This picture depicts a thought-provoking scene of…
According to the figures given in the chart, …
The chart above provides a series of essential figures, illustrating the changes taking place in a time span of… years.
The graph demonstrates that the number of... is growing/declining rapidly in...
2. 话题引出段
Nowadays, there is a growing concern over the issue of…
People in growing numbers are directing their attention to…
When it comes to…, people’s notions may vary from one to another.
Traditional virtue/value has it that…, yet people are… currently.
3. 观点对比段
Opposite voices are now rising in the debate. Some people firmly believe that…. On the contrary, quite a few people argue that…
The controversial issue has aroused opposite opinions. One focuses on…; the other opinion revolves around…
4. 利弊列举段
Every coin has two sides, and this issue is no exception. Above all, … In addition… More importantly… However, the negative influence it renders should not be neglected.… not only… but also...
Is this phenomenon a blessing or a curse? The following list of advantages and disadvantages can explain everything.
5. 举例论证段
For instance, ...
Take… for an example
A case in point is…
The following illustrations can serve as strong evidence of the phenomenon.
6. 原因列举段
Why should this phenomenon take place? There are generally three factors accounting for it.
Having taken everything into consideration, we may attribute the sharp change to three aspects.
7. 意义阐释段
The purpose of the picture is to show us that due attention has to be paid to…
The fact/phenomenon that… indicates that…
Having scrutinized the details of the picture, we can discuss the implications subtly conveyed from it.
8. 归纳结论段
In conclusion, ...
In my opinion, ...
As far as I am concerned, ...
Taking into account all the analyses above, we may confidently come to the conclusion that…
9. 预测趋势段
There is no denying that… will continue increasing/decreasing in the better/worse direction.
Undoubtedly, the tendency reflected from the chart will undergo a continuous increase/decrease in the near future.
10. 建议措施段
Therefore, it is imperative that we should take some drastic measures.
As far as I am concerned, two effective measures must be immediately taken to pull through the crisis.
As a result, it is advisable to settle the problem by two means.
I'm writing to apply for the scholarship that your department offers to students from other countries. (申请类型)
I'm writing to see if it is possible for you to provide me with information regarding… (咨询类型)
I'm writing to express my disappointment/dissatisfaction about… (投诉类型)
2. 感谢类句型
I'm most grateful to you for your…
I'm writing this letter to express my sincere gratitude for…
I would like to convey in this letter my heartfelt thanks for…
I feel greatly indebted to you for…
I'm writing to tell you how greatly I appreciate all you have done for me…
But for your kind assistance, I would have…
I must thank you again for your generous help.
Please accept my deepest gratitude.
3. 道歉类句型
I feel really sorry to you for…
I must apologize to you for…
I would like to express my deepest apology / regret for not being able to…
Please accept my sincere apology for…
I want you to know how badly I feel about…
4. 一般结尾句型
Any favorable consideration of my application will be highly appreciated. (申请/求职)
We should be very pleased if you could honor us with your presence. (邀请函)
Best wishes for your greater success in your career. (祝愿)
Thank you for your patience and concern in reading this letter. I hope this does not cause you too much inconvenience. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. (套话组合)