口语评分中很关键的一项标准就是流利度，而想要提高流畅性，不仅是发音上的流利，更需要内容上的承上启下。换言之，逻辑之间要有穿针引线的衔接词。熟练的使用衔接词能帮助大家口语增色不少。接下来，我们就给大家分享一些常用的衔接语，并且都有搭配例子，熟悉后可在part 3中灵活应用哦~

but then again

但是另一方面，然而

Meaning

introducing a counterpoint

Example

Which invention do you think has had the biggest impact on humanity?

Well, it's tempting to say the computer. It's certainly the invention that has had the greatest impact in recent years, in my opinion. But then again, if you go back in history, I suppose the invention that has had the greatest impact on humanity is the wheel. Without that, it would have been impossible for humans to interact effectively over long land distances, at least until the invention of the telegraph.

Example

Do you think that younger people learn faster than older people?

In general, yes. But then again, older people can often concentrate on learning something better than younger people.

by and large

总的来说，大体上

Meaning：

saying that something is generally(but not always) true

Example 1

Would you prefer to live in a city or in the countryside?

By and large, I would pefer to live in a city. Cities are not as beautiful as the countryside, but they, have better amenities and more things to do. I also like to be around many people, so cities are better places for me from that standpoint.

Example 2

Do you think that old people have better lives nowadays than 50 years ago?

By and large, they do. Although many old people are not healthy, even today, they still generally lead healthier lives than 50 years ago. Health care facilities are much better and more widespread and old people usually have more money than they had 50 years ago.

in the long run

从长远来看

Meaning

looking at the long-term rather than the short-term

Example 1

Is health care free in your country?

Not at the moment. It's not very expensive, at least for basic medical treatment, but you have to pay for it yourself or have medical insurance. Whilst most people accept this situation, I think that, in the long run, the government may have to consider the possibility of providing free medical care, at least for certain people or a limited number of things.

Example 2

Do you think people's awareness of environmental problems has increased or decreased?

In general, I think that it has increased, but not by very much. ln the long run, I think that this awareness will have to increase dramatically if we are to solve environmental problems rather than just talking about the possibility of doing something.