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 the 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 previewing and reviewing。
我们应该养成预习和复习的习惯。