高考英语作文高级词汇及句型

高考作文高级词汇及句型

1. occur 替换 think of

Suddenly I had an idea that someone had broken into my house. → An idea occurred to me that someone had broken into my house. It occurred to me that someone had broken into my house.

2. devote替换spend

He spends all his spare time in reading. → He devotes all his spare time to reading.

3. seek替换want / look for

They sought (wanted) to hide themselves behind the trees.

4. average 替换ordinary

I’m an average (ordinary) student.

5. but替换very

The film we saw last night was very interesting. → The film we saw last night was nothing but interesting. The film we saw last night was anything but boring.

6. seat 替换sit

On his way to school, he found an old lady seated (sitting) by the road, looking worried.

7. suppose 替换should

He is supposed to ( should ) have driven more slowly.

8. appreciate 替换thank

Thank you very much for your help. →

We appreciate your help very much. / Your help is much appreciated.

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9. the case替换 true

I don’t think it is the case ( true ).

10. on替换as soon as

As soon as he arrived, he began his research. → On his arrival, he began his research.

11. due to替换because of

He arrived late due to ( because of ) the storm.

12. cover替换walk/read

After covering (walking) 10 miles, we all felt tired.

13. contribute to替换 be helpful/useful

Plenty of memory work is undoubtedly helpful to English study. → Plenty of memory work will undoubtedly contribute to English study.

14. round the corner 替换 coming soon/ nearby

① The summer vacation is round the corner ( coming). Do you have any plans? ② Li Ming studies in a school round the corner (nearby).

15. come to light替换discover

The family were so pleased when they discovered the lost jewels. → The family were so pleased when the lost jewels came to light.

16. have a ball替换have a good time/ enjoy oneself

After visiting the workshop, we went back to school. Every one of us had a ball.

17. come up with替换think of

Jack is very clever. He often comes up with ( thinks of ) new ideas.

18. set aside替换save

Some students think that they should set aside some of their pocket money for books.

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19. be of + n. 替换adj.

The products are of high quality (very good ) and are sold everywhere in China.

20. refer to 替换talk about/of, mention

The professor you referred to (talked about ) is very famous.

21. can not but / can not help but替换have to do

I could not but (had to) go home.

22. more often than not替换usually

More often than not (Usually), the meaning of many words can be easily guessed.

23. lest 替换so that/ in order that

I wrote down his telephone number lest I (should) forget it.

24. Be long for sth./ be long to do sth. 替换want to do sth./ wish for

I am long to have a trip.

25. severe 替换掉serious(严重的)

a severe water shortage严重缺水

26. promote /strengthen 替换掉 improve (提高，加强)

More should be done to strengthen industry's links with universities. 应该做更多的事情加强工业界和大学的联系.

27. motivate 替换掉 encourage( 激励)

We are looking for someone who will be able to motivate the staff to work hard. 我们在寻找能激励职员们努力工作的人.

28. jeopardize 替换掉 be bad to (损害，危及)

Failing exams could jeopardize her future. 考试不及格危及她的前程.

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be caught up in/ be crazy about/ be absorbed in/ be addicted to替换be

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interested in

He is caught up in collecting stamps.

30. more than 替换very

I’m more than glad to learn that you are coming in September. If there is anything I can do for you, I would be more than glad to help.

31. perfect(ly)替换good/ very

He speaks perfect English./ He speak English perfectly.

32. do sb. a /the favor 替换help

Would you please do me the favor to turn down the radio.

33. the other day替换a few days ago

The other day my brother and I went to the cinema by bicycle.

34. in the course of 替换 during

In the course of the mountain-climbing, please help each other and pay special attention to your safety.

35. the majority of 替换 most

The majority of the interviewees prefer watching TV at home to going to the cinema.

36. consist of 替换 be made up of

Our class consists of 50 students.

37. be worn out 替换 be tired/broken

After 5 hours’ non-stop work, we were all worn out. My shoes are worn out (broken). Please buy me a new pair.

38. become of替换happen

What do you think has become of (happened to) him?

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pros and cons 替换掉 advantages and disadvantages(好处和坏处)

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