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Proverbs:

引出谚语的语言：

 A saying goes like this, ….

 An English proverb says…

 As we all know that …

 People often say…

 It is often said that…

引用名人名言及谚语时，可使用如下句型：Just as the saying goes: “No garden is

without weeds”, computer games have also some disadvantages.正像常言所说:“没有无杂草的花园”，计算机也有一些不足之处。

As the proverb goes: “Every coin has its two sides”, television has both

advantages and disadvantages.正像谚语所说：“任何硬币都有两面”，电视既有优点也有缺点。

1. Time flies like an arrow. 光阴似箭。

2. Time tries truth.. 时间检验真理。

3. Time is money. 时间就是金钱。

4. Time cures all things. 时间能治疗所有的伤痛。

5. Wisdom in the mind is better than money in

hand.头脑的智慧比手中的金钱更 好。

6. To the well man, every day is a feast day. 对于健康的人，每天都像过节一样。

7. Youth comes but only once in a lifetime. 青春一生中只有一次。

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8. Content is happiness. 知足常乐。

9. Every coin has two sides. 每块钱币都有两面。/凡事都有两面性。

10. A bold attempt is half success. 大胆的尝试等于成功的一半。

11. First think, then speak./ Think today and

speak tomorrow./ Think before you leap.

三思而后行。

12. A good beginning makes a good ending.

好的开端是成功的一半。

13. A friend in need is a friend indeed. 患难的朋友才是真正的朋友。

14. A falling drop at last will cave a stone. 滴水石穿。

15. A fall in the pit, a gain in your wit. 吃一堑，长一智。

16. Everything is good for something. 天生我才比有用。

17. Every rose has its thorn. 每朵玫瑰都刺。

18. Every pleasure has a pain. 每个欢乐后面都有痛苦。

19. No pain，no gain.没有付出就没有收获。

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20. Where there is a will, there is a way. 有志者事竟成。

21. Practice makes perfect. 熟能生巧。

22. Speech is silver. Silence is gold. 说话是银，沉默是金。

23. The early birds catch the worms.早起的鸟儿有虫吃。

24. Rome is not built in one day.罗马不是一天建成的。

25. when in Rome, do as Romans do .入乡随俗

26. Nothing is to be got without pains but

poverty.世上唯有贫穷可以不劳而获。

27. No great loss without small loss.塞翁失马，焉知非福。

28. A fair death honors the whole life.死得其所，流芳百世。

29. You cannot make a crab walk straight.江山易改，本性难移。

30. One cannot put back the clock光阴一去不复返。

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Virtue and a trade are the best portion for children.品德和一门技3

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Better early than late.宁早勿迟。A man can do no more than he can.量力而行。Honesty and diligence should be your eternal mates.诚实和勤奋应成为你永远的伴侣。

Every coin has its two sides. 有利有弊。Every man has his hobby-horse.人各有所好。Every man has his

his taste.人各有所好。

Every one is born equal.人人生而平等。Every rose has its thorn.每朵玫瑰都有刺。Good things stay indoors while bad things will go far away.好事不出门，坏事传千里。

Gossip is a fearing thing.人言可畏。41.

He who keeps company with the wolf will learn to howl.近朱者赤，近墨者黑。

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It is never too late to learn.学习永远不嫌晚。

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Where there is a will, there is a way.有志者事竟成。Health is better than wealth.健康胜于财富。

A contented mind is a perpetual feast.知足长乐。a friend in need is a friend indeed.患难见真情。Every advantage has its disadvantages.有利必有弊。Every little makes a nickel.积少成多。

Self-trust is the first secret of success.自信是成功的第一秘诀。Example is better than precept.言传不如身教。If the old dog barks, he gives counsel.不听老人言，吃亏在眼前。4

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Parents are the first teachers of the children.父母是孩子的第一任Different strokes for different folks.各有所好。

An old man is treasure of a family.家有老人便是宝。The devil

knows many things because he is old.人老监视广。

You live with a lame, you will learn a limp.近朱者赤，近墨者黑。He that lives with cripples learns to limp.近朱者赤，近墨者黑。It is good to learn at another man's cost.前车之鉴。Forgetting history means betrayal.忘记历史意味着背叛。Strictness helps, indulgence spoils.严是爱；松是害。

Father is one hundred headmasters.一个父亲胜过百个老师。All work without play makes jack a dull boy.只干活不玩耍，聪明的孩子会变傻。

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Never put off until tomorrow what can be done today.今天的事情今天干。

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If you want to understand today, you have to research

yesterday.要想懂的得今天，就必须研究昨天。

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Each man has his limitation.人各有极限。

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They that live longest see most.人越老，越有智慧。Think thrice before we leap.三思而后行。

Too much liberty spoils all.自由过了头，一切乱了套。A wise man and a fool together know more than a wise man.三个臭皮匠赛过诸葛亮。

The older, the wiser.年岁增长，智慧增长。The onlooker sees the game best.旁观者清。The spectator sees

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Two heads are better than one.三个臭皮匠赛过诸葛亮。

Years bring wisdom.年岁增长智慧。A friend is easier lost than

found.朋友易失不易得。

Time waits for no man.时不待人。Look before you leap.三思而后行。Every man has his liking.人各有所好。Variety is the spice of life.多样化是生活的调味品。It is a two-edged sword.它是双刃剑。Knowledge is power.知识就是力量。Life is irreversible.生命只有一次。

More gain for more pay.多劳多得。No garden without weeds.没有花园无杂草。No sweet without sweat.苦尽甘来。General Expressions For Different Situations In

Note-writing

Situation1 Asking for advice

a. Could you give me some advice on how to make up

for the time I’ve lost? (polite)

b. What should I do to solve the problem?

c. Could I ask for your advice on my term

paper/dissertation? (polite)

d. I would like to ask whether it is correct to partake in

the firm’s insurance plan?

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e. I would appreciate your advice on about IELTS test/

on our decision. (formal)

Situation 2 Advising somebody to do sth.

a. It may be a good idea to get a part-time job.

b. It’ll do you good to have a rest.

c. It’s no good complaining.

d. I think you should persist in your ambition.

e. I don’t think you should keep silent.

f. You would be wise enough not to drive too fast.

g. You mustn’t drink too much before driving.

Situation 3 Admitting you’re wrong and somebody else’s

right

a. Sorry, I got it all wrong. You have a point.

b. Yes, I’m afraid I did miscalculate. You’re quite right.

c. Yes, I must have overlooked the records.

Situation 4

Expressing anger/annoyance/complaint/disappointment

a. It really makes my blood boil when this sort of thing

happens.

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b. That advertisement really makes me

angry/disappointed.

c. I can’t say I’m at all pleased with your delay/with

their negligence.

d. I must say I resent being treated in this offensive way.

(formal)

e. I am extremely displeased with your irresponsibility.

(formal)

f. That is really exasperating!

Situation 5 Apologizing

a. I’m afraid I’ve brought you too much trouble.

b. I’m awfully sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings.

I really feel bad.

c. I am very sorry for what I’ve said to you. It was

really quite unintentional.

d. Please excuse me coming late.

e. A thousand pardons for taking up so much of your

time.

f. Sorry for not phoning you.

g. I do apologize about that. I hope you will excuse me.

h. I do beg your pardon for the mess I’ve made.

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i. I hope you will pardon me for my negligence.

j. I must make an apology for losing my temper. I am

extremely sorry for that.

k. I am extremely sorry to say that the room you

reserved isn’t available.

l. May I offer you my profoundest apologies? Please

forgive my forgetfulness. (formal)

Situation 6 Responding to apologies

a. I quite understand. Don’t let it worry you./ Don’t let

that distress you.

b. It’s not your fault. Please don’t take it too hard.

c. That’s quite all right. Please don’t worry about that.

d. Please don’t feel about that. That can happen to most

of us.

Situation 7 Making an appointment

a. Could I come to see you in your office at 4: on

Thursday? (polite)

b. I hope I can meet you at Jack’s home on Sunday

morning at 10 o’clock. Is it OK?

c. I hope to see you in my office next Friday.

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d. I’d like to drop by today to talk over your contract.

e. Will it be convenient if I call on you at seven this

evening? (formal)

f. Will you be occupied this afternoon?

g. Would it be convenient to see you at 9: on

Monday? (formal and polite)

h. I wonder whether Mr. Wise could arrange with me

about the meeting today?

i. I’d like to make an appointment with you for next

Monday.

j. May I have an appointment with you?

k. Are you free this coming Sunday? Let’s go to see the

film.

l. Meet me at Beijing Restaurant tomorrow evening at 6

p.m.

m. Shall I come round for you at about 8 o’clock sharp

this evening?

n. What time would you like me to come?

o. May I expect you at four?

p. Will / Would Sunday suit you? Would you prefer

some other time?

q. I’ll be waiting for you at six in my office this evening.

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r. Wednesday would be better for me.

s. You can come this evening if it’s important.

t. I’ll be very pleased /most delighted to meet you at

eight Monday morning.

u. Please come whenever it is to your convenience.

v. I’m afraid I can’t make it next Monday.

w. I’m sorry. I’ve got rather a full day next Sunday. / I’m

expecting some visitors this evening.

x. Sorry, I have a previous engagement at 6:

Could we put it off to the next day?

y. I’m terribly sorry, but something unexpected comes

up./ I have something urgent on Monday. I’m afraid

we’ll have to change our appointment.

z. I am sorry to inconvenience you, but we have to

postpone our meeting. Could you please make it a

little later if it is convenient to you?

Situation 8 Complimenting

a. I have always admired your work very much. Your

skill is great.

b. You really did a good job. It’s amazing. I think you

deserve our praise.

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c. Your presentation is really wonderful! I must express

my admiration for your competence.

d. I would like to express my admiration for your

generosity.

e. Your

Situation 9 Responding to complimenting

a. It’s very nice of you to say so. Thank you!

b. I appreciate your remarks, but honestly I feel the

credit should go to Mr. Harrod / but I have a lot to

learn yet.

c. Thank you! I’m very glad you like it.

Situation 10 Congratulating

a. Congratulations on winning the football game.

b. Many, many congratulations on your marriage.

c. It’s so great to hear about your recent promotion.

d. It’s great to hear that you’ve got a good job.

e. Well done, Colin!

f. Allow me to offer my heartiest /warmest

congratulations on your success. (formal)

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academic performance has improved

tremendously.

g. Let me congratulate you on your excellent research.

h. Please accept my heartiest congratulations / warmest

congratulations on your marriage.

Situation 10 Encouragement

a. Don’t be afraid/Don’t be nervous. I’ll help you.

b. Don’t be scared. Don’t let this get you down.

c. Don’t give up hope. Try to look on the bright side of

things.

d. Don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll do better this time.

e. Cheer up. You’re doing very well.

f. Stick to it / Try again. You can make it.

g. There’s no reason to feel discouraged.

h. I think you should keep up your courage.

i. I feel you should go ahead. You have our backing /

You have our whole-hearted support in your

experiment.

Situation 11 Good Wishes

a. All the best in your new job.

b. All the best with your family.

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c. Every success in your business.

d. I hope you enjoy your visit to Niagara Falls!

e. I hope everything goes well with your married life!

f. I hope you’ll get over it soon/ you’ll get well soon /

you’ll soon feel better.

g. Please remember me to your family.

h. Please give my best wishes to your parents.

i. Regards to your family.

j. Say hello to your husband.

k. May you succeed.

l. Enjoy your flight!

m. Good luck in your examination.

n. Hope things go all right with you.

o. I wish you a pleasant journey.

p. I wish you success in the examination.

q. I’d like to wish you every success in your career.

r. Please convey my best wishes to Professor Oscar.

(Proper Response: Thank you very much. And I wish you

the same / And the same to you!)

Situation 12 Expressing Gratitude

a. Thank you very much indeed for your help.

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b. Thanks a million for your invitation.

c. I can never thank you enough for your generosity.

d. I do appreciate your timely help.

e. I should like to express my gratitude for your

kindness.

f. I am extremely grateful to you for your advice.

g. I am very much indebted to you.

h. I am very much obliged to you for your kindness.

i. It’s most considerate of you / thoughtful of you.

j. Thank you so much for your hospitality.

k. It’s so nice of you to give me the book. You are most

understanding.

l. You are very helpful.

Proper Response:

At your service.

Please don’t mention it. It’s a pleasure. /It’s my pleasure.

Delighted I was able to help. I’m glad to be of some

service.

Situation 13 Offering help / something

a. Just call me whenever you are in trouble.

b. Just let me know if you need any help.

c. Please don’t hesitate to tell me if you have any

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problems.

d. If we can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate

to tell us.

e. May I be of any assistance?

f. Perhaps I can assist in some way?

g. Can I give you a hand with the cleaning/washing-up?

h. What can I do to help prepare the dinner?

i. Please accept this as a souvenir for our friendship.

Accepting offer:

If you’re sure it’s no trouble for you to do it.

That’s so nice of you, thank you!

That’s really a big help/ a great help. Thanks a lot.

I am so delighted to have your help.

Thank you, I appreciate it.

That’s extremely thoughtful of you to help me clean the

table. Thank you!

Declining an offer of help:

No, please don’t bother about it. I can do it myself.

Thanks, anyway.

No, it’s all right. I can manage. Thanks.

Thank you for offering, but I can manage.

I’m afraid I can’t accept your offer of help.

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I’m very grateful for your offer, but I can call a taxi.

Situation 14 Asking for somebody’s opinion

a. What do you think of your new job?

b. What do you think about Professor Potter’s lecture.

c. What do you reckon about price increases?

d. Could I know your response to the recent burglary?

e. Do you have any particular views on the financial

crisis?

f. I would be glad to have your opinion on the coming

negotiation.

Situation 15 Expressing optimistic views

a. I think you’re going to have a marvelous time.

b. I’m sure we’ll win the match.

c. Your effort is bound to be successful.

d. I bet you’ll enjoy a good life in the new city.

e. Everything will be fine/ will turn out fine.

f. Things will work out all right.

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Situation 15 Asking for permission

a. I wonder if I could possibly take it away?

b. Would it be all right if I borrow the journals?

c. Would you mind my using your dictionary for a few

days?

d. With your permission, I should like to put in for a

transfer.

Proper Response:

By all means do take it.

I don’t mind if you like. Go ahead.

I can’t see any objection.

It’s perfectly acceptable.

You’re welcome to use my dictionary.

I’d rather you didn’t.

I’m afraid I can’t let you use it for such a long time.

You know, I need to use it every day.

I’m sorry, that’s not allowed.

If you did that, you’ll disturb your neighbors.

Situation 17 Trying to persuade somebody

a. Perhaps you should think before you decide.

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b. Please let me tell you the reasons.

c. It’s a pity if we can’t compromise on it.

d. Let’s be sensible. It’s difficult to get another job at the

moment.

e. Are you sure you’ve taken everything into account?

f. Are you sure you won’t reconsider the proposal?

g. I see what you mean, but revising the project is really

necessary / but using a credit card is really convenient

and efficient.

h. That’s a good idea, but things are different here.

i. That’s all right in theory, but in practice it may not

work.

j. Yes, your decision is understandable, but you must

admit that there’s a limit to what they can do / that’s

beyond their ability.

Situation 18 Expressing preference

a. For me, living in a flat is more comfortable than

living in a villa.

b. I must say dress designing appeals to me more than

gardening.

c. My choice would be riding a bike.

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Situation 19 Expressing reassurance/ Reassuring

somebody / Comforting somebody

a. I quite understand. Don’t worry, all will turn out

right.

b. It could happen to anybody. Please don’t worry

excessively.

c. Let’s not cry over the spilled milk.

d. There’s no need to upset yourself.

e. Don’t eat your heart out. (不要忧伤过度)

f. Don’t let this distress you too much.

g. Don’t take it too hard.

h. Never mind. It’s not the end of the world if you

failed to pass a single test.

i. Don’t get upset about your illness.

j. Take it easy. Pull yourself together.

k. Try to look on the bright side of things.

l. You were just unlucky. / You just lack in

experience. Try to look on the bright side.

m. Your mother’s condition is not as bad as that. Try

not to worry. The best thing is to keep cool.

Situation 20 Expressing relief

a. I’m extremely glad to hear that the accident

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caused little damage.

b. I’m most relieved to hear about the successful

rescue.

c. It was quite a relief when I heard the result.

d. We are relieved to see you back safe and sound.

e. To our great relief, your cousin has come

round/come to. Your information really released

us from anxiety.

Situation 21 Reminding somebody

a. Could I remind you of the meeting you have to

attend today?

b. I’d like to remind you that the lecture is at 6

o’clock.

c. Don’t forget about your study.

d. I must just remind you to lock the safe.

e. May I remind you to write a resume/curriculum

vitae for me?

Situation 22 Reproaching somebody

a. You could at least have told us beforehand.

b. What do you mean by not telling me the truth?

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c. You ought to be ashamed of your selfish

behavior.

d. You can’t just do whatever you like.

e. I don’t think it is proper for you to behave so.

f. I don’t think you should forget your

responsibility.

g. I’m afraid you have no right to be so rude.

Situation 23 Making a request

a. I’d be very grateful if you’d get me up at 6:30

tomorrow morning?

b. Is there any chance of attending your lecture?

c. Please oblige me by typing my letter.

d. Would you do me a favor to buy a Christmas tree

for me?

e. I should appreciate it if you would help me with

my work.

f. We should be most grateful if you could chair the

meeting.

g. Would you be kind enough to explain the theory

for me?

Proper Response:

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I’d be delighted to help if I can.

I’ll do my best, sir.

Certainly. With great pleasure.

Situation 24 Expressing happy anticipation/ hope

a. I’m looking forward to meeting my friend again.

b. It’s going to be fun skating on the frozen lake.

c. It’ll be nice to travel around your hometown.

d. I could hardly wait to pay you a visit.

e. Looking forward to the party tonight.

f. Hopefully, I am able to finish my work very soon.

g. I do hope for a change in a quiet place.

h. I hope you’ll arrive in time.

i. We hope for the plane’s due arrival.

j.

Situation 24 Asking for information

a. Could you tell me some more about it?

b. Could I ask who is in charge of the matter?

Situation 25 Asking for intention

a. Are you planning to apply for the position?

b. Do you have any intention of learning French?

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Stating intention:

I feel inclined to have a picnic this Sunday.

I’ll be seeing my uncle off at the airport tomorrow,

so I’m not free/available then.

I’ll do what I can to persuade her.

I’m thinking of going to my sister’s home.

My intention is to apply for/ pursue a Master’s

degree.

I don’t intent to chair the meeting, but I have no

intention of resigning.

It is not my intention to hurt your feeling.

Situation 25 Expressing interest or Showing no

interest

a. I’m keen on classical architecture.

b. I find a trip to Hawaii extremely fascinating.

c. I have a passion for French literature.

d. Boxing appeals to me.

e. I don’t have any interest in calligraphy.

f. I’m afraid bull fight isn’t my cup of tea.

g. I must admit that horse racing leave me cold.

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Situation 26 Inviting

a. Betty and I will have a dinner this weekend. I’d

very much like you to come to our dinner party.

b. We’re having a fancy dress party this weekend.

Will you join us?

c. Would you like to attend our wedding

ceremony?

d. May we have the pleasure of your company at

dinner?

e. Could we have the honor of your presence at the

meeting?

Accepting or Declining an invitation

I’d love to join you for lunch. That sounds a very

nice idea.

I’d love to very much. That’s very nice of you.

Thank you.

That would give me the greatest pleasure.

I’d be very delighted to accept your invitation.

I wish I could, but my parents are coming this

evening.

Thank you very much, but I’m already booked up

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for next Sunday.

That’s very kind of you, but I have an

appointment Friday evening. Thanks anyway.

Unfortunately, I’ll have to attend a conference

that day. Thanks anyway.

General Expressions in Writing a Compositon

 Expressing your opinion & Well-written Sentences

a. As far as I am concerned, sport does good to you.

b. As I see it, meeting people is very important in

modern life.

c. I cannot help thinking that education should be free

for all.

d. I hold that there is too much violence on TV.

e. In my opinion/In my view, the Internet should be

censored. There are too many erotic websites.

f. Personally, I believe /reckon alcoholism is still a

serious social problem.

g. Obviously, our conclusion should be based on sound

thinking.

h. I must say watching TV is just a passive way of

killing time.

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i. What is really happening is that…

j. From my point of view, a large population means a

tough task for the government.

k. I maintain that nobody can avoid being influenced by

advertisements.

l. I would like to point out that better roads will

decrease the accident rate.

m. To be perfectly frank/honest, pollution is unavoidable

in modern cities.

n. To my knowledge, cutting down on expenses can help

improve life quality as long as family budget is

planned with wisdom.

o. I am very optimistic about the economic situation.

p. I anticipate success in controlling world population.

q. I have every confidence in our bright future/ prospect.

r. My expectation is that we will make a breakthrough

in environmental protection.

s. I rather doubt / am rather doubtful that people will

accept human cloning.

 Giving reasons/ explanation

a. The point is that most companies make profits.

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b. The reason is that shares are worth buying.

c. The basic reason is that if is challenging to give a

good speech in a foreign language.

d. I am fully justified in saying that inflation is

common in many countries across the world.

f. This is a good case in point for the shortage of

crude oil.

 Useful structures in exposition

c. The first step is to contact the foreign

customers.

d. The following procedure should be adopted:

e. The job should be done according to the

following procedure:

f. The process should be carried out according to

the following procedure:

g. This is done as follows:

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