英语书面表达常用句型和训练
英语书面表达常用句型和训练
写作中的常用句型
以下是写作中使用率最高、覆盖面最广的基本句式,每组句式的功能相同或相似,考生可根据自己的情况选择其中的1~2个,作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 t o enjoy modern life.
注:如考生写第一个句子没有把握,可将其改写成两个句子。例如: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.
例如:Computers are now being used everywhere, whether in the government, in schools or in business .Soon, computer swill 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 so了ve 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,考生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.
(1)取消高考听力的利弊,高考英语或一年考多次
从2014年起,山东将在高考中取消英语听力测试。消息一出,争议声四起。请根据以下提示,写一篇120-150词的短文,并谈谈你自己的看法。
1、赞成者认为,此举将减轻考生负担、避免高考群体性事件 、照顾城乡差距。
2、反对者认为,这个决策将直接影响到我国中小学英语教学,或导致“聋子英语”“哑巴英语”严重回潮。
3、减负并不是取消,而是如何进行高考英语改革,比如,针对英语的特点,高考英语或一年考多次,实现更大公平,为学生提供更多出彩的机会。
参考词汇:高考改革 College Entrance Examination Reform
取消 cancel 引起 trigger
缩小城乡差 reduce the city and countryside disparity
2假设你是李华,第10届中国艺术节将于2013年10月在山东省济南市举行,在此期间你的英国好友John要来济南参观,请你根据下列要点给他写一封信告诉他有关济南及“十艺节”的相关情况,并表示盼望他的到来。
(1)济南市位于中国东部,是一个充满生机与活力的现代化城市;
(2)济南泉水众多,以趵突泉最为出名;
(3)主要景点还有大明湖、千佛山等;在十艺节期间,还可观看到精彩的杂技 (acrobatics)、京剧(Beijing opera)、舞蹈等剧目演出;
(4)气候适宜,交通便利。
注意:(1)可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯; (2)词数:120词左右。
3 最近,你们班召开了以“我的中国梦”为主题的班会活动。请写一篇日记,记述班会情况及自己的感受。内容要点如下:
1.每位同学都畅谈了自己对中国梦的理解; 2.你谈到了自己的梦想;
3.如何实现自己的梦想。
注意:
1.总词数不少于100。 2.不可逐条翻译。 3.开头已给出,不计入总词数。 April 8 Monday Fine
Recently we had a class meeting on the topic of My Chinese Dream....
4近年来,由食品卫生安全引发的问题在校园内外时有发生。你校上周就发生了一次食物中毒事件,两名学生在校外吃了一种油炸食品而引起胃痛。请你以李华的名义,用英文给学校英语报社编辑写一封信,谈谈你对这一现象的看法。
1.有些商家只顾赚钱,无视人们的健康和安全;
2.学生应尽量在校园内吃饭,不要到校外乱吃;
3.为了防止类似事件发生, 提出你的建议; 4.词数:不少于100词。
Dear editor,
______________________________________________________
Yours faithfully,
5平安校园
假如你是李华,你们学校最近开展了创建“平安校园”的活动。你们班为此组织主题班会,请你用英语写一篇发言稿,谈一谈你对创建“平安校园”的一些想法。
1.安全意识的重要性; 2.在运动中要注意安全;3.在校内要注意人身安全;
4.同学间发生矛盾时,一定要保持冷静、理智;
5.逐步将“平安校园”活动转化为全体师生的实际行动;
6.词数 120左右。参考词汇:校园安全 safety
6 近来,“光盘行动”悄然流行, 这一行动引导崇尚节约,反对浪费的社会风气。其实在我们的校园生活中也存在一些浪费现象。请简述几个浪费现象,并就如何厉行节约、反
对浪费,谈谈你的看法和建议。
1. 文中不得透露个人的姓名和学校名称。
2. 词数为120字左右。参考词汇:光盘行动 “clear your plate” campaign
7今年是5·12 汶川地震五周年,你班将举办纪念活动。作为班长,请你草拟一份有关活动的口头通知。
1.内容包括表格内的全部要点;2.词数在100左右;3.开头已为你写好,不计入总词数。
参考词汇:commemorative: 纪念的 compatriot: 同胞
活动目的:1.缅怀遇难同胞;2.感谢全国人民的无私帮助;3.展示灾后重建取得的巨大成就。
活动内容(任选一项):1.写一篇感恩作文;2.绘一幅灾区新貌图;3.设计一堂感恩的主题班会。
活动时间:7月15日至7月20日
参加人员:全班同学
May I have your attention please?
As we know, May 12th,2013 is the 5thanniversary of the 5·12
earthquake._____________.
8最近,你将参加一个英语作文比赛。要求参赛者根据下面的这幅漫画进行写作。请按照下面的提示,写一篇120字左右的英语短文。
1、这幅画反映了当前的一种什么现象?2、分析出现这种现象的原因;3、针对这个现象发表看法。
生词提示:中国式过马路:Chinese style of crossing road 红绿灯:traffic light