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* Different people have different views on opportunity.

* Peoples opinions are always different once they talk about family tutoring.

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I cannot agree with the

above opinion It is not the real case
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"How to"

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tablebar chartpie chartdiagram
chart chart table
A
B A*B

From the chart we can see clearly that the average number of hours a student spends on Internet
per week has increased from less than two hours in 1998 to nearly four hours in 2000, and then to
20 hours in 2004.
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From the chart, we can see clearly that in a big city in China, state owned houses declined from
75% in 1990 to 60% in 1995 and then to 20% in 2000, while private houses rose from 25% to
40% and then to 80% during the same period.
while

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We believe that three reasons can account for this phenomenon.
I believe that three reasons can account for this phenomenon.
In my mind, the reasons why the overseas students are on the rise are as follows.
Three reasons, we believe, can account for this
phenomenon.
Three reasons, I believe, can account for this phenomenon.
Three reasons, I firmly believe, can account for this phenomenon.
:
Three reasons, in my mind, can account for this phenomenon.
Several reasons can account for this phenomenon.

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19981. Write out the messages conveyed by the cartoon.

2. Give your comments.

20001. Describe the pictures.

2. Deduce the purpose of the drawer of the pictures.
3. Suggest your countermeasures.

20011. Show your understanding of the symbolic meaning of the picture below,
2. Give a specific example, and
3. Give your suggestion as to the best way to show love.


20021. Describe the picture and interpret its meaning, and
2. Give your comment on the phenomenon.

20031. Describe the set of drawings, interpret its meaning, and

2. Point out its implications in our life.

20041) Describe the drawing

2) Interpret its meaning, and
3) Support your view with examples.

20051) Describe the drawing,

2) Interpret its meaning, and
3) Give your comment on it.

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2

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1. Although lots of people follow the fashion/trend, I still set my heart on

Although lots of people follow the fashion, I still set my heart on its negative effect
on our society
2. For one thing For another As a third benefit/disadvantage
For one thing, some excellent students can take full advantage of the holiday to
awaken their personal interests such as painting, sightseeing and so on. For another, it can provide
more chances for some poor students to help make two ends meet and to get prepared for the
future by taking part-time jobs. As a third benefit, for those who are far from good at a certain
subject, there is a golden opportunity of catching up with other
3.It is no easy/simple task/job to furnish/identify/find every reason/cause for sth., but/while,
on the whole, two/some factors shout louder/ weigh heavier than others/stand out from others

 It is no easy job to find every reason for the increase in the number of teenagers who
run away from their homes, but, on the whole, two factors shout louder than others. First of all, .
Second,
4.In contrast with the drawbacks/demerits/flaws of sth., sth. else can serve as a better
step/move/advance in the right direction/toward the solution for the problem of
In contrast with the drawbacks caused by nuclear power, the solar power can serve as
a better move toward the solution for the problem of energy crisis
5.It is true/obvious that sth cant compete/be compared with sth else in, but sth still
enjoys/secures/possesses distinct/substantial advantage over sth else
It is obvious that radio cannot compete with television in visuality, but it still
possesses substantial advantages over television. (One of these isAnotherStill another)
6.But if, it is easy/not difficult/hard to see/find/discover that
But if they adjust their frame of mind a little in the other direction, it is not hard for
them to find that life is just as promising as before
7.Superficially/On the surface/At first glance/In appearance, the issue in question seems.
But in fact/in substance/on close examination,
At first glance, the western-type democracy seems superior to any other types. But on
close examination, it does not entitle every citizen of the same nation to the equal freedom to act
8.Those in favor of the issue in question argue/contend/hold/maintain/claim that. But what
they fail to consider/analyze/see/find out is that
Those in favor of euthanasia( ) contend that its practice can benefit both the
patient and his family. But what they fail to consider is that euthanasia may be taken advantage of
for some evil or hidden purposes
9.My our look on/choice of/participation in/devotion tostems from/derives from/results
from some/several chief factors
My choice of the career stems from several chief factors. First Second
10.A variety of/Quite a few factors have led me to do
Quite a few factors have led me to form the habit of reading

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1. The cartoon/picture briefs/depicts/shows

The cartoon briefs the history of commercial fishing in the 20th century
2. In the picture,
In the picture, an American girl looks so pleased in the richly decorated Chinese
national costumes
3. Looking at the picture,
Looking at the picture, many people cannot help laughing.
4.This is what the picture indicates
It is not unusual for Chinese children to get money from their parents, grandparents or
relatives during the Spring Festival. This is what the picture indicates
5. The two pictures here illustrate
The two pictures here illustrate how a flower in a greenhouse is destroyed when
exposed to a storm
6. In the first picture, . While in the second one,
In the first picture, a lonely small boat, in spite of the good catch, does not disturb the
fishes that are swimming leisurely. While in the second one, the sea is over-crowded with fishing
boats, and a lonely fish, desperately trying to escape, finds no place to hide
7.As depicted in the picture/As we can see in the picture/As can been seen from the
picture/As is shown by the drawing,
As can be seen from the picture, the car breaks stops on the way and cannot move any
further
8.It is most likely that by drawing the pictures, the artist intends
It is most likely that by drawing the pictures, the artist intends not only to tell us the
story of fish but also to set us thinking more about nature

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1. According to the figures shown in the table/graph we can see/conclude that

According to the figures shown in the table, we can see that great changes have been
taking place in peoples diet over the period from 1988 to 1998.
2. We can see/We have noted/It can be seen from the table/chart/graph that
We have noted from the graph that there is a wide gap between the top ten universities
both of China and of the world
3. The graph/table/chart shows/indicates/reveals/points out that
The chart reveals that the number of road accidents is spiraling upward every year as
more and more highways are constructed all over China
4. As is shown/can be seen in the chart/graph/diagram released by the government
As we can see in the diagram released by the government, the rapid growth of
population has resulted in the extinction of many wildlife species
5. After considering the information in the graph/table/chart, we might conclude that
After considering the information in the graph, we might conclude that the energy
structure in rural areas has been greatly improved over the past 15 years
6.The chart/graph/table shows a minimal/slight/slow/steady/marked/dramatic/sharp/sudden
increase/rise/decline/reduction/fall/drop incompared with those of last year/10 years ago/last
century
The graph shows a marked decline in the number of wildlife species compared with
that of last century
7. This year, the products ofdropped to half/was cut in half/doubled/tripled
This year, the products of cotton doubled
8. The number of grew/rose/dropped fromto
The number of car accidents grew from 3691 in 1985 to 8245 in 1995.

9. No increase is shown in ; then came a sharp increase of

No increase is shown in 1988; then came a sharp increase of 8 million
10.Sth. is twice/three/half as large/high/much as sth. else
The production of cotton is twice as much as that of wheat
11.The table/chart/graph represents the development and changes in
The table represents the development and changes in agriculture structure in the past
30 years
12.By comparison with, it dropped/ fell/ decreased fromto/ by
By comparison with 1990, it dropped by 15 percent
13.There appeared an even more stable/consistent/steady tendency to rise/drop
14.The curve has leveled off/stayed the same/remained unchanged for 2 years and the trend
will be continuing