2013年高考英语冲刺指导：高考写作的必杀连接词
近年来高考英语作文评分标准有了重大调整，新评分标准中强调了“语言的连贯性”，显然，考生要得高分，除了文章语法正、要点全、逻辑顺、卷面洁外，考生还得注意行文中起承转合的运用技巧，才能提高文章档次，取得高分。好的高考作文要求段落中句与句之间以一种明晰的、合乎逻辑的顺序组织与安排，做到条理清楚，层次分明。这样的篇章结构会让评卷老师在很短的时间内能准确获取文章信息。
连接词的使用不仅使文章在整体上结构严密，浑然一体，而且能够增强文章的说服力和感染力，保证段落或文章的连贯。连接词不仅是区分中英文写作的重要标志，是使一篇文章衔接自然，满足高考考试说明大纲中对于5档作文即高分作文要求的最佳途径，也是在短时间内最容易有效提高书面表达分数的手段。连接词按语义划分，最常见的有以下8种类型：
1. 表示因果关系
常用的连接词有therefore, as a result, owing to, due to, thanks to, on account of, since, consequently, as a consequence, thus, hence, it follows that... because of
例如：[真题在线] (NMET2006浙江)From my personal angle alone, the latter point coincides with mine. Actually I have more reasons for it. An original work leaves us more space to think and imagine, and therefore we can get closer to the author’s ideas.
(NMET2006北京)I would like to join the Peace and Friendship Camp since it would be a great opportunity to make friends with young people from different countries about their cultures.
(NMET2006福建)As we all know, you are what you eat. Therefore, it is very important for us to form healthy eating habits.
(NMET2010浙江)She has set a good example for us. Therefore, she deserves the honor and we should learn from her.
2. 表示转折关系
常用的连接词有but, yet, however, nevertheless, in spite of, although,, on the contrary, on the other hand, otherwise, in contrast等。
例如：[真题在线](NMET2005浙江)Chinese students celebrate their birthdays in different ways ,but the most common one is to hold a birthday party, at which friends get together to have fun, singing and dancing.
(NMET2006福建)As we all know, you are what you eat. Therefore, it is very important for us to form healthy eating habits. However, bad eating habits are still very common among us students.
(NMET2007浙江)However, there are also some problems with this teaching method. As we haven’t mastered enough English words, sometimes we may find it difficult to follow the teacher. Slow learners may even lose interest in English.
再如：It doesn't seem ugly to me; on the contrary, I think it's rather beautiful.
His children are well bred, whereas those of his sister's are naughty.
3. 表示添加信息
常用的连接词有, either...or..., neither...nor..., not only...but also..., furthermore, besides, moreover, in addition, what is more, as well as， worse still等。
例如：[真题在线] (NMET2006湖南)In his opinion, we should not only know “what”, but also understand “why”.
(NMET2006陕西)Some are in favor of staying at home. They think it's both convenient and comfortable. What's more, they can save money for other purposes.
(NMET2006浙江)Some of us prefer to see a film than to read a book in the original. The reason is that it takes less time to understand the whole story. Besides, films are usually more fantastic, and easier to follow.
(NMET2010浙江)Li Yue is always warm-hearted and cares a lot about the class. Besides, she often devotes her spare time to helping others.
4. 表示条件关系
常用的连接词有if, as (so)long as, on condition that等。
例如：[真题在线] (NMET2006天津)If something terrible should happen, it would be difficult for people to get out quickly.
5. 表示解释、说明关系
常用的连接词有actually, in fact, such as, for example/instance, that is to say, in other words, to tell you the truth, according to, to be specific, to illustrate等。
例如：[真题在线] (NMET2006全国I)According to the rule, every student can borrow up to 5 books each time and keep them for ten days.
(NMET2006陕西)In my opinion, it would be much better to stay at home for I can do what I like, such as reading books, watching TV, and helping my parents with the housework.
6. 表示强调
常用的连接词有in fact, no doubt, especially,without any doubt, truly, obviously, above all等。
例如：[真题在线] (NMET2006江西)In China the Mid-autumn Day means all family members getting together. In actual fact, a lot of old people live alone without their offspring's company even on this special day.
(NMET2006北京)I like music, especially classical music.
7. 表示空间顺序关系
常用的连接词有on the right/left, on the side of...on the other side of, on the foot/top/end, in the middle/center/back/front of, next to等。
例如：[真题在线] (NMET2006全国I)Our library is in the center of the school. There is a beautiful garden in front of it and our building is right behind it.
再如：The room was disgusting. By the far window was a trash can piled high with crumpled papers. In the middle of the room was a round size bed with rotting fruits. The path between the bed and the doorway, where I was standing, was full of dirty clothes and old newspapers.
8. 表示时间顺序关系
常用的连接词有after, afterwards, first, second, meanwhile, after that, after a while, at first, in the beginning, to begin with, later, next, then,finally, immediately, all of a sudden, at that moment, as soon as, from now on, not... until, during, in the end, eventually等。
例如：[真题在线] (NMET2006天津)First, the film was delayed as there were so many advertisements at the beginning. Second, the sound of the film was so loud that I could hardly bear it.
(NMET2006浙江)They think that they can get more detailed information from the original. Meanwhile, the language in the book is more lively and beautiful.
(NMET2007浙江) The teacher first teaches the class in English, and then she Explains those that are hard to understand so that we get a better knowing of the passage. That will be good for us.
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