1.表示并列的雅思作文连接词：First / second / last, also, and, as well as, at the same time, equally important

句子： It seems that the experience we have in life are so unpredictable and so powerful, that they can boost or over-ride other influences, and there seems to be plenty of research findings to confirm this.

2.表示递进的雅思作文连接词：furthermore, in addition, moreover

句子： It is true that it is only those who reach the top of their profession who can get these huge salaries. They are, in effect, rare talents. Furthermore, the majority of stars do not hold their top positions long.

3.表示举例的雅思作文连接词：as, for example, for instance, in fact, such as, that is, to illustrate

句子： The majority of stars do not hold their top positions long. Sport stars and pop stars, for example, are soon replaced by the next younger, more energetic generation, while the good looks of most film stars quickly fade.

4.表示态度的雅思作文连接词：strangely enough, undoubtedly, fortunately, unfortunately, most importantly, surprisingly

句子： However, reaching the conclusion that change is inevitable is not the same as assuming that "change is always for the better". Unfortunately, it is not always the case that new things are promoted because they have good impacts on the majority of people.

5.表层次:First; Second; What’s more; In addition; Apart from this; Last but not least;

6.表观点: Personally; In my opinion; As far as I am concerned; As far as I know; What I want to stress is that…(我想强调的是…); … hold the opinion that… 某人持有…的主张; According to sb, …依照某人的观点看,…;

7.表转折: However, …… ; …., but …

8.表让步: Although/ Though, …; Despite the fact that…;

9.表因果: Because/ As…..; Since/ Now that, …Therefore, …; …., thus,…; …., so… ;

10.表递进: not only…, but also…; …as well as;

11.表概括: In a word; In short; To sum up;

连词 如but, and,后接句子，连接并列句时前面逗号可有可无。当然连词也可放句首，这一点在考官范文里有很多体现。

例：In the past, populations were partly regulated by frequent war and widespread disease, but in recent years the effects of those factors have been diminished. (并列句中的连词) 段落开始： But how should it be achieved ( 连词放句首)

介词 如before, despite：后接名词或动名词 例：Before talking about the essential role of death penalty, you have to think about the meaning, and the purpose, of any kind of punishment.

副词 副词连接并列句，前面用句号或分号，后面用逗号(当然，如果副词前用句号，那就是另起一句了，不称之为并列句)

例：In many places today, children start primary school at around the age of six or seven. However, because it is more likely now that both parents work, there is little opportunities for children to stay in their own home up to that age.( 副词另起一句) The crime rate is increasingly high; therefore, the government needs to enforce more laws to curb this situation. ( 副词在并列句中)

短语 如on the contrary, in addition：用法和副词用法完全一样

例：They feel this is one area of life where they have the right to make decisions for themselves. For that reason, it would seem that the best approach would be work by persuasion rather than compulsion. The government plays a crucial role in scientific research; on the other hand, private companies hold certain advantages in conducting scientific research. ( 短语在并列句中)

掌握连接词的四大词性及用法以后，连接词的教学和运用就容易展开。我们可以参看考官范文，看看各类关系的时候考官如何使用连接词，使文章凸显出来。