1、May 19,2002Dear Professor Wang:On behalf of the Student Union of the English Department, I am writing to invite you to give a lecture on Chinese history.We have planned to have such a lecture at 2:30 p? m. in Lecture Hall 419, on May 25.Looking forward to your lecture. Inform us in advance if you ca
2、n not come.Sincerely yours,Li Ping 英语作文常用句型一、开头句型 我们常说，良好的开端等于成功的一半。做事如此，作文也是如此。所以我们颇有必要在作文的开头花一番心思。 在写议论文时，你通常以什么样的方式开头呢？最简单也最常用的可能就是开门见山法。也就是说直截了当地提出你对这个问题的观点，点出文章的中心思想。Ihas both advantages and disadvantages既有利又有弊。例如：1Obviously television has both advantages and disadvantages 2Living in a city has
3、 both advantages and disadvantages 3Compared with cars，bikes have their advantages and disadvantages 举一反三：1Although computers bring people a lot of convenience，they have many disadvantages 2has many advantagesFor example，However，just as every coin has two sides，has its disadvantages（本例将利弊分开讲，转折过渡自然。
4、just as every coin has two sides也很值得背诵。） IIplay（s）an important role part in在中扮演重要角色起重要作用。1Computers play an important role in science and technology 2Computers play a more and more important role in our life Computers play an increasingly important role in our studies 3Education plays an important p
5、art in developing our mind 4Addiction to alcohol and drugs play a role in homelessness 1Advertisement plays an informative role in our daily life 2In the past，letters played a decisive role in long-distance communicationBut now ，telephone，email，fax have taken their place IIIWith the development of，随
6、着的发展，例如：1With the development of our economy，many Chinese families can afford a car 2With the development of our economy and society，pollution is more and more serious 3With the rapid development of science and technology，people can get a college degree by taking online-courses at home 4With the cur
7、rent social and technological developments，employees with more knowledge and higher academic degrees are needed 1With the rapid increase of Chinas population，housing problem is becoming more and more serious 随着中国人口的急剧增加，住房问题越来越突出。2With more and more women entering society，peoples attitude towards wo
8、men is changing 随着越来越多的妇女走入社会，人们对妇女的态度也在改变。3With the deepening of Chinese reform and opening up，an increasing number of Chinese families can afford a car随着中国改革开放的深入，越来越多的中国家庭买得起车了。（“越来越多”除了常用的more and more外，还可以用an increasing number of， a growing number of，a significant number of，a great number of等来表
9、达。）本结构看似固定，实则富于变化，只要记住with有“随着”的意思，相信大家可以根据实际的需要造出更多的句子。我们已经看到，开门见山的开头使论文直切主题，直白明确地提出了论点。不过在讨论某些有争议性的问题时，就显得有欠缺，因为我们必须在文章的开头引出人们对要讨论的问题的不同看法，然后再表明自己的观点。下面就是专门针对争议性论文的一种句型。IVWhen it comes to，some people think believe that，others argue claim that opposite reverse is trueThere is probably some truth in
10、 both arguments statements，but当说到，有些人认为，但另一些人则持相反的观点。这两种观点可能都有点道理，但。本结构先用when it comes to 引出话题，再用someothers 这个对立的结构引出了两种相反的观点，然后说There is some truth in both表明严谨公正的态度，最后用but很自然地引出了自己的论点。请看下面这个例子：TV，a good thing or bad thing When it comes to TV，some people believe that it is extremely valuable，as it p
11、rovides relaxation， entertainment and education Others argue that it is harmful for it begins to control our lives and deprives people of time to do other activitiesThere is probably some truth in both sidesBut we must realize that television itself is neither good or badIt is the uses to which it i
12、s put that determines its value to society 二、结尾句型 英语议论文多以简要总结全文或对所讨论的问题提出解决办法来结尾。总结全文时除常用到in one a word，generally speaking等外，没有固定模式。提出解决办法时却常使用下一句型。Vtake measures to do sth例如：1We should take measures to control pollution in order to save the world 2Wed better take effective measures to prevent stude
13、nts from cheating on exams 3The government decided to take strong measures against drug abuse 4Urgent measures should be taken to prevent terrorists from carrying out further attacks常用句型二一，开头句型1.As far as .is concerned 2.It goes without saying that.3.It can be said with certainty that.4.As the prove
14、rb says5.It has to be noticed that.6.Its generally recognized that.7.Its likely that8.Its hardly that.Its hardly too much to say that.What calls for special attention is that.需要特别注意的是Theres no denying the fact that.毫无疑问，无可否认Nothing is more important than the fact that.whats far more important is tha
15、t.二，衔接句型A case in point is .As is often the case.As stated in the previous paragraph如前段所述But the problem is not so simple. Therefore然而问题并非如此简单，所以But its a pity that.For all that.In spite of the fact that.Further, we hold opinion that.However , the difficult lies in.Similarly, we should pay attention
16、 to.not（that）.but（that）.不是，而是In view of the present station.鉴于目前形势As has been mentioned above.In this respect, we many as well （say）从这个角度上我们可以说However, we have to look at the other side of the coin, that is.然而我们还得看到事物的另一方面，即三，结尾句型I will conclude by saying.Therefore, we have the reason to believe tha
17、t.All things considered,总而言之It may be safely said that.Therefore, in my opinion, its more advisable.It can be concluded from the discussion that.从中我们可以得出这样的结论From my point of view, it would be better if.在我看来也许更好四，能句型Lets take.to illustrate this.试举例以兹证明lets take the above chart as an example to illus
18、trate this.Its remains to be further studied.Theres question is how.so that, so.that.正式的英文写作.切忌不要使用“I”“You”“We”等等主观的称谓！The most common mistakes:1. Use of questions.If you use a question it means you are questioning and not proving your point.Questions are best to be left out of essays because they a
19、re very passive and sometimes make holes in your essay. When you confront a question, turn it into a statement:Example:What do you think that person should do?Change to:The person should do the following things to solve his/her problem.2. Use of and so on &etc.You cant put these in a formal essay. Y
20、ou must either identify what the so on and etc are or else just name three examples. The reader knows that you cannot possibly list every example or situation, but if you use you are using non-formal language. There are many types of religions in society: Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity and so on.Th
21、ere are many types of religions in society such as Judaism, buddhism, Christianity, Jehovah Witnesses and Hinduism.3. Using IWhen writing a formal essay, you cannot use I think I feel（and other type statements. Instead, use words like one and phrases like the reader or the audience. The reason we do
22、 this is, first, the reader knows you wrote it and also that it is your opinion; therefore, is not needed. It is not formal language to say I think, plus it is not needed.Examples:I think t hat cats are better than dogs.Cats are better than dogs.Take out all the I thinks, in my opinion, I will show,
23、 I will prove and any other personal phrases. Instead, make them into more general statements.4. Use of YouYourWeUsOurPlease do not use these words in a formal essay. Not only are they not formal language, but readers may be insulted if the author of the paper insinuates that / do something. It brin
24、gs too personal of an approach to the writing and can make the reader uncomfortable.I think/ In my opinion more general statementsI think War is a pointless activity.War is a pointless activity.You/YourA person/ people/ His/ Her/ One/ OnesYou think that reading is boring.One may think that reading is boring.Our/ We/ Uschange to: His/ Her/ PeopleWe all have to work together for a better society.people need to work together in order to create a better society.高考英语作文常用词语和句型一开头用语：良好的开端等于成功的一半在写作文时，通常以最简单也最常用的方式-开门见山法。也就是说, 直截了当地提出你对这个问题的看法或要求，点出文章的中心思想。议论论文：A. Just as every coin has two si
