30. 句型: …is a term…；…refers to…
on dink family
dink is a term combining the first letters of four words: double income no kids. it refers to the married couples who both have jobs, and live comfortably, but don’t want to have a child.
some people accept that as being modern and romantic. to their mind, since modern life is so busy with fierce competition, raising children will take up too much time and energy. however, others argue that the process of giving birth to children and bringing them up is very interesting and enjoyable, which can bring infinite pleasure to a family.
for my part, i stand on the side of the latter opinion for the following reasons. first of all, raising children is a duty of us for society. if our parents had had the similar thought, where might we be now? next, children are the bonds between wife and husband. it is hard to imagine what the family life might be without children’s laughter. thirdly, dink family may encourage self-centered ideas and irresponsible behaviors. therefore, raising children is both a duty and a happy experience.
● defining
1) …is/ are…
2) …can be…which is/ are…
3) …focuses on…
4) …means…
5) …may be defined as…
6) we call this…
7) this is what’s known as…
8) …refers to the phenomenon in which…
9) …refers to something that is…
10) …is easy to recognize, but difficult to define.
31. 句型: some problems emerge…
seven-day holiday
the weeklong holiday on may day has brought a great many benefits. for individuals, it enables them to have more time for whatever they are interested in. they can take a good rest, go shopping or traveling. for the society, the seven-day holiday well serves the purpose of stimulating and promoting the development of tourism.
however, some problems emerge in the seven-day holiday. owing to the large population of china, many people’s travel experiences during the holiday turn out to be a nightmare. railway tickets are hard to book, hotels are packed, and tourist attractions are all full of crowds. no wonder that a flood of complaints usually follows the weeklong holiday.
to sum up, weeklong holidays are certainly desirable, but the government should make the related facilities, such as transportation system and accommodation, adapt to the need of holiday activities.
● explaining side effects
1) however, it has some drawbacks.
2) however, it is often blamed for its obvious defects.
3) of course, the disadvantages cannot be ignored.
4) however, in terms of…, …is far from satisfactory.
5) like anything else, it has its faults.
6) however sound this argument may be, it only skims the surface of the problem.
7) too much emphasis placed on…might make us overlook other facts…
8) the main problem in this argument is that it is ignorant of the basic fact that…
9) what cannot be denied is that…
10) with the sharp rise in…, many problems arise thereafter.
32. 句型: as far as i’m concerned…
online education
surfing online is no longer something strange in our life. besides searching for information and communicating with friends, another online activity has become popular recently. that is online education.
why could online education be accepted by the public within such a short period of time? among all the reasons, the quick development of the internet should be an essential one, which makes all our dreams of attending class in the distance possible. another underlying reason is the quick development of both the society and technology. today, modern science and technology is developing with a lightening speed. to catch up with this development we all feel an urgent and strong desire to study. however, many people found themselves too busy to study full time at school. online education just comes to their aid.
as far as i’m concerned, i appreciate this new form of education. it provides different learners with more flexible and versatile ways of learning. most of all, with online education, we can perform our jobs and at the same time study and absorb the latest knowledge.
● stating personal view
1) as i see it…
2) as to me…
3) from my standpoint/point of view, …
4) for my part,…
5) in my opinion/view/case, i prefer…
6) i hold the (very) view that…
7) it seems to me that…
8) personally, i consider…
9) from where i stand, it is…
10) i’m convinced that…
33. 句型：some people think…；while, on the other hand, some hold that…
examination
there are many arguments about the advantages and disadvantages of examination. some people think examination is the best way to test how students have mastered what they have studied. while, on the other hand, some hold that examination can’t reveal the real story. besides, too many difficult exams may force students to cheat and to study for the sake of exams only.
as for me, i think for both examiners and examinees, the examination can show what and to what degree students have mastered. first, through examination students can check their work and get aware of the aspects they have not done well, so that they’ll make much more efforts in their work afterwards. second, examination can help them find out what is still unknown to them and inspire them to read more and study further.
in summary, examination does more good than harm for both examiners and examinees. we must take a correct attitude toward examination, take full advantage of it and avoid its disadvantages.
● putting forward different views
1) people’s views on…vary from person to person. some hold that…however, others believe that…
2) people may have different opinions on… some hold that…but others take the attitude that…
3) attitudes toward…vary from person to person./different people hold different attitudes toward…
4) there are different opinions among people as to…
5) those who object to…argue that…. but people who favor/advocate..., on the other hand, maintain/assert that…
6) people’s opinions are always different once they talk about…
7) people’s opinions differ greatly on this issue.
8) when it comes to the issue of…, different people have different opinions. it is held by some people that… but it is also believed by other people that…
9) those who hold the first opinion think that… in contrast, those who hold the second view think that…
10) there is no consensus of opinion among people as to whether…or not. some people are of the view that…, while others take an opposite stand, firmly believing that…
34. 句型：in other words…
how to succeed in a job interview?
nowadays job interviews are playing a very important role in finding a decent job. on the one hand, a job interview offers both interviewees and interviewers a chance to know each other within quite a short time. on the other hand, excellent performance in an interview will enable the interviewees to make a good impression upon the interviewer and finally get the job.
therefore, how to succeed in job interview is worth paying attention to. first, interviewees should have some knowledge about the company and the position they apply for. second, interviewees should display their ability, especially their grasp of professional knowledge required by the position. in other words, interviewees should have self-confidence because being too modest is not welcome to most human resources professionals. third, interviewees should dress neatly and properly. in this way, interviewees could show that they attach vital importance to the job.
in brief, if the interviewees take the advice and make better preparations, they are more likely to be employed.
● giving clarification
1) i mean…
2) and that means…
3) what this means is that…
4) what i mean is that…
5) let me put it another way.
6) all i’m trying to say is…
7) what i’m trying to say is that…
8) the point i’m making is that…
9) perhaps i should make that clearer by saying…
10) perhaps it would be more accurate to say…
35. 句型：so is…
no pains, no gains
rome was not built in a day. so is the success of any man. no one can succeed in a great cause without hard working. those famous and successful men must have fought all the difficulties, undergone all the sufferings before they have reached their destination.
diligence is the key to success. lu xun once said that he had no more talent than other people. what he did was to spend the time working while other people were drinking coffee. mr. lu xun was not just showing us his modesty when saying so. h e told us the truth: diligence makes success.
we all wish for a bright future and hope to become respectable men. yet without hard, persistent trying, one can hardly fulfill his ambition. just remember, no pains, no gains. the truth in this proverb has been proved again and again by countless facts.
● stating a similar case
1) …bears some resemblance to…
2) the same is applicable to…
3) …is applicable in your case.
4) the same is true of… /the same is the case with…
5) …and…have several points in common./there is something in common in…
6) …is just the same as…
7) …has the same…
8) …is quite like…
9) …is as…as…
10) …is similar to…
36. 句型：…does more good than harm…
the advantages of … far outweigh its disadvantages.
my view on lottery
nowadays, many people are keen on buying all kinds of lottery tickets, such as welfare lottery tickets, sports lottery tickets or computer lottery tickets. some even spend hundreds of thousands yuan on these tickets so as to increase the possibility of winning a prize.
obviously, there are many reasons for it. i think the primary reason is that the majority of lottery goers want to realize the long-cherished dreams, such as owning a car or a luxurious flat. however, i believe the lottery does more good than harm. firstly, the lottery is an effective way of raising funds for welfare programs and other public projects. secondly, lottery goers can enjoy the excitement of exploring the possibilities. in addition, although some people are concerned that the lottery may encourage laziness and gambling, there is evidence that this is not the case.
in conclusion, statistics have been accumulated to show that the advantages of the lottery far outweigh its disadvantages.
● weighing advantages against disadvantages
1) the advantages carry more weight than the disadvantages.
2) however, i still believe…has more advantages than disadvantages.
3) in fact, the advantages of/gained in/derived from…are much greater than the disadvantages…entails.
4) serious as the problem may be, it almost disappears into insignificance before/by comparison to…
5) although…enjoys a distinct/considerable advantage of…, it can’t compete…with…in…
6) whether it has more advantages or vice versa, one thing is certain…
7) when the advantages and disadvantages of…are carefully compared, the most striking finding/conclusion is obvious/self-evident.
8) the gains from…far outweigh the losses.
37. 句型：…is of great significance in history.
the XX beijing olympic games
since beijing, capital of china, won the bidding for the XX olympic games in XX, all the chinese have been looking forward to such a great show coming true. and the people all over the world pay close attention to beijing and even china.
in order to succeed in hosting the XX beijing olympic games, beijing municipal government and chinese people have taken steps to get everything ready for it. first, the government manages to get all athletic facilities ready for it. our slogan is “new beijing! great olympics!” then, effective measures have been taken to develop national economy and beautify beijing city. what’s more, people begin to learn foreign languages and some knowledge of sport. these activities help them to better serve the foreign athletes and officials, and spread the olympic theme “faster, higher and stronger”.
the XX beijing olympic games is of great significance in history. on the one hand, it provides chinese with an opportunity to develop its economy and enhance its cultural exchanges with the other countries. on the other hand, many foreigners have chances to understand china more widely and deeply and chinese promote friendly relationship with peoples throughout the world.
● talking about importance
1) …is of great importance/benefit…
2) …is playing an increasingly important role in society today.
3) nowadays,…has become a matter of concern for many people.
4) …is not easy task.
5) …has extensively reached every corner of the world.
6) it is important for us to pay more attention to…
7) …are in urgent need.
8) to understand the significance of…, let us compare…with…
9) the influence of…is tremendous and overwhelming.
10) it is clear that…is a serious issue that needs careful attention.