1. 宾语从句
我认为,…… / 我认为……不 I think / I don't think that …
我想知道是否…… I wonder whether …
例:He doesn't think I should stop him joining the club.
他认为我不应该阻止他参加这个俱乐部。
2. Since + S + 过去式, S + 现在完成式。
例:Since he went to senior high school, he has worked very hard.
自从他上高中,他就一直很用功。
3. 就我的看法……;我认为……
In my opinion, …
= To my mind, …
= As far as I am concerned, …
= I am of the opinion that …
例:In my opinion, playing video games not only takes much time but is also harmful to health.
就我的看法打电动玩具既花费时间也有害健康。
4. 随着人口的增加…… With the increase/growth of the population, …
随着科技的进步…… With the advance of science and technology, …
例:With the rapid development of Taiwan's economy, a lot of social problems have come to pass.
随着台湾经济的快速发展许多社会问题产生了。
5. ……是必要的 It is necessary (for sb.) to do / that …
…… 是重要的 It is important/essential (for sb.) to do / that …
…… 是适当的 It is proper (for sb.) to do / that …
……是紧急的 It is urgent (for sb.) to do / that …
例:It is proper for us to keep the public places clean.
It is proper that we (should) keep the public places clean.
我们应当保持公共场所清洁。
1. 毕竟,这个孩子太小还不能上学。
After all, the kid is too young to go to school.
2. 我来自中国。
I come from China.
3. 我的梦想会实现的。
My dream will come true.
4. 她过去靠卖书为生。
She used to earn her living on selling books.
5. 我家离学校不远。
My home isn’t far from the school.