8. To compare
Also, analogous to, another similar issue is, at the same time, by the same token, equally, in comparison, in like manner, in similar fashion, in the same way, likewise, similarly.
9. To clarify
In other words, that is, that is to say, this means that, to clarify, to elaborate, to explain, to paraphrase, to put it another way.
10. To show purpose
In order to, in the hope that, for the purpose, with this end, to the end that, with this objective
11. To dismiss
All the same, at any rate, either way, in any event, in either case, whatever happens.
12. To signal concession
Admittedly, albeit, although it is true that certainly, even so, granted, it may appear that, knowing this, naturally, of course, this is only the case when, while this is true, while it may seem that.
13. To signify a condition
Granting that, in the event of, on the condition that, providing that, so long as
14.To prove examples
As an illustration, by way of example, for example, for instance, in particular, in support of this, notably, to demonstrate, to elaborate, to exemplify, to highlight, to illustrate, specifically, that is.
15. To reference
Concerning this, considering this, with respect to, with regards to
16.To emphasize
Above all, as a matter of fact, certainly, chiefly, especially, importantly, in any case, in particular, indeed, it must be emphasized, that, mainly, mostly, notably, obviously, of course, particularly, primarily, specifically, truly, undoubtedly.
当然这里还要提醒雅思考生们需要注意的是,必须理解这些词的用法而不能机械的带入到雅思写作的句子中,否则反而会显得非常突兀,影响全文整体的感觉。希望同学们在练习雅思写作的过程中,尝试着使用这些词,会感觉受益匪浅。