18. It is commonly believed that the rise in … is the inevitable result of economic development.
19. In recent years, China has experienced an alarming increase in …
20. The issue of whether we should … has been widely debated in our community recently. It is an important issue because it concerns fundamental moral and economic questions about the way we … A variety of different arguments have been put forward about this issue. This essay will consider arguments for … and point to some of the problems with these views. It will then put forward reasons for the …
21. Nowadays more and more people begin to realize/ be aware of/ notice the importance/ significance/ seriousness of the problem of education/ pollution/ umemployment.
22. We often find ourselves caught/ involved in a dilemma whether we should reach for the bear’s paw or for the shark’s fin …
23. There is a growing worldwide awareness of the need for …
24. Recently the issue/ problem of … has been in the limelight/ brought into focus/ brought to public attention/ concern.
25. A recent report released by the government has caused nationwide repercussions.
26. Recently the phenomenon has aroused wide concern.
27. One of the ( universal/ pressing/ burning/ urgent) problems/ issues we are faced with (confronting us ) is that …
28. Recently the problem/ issue/ conflict has become the focus/ concern of the public.
29. There is a ( public/ general/ heated/ impassioned ) debate/ discussion/ controversy today/ nowadays as to / over/ on / concerning the issue/ problem of … Those who criticize/ oppose/ object to … contend/ argue that … They believe that … But people who advocate/ favor/ are for …, on the other hand, maintain/ assert that …
30. A public debate has arisen as to the phenomenon of …
31. Recently, there is a vehement discussion on the issue of … Those who criticize …argue that …They claim that … But people who firmly advocate …, on the other hand, argue that …