1.the table shows the changes in the number of...over the period from...to...
该表格描述了在...年之...年间...数量的变化。
2.the bar chart illustrates that...
该柱状图展示了...
3.the graph provides some interesting data regarding...
该图为我们提供了有关...有趣数据。
4.the diagram shows (that)...
该图向我们展示了...
5.the pie graph depicts (that)....
该圆形图揭示了...
6.this is a cure graph which describes the trend of...
这个曲线图描述了...的趋势。
7.the figures/statistics show (that)...
数据(字)表明...
8.the tree diagram reveals how...
该树型图向我们揭示了如何...
9.the data/statistics show (that)...
该数据(字)可以这样理解...
10.the data/statistics/figures lead us to the conclusion that...
这些数据资料令我们得出结论...
11.as is shown/demonstrated/exhibited in the diagram/graph/chart/table...
如图所示...
12.according to the chart/figures...
根据这些表(数字)...
13.as is shown in the table...
如表格所示...
14.as can be seen from the diagram,great changes have taken place in...
从图中可以看出,...发生了巨大变化。
15.from the table/chart/diagram/figure,we can see clearly that...or it is clear/apparent from the chart that...
从图表我们可以很清楚(明显)看到...
16.this is a graph which illustrates...
这个图表向我们展示了...
17.this table shows the changing proportion of a & b from...to...
该表格描述了...年到...年间a与b的比例关系。
18.the graph,presented in a pie chart, shows the general trend in...
该图以圆形图形式描述了...总的趋势。
19.this is a column chart showing...
这是个柱型图,描述了...
20.as can be seen from the graph,the two curves show the flutuation of...
如图所示,两条曲线描述了...的波动情况。
21.over the period from...to...the...remained level.
在...至...期间,...基本不变。
22.in the year between...and...
在...年到...期间...
23.in the 3 years spanning from 1995 through 1998...
1995年至1998三年里...
24.from then on/from this time onwards...
从那时起...
25.the number of...remained steady/stable from (month/year) to (month/year).
...月(年)至...月(年)...的数量基本不变。
26.the number sharply went up to...
数字急剧上升至...
27.the percentage of...stayed the same between...and...
...至...期间...的比率维持不变。
28.the figures peaked at...in(month/year) ...
的数目在...月(年)达到顶点,为...
29.the percentage remained steady at...
比率维持在...
30.the percentage of...is sightly larger/smaller than that of...
...的比例比...的比例略高(低)。
31.there is not a great deal of difference between...and...
...与...的区别不大。
32.the graphs show a threefold increase in the number of...
该图表表明...的数目增长了三倍。
33....decreased year by year while...increased steadily.
...逐年减少,而...逐步上升。
34.the situation reached a peak(a high point at) of[%].
...的情况(局势)到达顶(高)点,为...百分点。
35.the figures/situation bottomed out in...
数字(情况)在...达到底部。
36.the figures reached the bottom/a low point/hit a trough.
数字(情况)达到底部(低谷)。
37.a is ...times as much/many as b.
a是b的...倍。
38.a increased by...
a增长了...
39.a increased to...
a增长到...
40.high/low/great/small/ percentage.
比低高(低)
41.there is an upward trend in the number of...
...数字呈上升趋势。
42.a considerable increase/decrease occurred from...to...
...到...发生急剧上升。
43.from...to...the rate of decrease slow down.
从...到...,下降速率减慢。
44.from this year on,there was a gradual declinel reduction in the...,reaching a figure of... 从这年起,...逐渐下降至...
45.be similar to...
与...相似
46.be the same as...
与...相同
47.there are a lot similarities/differences between...and...
...与...之间有许多相似(不同)之处
48.a has something in common with b
a于b有共同之处。
49.the difference between a and b lies in...
a与b之间的差别在于...
50...(year)witnessed/saw a sharp rise in...
...年...急剧上升。
以下是一些较常用的描述用法 The table/chart diagram/graph shows (that) According to the table/chart diagram/graph As (is) shown in the table/chart diagram/graph As can be seen from the table/chart/diagram/graph/figures, figures/statistics shows (that)... It can be seen from the figures/statistics We can see from the figures/statistics It is clear from the figures/statistics It is apparent from the figures/statistics table/chart/diagram/graph figures (that) ... table/chart/diagram/graph shows/describes/illustrates how ......
fixed in time 在一系列的时间段中转变:changes over time 持续变化的data在不同情况下:
增加:increase / raise / rise / go up ...
减少:decrease / grow down / drop / fall ...
波动:fluctuate / rebound / undulate / wave ...
稳定:remain stable / stabilize / level off ...
1. Verb+Adverb form The number of XXX +increase/jump/rise/decrease/drop/fall/fluctuate... +insignificantly/significantly/slightly/suddenly/rapidly/dramatically/sharply/steeply/steadily/gradually/slowly... +from (第一时间) to (第二时间) / between (第一时间) and (第二时间)
2. Adjective+Noun form There was a (very) sudden/rapid/dramatic/significant/sharp/steep/steady/gradual/slow/slight +increase/jump/rise/decrease/drop/fall/fluctuation (注意:上述很多词不可用于修饰fluctuation) +in the number of XXX from (第一时间) to (第二时间) / between (第一时间) and (第二时间)
描述稳定的data: The number of XXX remained steady/stable from (第一时间) to (第二时间) / between (第一时间) and (第二时间) The number of XXX stayed the same from (第一时间) to (第二时间) / between (第一时间) and (第二时间) There was little change / hardly any change / no change in the number of XXX from from (第一时间) to (第二时间) / between (第一时间) and (第二时间)
描述不同状态的data:
Noun form: steady drop / sharp rise peak / dramatic fall / sharp drop Verbal form: (to) bottom out / (to) reach the bottom / (to) increase gradually / (to) reach a plateau / (to) remain steady 描述the highest point以及the lowest point 高点极值: The monthly profit / The figures / The situation ... +peaked in (月份/年) <准确时间点用at XXX> at XXX% / XXX(极点data) 或者reached a peak / a high point at XXX% / XXX(极点data) 低点极值: XXX bottomed out / reached +rock / the bottom / a low point 或者hit a trough
此外,在描述过程中还有很多的conjunctional words/sentences,
最常用的固定搭配如下:
并列: as well as(句首/中), also, as well(句尾), either, neither, too, moreover, furthermore, in addition, additionally, besides, what's more, apart from ...
举例: for example, for instance, to illustrate, as an illustration, in particular, particularly, especially
事实: as a matter of fact, in fact, actually, as long as, so long as ...
雷同/近似:similarly, likewise(句首/尾), at the same time, equally ...
转折: however, whereas, nevertheless, nonetheless, though, although, even though, while, yet, on the contrary, contrarily, in contrast, conversely, on the other hand, unlikely, in stead (of), in spite of, despite of ...
原因与结果
1. cause-suggestion (几乎不常用) since / now that ...; I hope that... because of/on account of/owing to/thanks to + (doing) sth, I hope that...
2. cause-effect (较常用) XXX lead to / bring about / result in/ account for ... (一个句子), therefore / thus / hence / as a result / consequently / (and) so ...
3. effect-cause (较常用) XXX be caused by / result from / be the result of / be the effect of / be the consequence of ... (一个句子), because ... it is adj. that ... it is unimaginable that ... it is undeniable that ... it is interesting to discover that ...
三、其它相关常用词(组)
1. 主章开头
图表类型:table; chart; diagram; graph; column chart; pie graph
描述:show; describe; illustrate; can be seen from; clear; apparent; reveal; represent
内容:figure; statistic; number; percentage; proportion
2. 表示数据
一般:have 10%; at 10%; over 10% 最高(低)点:peaked; reached a peak / high point bottomed out; reached the bottom变化:recover略有回升; increase; jump; rise/rose; climb decrease; fall/fell; drop; decline;reducefluctuate 浮动,摇摆不定: remained steady/stable; stay the same; little/hardly any /no change变化程度:sudden/suddenly突然的,意外的: rapid/rapidly 迅速的,飞快的,险峻的: dramatic/dramatically 戏剧性的,生动的: significant/significantly 有意义的,重大的,重要的: sharp/sharply锐利的,明显的,急剧的: steep/steeply急剧升降的: steady/steadily稳固的,坚定不移的: gradual/gradually渐进的,逐渐的: slow/slowly缓慢的,不活跃的: slight/slightly轻微的、略微地: stable/stably稳定的 表示范围:from XXX to XXX; between XXX and XXX; for XXX to XXX多长时间直到 表示程度:almost adv.几乎,差不多 nearly adv. 几乎,密切地 approximately adv. 近似的,大约 about adv. 附近, 大约,转向,左右,周围 just over 刚超过 over adv. 结束,越过,从头到尾 exactly adv. 正确地,严密地 precisely adv. 正好 精确地;清晰地 比例:20 per cent 20% one in three 1/3 one out of every four 1/4 3. 其它在描述中的常用到的词 significant changes 图中一些较大变化 noticeable trend 明显趋势 during the same period 在同一时期 grow/grew 增长 distribute 分布,区别 unequally 不相等地 pronounced 明显的 average 平均 no doubt 无疑地 corresponding adj. 相应的,通讯的 represent vt. 阐述,表现 overall 总体上讲 except 除外 in the case of adv. 在...的情况下 in terms of / in respect of / regarding 在...方面 in contrast 相反,大不相同 in conclusion adv. 最后,总之 in comparison 相比之下 inversely adv. 相反地,倒转地 in general 通常,大体上,一般而言 range from excessive adj. 过多的,过分的,额外 lower v.降低,跌落 elapse vi.(时间)过去,消逝 category n.种类 government policy 政府政策 market forces 市场规率 measure n. 尺寸,方法,措施 v.估量,调节 forecast n. 先见,预见 v. 预测
第三部分:Task 2常用套句
下文中出现的 A,B, “...”(某事物), "sb"( somebody), 要在写作中要根据上下文进行适当替换.
开头: When it comes to ..., some think ... There is a public debate today that ... A is a commen way of ..., but is it a wise one? Recentaly the problem has been brought into focus. 提出观点: Now there is a growing awareness that... It is time we explore the truth of ... Nowhere in history has the issue been more visible.
进一步提出观点: ... but that is only part of the history. Another equally important aspect is ... A is but one of the many effects. Another is ... Besides, other reasons are...
提出假想例子的方式: Suppose that... Just imagine what would be like if... It is reasonable to expect... It is not surprising that...
举普通例子: For example(instance),... ... such as A,B,C and so on (so forth) A good case in point is... A particular example for this is...
引用: One of the greatest early writers said ... "Knowledge is power", such is the remard of ... "......". That is how sb comment ( criticize/ praise...). "......". How often we hear such words like there.
讲故事 (先说故事主体),this story is not rare. ..., such delimma we often meet in daily life. ..., the story still has a realistic significance.
提出原因: There are many reasons for ... Why .... , for one thing,... The answer to this problem involves many factors. Any discussion about this problem would inevitably involves ... The first reason can be obiviously seen. Most people would agree that... Some people may neglect that in fact ... Others suggest that... Part of the explanation is ...
进行对比: The advantages for A for outweigh the disadvantages of... Although A enjoys a distinct advantage ... Indeed , A carries much weight than B when sth is concerned. A maybe ... , but it suffers from the disadvantage that...
承上启下: To understand the truth of ..., it is also important to see... A study of ... will make this point clear
让步: Certainly, B has its own advantages, such as... I do not deny that A has its own merits. 结尾: >From what has been discussed above, we may safely draw the conclusion that ... In summary, it is wiser ... In short...
在作文中引用合适的名言警句,会给你的文章增色许多。这里收集了我本人喜爱的一些名言,可能会对你有用。我们使用引用的位置可以在开头结尾或正文段落中, 常见的使用形式如下:
One of the greatest early writers said ... "Knowledge is power", such is the remard of ... "......". That is how sb comment ( criticize/ praise...). "......". How often we hear such words like there. Useful quotations
逆境 by Robert Collier In every adversity there lies the seed of an equivalent advantage. In every defeat there is a lesson showing you how to win the victory next time.
努力与成功 by Ann Landers Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don't recognize them.
坚持 by Ralph Waldo Emerson No one can cheat you out of ultimate success but yourselves. Confucius
孔子 Our greatest glory is not in never falling... but in rising every time we fall.
坚持 Mother Teresa To keep a lamp burning we have to keep putting oil in it. Henry Ford Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it inuo small jobs. Winston Churchill Never, never, never, never give up. Albert Einstein In uhe middle of difficulty lies opportunity.
努力与成功 by Crassus Those who aim at great deeds must suffer greatly. Thomas Edison There is no substitute for hard work. Leo Tolstoi The strongest of all warriors are these two- Time and Patience. Thomas Jefferson I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work... the more I have of it. Robert Collier Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out. Ray A. Croc Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more you sweat, the luckier you get.
实际经验与间接经验 You'll learn more about a road by traveling it... than by consulting all the maps in the world.
动机与结果 Vince Lombardi Winning isn't everything... but wanting to win is. John F. Kennedy We choose to go!to the moon and other things , oot because they are easy, but because they are hard. Thucydides The strong do what they will. The weak do what they must.
为人态度: John Wooden Talent is God given--Be Humble. Fame is man given-- Be Thankful. Conceit is self given --Be Careful.
行动: Theodore Roosevelt Do what you can , with what you have , with where you are. Publilius Syrus Maxim No one knows what he can do till he tries. Terence There is nothing so easy but that it becomes difficult when you do it reluctantly. Thomas Fuller A wise man turns chance into good fortune. William Hazlitt Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is a greater. William Penn No pains, no palm; no thorns, no throne; no gall , no glory; no cross, no crown. Will Rogers Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over... if you just sit there. Opportunity rarely knocks on your door. Knock rather on opportunity's door if you ardently wish to enter.
成功与失败 Vince Lombardi It's not whether you get knocked down. ...It's whether you get up again. Winston Churchill An optimist sees an opportunity in every calamity; a pessimist sees a calamity in every opportunity.
热情(年轻/年老) Ralph Waldo Emerson Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.
信心 James Allen The will to do springs from the knowledge that we can do. Samuel Johnson Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Aughey Lost time is never found again. Voltaire No problem can stand the assault of sustained thinking. Napoleon Victory belongs to the most persevering.
细心 Euipides Leave no stone unturned.
计划与工作 Norman Vincent Peale Plan your work for today and every day; then work your plan. Henry Ford Failure is only the opportunity to more intelligently begin again. Thomas Edison I start where the last man left off.
理想与现实 What the mind of man can conceive and believe, the mind of a man can achieve.
勤奋 Benjamin Franklin Plough deep while sluggards sleep.
目标 Henry David Thoreau In the lone run men hit only what they aim at.
幸运 Emily Dickinson Luck is not chance... It's toil... Fortune's expensive smile is earned.
勤奋 Thomas Edison Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. Useful Quotations
想象力 Albert Einstein Imagination is more important than knowledge.
挑战: Walter Begehot The great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.
机会与准备 Abraham Lincoln I will prepare and some day my chance will come.
信心与事实 Henry Ford Whether you think you can or think you can't -- you are right. English Proverb Where there's a will there's a way. There is no failure excepting no longer trying. Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
第四部分:Task 2的段首和结尾填空式写法
段首句:
(一)对立观点命题形式的首句:
1. Many people do not doubt that A is superior to B , while others think quite differently on the issue of _____. Personally, I stand on the side of A .
2. Some people say A , other people argue B . In a word , _____. But I cannot agree this point of view for many reasons.
3. There are different views concerning this topic . Some people like to CHOOSE A , some prefer to CHOOSE B . Personally , I prefer B . I think B has more advantages.
4. From my point of view , it is more advisable to CHOOSE A than to CHOOSE B .
5. Despite the fact that most people prefer A , I would like to choose B because the following reasons .
6. In general , I prefer to _____ .
7. As far as I am concerned , I would like to prefer _____ .
8. When it comes to _____ , most people tend to believe A . But others consider B as _____ .
9. When asked about _____ , the vast majority of people would support that A . But others regard B as _____ .
10. At the risk of address the issue too direct , I prefer A because I think that _____ .
11. When asked about _____ , many people give their opinions that _____ , but other people may see _____ differently .
12. When faced with _____ , quite a few would claim that _____ , but others , in contrast , deem _____ as _____ .
13. When inquired about _____ , the vast majority of people would like to _____ , but other people , who hold an opposite view , consider _____ as _____ .
14. When _____ is mentioned _____ , most people believe that _____ , but other people would rather think _____ as _____ .
15. While many people may stick to me idea that _____ , I would like to prefer _____ .
(二)单一观点式
A . Agree
1. One of the greatest writers once said that _____ . Now , it still has its significant realistic values .
2. I would follow the reasoning that _____ .
3. Many people advocate that _____ . They claim that _____ . My opinion is the same as theirs in the following reasons .
4. I totally agree with the statement that _____ . The reasons are presented below .
5. After pondering this question on many occasions , I finally reached the conclusion that _____ is something worthy to do and I cannot skip it .
6. my arguments for point are listed as follows.
7. I agree with the above statement because _____ .
8. Nowhere in the world has the issue of _____ been so much debated like in our society .
9. I agree with the statement that _____ without reservation because _____ .
10. Thinking logically , I can only say that the title statement is valid because _____ .
11. I fully support the statement above because I am very sure that _____ .
12. Some may hold the opinion that AAA . But others have a negative attitude . As far as I am concerned , I agree that _____ .
13. Many one have the idea that AAA . However , many others disagree with this argument . But both side of the problem whether _____ are supported by good reasons .
14. Recently , it has been much debated over the problem of AAA . Those who object to AAA announce that _____ . But those who favor AAA utter a sonorous voice that _____ .
15. Recently , there is vehement discussion on the issue of _____ . Those who criticize _____ argue that _____ . They claim that _____ . But people who firmly advocate _____ , on the other hand , argue that _____ .
16. There is a much-debated problem today about _____ . Those who object to _____ argue that _____ . They are very sure about _____ . But people who prefer _____ , on the other hand , claim that _____ .
B . Disagree
1. Until recently , _____ was viewed as _____ . But people are taking a fresh look at it .
2. Recently , we often hear about _____ . But is it ?
3. These days , it is often heard about _____ . But is this really the truth ?
4. I feel such an attitude is negative , and that it can bring _____.
5. Some people argue as if it is a general truth that _____ . But to be frank , I cannot agree with them for the flowing reasons .
6. Despite the fact that many people believe that _____ , I doubt whether the argument can bear much analysis .
7. Although some people hold the opinion that _____ , I wonder whether the argument could bear close examination .
8. In the nationwide , discussion , many people argue that _____ . But I can say nothing but _____ .
9. Advocates of AAA proclaim that _____ , but I _____ .
10. Until recently , _____ was regarded as _____ . But _____ .
11. Some people think that _____ , but I disagree with this opinion for numerous reasons , as presented below .
12. Now , it is increasingly mentioned that _____ . Such people think _____ . But I can only cast doubt on whether _____ .
13. Now , it is widely believed that _____ . These people think _____ . But I wonder if _____ .
14. I cannot totally the idea that _____ . Because , in my point of view , I believe _____ .
15. As a matter of fact , I support that _____ , but I cannot agree with the title statement .
16. Nowadays , it is widely held that _____ . People of this kind think _____ .But I doubt whether _____ .
结尾句:
1. Taking into account of all these factors , we may reach the conclusion that _____ .
2. All reliable evidences point to one saying , that is _____ .
3. For the reasons presented above , I strongly commit to the notion that _____ .
4. While it is true that _____ , I think that _____ .
5. Given the factors I have just outlined , I can only say that _____ .
6. This is not to say that _____ . But in terms of _____ , it is _____ .
7. Therefore , it is easy to draw the conclusion that _____ .
8. Recognizing the fact that _____ should drive us to conclude that _____ .
9. To put all into a nutshell , I _____ .
10. In a word , I support the statement that it is better to _____ because
第五部分:Task 2 起始和扩展段落的句式
1.起始段首句常用句式
A proverb says:"..." 有句谚语说:“...”
As the proverb says:"..." 如谚语说:“...”
Everybody knows that... 每个人都知道... ]
Generally speaking... 一般说来...
It can be easily proved that... 很容易证明...
It goes without saying that... 不用说...
It is quite clear that...because... 很明显...,因为...
It is often said that... 人们常说...
Many people often ask this question:"...?"许多人常问这个问题:
“...?” It is ture that... ...是真实的
No one can deny that... 谁也不能否认...
One thing which is equally important to the above mentioned is... 与上述同样重要的一件事是... The chief reason why... 为什么...的主要原因是...
We must recognize that... 我们必须承认...
There is no doubt that... 无疑...
I'm of the opinion that... 我认为...
In my point of view... 在我看来...
This can be expressed as follows... 这可以从以下几点说明...
The reasons are presented below... 原因例举如下...
To take... for an example... 以...为例...
Therefore we should realize that... 因此我们应该了解...
We have reasons to believe that... 我们有理由相信...
Now that we know that... 既然我们知道... ]
What is more serious is that... 更严重的是...
Anyway,I agree with the idea of... 不管怎样,我同意...
I side with the latter opinion... 我同意后一个观点...
2.推展段首句常用句式
Another special consideration in this case is that... 对这个问题的另一考虑是...
Besides,we should not neglect that... 除此之外,我们还不能忽视...
But it is a pity that... 但遗憾的是...
But the problem is not so simple,therefore... 然而问题并非如此简单,因此... However,... 然而... Others may find this to be ture,but I do not,I believe that... 在别人看来可能是对的,但我个人并不认为如此,我认为...
On the other hand,... 另一方面...
Perhaps you'll question why... 也许你会问为什么...
There is certain amount of truth in this,but we still have a problem... 尽管大量事实如此,但我们还有一个疑问...
Though we are in basic agreement with... 虽然基本上我们同意...
What seems to be the trouble is... 似乎困难是在...
Yet difference will be found,what is why I feel that... 然而其中仍有差别,这也正是我们为什么认为...
So long as you regard this as reasonable,you may... 只要你认为这合理,你就可以... ...
should be put in the first place. ...应放在首要位置
Next,another factor we must consider is that... 接下来,我们必须考虑的另一因素是...
The main reason that can be seen by everyone is that... 每个人都注意到,最主要的原因是...
What is also with noticing is that... 另一个值得注意的是...
3.结尾段首句常用句式
In a word... 总而言之...
In conclusion... 由此得出结论...
On account of this we can find that... 由此我们可以知道...
The result is depend on... 结果视...而定
Therefore,the findings reveal the following information... 因此,这些发现揭示了以下信息... Thus,this is the reason why we must... 因此,这就是我们为什么必须... To sum up... 总而言之...作者: 饱食而遨游 时间: 9-9-2007 19:13
G类Task 1 考书信,不考图表,图表是A类作文的Task 1作者: 妞爸 时间: 24-12-2007 02:15
楼主的强贴,俺就差作文了,多谢楼主的资料作者: robust 时间: 25-7-2008 13:02
谢谢楼主!作者: maggiemei11 时间: 25-7-2008 13:17
据说按这些套句写的话,得5分或5.5可能性比较大,一般达不到6分以上,考官现在对模板很敏感。作者: tc99c 时间: 8-11-2008 11:47
This is great! thanks!作者: ritz 时间: 8-11-2008 17:41
G类 task1 哪里来的图表题啊.... 作者: paulchen 时间: 9-11-2008 14:27
能得五分足矣。