1. As is shown by the graph, ... （概述图表）/in the table.
2. It can be seen from the table that ... （得出结论）
shown graph/concluded figures/estimated statistics
3. … amount to ...（数量总计）/add up to/come to /sum up to
4. … increase from … to … （数量增减）
decrease/rise/fall /drop
5.（be）three times as + 形容词 + as
总产量 total output
钢的年产量 the annual output of
上升17% rise by 17 per cent steel
日产量 the daily output
导致产量下降 result in a diminished output
6.Compared with … , (作比较)
7.There is (was) a rapid rise in … be on the rise/has
been sharp increase on the increase/sudden decrease
on the decline/steady decline/gradual fall/slow drop
Dear sir:
I wish to apply for a position with your company as an assistant accountant. I am twenty-six years old and at present employed by the Island Company, where I have been for the past two years. Formerly I was employed by Global Export Co., where it was nearly three years.
My only reason for leaving either of these positions would be to better myself and I feel there is no future opportunity in my present position. I wish to serve in a large company like yours, to provide me with ample opportunities to learn new things.
I can give you references from both these firms as to my character and ability as an accountant. My present salary is $2,600 a month and I would not care to accept less in another position, but I am willing to start at the same salary, provided there is an opportunity for advancement.
Yours faithfully,
wang Lin
Writing
A survey conducted in Tianjin found that 98% of high school students and 92%
of elementary school students have to spend most of their weekends doing homework.
Write an essay of about 120 words. You may include the following points:
1. Discuss the negative effects of too much homework on children.
2. Discuss the disadvantages of the present exam-oriented education system.
3. Call for efforts to ease students' burden and help them lead a colorful and enjoyable life.
「参考范文」
Too much homework has become a common complaint in high schools and elementary schools. Students have to spend most of their time doing
homework, even on weekends. As a result, they have no time for their hobbies, or for their parents or friends. All they do is what they have to do, not what they like to do.
The underlying cause for this phenomenon lies in the present exam-oriented education system. National College Entrance Examination has become the sole focus of teachers, parents, and students themselves. High score becomes the ultimate goal, to the neglect of practical abilities, personality development, and all that.