我们经常被告知......但事实真是这样吗?
2. People used to ......however , things are quite different today .
过去，人们习惯......但,今天的情况有很大的不同。
3.some people think that ......Others believe that the opposite is true . There is probably some truth in both sides.But we must realize that ......
一些人认为......另一些人持相反意见。也许双方的观点都有一定道理。但是我们必须认识到......
4.Recognizing a problem is the first step in finding a solution .
认识到问题是找到解决办法的第一步。
5. It is another new and bitter truth we must learn to face .
这是一个我们必须学会面对的痛苦的新情况。
6. In short , we must work hard to make the world a better place .
简而言之，为了把世界变成更美好的地方，我们必须勤奋工作。
7.Lost time is never found again.
岁月既往，一去不回。
8.Everybody should have a dream.
每个人都该有个梦想.
9.Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
抱最好的愿望,做最坏的打算。
10.Failure is the mother of success.
失败乃成功之母。
11.Let's look on the bright side.
让我们往好处想吧。
12. 不用说…… It goes without saying that … = (It is) needless to say (that) …
= It is obvious that …
例：不用说早睡早起是值得的。
It goes without saying that it pays to keep early hours.
13. 在各种……之中，……
Among various kinds of …， … / = Of all the …
例：在各种运动中我尤其喜欢慢跑。
Among various kinds of sports， I like jogging in particular.
14. 就我的看法……;我认为……
In my opinion， …
= In 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。
例句：An advantage of using the solar energy is that it won't create
(produce) any pollution.
使用太阳能的优点是它不会制造任何污染。
An advantage of taking exercises is that it can make us keep healthy.
锻炼身体的优点是它可以让我们保持健康。
二、Nothing is + ~~~ er than to + V
Nothing is + more + 形容词 + than to + V
例句：Nothing is more important than to receive education.
没有比接受教育更重要的事。
Nothing is more important than to potect our environment.
没有什么比环保更重要的事。
Nothing is more important than to gain knowledge.
没有什么比学习知识更重要的事。
三、~~~ cannot emphasize the importance of ~~~ too much.
(再怎么强调...的重要性也不为过。)
例句：We cannot emphasize the importance of protecting our eyes too much.
我们再怎么强调保护眼睛的重要性也不为过。
We cannot emphasize the importance of education.
我们再怎么强调教育的重要性也不为过。
四、There is no denying that + S + V ...(不可否认的……)
例句：There is no denying that the qualities of our living have gone from bad to worse.
不可否认的，我们的生活品质已经每况愈下。
There is no denying that Lin Zhiling is the most charming actress I have ever seen.
不可否认，林志玲是我所见过的最有魅力的女演员。
五、It is universally acknowledged that + 句子~~ (全世界都知道……)
例句：It is universally acknowledged that trees are indispensable to us.
全世界都知道树木对我们是不可或缺的。
六、There is no doubt that + 句子~~ (毫无疑问的……)
例句：There is no doubt that our educational system leaves something to be desired.
毫无疑问的我们的教育制度令人不满意。
七、~~~the + ~ est + 名词 +(that)+ 主词 + have ever + seen (known/heard/had/read, etc) ~~~ the most + 形容词 + 名词 +(that)+ 主词 + have ever + seen(known/heard/had/read, etc)
例句：Helen is the most beautiful girl that I have ever seen.
海伦是我所看过最美丽的女孩。
Mr. Chang is the kindest teacher that I have ever had.
张老师是我曾经遇到最仁慈的教师。
Yao Ming is the tallest basketball player that I have ever seen.
姚明是我所见过的最高的篮球运动员
Liu Xiang is the most hardworking sportsman that I have ever seen.
刘翔是我所见过的最勤奋的运动员。
八、The reason why + 句子 ~~~ is that + 句子(……的原因是……)
例句：The reason why we have to grow trees is that they can provide
us with fresh air.
我们必须种树的原因是它们能供应我们新鲜的空气。
九、So + 形容词 + be + 主词 + that + 句子(如此……以致于……)
例句：So precious is time that we can't afford to waste it.
时间是如此珍贵，它经不起我们浪费。
So beautiful is Xi Shi that we all like her.
西施是如此美丽，以致于我们都喜欢她。
十、Adj + as + Subject(主词)+ be, S + V~~~ (虽然……)
例句：Rich as our country is, the qualities of our living are by no
means satisfactory.
{by no means = in no way = on no account 一点也不}
虽然我们的国家富有，我们的生活品质绝对令人不满意。
