16.One of the great men one said that…/There is an old saying that…

例句：A gifted American psychologist once said that it is an illusion to believe in the Sunday-school truth—more comfort, more happiness。

17.According to the recent survey/statistics, there is…percent of…

例句：According to a recent survey made in a certain university, there are 43.8 percent of male students and 38.3 percent of female students either facing problems with nutrition or having to miss classes because of illness each term。

18.Nowadays, a heated debate/discussion about…is under way in China. Some people believe that…, whereas others argue that…

例句：Nowadays, a heated debate about whether one should step forward bravely in the event of crime is under way in China. Some people believe that one should step forward bravely no matter how dangerous it is, whereas others argue that one should put his or her own safety above anything else。

19.When it comes to…, most people contend that…, but other people consider that…

例句：When it comes to fake commodities, most people contend that people should battle against the falsehood of the fakes, but other people consider that buying fake commodities means nothing but “unlucky” which is hard to avoid。

20.There are many advantages and disadvantages in…

例句：There are many advantages and disadvantages in owning a car。

二、常用于结尾的句式

1. It is hoped that we should place much emphasis on/pay more attention to…

例句：It is hoped that we should pay more attention to the problems of unemployment。

2. Only in this way/only when/only through…, will/can we…

例句：It is only if all sides of society take their roles fully that we will achieve the society we want。

3. As long as…, we will be able to…/the problems is bound to…

例句：As long as we persist in spreading scientific knowledge among the masses, all the superstitions are bound to go out of our life。

4. In the course of time/In a long run/In the long term, sth. is more likely/bound/sure to…

例句：In a long run, the practice of birth control is believed to do a great benefit to the future of China。

5. In a word, there is every/little chance/probability/possibility that…in time to come。

例句：In a word, there is every chance that this wise move in economic construction will acquire a broader significance in time to come。

6. Anything/anyone that/who…will have to…

例句：Anyone who has a strong bias against China will have to threat her with increased respect。

7. It is high time that…

例句：It is high time that the issue were to be solved so as to promote the economic development。

8. We should do our best in eliminating…

例句：We should do our best in eliminating air pollution。

9. The problem is not…; the problem is…

例句：The problem is not that we cannot do it; the problem is that we hate to do such nasty things。

10.In order to…, we must…

例句：In order to make our world a better place in which to live, we must learn to live in harmony with all wildlife species。

11.All the above evidence/experience/ facts goes to show that…

例句：All the above evidence goes to show that the birth of computer has benefited our life greatly。

12.No surprising/ It is apparent that the task of…demands/requires/deserves immediate/serious/considerable attention/consideration。hxw.red