1. Addition(递进)
moreover, what is more, furthermore, , let alone, additionally, not to mention (this), besides (this) , in addition (to this)
真题链接:
Q: Do you often use the dictionary?
A: I often refer to a dictionary for some new words. Additionally, browsing the dictionary can also enlarge my vocabulary and knowledge.
2. Reference(引用)
considering (this), regarding (this), as for (this), concerning (this), on the subject of (this)
真题链接:
Q: Is time important?
A: Well, speaking about the importance of time, there are a lot of old sayings, like ‘Time waits for no man.’; ‘Time never comes back when it is gone.’
3. Example (举例)
such as, particularly, especially, for example, like, in particular, for one thing, notably
真题链接:
Q: Are there any colours that have a special meaning in your country?
A: Yea, different colours stands for different meanings. For example, the white colour represents purity and dignity, and the red colour is for joy and celebration.
真题链接:
A: What kinds of museum do you like?
Q: Well, I am really fond of some new museums with different movies, particularly, the 3D and 4D movies which give me a vivid picture of history and art.
4. Similarity(相似)
similarly, in the same way, equally, likewise, as well as
真题链接:
Q: Do you think advertisement can help products to be sold?
A: Advertisements can help people to have a better understanding about products, in the same way, advertisements usually tell people the unique functions of the products.
5. Clarification(澄清)
that is (to say), I mean, (to) put (it) another way, in other words, namely, specifically
真题链接:
Q: What housework do you least like doing?
A: Washing dishes has always been a pet hate (特别讨厌的东西) of mine. Specifically, I feel disgusted when I put my hands in the dirty water or wipe all the food off the dishes.
6. Conflict(转折)
but, while, on the other hand, however, whereas, in contrast, conversely, still, instead
真题链接:
A: Do Chinese people love birds? Why?
Q: I suppose so, especially elderly people. They love to walk with their birds in the parks or gardens in the morning; on the other hand, I don’t think young guys really get a kick out of birds.