2010年考研英语写作常用语句(2)

1.It is a traditional practice to……in our society.

例：It is a traditional practice for young people to be financially dependent on their parents for anything like marriage and housing.

2.It has long been considered only right and proper to……in China……

例：It has long been considered only right and proper/perfectly justified for the old to assume full responsibility for the growth of the young.

3.As things usually go against sb.’s will, his original intention was to……

例：As things usually go against man’s will, his original intention was to change the way people lived by inventing the internal combustion engine. Indeed, its birth has greatly enhanced their enjoyment of life, especially in traveling and transporting. But its dark side is presenting a growing worry to our society.

4.The current situation of……, if approached from the opposite angle, reveals that……

例：The current situation of our reforms is political structure, if approached from the opposite angle, reveals that much of the achievement is far from satisfactory. For example, ……But……

5.Everything about……seems not.to be getting on smoothly/just as one wishes in……

例：Everything about the economic reform seems to be getting on just as our government wishes in China.

6.To sb.’s mind/In sb.’s eyes, sth. seems/means…… 

例：In the eyes of the public, official corruption means taking bribes, ……But such corruption comes in many different forms……

7.No one would deny that……或：Everyone would agree that……

例：When it comes to……sth., most people the public.maintains/contends.that……

When it comes to fake commodities, every consumer has much anger to pour upon them.
　
8.No/Little doubt that……But……

例：Little doubt that the traditional schooling has contributed much to our social development……But some grave defects in it begin to stand out against the modern times.

9.Now it is widely believed that……

例：Now it is widely believed that examinations are the best possible measure for the selection of the qualified.

10.A public debate has arisen as to/over/concerning……

例：A public debate has arisen as to whether one should step forward bravely in the event of crime.

11.All that sth. has done for our society seems like a big step forward in the right/wrong direction, but it has also brought along with it a great worry /benefit to……the average people.

12.The birth/invention of……has made an enormous/essential difference to ……But it does not mean that……

例：The birth of the computer has made a radical difference to the human progress. But it does not mean that this wonder does no threat to our society.

13.Sth. has changed the way our society develops……But its bright side should not keep us from following closely its dark side.

14.Things about……are going on to our advantage, but a long cool look at ……reveals that……

例：Things about the reform in state enterprises are not going on to the most workers’ advantage……But a long cool look at this move reveals that it will produce some substantial benefits to our nation in a long run.