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　1. There be

　　There are a few reasons why I like reading/shopping/ wearing fashionable clothes.

　　There are a few differences between the music that old people and young people like to listen to.

　　There are quite a few measures the government can take to improve the traffic condition.

　　There are many amazing places like amusement parks karaoke bars etc. in my hometown for young people to go to have fun.

　　2. 主语从句

　　What is really amazing about my hometown is the natural scenery.

　　For students, what is really important now is to focus on their study.

　　It is significant for students to concentrate on their study. (非主语从句)

　　With many job opportunities, it is easy for young people to find a job in a city. (非主语从句)

　　It is widely believed that receiving higher education is important.

　　3. 表语从句

　　The more important reason is that…

　　The more important reason is that reading can enrich my spiritual world.

　　Another reason why I prefer reading e-books is that they are more environment-friendly.

　　4. 虚拟语气

　　I wish…

　　I wish I could afford designer’s clothes.

　　I wish I could meet my favorite movie star in person.

　　How I wish I could meet him in person!

　　If I could, I would visit that place this year. (将来的虚拟，可能性很小)

　　If I were to choose, I would choose a different major.

　　5. 强调句

　　It is/ was… that/who…

　　It is travelling that expands ones horizons/ outlook of the world in real sense.

　　It was my friends/ my favorite star who inspired me to study hard when I was in high school.

　　6. 原因状语从句

　　1. Not only because… but also because…

　　I love reading not only because it is a great way to relax but also because it enables me to become smarter.

　　2. Partly because… partly because…

　　I like reading partly because it is a great way to relax and partly because it enables me to become smarter.

　　3. One of the reasons why I like reading is because it is a great way to relax. Another reason is that it enables me to become smarter.

　　8.让步状语从句

　　Even though reading has all sorts of benefits, I still don’t like it.

　　Although summer is very hot here, it is still my favorite season.

　　7. the + 比较级，the + 比较级

　　The more books I read, the more knowledge I will gain.

　　I believe that the more time I spend on practicing my English speaking, the better it will be.

　　The more I know him/her, the more I love him/her.

　　The better university you enter, the more likely you will have a bright future.