写作用得最广的句式.doc

写作用得最广的句式
以下是短文写作中使用率最高、覆盖面最广的基本句式，每组句式的功能相同或相似，可根据自己的情况选择其中的1－2个，做到能够熟练正确地仿写或套用。
1．表示原因
1）There are three reasons for this．
2）The reasons for this are as follows．
3）The reason for this is obvious．
4）The reason for this is not far to seek．
5）The reason for this is that．．．
6）We have good reason to believe that．．．
例如： There are three reasons for the changes that have taken place in our
life．Firstly，people’s living standard has been greatly
improved．Secondly，most people are well paid， and they can afford what they
need or like．Last but not least，more and more people prefer to enjoy
modern life．
注：如写第一个句子没有把握，可将其改写成两个句子。如：Great changes have taken place in our life．
There are three reasons for this．这样写可以避免套用中的表达失误。
2．表示好处
1）It has the following advantages．
2）It does us a lot of good．
3）It benefits us quite a lot．
4）It is beneficial to us．
5）It is of great benefit to us．
例如： Books are like friends．They can help us know the world better，and they
can open our minds and widen our horizons．Therefore，reading extensively is
of great benefit to us．
3．表示坏处
1）It has more disadvantages than advantages．
2）It does us much harm．
3）It is harmful to us．
例如： However，everything divides into two．Television can also be harmful to
us．It can do harm to our health and make us lazy if we spend too much time
watching television．
4．表示重要、必要、困难、方便、可能
1）It is important（necessary，difficult，convenient， possible）for sb．to do
sth．
2）We think it necessary to do sth．
3）It plays an important role in our life．
4) It is of great significance to …
例如： Computers are now being used everywhere，whether in the government，in
schools or in business．Soon， computers will be found in every home，too．We
have good reason to say that computers are playing an increasingly
important role in our life and we have stepped into the Computer Age．
5．表示措施
1）We should take some effective measures．
2）We should try our best to overcome（conquer）the difficulties．
3）We should do our utmost in doing sth．
4）We should solve the problems that we are confronted（faced）with．
例如： The housing problem that we are confronted with is becoming more and
more serious．Therefore，we must take some effective measures to solve it．
6．表示变化
1）Some changes have taken place in the past five years．
2）A great change will certainly be produced in the world’s communications．

3）The computer has brought about many changes in education．
例如： Some changes have taken place in people’s diet in the past five
years．The major reasons for these changes are not far to
seek．Nowadays，more and more people are switching from grain to meat for
protein，and from fruit and vegetable to milk for vitamins．
7．表示事实、现状
1）We cannot ignore the fact that．．．
2）No one can deny the fact that．．．
3）There is no denying the fact that．．．
4）This is a phenomenon that many people are interested in．
5）However，that’s not the case．
例如： We cannot ignore the fact that industrialization brings with it the
problems of pollution．To solve these problems， we can start by educating
the public about the hazards of pollution．The government on its part
should also design stricter laws to promote a cleaner environment．
8．表示比较
1）Compared with A，B．．．
2）I prefer to read rather than watch TV．
3）There is a striking contrast between them．
例如： Compared with cars，bicycles have several advantages besides being
affordable．Firstly，they do not consume natural resources of
petroleum．Secondly，they do not cause the pollution problem．Last but not
least，they contribute to people’s health by giving them due physical
exercise．
9．表示数量
1）It has increased（decreased）from．．．to．．．
2）The population in this city has now increased （decreased）to 800，000．
3）The output of July in this factory increased by 15％ compared with that
of January．
例如： With the improvement of the living standard，the proportion of people’s
income spent on food has decreased while that spent on education has
increased．
再如： From the graph listed above，it can be seen that student use of
computers has increased from an average of less than two hours per week in
1990 to 20 hours in 2000．
10．表示看法
1）People have（take，adopt，assume）different attitudes towards sth．
2）People have different opinions on this problem．
3）People take different views of（on）the question．
4）Some people believe that．．．Others argue that．．．
例如： People have different attitudes towards failure．Some believe that
failure leads to success．
Every failure they experience translates into a greater chance of success
at their renewed endeavor．However， others are easily discouraged by
failures and put themselves into the category of losers．
再如： Do “lucky numbersreally bring good luck？Different people have
different views on it．
注：一个段落有时很适宜以问句开始，应掌握这一写作方法。
11．表示结论
1）In short，it can be said that ．．．
2）It may be briefly summed up as follows．
3）From what has been mentioned above，we can come to the conclusion that
．．．
例如： From what has been mentioned above，we can come to the conclusion that
examination is necessary，however， its method should be improved．
注：例句1可用于任何一个段落的结论句；例句3则多用文章结论段的第一句。
12．套语
1）It’s well known to us that ．．．
2）As is known to us，．．．
3）This is a topic that is being widely talked about．
4）From the graph（table，chart）listed above，it can be seen that ．．．
5）As a proverb says，“Where there is a will，there is a way．
例如： As is well known to us，it is important for the students to know the
world outside campus．
The reason for this is obvious．Nowadays，the society is changing and
developing rapidly，and the campus is no longer an “ivory tower．As college
students，we must get in touch with the world outside the campus．Only in
this way can we adapt ourselves to the society quickly after we graduate．
再如： Does it pay to be honest？This is a topic that is being widely talked
about and different people have different opinions on it．

开篇句
1) Recently, sth./the problem of...has been brought to popular attention/ has become the focus of public concern. A
(e.g. Recently, the problem of unemployment has been brought to such popular attention that governments at all levels place it on the agenda as the first matter.)
2) One of the universal issues we are faced with/that cause increasing concern is that...
(e.g. One of the universal issues that draw (cause) growing concern is whether it is wise of man to have invented the automobile.)
3) It is a traditional practice to...in our society.
(e.g. It is a traditional practice for young people to be financially dependent on their parents for anything like marriage and housing.)
4) When it comes to... (sth.), most people (the public) maintain(s)/contend(s) that...
5) A public debate has arisen as to/over/concerning...
(e.g. A public debate has arisen as to whether one should step forward bravely in the event of crime.)
6) Once in a newspaper/magazine, I hit upon the report that... (e.g. Once in a newspaper, I hit upon the news that a quick witted policeman spotted a suspect's spittle in the street blotted it up and ran a DNA test on it which led to the man's arrest for a murder. This case best counts as a practical application of the DNA technique.)

连贯语
表对比、对照：but, however, nevertheless, by contrast, in spite of, on the other hand,on the contrary
表示相似性：and,also,still,another,similarly,moreover,besides,in addition,furthermore,in the same way,next,likewise
表示并列列举：first things first,last but not least,then,at last,finally,eventually,
表示因果:as a result,consequently,,therefore,,thus
表示举例：for example,as an illustration,for instance,a case in point is
表示重复或总结：summarily, to sum up, to conclude, that is, in summary, in other words, to repeat, in brief, in short
段落展开方法
对照法：By contrast ,it is also important to that
Even coin has two sides
Even knife is double-edged
Even rose has its thorn
People rarely reach an absolute consensus on such a controversial issue
The advantages of A outweigh any benefit we gain from B
Although A enjoys considerable advantage of …it cannot compete with B in…
However, people take different attitudes/stands in terms of whether it is a blessing or a curse,
常用词汇：outweigh, distinct advantage, preferable to weigh…and…,offset/counterbalance, without rival,unpatallet,distinction,distinction,dispatity,teversr,drawback,flaws,demerits,merits…
因果常用句型：there reasons for...,is varied/complicated/profound but the most fundamental reason may be found in the fact that…
The…may be attributed to…
How come it that…? For one thing… Another is…perhaps the primary reason is that….
This trend derives/stems/results from the factors as follows
Seth. is responsible for the occurrence of…
Failure to do this may lead to/result in/give rise to/entail/cause…
Seth. may ensue if…
例证分析法：
One case in point is that….
We may find/cite/quote an example for…
There is clear evidence that…
The following cases/examples may serve to illustrate/explain my suggestion.
Many examples from real life can serve as good evidence for the problem in question.
Cases illustrative of this definition are everywhere in our life.
This may be revealed/exhibited/unfold in the following cases.
The following examples may shed light on/offer an insight into/throw light on/help to explain…
议论文句型
两事物比较：A is to B what/as C is to D
Just as…so
A and B have something in common
A is similar to B
The same is true of
The same can be said of
The advantages of A are much greater than B
Compared with B, A has many advantages
The advantages outweigh the disadvantages
Wonderful as A is, however, it has its own disadvantages too
Although A enjoys considerable advantage over…it can not compete with B in
Contrary to widely accepted views, I believe that
What people fail to consider is that
It is one thing to insist that…it is quite another to show that
Nothing can rivals
…have drawbacks as well as merits
A is superior (inferior) to B
…varies from person to person
A is just the opposite to B
A differs from B in that
…is not the same as
过渡性句型：it is true that
It is true, no doubt, but
… Also…
It is one thing to…it is another to

Task 1, 2
1 对对象的描述
2 陈述原因并举例
Tips:描述什么
怎么举例
怎样有逻辑地陈述
怎样做笔记
怎样思考观点
框架：
Statement: think fast
Reasons: 1-2come up with adj.
examples：personal experience
Conclusion

Statement
When it comes to…there is none other but,
For that, I would say
…would be a sensible/good idea/choice
…definitely…
I would like to…
Well/let’s see, my answer is
Reason
1 That’s probably because she is very optimistic and determined
I guess the reason is that
What makes it the best option is that
My choice is based on the fact that
There is a perfect reason for my choice which is
As fat as I’m concerned,
The thing is
Like no other person
2 And
What’s more?
Also
Anther thing/reason is
In addition
What makes it even better is that
Example
他人经历、自己经历、数据、虚拟
Conclusion
That’s why
So…
To draw a conclusion

公务员： public/civil servant, government employee,
公务员考试： civil service examination
undergraduate 本科生
Graduate 大学毕业生
a graduate student/postgraduate 研究生
参加考试： take an examination
Apply for 申请
A great number of,（可数）
a large amount of,（不可数） a great deal of
a large quantity of (可数， 不可数)
职位： position, post
As well as, together with, along with, coupled with, plus, accompanied by
第一：First/firstly/first and foremost/in the first place/above all/to begin with/to start with
第二：Second/secondly/in the second place/furthermore(再者)
第三：Third/thirdly/last but not least/finally
表因果；
Therfore, Thus, hence , So,
accordingly, consequently
because of, for the reason ,due to ,owing to, thanks to
on this/that account (因为这个那个原因)
as a result ,as a consequence
表递近： （此外，而且，再者，除…….之外）
Furthermore, moreover,likewise(而且), what is more
Besides， also， not only...but also...
too, in addtion
表举例：
for example， for instance， for one thing， that is ，namely, to illustrate， as an illustration ，a case in point ,such as,
表总结：
in summary, in a word, thus, as has been said
in brief, in conclusion, altogether,
to conclude，in short, in a few words,
to summarize, to sum up
in other words(换句话说，也就是说) ，that is, to put it differently , in simpler terms
表转折；
by contrast, in contrast, on the contarary
although, though, yet, but
despitethe fact that, in spite of ,even so,
nevertheless, even though ,
notwithstanding(尽管如此), however,
on the other hand, otherwise（否则）, instead,
regardless
强调：It was …that / who … / So she did . /I do hope … / She did help me. /It really worked./
条件：If / As long as / So long as /on condition that / unless
一)比较
　　1.The advantage far outweigh the disadvantages.
　　2.The advantages of A are much greater than those of B.
　　3.A may be preferable to B, but A suffers from the disadvantages that...
　　4.It is reasonable to maintain that ...but it would be foolish to claim that...
　　5.For all the disadvantages, it has its compensating advantages.
　　6.Like anything else, it has its faults.
　　7.A and B has several points in common.
　　8.A bears some resemblances to B.
　　9.However, the same is not applicable to B.
　　10. A and B differ in several ways.
　　11. Evidently, it has both negative and positive effects.
　　12. People used to think ..., but things are different now.
　　13. The same is true of B.
　　14. Wondering as A is ,it has its drawbacks.
　　15. It is true that A ... , but the chief faults (obvious defects )are ...

　　二)原因
　　1.A number of factors are accountable for this situation.
　　A number of factors might contribute to (lead to )(account for ) the phenomenon(problem).
　　2. The answer to this problem involves many factors.
　　3. The phenomenon mainly stems from the fact that...
　　4. The factors that contribute to this situation include...
　　5. The change in ...largely results from the fact that...
　　6. We may blame ...,but the real causes are...
　　7. Part of the explanations for it is that ...
　　One of the most common factors (causes ) is th