Useful expression for UE Section B examination
*1. Apart from…(that)
2. As a result, …
*3. Due to …/ … due to …/ In light of…/ Thanks to 由於
*4. Because of … = Owing to…
*5. For the sake of …
e.g. For the sake of having a better studying environment, I suggest the school to replace some old equipment and innovate the classrooms.
6. …be in favour of… = advocate
7. in order to … = … so as to… = in a bid to = in an attempt to = in hopes of
8. As far as I am concerned,
9. for example, = for instance,
10. ... in a bid to … 務求
11. Hence, = Thus, = So, = Therefore,
12. In addition, = What is more, = Moreover
13. In most cases, = Generally,
14. Indeed,
15. Needless to say, … = Undoubtedly, … = Undeniably
16. Otherwise, …
17. Worse still, …
- …, not to mention …
- In contrast, … = On the contrary, …
18. There is no doubt for us/me to … à agreeing = With no doubt
19. It is vital/necessary for us to …
20. I can hardly agree with… à Disagreeing
21. I can see no reason why… à Disagreeing
22. It is (not) surprising to see that …
23. It is no exaggeration to say that …
24. It is high time… past tense …
25. It is taken for granted that…
26. So acute(adj.) is the problem that … (inversion)
1. The prime reason for … is … / … is one of the prime/ significant factors/ reasons for …
2. … stem from …
e.g. More families are resorting to violence in the face of disputes, and many tragedies stem from martial problems.
3. … account for… = explain
e.g. The lack of parental guidance can account for the mounting/escalating/increasing number of teenagers taking drugs.
4. … attribute … to
e.g. Some psychologists attribute the problem of teenage suicide to busy parents.
5. … put the blame of … on …
e.g. The cause of these diseases largely blame on the hundreds of chemicals which weaken the immune system.
6. The real culprit of …
7. The root of the …
8. The crux of the problem is that…
9. … play an important role in …
adverse effect = bad effects / potential dangers
parental care / proper guidance
do our utmost = try our best
seize every opportunity to… = take full advantage of … to…
Do not hesitate! Take initiative to …
enforce stricter law/rules on… = step up the penalty/ prosecution against
strive for…
e.g. We have to do our utmost to strive for … (a better environment/a pollution-free environment…)
tackle = solve = combat = remedy = alleviate = eradicate = curb = halt = eliminate the problem
adopt a positive attitude towards…
drastic increase
= sharp rise = escalating numbers of … = skyrocketing numbers of …
=
= mounting = surging = climbing = mushrooming = hiking
decreasing = falling = dwindling = declining
boost = enhance = promote = reinforce = step up
consolidate
pose a menace to = threat
give a green light to … = pave the way for
… hog the headlines…
civil education
downsides = drawbacks = shortcomings = disadvantages
embrace = accept
start = embark on
crack down = clamp down
drag down = slow down (拖垮)
far more / far too/ well + adj. / all too … = extremely/ very
points-deducting system
grasp = understanding
task-based approach vs chalk-and-talk approach
lay foundation
metropolitan city
are guilty of/ are accused of
CEPA, cross-border cooperation
July 1 demonstration
1997 handover
SARS epidemic
idling vehicles
… take a stronger/tougher stance in …
applaud
a cluster of = a reservoir of = numerous = a vast majority of
grace period
be capable of = be able to
infant industry, e.g. creative industry, environmentally-friendly industry
ambassador
gain acceptance
overwhelming demand
catch a glimpse of
low academic achievers = drop out from school = trouble maker
For the long term interest of … / … against the interest of … / safeguard the interest of …
insist on = adhere to
come to a consensus = reach/arrive at consensus
possible = feasible
preserve= protect harbour/ natural resources/ the environment
conduct extensive consultation
prevailing/ prevalence/ prevalent
loophole 漏洞
in the spotlight = catch/ draw the attention = arouse the concern
minorities
draw up plans = lay down plans
point the finger at = voice their grievance
lag behind
strengthen/tighten/ enhance the relationship/ cohension
different/ distinct/ diverse
crucial = important = indispensable = of vast/ utmost/ paramount importance/ significance= vital = necessary
e.g. It is of utmost importance to remedy the situation
enormous = paramount (= considerable)
hinge on = depend on = rely on
sophisticated
cater for
possess/ boast an advantage over …
put great emphasis on = place priority on … = focus their attention on …
consider = take into account
arouse social consciousness = arouse the public awareness on … = make sb be more sensitive to
rejuvenate = revive = revitalize
vibrant/ thriving/affluent economy vs stagnating economy/ sluggish
exert tremendous pressure on …
gauge = assess = evaluate
benchmark test
deteriorating
genuine products
intellectual property rights (infringement of copyright)
(criminal) prosecution
severe deterrent
prestigious/ notorious for
engender = give rise to = lead to = generate
means = methods = way-out
practical = pragmatic
adversity = hindrance = obstacle
cooperation = do sth hand in hand
attain/ achieve win-win situation
give an impetus to = stimulate
-phobia, -aholics
plagued, e.g. Hong Kong has been plagued by the financial crisis
step in 介入
set an indecent precedent (先例)
prolonged
conjure up a picture/ an image
aggravate = worsen
call for = request
watchdog
marginal youngster
vicious cycle
be prone to = incline to = tend to
polarize society
It is an undisputed (無需爭議) responsibility of … for …
… express reservation towards
… express their concerns/ worries over …
… be in accordance with … = echo with
… trigger outcry from sb for …
… trigger rapid/ vigorous reaction
… spark off a heated debate
… voice their grievance/ opinion
should place the first priority on
In no way … (inversion)
What is (adj.) is …
This is not the only way out.
This could be an answer for …
The key to … is …
“….” is a must.
Only by … (inversion)
- The school / the community / should provide counseling to …
- The advantages outweigh the disadvantages/ drawbacks/ shortcomings.
- The government/the school has to bear/shoulder the responsibilities.
- There is not a definite answer for this question.
- Make use of inspiring questions ß Raise more questions to inspire readers!!!
e.g. Is that true?
e.g. How can we learn effectively? Here is a clue – online learning.
e.g. What can we do?
- Relate latest issues with the topic
e.g. Inhabiting in Mars à Have you ever thought of being an astronaut and landing on Mars?
- Give a real picture of the situation
e.g. Walking along a street overwhelmed by a lot of teenagers in Mongkok or Causewaybay, it is not difficult to see a lot of trendy-look teenagers holding a cigarette.
- Psychological appeal
