這是台灣考生最容易被圈的段落：

Firstly, public transport reduces traffic. Moreover, it cuts emissions. Moreover, it is cheaper. Furthermore, it benefits the elderly.

四個句子，三個句首連接詞，兩個 Moreover。Coherence 從 7 掉到 6。

為什麼重複連接詞傷分

Band 7 的 Coherence 描述語是 uses a range of cohesive devices appropriately。「a range」就是「不要老是同一個」。連續兩個 Moreover 等於告訴 examiner 你連接詞庫只有一個字。

而且——大部分時候連接詞根本不需要。英文好的人靠句子之間的邏輯過渡，不靠連接詞硬接。

❌ Bad / ✅ Better 對照

| ❌ 連接詞重複 | ✅ Band 7+ 改寫 | |------------|---------------| | Moreover, it saves money. Moreover, it saves time. | It saves money, and the time savings are equally substantial. | | Furthermore, pollution decreases. Furthermore, health improves. | Pollution drops, and with it the asthma rates that have plagued city children. | | In addition, it creates jobs. In addition, it boosts the economy. | The policy creates jobs — and those jobs, in turn, lift consumer spending. | | Besides, traffic eases. Besides, parking is easier. | Traffic eases; finding a parking space, no longer a daily ordeal, becomes the second hidden bonus. |

連接詞「家族輪替」清單

如果你真的需要句首連接詞，輪流用：

| 功能 | 選項 | |------|------| | 加一點（同向） | Moreover, / Furthermore, / In addition, / Besides, / What is more, / On top of that, | | 強對比 | However, / Nevertheless, / That said, / Conversely, / By contrast, | | 因果 | Therefore, / Consequently, / As a result, / Hence, / For this reason, | | 舉例 | For instance, / For example, / A case in point is..., / Take... as an example, | | 結論 | Overall, / On balance, / Ultimately, / In short, |

規則：同一段內不重複任何句首連接詞。

連接詞「降頻」三招

招式 1：合併句子

❌ It saves money. Moreover, it saves time. ✅ It saves both money and time.

招式 2：用代名詞銜接

❌ The policy reduces traffic. Furthermore, the policy reduces emissions. ✅ The policy reduces traffic, and the same measure cuts emissions.

招式 3：用分號 / 破折號

❌ In addition, parking improves. ✅ Parking improves too — a small but daily benefit.

Quick Rewrite Drill

下面段落連發 Moreover / Furthermore，把它改寫成只用 1 個連接詞或 0 個：

  1. Reading is beneficial. Moreover, it builds vocabulary. Moreover, it improves focus. Furthermore, it reduces stress. Furthermore, it is cheap entertainment. In addition, libraries make it free.

把下面 5 句各自的句首連接詞換成不重複的版本：

  1. Moreover, exercise improves mood.
  2. Moreover, it strengthens bones.
  3. Furthermore, it helps sleep.
  4. Furthermore, it builds discipline.
  5. In addition, it can be social.

Answer Key

| # | ✅ 重寫 | |---|--------| | 1 | Reading is beneficial: it builds vocabulary, sharpens focus and lowers stress, all at the cost of a library card. | | 2 | Moreover, exercise improves mood. | | 3 | It also strengthens bones. | | 4 | Sleep, too, comes more easily after physical exertion. | | 5 | Beyond the body, regular training quietly builds discipline. | | 6 | And when done in groups, it doubles as a social outlet. |

一句總結

連接詞像鹽——一道菜放兩匙就毀了。寫完一段，數一下開頭詞重複幾次，重複就改。

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