雅思口語考試中可能要用到的過渡詞
大家應該清楚大幅提升自己英語口語的連貫與流利不是件容易的事，但是我們也要努力做到。尤其是要上雅思口語考試的考場上，我們更要注意。如果你感到緊張，稍微用一些過渡詞吧，幫助自己消除緊張情緒消除背誦痕跡，讓自己的語言變得更加自然。
1. Addition(遞進)
常用詞彙：Moreover, what is more, furthermore, , let alone, additionally, not to mention (this)， besides (this) , in addition (to this)
Q: Do you often use the dictionary?
A: I often refer to a dictionary for some new words. Additionally, browsing the dictionary can also enlarge my vocabulary and knowledge.
2. Reference(引用)
常用詞彙：considering (this)， regarding (this)， as for (this)， concerning (this)， on the subject of (this)
Q: Is time important?
A: Well, speaking about the importance of time, there are a lot of old sayings, like ‘Time waits for no man.’; ‘Time never comes back when it is gone.’
3. Example (舉例)
常用詞彙：such as, particularly, especially, for example, like, in particular, for one thing, notably
Q: Are there any colours that have a special meaning in your country?
A: Yea, different colours stands for different meanings. For example, the white colour represents purity and dignity, and the red colour is for joy and celebration.
Q: What kinds of museum do you like?
A: Well, I am really fond of some new museums with different movies, particularly, the 3D and 4D movies which give me a vivid picture of history and art.
4. Similarity(相似)
常用詞彙：similarly, in the same way, equally, likewise, as well as
Q: Do you think advertisement can help products to be sold?
A: Advertisements can help people to have a better understanding about products, in the same way, advertisements usually tell people the unique functions of the products.
5. Clarification(澄清)
常用詞彙：that is (to say)， I mean, (to) put (it) another way, in other words, namely, specifically
Q: What housework do you least like doing?
A: Washing dishes has always been a pet hate (特別討厭的東西) of mine. Specifically, I feel disgusted when I put my hands in the dirty water or wipe all the food off the dishes.
6. Conflict(轉折)
常用詞彙：but, while, on the other hand, however, whereas, in contrast, conversely, still, instead
Q: Do Chinese people love birds? Why?
A: I suppose so, especially elderly people. They love to walk with their birds in the parks or gardens in the morning; on the other hand, I don’t think young guys really get a kick out of birds.
7. Emphasis(強調)
常用詞彙：even more, above all, indeed, more importantly, besides
Q: Do you love studying English? Explain why.
A: As an universal language, English enables me to travel around a lot of countries in the world. More importantly, I make a lot of foreign friends and become more confident than ever.
8. Concession(讓步)
常用詞彙：but even so, even though, though, although, despite (this)， in spite of (this)， regardless (of this)
Q: Do you think landlines would be replaced by cell phones one day?
A: Well, cell phones have received a huge popularity among young people, but even so, landlines still have its irreplaceable strong points. Landlines have no radiation and are much cheaper than cell phones.
9. Cause/Reason(原因)
常用詞彙：since, as, in that, for the (simple) reason that, because (of the fact)， seeing that, owing to (the fact),due to (the fact that)
Q: Do you like traveling by train?
A: Yes, I like traveling by train due to the fact that it’s very convenient and fast. Moreover, I find taking trains are much safer than taking buses.
10. Effect/Result(影響或結果)
常用詞彙：consequently, hence, thus, because (of this), as a result (of this)， for this reason, so that, accordingly, as a consequence, so, therefore
Q：How to protect the wild animals?
A: I believe the most efficient way is to enact laws that will make the hunting of wild animals illegal; therefore, the equilibrium of ecosystem can be maintained.
11. Condition(條件)
常用詞彙：if, provided that, in the event that (萬一)， as/so long as, unless, given that, providing that, even if, on (the) condition (that)
Q: Have you ever participated in a cultural event?
A: Yes, of course. It’s one of my favorite cultural events around the year. In the past, I would go to such event if I didn’t have busy academic tasks.
12. Purpose(目的)
常用詞彙：for the purpose of, in the hope that, for fear that, so that, in order to, lest, in order that, so as to
Q: How to protect the wild animals?
A: I believe the most efficient way is to enact laws that will make the hunting of wild animals illegal, so that the equilibrium of ecosystem can be maintained.
13. Numerical(順序性)
常用詞彙：initially, to start with, first of all, to begin with, at first, for a start, secondly, thirdly
Q: Do you like living there?
A: Of course. It’s a great place to live in. First of all, my flat is spacious and bright, with beautiful pictures and painting on the wall. In addition, the neighborhood is……
14. Continuation(延續性)
常用詞彙：subsequently, previously, eventually, next, before (this)， afterwards, after (this)， then
Q: How did you learn how to use the Internet?
A: Friends kept telling me about different websites to check out, after this I tried them one by one and discovered that the web has unlimited uses. Eventually, I found I was using the Internet almost every day on my own.
15. Conclusion(總結)
常用詞彙：lastly, finally, to conclude (with)， as a final point, in the end
Q: How exactly will you benefit from this experience?
A: Well, firstly I will meet new people and learn about their daily lives and learn to speak different languages. In addition to this, I will travel a lot of historical sites. At last, studying overseas is an amazing experience from a cultural point of view.
上述過渡詞基本包含了各種可能遇到的情況，大家可以在不同的題目中多練習。另外大家在使用時要注意不要用錯，比如表達原因時用了結果過渡詞，或者表達讓步時用了轉折過渡詞。還有哪些疑問都可以來這裏告訴我們，還等什麼呢。
