衔接手段(Cohesive devices),也称为连接词、过渡词或连接短语,是用于连接文章中不同部分(如词语、短语、句子和段落)的语言工具。它们帮助读者理解作者的思路,并识别不同观点之间的关系,例如因果、对比、举例或顺序。
在IELTS写作中,有效使用衔接手段是“连贯与衔接”(Coherence and Cohesion)评分项的关键要素。考官会评估你是否能恰当、灵活地使用这些手段,以确保文章逻辑清晰、易于跟随。过度使用或不当使用衔接手段反而会影响文章的自然流畅度,甚至降低分数。
常见衔接手段类型及示例:
- 表示附加: in addition, moreover, furthermore, as well as
- 表示对比: however, in contrast, on the other hand, while
- 表示因果: therefore, consequently, as a result, because of
- 表示举例: for example, for instance, such as, to illustrate
- 表示顺序: firstly, secondly, finally, subsequently
示例: “Many people believe that technology has improved our lives. However, others argue that it has led to social isolation. For instance, excessive use of social media can reduce face-to-face interactions.” 在这个例子中,However 引入了对比,而 For instance 则给出了具体例子,使论证更加清晰。









