常用於文章開始的過渡詞語和句子
(1)To begin with首先
例：To begin with, smoking should be banned in public areas."首先，公共場所禁止吸菸。"
(2)Generally speaking一般地說，總體上說
例：Generally speaking, it is the best policy to spend more money on libraries."總的說來，加大圖書館的投資是良策。"
(3)First of all第一，首先
例：First of all, many people in remote areas still live in poverty."第一，居住在邊遠地區的許多人仍生活在貧困之中。"
(4)With (the development/progress/growth)
of(economy/society)...隨著(經濟、社會)的(發展、進步、增長)...
例：With the development of society, women’s role has become more important than ever before in daily life."隨著社會的發展，婦女在社會生活中比以往發揮著更加重要的作用。"
(5)Recently近來
例：Recently，the problem (conflict, production) of grain shortage has become the world focus."近來糧食短缺問題已成為全球關注的焦點。"
2.常用於文章結尾的過渡詞和句子
(1)In conclusion最後，在結束時
例：In conclusion, the international agreement should be made to prevent the world from war."最後，應達成國際協定使世界避免戰爭。"
(2)In brief簡言之
例：In brief, family planning is of vital importance in China."簡言之，計畫生育對中國具有重要意義。"
(3)In a word總之
例：In a word, without mutual understanding, true friendship does not exist."總之，沒有相互理解，真正的友誼是不存在的。"
(4)It is high time that...到...時候了
例：It is high time that the issue were to be solved so as to promote the economic development."為了促進經濟發展到該解決問題的時候了。"
(5)It is only when...that...只有當...才...
例：It is only when people become the masters of the country that science can serve the people."只有當人民成為國家的主人，科學才能為人民服務。"
3.常用於表示先後次序的過渡詞語及句子
(1)first, second, third...第一，第二，第三
例：First, she had studied chemistry during her sophomore and junior years. Second, she never missed a class. Third, she performed every required experiment in all her chemistry courses. Fourth, she always worked hard. Her classmates were sure that she would win top award in Chemistry during her senior year at the university."首先，她在一二年級時就選修了化學課程。其次，她從不誤課。再有，她認真完成每一次化學試驗。還有，她學習非常刻苦。因而同學們確信她在高年級時會獲得學校化學大獎。"
(2)To begin with...,moreover...,finally...，首先...，此外...，最後...
例：There are a few reasons for his decision of studying law. To begin with, he is very interested in social affairs and it seems the best way to enable him to engage in these activities. Moreover, his father is a lawyer. He has always encouraged him to do something similar. Finally, he is sure he can get a job after graduation."他決定學法律有幾方面的原因：首先，他對社會事物感興趣，學習法律有助於他參與這些活動。此外，他父親是個律師，一直鼓勵他從事同樣的職業。最後，他確信畢業後能找到工作。"