1、For the past + 时间，S + 现在完成式…(过去…年来，…一直…)

　　例句：For the past two years， I have been busy preparing for the examination.

　　过去两年来，我一直忙着准备考试。

　　2、Since + S + 过去式，S + 现在完成式。

　　例句：Since he went to senior high school， he has worked very hard.

　　自从他上高中，他一直很用功。

　　3、It pays to + V ~~~ (…是值得的。)

　　例句：It pays to help others.

　　帮助别人是值得的。

　　4、be based on (以…为基础)

　　例句：The progress of thee society is based on harmony.

　　社会的进步是以和谐为基础的。

　　5、Spare no effort to + V (不遗余力的)

　　We should spare no effort to beautify our environment.

　　我们应该不遗余力的美化我们的环境。

　　6、bring home to + 人 + 事 (让…明白…事)

　　例句：We should bring home to people the value of working hard.

　　我们应该让人们明白努力的价值。

　　7、be closely related to ~~ (与…息息相关)

　　例句：Taking exercise is closely related to health.

　　做运动与健康息息相关。

　　8、Get into the habit of + Ving

　　= make it a rule to + V (养成…的习惯)

　　We should get into the habit of keeping good hours.

　　我们应该养成早睡早起的习惯。

　　9、Due to/Owing to/Thanks to + N/Ving， ~~~ (因为…)

　　例句：Thanks to his encouragement， I finally realized my dream.

　　因为他的鼓励，我终于实现我的梦想。

　　10、What a + Adj + N + S + V!= How + Adj + a + N + V!(多么…!)

　　例句：What an important thing it is to keep our promise!

　　How important a thing it is to keep our promise!

　　遵守诺言是多么重要的事!