Selections of Useful Expressions in CET Writing人们认为:There is a (widespread/general recognition that …越来越多:be increasingly +popular, be on the rise越来越少:become far and few between, become rarer, be on the decline有助于:help to solve the problem, contribute richly/enormously to a better understanding of 重要的是:What really counts is不很重要:make little/no difference, be of little value to产生好/坏影响:have a profound influence on sth, have a undesirable effect on sth好坏参半:a two-edged sword, a mixed blessing, like a two-side coin是利是弊:a blessing or a curse影响思想 /态度:shape one’s thinking/attitude/character作出努力:make persistent/ tremendous effort to do sth, take great pains to do sth采取措施:take effective measures, take the initiative in doing sth投入于:devote/dedicate/commit oneself to doing适应:adapt/adjust to change, accommodate oneself to sth提出论点:put forward/ come up with arguments/ideas/suggestions取得成功:attain/achieve success, achieve a goal接触社会:come into close/frequent contact with society接触新思想:be exposed to new ideas/experiences引起注意:attract general attention重视 /强调; attach importance to, place emphasis on, give priority to抓住机会:grab/seize/take advantage of the opportunity获得信息 /机会:gain access to information/an opportunity面临困难:be confronted with difficulty/crisis/a tough situation遇到困难:encounter/run into trouble/difficulty克服困难:get over/ overcome/conquer difficulty坚持理想:hold onto one’s dream/ideal实现理想:realize/fulfill/achieve one’s dream/desire/hope梦想扑灭:The dream is shattered.很可能:There is much possibility that, chances are that不大可能:The chance of doing sth is slim.没有意义:There is no point in doing sth获取知识:acquire knowledge/skills经历变化 /挫折:undergo change/ hardships/setbacks驾驭生活:be a better pilot of our life深刻了解:have an insight into western culture, have a better understanding of, be fully aware of 有新的认识:have a new perspective on sth精通英语:have a good command of English品味人生:savor life/youth培养好习惯:cultivate a good habit of蒙受损失:suffer from heavy loss感到压力:feel overstressed/ under pressure/ tension减轻压力:reduce/relieve/alleviate stress/tension阻碍:interfere with, get/stand in the way of, be an obstacle/barrier to success开展运动:launch a campaign for/against sth, wage a war against AIDS/cheating on tests遇到阻力:meet with strong/fierce resistance to得到同意 /批准:get sb’s consent/approval, grant sb’s request提高社会地位:enhance/upgrade one’s social status提高能力:sharpen/boost one’s skill/ability挖掘潜力:tap one’s potential, give full play to one’s capabilities参加考试 /课程:enter (for the examination/contest/a training course参加活动:take part in/participate in/be engaged in extracurricular activities开拓视野:broaden/widen/expand one’s (mental horizons, broaden one’s outlook树立正确的人生观:form a correct outlook on life, develop a right philosophy of life 应用知识:put knowledge to practical use思想开明:be open to new ideas成为榜样:be held up as an good example生活充满不如意 /不公正; Life is full of minor irritation/injustice聪明反被聪明误:They outsmart themselves.心理因素 : Psychological factors应试 /素质教育:exam-oriented education, quality-oriented education填鸭式教学:cramming method of teaching全面发展:all-round development有修养:more cultivated citizens人文知识:knowledge of liberal arts德智体:cultivate citizens fit in health, rich in knowledge and tasteful in morality有益身心:benefit sb both physically and mentally专业知识 : acquire specialized knowledge关心分数 /经济发展:concern oneself with grades/economic developmentTactics 1: How to Begin a ParagraphPattern 1 Describing popularity(1今昔对照法--While ten years ago the name of credit cards was only known to a small number of people, the concept of “buy now pay later” has b een widely accepted.--While sightseeing used to be viewed as a luxury, tourism has become a household name for the vast majority of the working class.--Contrary to the traditional idea that honesty is always the best policy, now an increasing number of young people believe that honesty has been out of style.(2数字应用法--According to a recent survey, in the last few years, quite a number of young people have chosen to quit their demanding but highly paid jobs.--According to a recent survey, three families out of ten have owned a personal computer in some major cities like Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou.--As a recent investigation indicates, the percentage of those who ever cheated on tests at collage is alarmingly high.--Statistics show that the number o f those who …is on the rise/decline.(3反面论述法--It is hard to imagine what the world would be like if computers suddenly vanished from our life.--It is hard to find a teenager who hates to follow fashion and sticks to a simple and plain life style.(4其他句型--Recently there has sprung up a heated discussion as to whether ...--Recently a phenomenon has aroused wide concern : …--As China quickens her steps toward prosperity, a disturbing phenomenon is causing considerable concern: the gap between the rich and the poor is widening alarmingly.--With China’s entry into the WTO/ the trend of globalization,--The past two decades have witnessed a rapid development in Chinese economy and a steady growth in people’s living standard,Pattern 2 Stating importance and significance--…is playing a key role/part in …--…is of vital importance/significance to--There is no denying the fact that … is indispensable to …-- … has a profound influence on …--The importance/significance of … cannot be overstated.--… has found wide applications in various fields.--The influence the popularity of the cell phone has on both individuals and society is worthy of note/deserves mentioning. As far as individuals are concerned… In terms of society as a whole …Pattern 3 Explaining concepts or ideas--There is a widespread old saying/proverb, “Haste makes waste”, which suggests/indicates that …--There is a popular belief that …that is to say…Pattern 4 Analyzing disadvantages and harmfulness--However, the disadvantages it may cause can not be ignored. First … To make things worse/Worse still …Worst of all …--As a coin has two sides, so does the matter of …Pattern 5 Stating different arguments--When it comes to … / Faced with … quite a few people believe/ claim/ argue that …, but other people view it differently.--As far as … is concerned, opinions vary widely.--People’s attitude toward… varies from person to person. Some maintain that … They argue that … However, others think otherwise. They criticize…Pattern 6 Exemplifying1. 个例法--Take …for example.--… is often cited as an example.--Life is filled with examples. A good case in point is in…--Just suppose what would be like if …--Another good illustration is that …2.群例法--Nowadays advertisements are found everywhere. They smile to us from the television screen, or shout to us from the radio loudspeakers, wave invitingly to us from every page of the newspaper and magazine, pluck at our sleeves on the bus and escalator,signal to us from roadside billboards all day and flash messages to us in colored lights all night.--When Mexicans pilots land their airplanes in France, they and the ground controllers use English. When German physicists want to alert the international scientific community to new discoveries, they first publish their findings in English. When Japanese executives conduct business with Scandinavian businessmen, they negotiate in English.Pattern 7 Giving reasons--This phenomenon is due to a couple of factors. For one thing …For another…A third factor is that …--It is significant to explore the reasons for this phenomenon.--The factors for the great rise in the teenager smoking are complex. Some attribute it to the increased standard of living which enables kids to have more pocket money for cigarettes. Others place the blame on the neglectful parents who either fail to set a good example or don’t discipline children enough. However, the most important factors are psychological. There is a subconscious feeling on the part of teenagers that smoking makes them feel mature, tough and sophisticated.Pattern 8 Refuting--It is true that living together can help one relieve loneliness and pressure experienced by college students, especially those whose families are far away from college. But it should be pointed out that cohabitation usually involves sex.--One may argue that…I don’t think this argument holds water.--Though those people who think…have some justifications in that …, but what they fail to understand is that …Pattern 9 Giving personal opinions--From what has been discussed above, we may draw the conclusion that …1. 赞成 /反对态度--In my opinion, I am in favor of …--To most college student, the advantages of taking up a job immediately after graduation outweigh those of continuing studies.--In my view, the disadv antages of … outweigh the advantages.2.不偏不倚态度--As I see its, it is hard to determine which is better: to work at a small business or at a large business. Either has its own advantages and disadvantages. The key point lies in the fact that …--The dink family, though unconventional in Chinese society, has both merits and dismerits. Whether you like it or not often depends on one’s personal view of life.Pattern 10 Taking measures--To our delight, there is growing awareness of …--No easy method is at hand, but … might be the first step.--It is high time something was done to cope with this problem. On one hand, … On the other hand, …Tactics 2: How to End a Passage--As long as we take a sensible and responsible attitude toward/approach to this issue, we shall be able to lead a happier life.--Only when everyone takes the initiative in doing … shall we be able to attain our goal of building our nation into an ever-richer country.--Only when students are informed that such offences are serious can academic dishonesty be effectively discouraged and students develop in a healthy way both academically and morally.--adjust ourselves to the rapidly changing world ahead.--prepare ourselves for the various challenges confronting us ahead.。