Commonly used sentence patterns in college English compositions Part 1
1. While many people attach great importance to this issue, no real effective actions have been taken to solve it. Therefore, we should do our utmost in doing something to solve it.
Although many people attach great importance to this problem, no truly effective solutions have been taken. Therefore, we should do our utmost in doing something to solve it. solve this problem.
2.After a good many years of efforts to/enthusiasm for..., people begin to...
After a good many years of efforts/enthusiasm for..., people begin to...
After many years of efforts/enthusiasm for..., people begin to... People began to...
Example: After a good many years of enthusiasm for fighting in the city, people begin to try to live a comfortable life in the country.
After years of hard work, people began to want to live a comfortable life in small towns.
3.Recently, the problem of...has aroused people's concern.
Recently, the problem of...has aroused people's concern.
Example: Recently, the problem of abandoned animals has aroused people's concern.
Recently, the problem of abandoned animals has aroused people's concern.
4.As far as I am concerned, the advantages of...is more than disadvantages.
I think...the advantages of...is more than disadvantages.
Example: As far as I am concerned, the advantages of establishing library in town is more than disadvantages.
I think the advantages of establishing library in town are more than disadvantages.
5....has been playing an increasingly important role in our day-to-day life. It has brought a lot of benefits but has created some serious problems as well.
…has played an increasingly important role in our lives. It has brought us many benefits, but it has also created some serious problems.
Example: Internet has been playing an increasingly important role in our day-to-day life. It has brought a lot of benefits but has created some serious problems as well.
Internet has played an increasingly important role in our lives. It has brought us many benefits, but it has also created some serious problems.
6.Nowadays, ...has become a problem that we have to face.
Nowadays, ...has become a problem that we have to face.
Example: Nowadays, obesity has become a problem we have to face.
Nowadays, obesity has become a problem we have to face.
7. Taking all these factors into consideration, we naturally come to the conclusion that…
Taking all these factors into consideration, we naturally come to the conclusion that…
Example: Taking all these factors into consideration, we naturally come to the conclusion that studying abroad is good.
Taking all these factors into consideration, we naturally come to the conclusion that studying abroad is good. Not a bad conclusion.
8.For instance/ for example/ take...as an example
For example
Example: For instance, Lily get up early to read book every day.
For example, Lily gets up early every day to read.
9.On the one hand..., on the other hand...
On the one hand..., on the other hand...
Example sentence: On the one hand Internet has brought great benefits to us, on the other hand it also destroyed many children's studying dream.
On the one hand the Internet has brought great benefits to us, on the other hand it also destroyed many children's studying dream. It has inspired many children’s dream of reading.
10. It is commonly believed that…
People generally believe that…
Example: It is commonly believed that working in the big company is better than small company.
People generally think that working in a big company is better than working in a small company.
11. Many people insist that…
Many people insist that…
Example: Many people insist that reading in the morning is the best time. < /p>
Many people insist that morning reading is the most appropriate time.
12.A lot of people seem to think that…
A lot of people seem to think that…
A lot of people seem to think that teamwork is the most important thing in a task.
Many people seem to think that unity and cooperation are the most important things in a task.
13. People's views on… vary from person to person. Some hold that…. However, others believe that…
People's views on… vary from person to person. Some people believe that... However, others believe that its disadvantages are more than advantages.
People’s views on the Internet vary from person to person. Some people think the Internet has done us a lot of good, while others think it does more harm than good.
14. There are different opinions among people as to…
About… people’s opinions are very different.
Example: There are different opinions among people as to the Internet.
People’s opinions on the Internet are very different.
15.Hence/Therefore, we'd better come to the conclusion that…
Therefore, we come to such a conclusion.
Example: Therefore/Therefore, we'd better come to the conclusion that the Internet benefits us much.
Therefore, we come to the conclusion that the Internet benefits us much.
16. There is no doubt that...
There is no doubt...
Example: There is no doubt that we need to study hard. < /p>
There is no doubt that we must study hard.
17.All in all, we cannot live without...
In short, we cannot live without....
Example: All in all, we cannot live without fresh air.
In short, we cannot live without fresh air.
18. It is essential that…
……It is very important
Example: It is essential that to work in group.
< p>Team contracts are very important.19.Only in this way can we...
Only in this way can we...
Example: Only in this way can we go further.
Only in this way can we go further.
20. It must be realized that…
We must be aware that…
Example: It must be realized that protecting the natural environment is protecting ourselves.
We must realize that protecting the natural environment means protecting ourselves.
21.It is urgent that immediate measures should be taken to stop the situation.
It is urgent that immediate measures should be taken to stop the situation.
22.From my point of view, it is more reasonable to support the first opinion rather than the second.
In my opinion, supporting the first opinion rather than the second This view makes more sense.
23....has become a hot topic among people, especially among the young and heated debates are right on their way.
……has become a hot topic among people, especially among the young and heated debates are right on their way.
…… , will trigger heated debate, especially among young people.
Example: The Internet has become a hot topic among people, especially among the young and heated debates are right on their way.
The Internet has become a hot topic among people, especially among the young and heated debates are right on their way. Among young people, there will be fierce debate.
24....has been playing an increasingly important role in our daily life. It has brought us a lot of benefits but has created some serious problems as well.
…… It plays an increasingly important role in our daily lives and brings us many benefits; but it also causes some serious problems.
Example: The Internet has been playing an increasingly important role in our daily life. It has brought us a lot of benefits but has created some serious problems as well.
The Internet has been playing an increasingly important role in our daily life. It plays an increasingly important role in daily life and brings us many benefits; but it also causes some serious problems.
25. The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.
The advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
26.Evidently, it has both negative and positive effects.
< p>Obviously, this has both negative and positive effects.27. Nothing is more dangerous than...
Nothing is more dangerous than... .
Example: Nothing is more dangerous than the Internet
There is nothing more dangerous than the Internet.
28.I think I prefer...rather than...
I think I prefer...rather than...
Example: I think I prefer bananas rather than apples.
I think I prefer bananas to apples.
Commonly used sentence patterns in college English composition Part 2
1.Depending on personal experience, personal type and emotion concern, we find that some people hold the idea of..., while others prefer...
Based on differences in personal experience, personality type, and emotional concerns, we find that some people hold the view of..., while others prefer... p>
Example: Depending on personal experience, personal type and emotion concern, we find that some people hold the idea of ??living in the small town, while others prefer the big city.
Based on personal experience , personality types and emotional concerns, we found that some people prefer living in small towns, while others prefer big cities.
2.When asked about..., the vast/ overwhelming majority of/ most/ many/ quite a few people say/ think/ believe/ answer that... But...
When asked about..., most (most, many) people think (answer)...but...
Example: When asked about choosing living place, the vast people think that living in the big city is perfect. But I think living in the small town is the better choice.
When asked about choosing a place to live, most people think that living in a city is great. But I think it's better to live in a small town.
3.When it comes to..., some think/hold/believe...
When it comes to..., some people think...
Example: When it comes to sports, some believe basketball is the most popular one.
When it comes to sports, some believe basketball is the most popular one.
4.It has become apparent to us that...
For us,... has become obvious
Example: It has become apparent to us that living in a small town is more comfortable.
For us, living in a small town is more comfortable.
5.Nowadays, it is commonly/ widely/ generally believed/ thought/ held that..., but I wonder/ doubt that...
Nowadays, it is commonly/ widely/ generally believed/ thought/ held that..., but I wonder/ doubt that...
Nowadays, it is commonly/ widely/ generally believed/ thought/ held that..., but I wonder/ doubt that... ..., but I doubt...
Example: Nowadays, it is generally believed that living in a big city is convenient, but I doubt that living in a small country is more comfortable.
Nowadays, people generally think that living in big cities is more convenient, but I feel more comfortable living in small towns.
6.With the rapid growth of..., ...have/has become increasingly important in our daily life.
With the rapid growth of..., ...have/has become increasingly important in our daily life.
With the rapid growth of...,...daily life. has become more and more important in life.
For example: With the rapid growth of hi-tech skills, cellphone has become increasingly important in our daily life.
With the rapid growth of high-tech skills, cellphone has become increasingly important in our daily life. become increasingly important.
7. Recently the issue/ problem of...has been brought into focus/ brought to public attention/ in the limelight/ posed among the public.
Recently, the issue/ problem of... has been brought into focus/ brought to public attention/ in the limelight/ posed among the public.
The problem has become the center of attention.
Example: Recently the issue of studying abroad has been brought into focus.
Recently, the issue of studying abroad has been brought into focus.
8.One of the hottest topics many people talk about now is...
One of the hottest topics that people are discussing now is...
Example sentence: One of the hottest topics many people talk about now is going abroad for study.
One of the hottest topics many people talk about now is going abroad for study.
Commonly used sentence patterns in college English composition Part 3
1. From above...
To sum up... < /p>
Example: From above, I think living in a big city is better.
To sum up, I think living in a big city is better.
2. Therefore, it is not difficult to draw the conclusion that...
Therefore, it is not difficult to draw the following conclusion...
Example: Therefore, it is not difficult to draw the conclusion that living in a big city is better.
Therefore, it is not difficult to draw the conclusion that living in a big city is better.
3.In a word, the whole society should pay close to the problem of... Only in this way can...in the future.
In a word, the whole society should pay close to the problem of... Only in this way can...in the future. We should pay close attention to..., only in this way can we have a good place in the future...
Example: In a word, the whole society should pay close attention to the problem of protecting the environment. Only in this way can we have a good place to live in the future.
In short, the whole society should pay close attention to environmental protection issues. Only in this way can we have a good place to live in the future.
4.To be sure, there may be difficulties we cannot overcome, but if we...
It is true that there are some difficulties that we cannot overcome, but if we can... ….
Example: To be sure, there may be difficulties we cannot overcome, but if we work hard, we can figure out another way to solve the problem.
Indeed, there are some difficulties that we cannot overcome. It's impossible to overcome, but if we try, we can find another way to solve the problem.
5.Taking into account all of these factors, we may reach the conclusion that...
Taking into account all of these factors, we may reach the conclusion that...
< p> Example: Taking into account all of these factors, we may reach the conclusion that study hard is good to us.Taking into account all of these factors, we may reach the conclusion that study hard is good to us.
6.In summary/ conclusion/ a word,...
In short...
Example: In summary, we should study hard.
In short, we must study hard.
7.As mentioned above,...
To sum up...
Example: As mentioned above, living in the small town is more comfortable .
In summary, living in a small town is more comfortable.
8.Therefore, we have no reason to make a fuss about All in all,...
In short,...
Example: Therefore, we have no reason to make a fuss about artificial intelligence. All in all, artificial intelligence will be more and more common in the future.
So we have no reason to fuss over AI. In short, artificial intelligence will become more and more common in the future.