannot do it); the problem is the life of this organization (that we hate to do such nasty things).
15. In order to make our world a better place in which to live, we must learn to live in harmony with all wildlife species (stop polluting our environment right away/conscientiously follow family planning).
16. It is high time that we put considerable emphasis on... (Taking into account all these factors, we may safely reach the conclusion that... /The result is dependent on... )
17. In short, (population explosion, environmental pollution and exhaustion of natural resources) are the major problems to be solved to make our would a better place in which to live.
18. To conclude, carelessness in handling fires, misuse of flammable liquids and abuse of electrical appliances are the three major fire hazards around us (heightened environmental awareness, changing trade patterns and emerging technology are having an major compact on our economy).
19. Computer (Internet/Integrated circuit/Electricity/Telephone/Television/Plastics/Science and technology/Mobile phones/Cars/Airplane/semiconductors/genetic engineering/... ) revolutionizes our life (industry/economy).
20. Let us work hand in hand to solve these social problems (fight against corruption / hold back a tidal wave of crimes / build China into a powerful nation /...) .
21. I want to be a teacher (a doctor/or to do something) not only because.., but also because...
22. Who is to say that China will not be humiliated again ( Chinese scientists may not provide a better theory) ?
23. It goes without saying that science and technology constitute the primary productive force (knowledge is something/creativity is everything/cheating never pays/...)
24. The nearer the dawn, the darker the night. (The more.., the more. )
25. Living in harmony with nature (wildlife) has become a part of modern civilization.
26. The state-owned enterprises (The township enterprises) have only two choices: solve these longstanding problems through reforms or go bankrupt.
27. We should not let the golden opportunity slip by, On the contrary, we should seize any opportunity and face the challenge with confidence, courage and wisdom.
例句说明
1. There is no (predicting/knowing/denying) that...  例:There is no predicting that when this situation will become better.  2.
(clearly/undoubtedly/obviously/consequently),
( good health/education/a good sense/friendship)
is (important/of great importance/valuable/worth while) for...
  例: Clearly, to be well-educated is of great importance for the change of my current situation.
  3. ( For my part/As far as I am concerned/In my mind’s eye) , I believe that there is no(simple solution/quick answer/effective method) to the (issue/problem) of
.... but... might be (helpful/plausible/practical).
  例: As far as I am concerned, I believe that there is no simple solution to that problem,but taking some advice from professionals might be helpful.
  4. It is (urgent/necessary/imperative/important) that (measures/steps) be taken to...
  例:lt is urgent that steps be taken to prevent people from cutting trees.
  5. It is high time that (we/the government/students/people) did...
  例:It is high time that we put an end to the deplorable practice of infanticide.

六、用于论证和说明的常用短语、句型

1. As it is described that...

2. It has been illustrated that...

3. It provides a good example of...

4. We may cite another instance of...

5. History may provides us with the examples of.
,.

6. A number of further facts may be added...

7. The situation is not unique
, it is typical of dozens have heard.

8. A recent investigation indicates that...

9. According to the statistics provided...

10. According to a latest study
, it can be predicted..

11. There is no sufficient evidence to show that...

12. All available evidence points to the fact that...

13. Examples given lead me to conclude that...

14. It reveals the unquestionable fact that...

15. The idea may be proved by facts...

16. All the facts suggest that...

17. No one can deny the fact that...

18. We may face the undeniable fact that...

例句说明
1. No one can (deny/ignore) the fact that...
例:No one can deny the fact that our country has the largest population in the world.
2. As can be (seen/suggested) from the above (analysis/explanation)....
例:As can be seen from the above explanation, there is no doubt that the number of private cars will increase drastically in a few years.
3. Take for example, a (n) (person who/matter that/affair which)....
例 :Take for example, Yangtze River that once had been regarded as one of the cleanest rivers in the world now is serious staminated.
4. It can be (inferred/concluded) that...
例:lt can be inferred that no matter how difficult the situation is, the government will never give up.
5. My(idea/view/belief) may be (proved of/illustrated that/supported by...).
例: My view may be supported by the fact that more and more people are withdrawing from the city to the countryside.
第二节 英语高分作文常用过渡词语举例
  一、文章及段落起始的过渡词语:

1. To begin with
, “首先”

例(1)To begin with, I’d like to express my gratitude to those who have helped me.

例(2)To begin with, smoking should be banned in public areas.

2. Generally speaking
,“总体上讲”

例(1)Generally speaking, those who have knowledge are more capable than those without knowledge.

例(2) Generally speaking, the more you practice, the more skillfully you can write in English.

3. First of all
, “第一” ,“首先”

例(1) First of all, doing exercise every day is of the utmost importance in keeping fit.

例(1)First of all, many people in remote areas still live in poverty.

4. In the first place
, “首先”

例(1)In the first place, she can read at the rate of 100 words a minute

例(2) In the first place, agriculture needs to be developed quickly to feed the world population.

二、文章及段落结尾常用的过渡词语
1.therefore, thus, “因此”
例( 1 ) Therefore, it takes longer time and more energy to communicate in written English than in oral English.

例(2) Thus, taking morning exercises regularly may reduce the chances of getting sick.

2. in conclusion
, “最后”

例(1)In conclusion, the international agreement should be made to prevent the world from the war.

例(2) In conclusion, universities should’give larger amount of money to libraries.

3. in brief
, in a nutshell, “简言之”

例(1) In brief, birth control is of vital importance in China.

例(2) In a nutshell, we should develop a good habit of study.

4. to sum up
, “总而言之”

例(1 )To sum up, out of sight, out of mind.

例(2)To sum up, equality continues to be the goal of the world women.

5. in a word
,“总之”
例(1) In a word, country life is more beneficial to city life

例(2) In a word, exceptional children are different in some significant ways from others of the same age.
注:要避免在这些短语之前用“So”!  三、常见的表示先后次序的过渡词语  常见的表示先后次序的过渡语有: first, “第一”; second, “第二”; next, “其次”、“然后” ;eventually, “最后”, “最终”; since then, “自此之后”; afterward, “以后”、“随后”;meanwhile, “同时” ;therefore ,“因而”;immediately,“立刻”。
例( 1 ) Meanwhile, the better skills and knowledge children possess, the more opportunities they will be ensured.
例(2)Afterward, they began to examine more closely the working of human mind.
例(3) The investment environment has been improved; therefore, joint ventures boost in this country.
例(4)Since then, the Olympics turned out to be an instrument of peace and freedom for small nations.
例(5) Finally, the country must not again go through the war.
四、常见的表示因果关系的过渡词语

 常见的表示因果关系的过渡词语有:accordingly, “于是”;for this reason, “由这个原因”;as a result, “由……结果……”in this way,“这样”;consequently, “结果”、“因此” ;so,“所以”;due to, “由于……”;therefore, “因而”;because of,“因为” ;thus,“这样”。

例(1)The computer cost a lot of money, accordingly, it should perform perfectly.

例(2) It rained, for this reason, the game was cancelled.

例(3)As a result of his good performance in the college, he was given an excellent job.

例(4) Due to the change, a visit to the factory has been cancelled.

例(5) The government was unwilling to risk a conflict with that country, and consequently, promised to sign the treaty.
五、常用表示比较和对比的过渡词

常见表示比较和对比的过渡词有:in contrast with, “与之相比”; similarly, “同样”;whereas, “然而” ;on the contrary, “相反”; different from ..., “与……不同” ;likewise,“同样” ;equally important, “同样重要” ;on the other hand, “另一方面”。

例(1 )Plenty of food must be packed for the journey; similarly, warm clothes will also be needed.

例 (2) I, on the contrary, envy you because you can choose your work.

例(3)The annual death rate in U.S. is 11 per 1000, whereas that of Latin America is 23 per 1000.

例(4) In contrast with your belief that we shall fail, I know we shall succeed.  例(5)Different from Jane,Mary is interested in maths.
六、常用表示举例的过渡词
常见表示举例的过渡词有:a case in point,“恰当的例子”;for example,“举例”namely(等于“that is”)“即,这就是说”;for instance,“举例”。
例(1)The
means
of
production, namely,factories,mines
and
land
should
be improved.
例(2)A lot of people here,like Tom for example,would rather stay at home watching TV,
例(3)A case in point is the water control project along the Yangtse River.

七、有关描写图表的过渡词语

1. During this time
, “在此期间”
例 ( 1 ) During the period, the Iow number of students suggested the Iow attendance.
例(2) During this time, more women took various jobs.

2. Apart from...
,“除了……之外”
例 (1)Apart from the figures, the information below the table also suggests the growth of production.
例 (3)Apart from the above reasons, the company also wants to overtake its rivals by offering entertainment.

3. Compared with
,“与……相比较”
例(1 )Compared with the output of last year, it has increased more than a quarter this year.
例(3)Compared with the percentage of the base year, it jumped by 15 percent.

4. From the above table
,“根据上图所示”
例 (1)From the above chart, it can be seen that changes do occur in the society.
例 (2) From the above line graph, we could draw a conclusion that visitors from Europe increased last year.
八、常用表示强调的过渡词语

furthermore
,“此外”; moreover, “而且”; besides, “此外”; in fact, “实际上”; also“且”、“也”;indeed,“的确”; again, “另外”、“还”; in particular, “尤其,特别”; naturally,“然,自然,必然。”
例(1) Her intentions were good. Besides, it was pleasant to be with her.
例(2) Naturally, he denied that he had committed the crime.
例(3) In fact, every one needs friends both in his life and work.
例(4)The house isn’t big enough for us; furthermore, it is too far from the town.
例(5)Bicycling is a good exercise; moreover, it doesn’t pollute the air.
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