例如:The relationship is depressing.看到这个话题,我们禁不住会问什么样的关系,沮丧到了何种程度,这都很难界定,让人无从下手。我们可以改写为:The relationship between parents and children is more depressing compared with decades ago.
②段落主题句应有展开的空间,不宜太具体。段落主题句限定范围太窄不利于段落的展开论述。
例如:Going to college, one can make friends.看到这个句子的时候,相信大部分考生会有句子已经把话说完的感觉。原因是这个主题句限定的范围太窄了。我们可以改成:Going to college, one can learn more and thus make more suitable friends.
1. The advantages gained in outweigh/are much greater than the advantages we gain from . 从中获取的优势远远超过我们从中获取的。
2. bear(s) a close/striking resemblance to .
与极为相似。
3. On the one hand, . On the other hand, .
一方面,。另一方面,。
4. Similarly/Likewise/In the same way, . 同样,。
5. Although enjoy(s) a distinct advantage, .
尽管有明显优势,但是。
6. Many students like . Among them there are two different attitudes to . Some of them think that . Others, however, don't think so. They feel that .
许多学生喜欢。关于他们有两种不同的观点。有人认为。而另外一些则不赞同这种看法。他们认为。
7. Nothing/Few things can approach/equal/match . 没有什么能与相比。
8. Indeed, carries more weight than when is concerned.
的确,就而言,的重要性要超过。
9. Serious as the problem may be, it pales in comparison with .
这个问题可能很严重,但与相比就微不足道了。
10. In comparison/contrast, . 比较而言/对比起来,。
11. Indeed/Certainly, play(s) a more/less important role when compared with .
当然,与相比,的影响要大/小得多。
12. Despite the fact that most of them like , I would like to choose to .
尽管大多数人喜欢,我还是倾向于。
13. When the advantages and disadvantages are compared/weighed, the conclusion/finding is quite obvious/self-evident. 比较一下优缺点,结论就不言而喻了。
14. There is no consensus among people as to . Some people suggest that , while others argue that . I agree with the latter/former.
人们并未就达成一致意见。一些人建议,而另一些人则认为。我赞成后者/前者。
15. People differ greatly in their attitudes toward this problem. Some maintain that . Others, on the contrary, hold the opinion that . Personally, I stand on the side of .
人们对于这个问题的态度差异很大。有人认为。与此相反,另外一些人认为。就我个人而言,我站在这一边。
16. For most people today, have/has become their main source of . But as for me, should be regarded as a better source.
如今大多数人将作为的主要来源。但就我而言,应被看作一种更好的来源。
17. may be superior to , but it poses problems for those who .
可能比更好一些,但它会给那些的人带来问题。
18. Different people have different ideas about . Some people take it for granted that . On the contrary, some other people think .
关于的观点因人而异。有人想当然地认为。相反,其他人则认为。
19. This case has aroused echoes throughout the country with more and more people following its lead, but ideas about it vary widely. Those who oppose/object to/are against it argue/hold that , but people who advocate/support/are for it maintain/assert/claim that .
20. People differ in their opinions on . Some of them believe that , while others deem that .
人们对持有不同的看法。有些人认为,而有些人则认为。
21. Many surveys show that people in increasing numbers are beginning to realize that . Meanwhile, many people still live under the traditional idea that .
1. To sum up, can benefit us tremendously if correctly used.
总而言之,如果运用得当,会让我们受益匪浅。
2. Therefore, it is not difficult to draw the conclusion that .
因此,不难得出以下结论:。
3. Recognizing the fact that will lead us to conclude that .
承认这一事实,我们能得出以下结论:。
4. The evidence upon all sides supports/confirms/leads to a conclusion that .
各方面的证据支持/表明/得出这样一个结论:。
5. From what has been discussed above/Based on the points discussed above, we can draw/arrive at the conclusion that .
综上所述,我们能得出如下结论:。
6. In summary/conclusion/a word, it is important that we should .
总之,我们应该,这一点很重要。
(二)名言引用法
名言引用法是指引用古今中外名人的名言警句来证明论点。名言引用法常用素材有:
1. The saying has been widely accepted throughout the world.
名言在世界范围内被普遍接受。
2. “.” We are used to hearing such words like those.
“。”我们常常听到这样的说法。
3. “.” Such is the opinion of a great man. This remark has been confirmed time and time again by many historical events.
“。”这是一位伟大的人物的观点。该言论已经被许多历史事件反复验证。
4. As the proverb goes, . 正如谚语所说。
5. There is an English proverb which says that . 有一个英语谚语说,。
6. There is an old saying, “.” It is the experience of our forefathers, however, it is correct in many cases even today.
古语道:“。”这是前辈的经验,但在今天许多情况下也适用。
(三)提出建议法
提出建议法是指对所讨论的问题提出建设性的意见或者解决问题的具体方法。提出建议法常用素材有:
1. It is time to hear the warnings of some economists.
该是听听一些经济学家的警告的时候了。
2. It is time that we put/urged an immediate end to the undesirable situation/tendency of .
该是结束这种讨厌的情况/趋势的时候了。
3. Therefore, in order to , effective means should be taken to .
所以,为了,必须采取有效措施来。
4. It is high time that . Here are some of the things that might be taken up immediately.
该是的时候了。这里有几项措施可以立即着手执行。
5. It is suggested that the government should make efforts to .
人们建议政府应该做出努力去。
6. In short/In any case, we should/ought to/must .
总之/无论如何,我们应该/必须。
7. Awareness of the seriousness of the problem is the first step toward the solution.
意识到这个问题的严重性是解决问题的第一步。
(四)预测展望法
预测展望法是指预测某一现象的发展趋势或某一措施的深远影响。预测展望法常用素材有:
1. The significance of cannot be overvalued. 的意义重大。
2. What will happen to ? Nobody really knows. But one thing is certain: .
会发生什么事情?没有人确切知道。但有一件事可以肯定:。
3. Following these suggestions may not guarantee success, but the payoff might be worth the effort. It will not only benefit but also benefit .
也许这些建议并不能保证取得成功,但是值得一试。它不但会造福,而且也会使受益。
4. To reverse the trend is not a light task. It requires a good awareness of .
要想扭转这一趋势并非易事。这需要充分意识到。
5. People are coming to realize the importance of . Some have begun to try their best to . We believe that .
人们开始意识到的重要性。许多人已经开始竭力。我们相信。
6. It is clear/obvious/evident/apparent that . Therefore, the task of requires/demands/involves .
很显然,。因此,要完成的任务必须。
7. With the improvement of , will prove to hold great superior over .
随着的改善,将证明比更具优越性。
8. There is a growing tendency for people these days to , which I believe will not change in a short time.
现在,人们的趋势正在增加,而且我认为短时间内这种趋势不会改变。
9. If everyone is willing to contribute himself to the society, it will be better and better.
如果人人都愿意为社会做出贡献,社会将变得越来越美好。
10. Whether it is positive or negative, one thing is certain that it will undoubtedly .
不管它的作用是积极的还是消极的,可以肯定的是它必将。
11. Whatever you do, please remember the old saying . If you understand it and apply it to your study or work, you'll necessarily benefit a lot from it.
不管你做什么,请记住这句老话:。如果你懂得它的意思,并将其应用到学习或工作中,你定将受益匪浅。
12. The influence of is not confined to . It also .