sentence patterns of English writing

1. …is one of the most...sth. that we have ever done.

Lack of interpersonal skills is one of the most serious defects that we have ever known about today’s college students.

2. Nothing is more…than to do…

Nothing is more significant than to educate children in a proper way.

3. We can not emphasize the importance of… too much.

We can not emphasize the significance of protecting celebrities’ privacy too much.

4. There is no denying that…

There is no denying that the practicality of our higher education has gone from bad to worse.

5. It is universally acknowledged that

It is universally acknowledged that it is the doctors’ duty and obligation to heal the wounded and the dying.

6. There is no doubt that…

There is no doubt that the Internet is far more convenient and efficient than the written words.

7. An advantage of… is that…

An advantage of children’s participating in some paid work is that this practice can cultivate their independence, self-determination and sense of responsibility

8. The reason why…is that…

The reason why a large number of customs have altered a great deal is that most of them are connected with some superstitious beliefs, and they can not fit in this world with highly-developed technology.

9. So + adj. + be +主语 + that + 句子

So pervasive are the advertisements that no one can avoid being influenced by them.

10. adj. + as + 主语 + be, 句子

Lovely as pets are, it is by no means appropriate for city dwellers to keep them in their houses.

11. The more…, the more…

The more children are encouraged to get in touch with various aspects of the society, the more comprehensive their knowledge will be.

12. By…, …can…

By putting the responsibility into the government’s hand, citizens can enjoy a higher level of assurance in quality.

13. … enable (s) sb. to do …

Community service programs enable the government to relieve the strain on its limited budget.

14. On no account can we…

On no account can we ignore the significance of education.

15. It is high/about time that…

It’s high time that we evaluated the roles that modern technology plays in our life from more balanced and objective perspectives.

16. Those who…

Those who think otherwise contend that computers are designed and programmed by human beings to do all the translation work in a comparatively mechanical manner.

17. There is no one but…

There is no one but longs to solve the issue in a proper way.

18. be forced/compelled/obliged to do…

Only in a peaceful environment can people lay emphasis on sports events. The Olympic Games is a convincing example as it has been compelled to be cancelled several times in its history due to wars.

19. It is conceivable/obvious/apparent that…

It is conceivable that with the rapid development in society and economy, competition is becoming increasingly fierce and acute.

20. That is the reason why…

It costs an astronomical sum of fund to lock up so many criminals and that is the reason why imprisonment has imposed a great strain on the budget of a nation.

21.For the past…, 主语 + 现在完成时

For the past decade or so, practical courses, such as computer and business, have gained tremendous popularity on college campuses.

22. Since…,主语 + 现在完成时

Since the advent of modern urbanization, people have been confronted with the dilemma whether or not they should demolish old houses and buildings that seem to have spoilt the cityscape.

23. It pays to do…

It pays to create a fair atmosphere in which both males and females cooperate and compete on an equal footing.

24. be based on…

The progress of the society is based on harmony.

25. spare no effort to do…

Developed nations should spare no effort to finance their economically disadvantaged counterparts.

26. bring home to sb. sth.

We should bring home to the masses the significance of space research.

27. be closely related to…

Expanding population and influx of migrant workers are closely related to the problem.

28. There exists the possibility of doing…

There exists the possibility of  wronging an innocent person.

29. Due to / Owing to / Thanks to …,…

Thanks to coeducation system, benign competition between male and female students are rightly encouraged.

30. Only…can…

Only in cities can children be well prepared for their future life and keep up with the trend of the world.

31. …leave (s) much to be desired.

The condition of our traffic leaves much to be desired.

32. …have / exert / impose a great influence on…

Quality of citizens has a great influence on a nation’s prosperity.

33. …do good to…,…do harm to…

Reading does good to our minds.

Overwork does harm to health.

34. … pose a great threat to…

Abortion poses a great threat to both women’s physical and mental health.

35. …do one’s utmost to do…

Schools should do their utmost to ensure the students’ sound growth.

 
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