4)过渡性句型(承上启下，使新观点不至显得过于突兀、武断)
(1) It is true that most jobs are a series of more or less unpleasant chores，but it doesn't follow that's all they are．
(2) This is true， no doubt，but it is not the whole story by any means．
(3) It is fairly well known that Vitamin C is indispensable to health。But it is probably less well known that taking it excessively may do harm to the human body．
(4) This story also illustrates the importance of seizing an opportunity when it presents itself．It is one thing to be offered an opportunity; it is another thing to take it and use it well． 5)表示倍数与比例关系的句型 近年来图表作文经常出现，考生需要熟悉和掌握一些常用的句型来解释图表，分析和表达数据间的倍数和比例关系：
(1)Asia ranks first both in area and in population among the seven continents．Europe is second to Asia in population，but in area it is the last but one．
(2)We all hope that a country's population should be in proportion to its area．Unfortunately，the reality often goes against our will．
(3)And in August as many as 39 car accidents were recorded, indicating an increase of about 79 percent as compared with the number of January．
(4)A is by far the largest university，being over three times as big as B.
“time”常用来表达倍数，总结其搭配，大致有如下几种： 倍数 + times + as large as the size(volume, etc．) of that of
over that of
greater(形容词比较级)+ than as against 如：
3 times as large as 是...倍(比...大2倍) 3 times the size(volume，etc．)of 是…3倍大(比…大2倍) 17 times that of 是…的17倍 17 times over that of (for) 是…的17倍 17 times greater 比…大17倍
3 times as against 增加了2倍(为…3倍) twice／thrice as much as 是...的2(3)倍
reduce by 18％(减少了18％) year(比去年同期增加18％)
reduce to less(fewer)than(减少到不到…)
rise by 5．2％compared with the same period of last year(与去年同期相比上升5．2％) register a 37％increase／decrease(增长／减少37％)
increase by 54％ over／on／above／as against the last year(比去年增长了54％)
6)引用图表内容时的过渡句型
图表作文经常使用as从句做解释性描述的过渡：
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(1)As is revealed in the graph... (2)As the survey results show...．
(3)As we could find out later in this unit，his plan was not quite as he had expected．
(4)This table provides several important points of comparison between the two universities. As can be indicated in the table，the housing space for the staff of A in 1995 was 34，500 square meters，which nearly doubled the B's corresponding figure． 7)描写曲线走势的常用句型
曲线的走势可用上升，下降、保持平稳，有所波动等用语来描述，
(1)The population rose rapidly till it reached 600，000 in 1990. Since then，though the growth continued，the momentum has slackened off．
(2)Before 1970 the birth rate remained level. Then in 1970 it fell till it reached 30 per thousand． (3)The birth rate in this region rocketed to the highest peak in 1963 ．
(4)Although prices fluctuated between 1962 and 1972，overall，the trend was downward． (5)The economy went up and down in a zigzag way．
(6)After a steady decline for a whole decade the country's fertility rate shows signs leveling off． 8)描述图表常用的概括性句型
这种句子通常用于文章或段落的开头和结尾：
This table provides several interesting points of comparison between A and B
(2)The two graphs depict the same thing seen in two different ways．The first diagram simply records...．The second graph throws a new light on．．． (3)The key findings taken from the surveys are as follows:．．．
(4)If drivers continue to drive more carefully and further strengthen their sense of safety, the rate of accidents can be expected to decline even more dramatically in the year 1991. 以上所列举的常用句类型只起一种示范和启示性作用。我们在阅读不同类型的范文时，要注意观察，收集积累，认真记忆，这样才能在面对不同类型的作文题目时，表达比较自如。
五 作文常用句型二
1.比较性和驳斥性
(1) The advantages of A are much greater than B.
(2) Wonderful as A is, however, it has its own disadvantages too.
(3) Although A enjoys considerable advantage over ---, it cannot compete with B in ……. (1) Although everyone believes that ---, I wonder whether the argument bears (5) Contrary to widely accepted views. I believe --
(6) Although it is commonly held that ---, it is unlikely to be true that--- (7) It is true that -- but it doesn't follow that --
(8) It would be reasonable to take the view that--- (9) There is in fact no reason for us to believe that
(10) In all the discussion and debate over---, one important fact is generally overlooked.
(11) There is an element of truth in these statements, but they ignore a deeper and more important fact that---
(12) What these people fail to consider is that ---
(13) It is one thing to insist that ---, it is quite another to show that--- (14) The danger/problem/fact/truth/point is that ---
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2．描写和数据
(1) In 1995, it increased 'rose from 7 to 15 percent of the total
(2) By comparison with 1989, it decreased/fell from 15 to 7 percent (3) The figure/percentage has nearly doubled/tripled, as against that of - (4) It has increased/decreased almost two and half times, compared with- (5) The number is 3 times as much as that of 1991. (6) It accounts for 25 percent of the total
(7) The rate was 20 per thousand, more than one four of the 1999 total. 3.解释和阐述
(1) Among the most convincing reasons given by people for---, one should be mentioned--- (2) One may think of the trend as a result of ---
(3) The change in --- largely results from the fact that---
(4) There are several causes for this significant growth in ---. First---, Second---, Finally --- (5) A number of factors could account for the development in ---
(6) Why are/do ---? For one thing, ---. For another, ---. And the primary reason is--- (7) A is chiefly responsible for ---
(8) The reasons for --- are complicated. And probably they are found in the fact--- (9) We may look into every possible reason except the real one .
(10) It is no simple task to give the reason for this complicated phenomenon which involves many factors.
(11) Sth be ... for a number of reasons. First of all, Secondly, --- Finally--- (12) Different people look at ... in different ways.
(13) There be sb who think/argue/hold/insist/believe that...
4. 开头
(1) Faced with ..., quite a few people argue that ... , but other people conceive differently (2) With the development of ... , vast changes await this country's society.
(3) There is a general discussion today about the issue of --- Those who object to They believe that ..., But people who favor ---, on the other hand, argue that ... (4) Currently there is a widespread concern that ...
(5) Now people in growing number are coming to realize that ... (6) Now it is commonly held that ..., they think ... But I doubt (7) In the past 6 years there has been ...
(8) Recently the issue of …… has been brought to public attention. Somebody argue something
(9) Never in Chinese history has the idea that ...... been more popular than …….
(10) One of the great men once said that .... Now more and more people share this belief. (11) Until recently, ...... has been regarded as ...... But people are taking a fresh look at it. (12) These days we are often told that ...... But is this really the case? (13) Sb argue/maintain/hold/insist/believe that ……
(14) More and more people are realizing/have come to realize…… (15) There is no denying/doubt that ...... 5.论证和说明
We cite/quote/take s single/common example to illustrate……
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(2) Our society abounds with the examples of …… (3) A recent study indicates/suggests/shows that …… (4) According to the statistics provided by ……, it can be (5) There is good/sufficient evidence to show that …… (6) This brings out/set forth the important fact that …… (7) No one can ignore/overlook the fact that …… (8) I can think of no better illustration of the idea/view (9) It is very important/of great importance to do/that…… (10) Let's take an example/some examples to illustrate…….. (11) It is clear/well- known that ……
6. 结尾
(1) From what has been discussed above/Taking into account all these factor, we may safely arrive at/draw/come to/reach the conclusion that ---
(2) It is high time that we put considerable/great/special emphasis on ---
(3) We must look for an immediate method, because the present situation of---, if permitted to continue, will sure lead to/result in...
(4) Many solutions/methods are being offered here, all of them make some sense, but none is quite satisfactory. The problem should be examined in a new way
(5) There is no immediate solution to the problem of……, but ... might be helpful/beneficial.
(6) No easy method can be at hand to solve the problem of ---, but the general awareness of the necessity/importance of --- might be the first step on the right way. (7) There is little doubt/denying that ……
(8) It is, therefore, obvious/evident that the task of --- require immediate attention. (9) As far as ... be concerned, I believe/think that ... (10) In conclusion, ...
六 作文常用连接词
1．表达“启”的常用词：引导主题句或引导第一发展句。
first (ly), at first, first of all, in the beginning, in the first place, at present, to begin with , currently , to start with, lately, for one thing, now, recently, on the one hand, in general, generally speaking, in recent years, comparatively (speaking), nowadays, in a sense, in a way, in my opinion, obviously, undoubtedly. 等。
2．表达“承”的过渡词：承接主题句或第一发展句。
second (ly), third (ly), also/too, besides, in addition, furthermore, moreover, what is more, for another, for example, for instance, as an example, as another example, namely, then, in other words. in particular, in the same way, after that, afterwards, after a few days, after a while, from now on, later, just as, similarly, meanwhile, at the same time, by this time, soon, consequently, of course, for this purposes，equally important, what is worse, certainly, surely, obviously, especially , indeed, still, in fact, in plain terms, in practice, for the most part, no doubt等。
3．表达“转”的过渡词：用来表示不同或相反的情况。 after all, but, yet, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, conversely, though, although, despite, in
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spite of, on the contrary, in contrast, unlike, whereas, on the other hand, all the same (但是),unfortunately, still, in fact, as a matter of fact, in any case, at any rate () , otherwise, or else, instead , 等。
4．表达“合”的过渡词：用于总结段落中上文的内容，引导一个发展句或总结句，或文章最后一段。
finally, hence, in brief, in conclusion, in short, in summary, therefore, thus. to sum up, to conclude, to summarize, briefly, above all. as a consequence, as a result, for this reason, as has been noted, as I have said, at last, at length, by and large, consequently, eventually, accordingly, so, after all, in general, in a word， on the whole .
七 名家指点: 英语作文的重点句式（40句）。
1. It must be pointed out that it is one of our basic State policies to control population growth while raising the quality of the population.
2. It is (has been) estimated that the world's population could reach 6 billion by the end of the century.
3. It must be kept in mind that there is no secret of success but hard work.
4. It can be seen from this that there is no difficulty in the world we can overcome. 5. As is known man is the product of labor.
6. It is a common saying that man who has settled purpose will surely succeed. 7. It is clear that the enemy has no desire for peace.
8. It is hard to imagine how Edison managed to work twenty hours each day. 9. It's hard to say whether the plan is practicable.
10. There is no doubt that you will be helped by others if you have any difficulties. 11. It seems certain that they have made a series of experiments. 12. It is said that bats have been using radar for millions of years.
13. To tell the truth, many mistakes we made could have been avoided. 14. As we know, it was not until recently that the problem was solved. 15. It must be admitted that you haven't done what you promised to do. 16. In my opinion, this computer is different from that one you saw. 17. It is certain that we have a long way to go.
18. All this shows that nothing can prevent us from reaching our aims. 19. As far as we know, it took him more than a year to write the book.
20. It has been proved that every substance, no matter what it is, is made up of atoms.
21. It has been decided that we are going to build a railway whose base must be completed within this year.
22. It is obvious (evident) that the success of the innovation depends on our concerted efforts. 23. To be frank, whether you like it or not, you have no other choice.
24. It is natural that one may have trouble expressing complicated ideas in simple English. 25. What is more important, the agreement they have negotiated is being carried out. 26. We will be successful as long as we persevere.
27. Frankly speaking, what you call the truth may not apply to things happening here.
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