第一篇：2013年6月四級考試作文沖刺必備50句型

2013年6月英語四級沖刺作文必備句型50句1、2、開頭段常用提出現象句型

Recently…has aroused wide concern./… has been brought into focus.最近，??引起了廣泛關注/受到了人們的關注。

3、Most of us may have such experience that…

我們當中許多人可能都有??這種經歷。

4、Nowadays more and more… are commonly and widely… in everyday life.如今，在日常生活中，越來越多??被廣泛??。

5、In recent years… is gaining growing popularity with…

近年來，??受到越來越多??的歡迎。

6、Recent years have seen a boom in…

近年來，??出現了迅速增長。

7、Nowadays, there are many…

如今，出現了許多??

8、Nowadays,… has become a very common matter in…

如今，??已經成為在??的常見現象。

9、Nowadays, there is a growing tendency in…

如今，在??方面出現了上升趨勢。

一、開頭段常用引出他人觀點句型

10、In reaction to the phenomenon of… some people say… 針對??現象，有人說??

10、When asked about… most people say…

當被問到??，大多數人認為??

11、When it comes to… , some people think…

關于??，有人認為??

12、Now, it is widely believed that…

現在，許多人認為??

三、開頭/中間段常用引出兩種不同觀點的句型

13、There has sprung up a heated debate as to whether… Some maintain that… However, others believe that…

關于是否??，人們爭論不休。有些人認為??另一些人認為??

14、There is a public debate today over… Some people believe that… Others claim that…

如今社會上出現了關于??的爭論。有些人認為??另一些人則聲稱??

15、When it comes to/talking about…, quite a few people believe that… but other people think differently.當談及??時，有相當一部分人認為??然而，另一些人則有不同想法。

16、People’s opinions vary when they talk about… Some maintain that… Others believe that…

當談及??時，人們觀點不一。有些人堅持認為??另有人認為??

四、開頭段常用引出故事/事件句型

17、At about… o’clock in the…, when I …, I saw…

??點在??，當我正??的時候，我看見??

18、Once in a street…

有一次在街上，??

19、It was a… morning when a… suddenly…

那是??的早上，有一位??突然??

五、中間段常用引出優缺點/不足/影響句型 20、… plays an important role in…

??對??很重要。

21、The advantage of… lies in many ways.??有許多優點/好處。

22、… as is the case with many issues, has both merits and demerits.正如許多事物一樣，??也是既有優點又有不足的。

23、… will bring about an unfavorable effects/influence on…

??會給??造成不好的影響。

24、… will cause a sweeping change to…

??會為??帶來徹底的改變。

25、… may give rise to/result in a number of problems.??會導致一系列問題。

六、中間段/結尾段常用引出原因句型

26、Why…? There factors can explain this.First,… Second,… Third,…

為什么??？有三個因素可以解釋。首先，??其次，??第三，??

27、There factors weigh heavily for… For one thing… For another,… A third contribute factor is…

三個因素對??很大。首先，??其次，??再次，??

28、The factors that contribute to… include…

造成??的因素包括??

29、The primary/leading reason/cause is that… … can be another reason.A further reason is that…

主要原因是?? ??也可能是另一個原因。第三個原因是??

30、As for/Among the factors for…, … counts for the half, the rest depends on…

就導致??的因素而言，??是一部分原因，另一部分原因是??

七、中間/結尾段常用引出解決方法句型

31、How to… ? The key words are as follows.To begin with… Next,… Finally…

如何??？關鍵措施如下。首先，??其次，??最后，??

32、The impacts could be minimized if we follow the suggestion as follow.One suggestion is… Another suggestion is… A further suggestion is…

如果我們采用以下建議，有可能將影響降到最低。建議一是??建議二是??建議三是??

33、Such… would not..if we knew the following ways to handle… First,… Second… Third…

如果我們掌握以下處理??的方法，如此的??可能不會??第一個方法是??第二個方法是??第三個方法是??

八、結尾段常用引出“我”的個人觀點句型

34、As far as I am concerned, I agree with…

就我個人而言，我支持??

35、As to me, the former/latter opinion is more acceptable.對我來說，前/后一種觀點更可以接受。

36、For my part, I am on the side of…

對我來說，我站在??那一邊。

37、As I see it,…

就我看來，??

38、From my perspective, I …

就我而言，我??

九、圖表作文開頭段常用引出總體（變化）趨勢句型

39、As can be seen from the line/bar/chart/table/ that… increased/rose/grew dramatically from…

從圖表可見，自??以來，??出現了極大的增長。40、It can be seen/concluded from the chart that… dropped/declined/fell/reduced slightly to…

依圖可見/判斷，??小幅下降到了??

41、The period… to… saw..increase/drop in the number/percentage of…

??至??期間，??的數量/比重出現了??的增長/下降。

42、There is a… fluctuation during…/ The number of… fluctuates between… and…

??期間，出現了??波動。/??至??期間，??的數量出現了波動。

十、書信作文開頭段常用句型（最后一句主要在給級別比本人高的人寫信時用）

43、With regard to your inquiry about…, I’d like to make some conducive suggestions.對于你來信問我關于??，現提供幾條建議。

44、I am writing to express my views concerning…

我寫信是要提出關于??的看法。

45、I am very sorry to occupy your precious time, but I really need to talk about…/ but I am writing to express my views concerning…

很抱歉占用您的寶貴時間，可是我確實想要談談??。/可是我寫信是要提吃關于??的看法。

十一、書信作文中間段常用提建議句型

46、I would like to suggest that…/ I would like to make a recommendation that…

我想建議??

47、May I suggest that…?

我可以提一點??建議嗎？

48、If I were you , I would…

如果我是你，我會??

十二、書信作文結尾段常用句型

49、Please take good consideration of my advice.請仔細考慮我建議。

50、I hope what I mentioned above will…

希望我以上所說的會??

第二篇：2012年英語四級考試之考前完型沖刺策略

2012年英語四級考試之考前完型沖刺策略

在此我們建議大家，如果大家能合理把握前面聽力和閱讀時間的分配，再注意一下完型填空的一些答題方法、技巧，完型填空也是能幫我們加分的。同時，建議大家在做完型填空題時把握以下三點技巧，相信能幫忙大家在有限的時間內提高完型部分的分數。

技巧一：判斷選項中單詞常用語境，根據上文意思選擇最適合的選項。

在考試的時候，當你發現這四個單詞你都認識，你可以回憶一下在你初中或者是高中階段，我們學過這單詞，一般情況下用于哪種句型當中，會用在哪種場景當中。你可以通過這樣一種基本的場景來判斷這個詞所使用的角度。比如說平時我們都知道a good idea！很少會有人用 a good thought！idea 和 thought 都是想法的意思，你可以根據常規的想法來想，idea會更適合一些，因此說第一就是根據我們常說的一些固定感來確定這單詞所使用的方向。

技巧二：語句表達一定符合中國人的邏輯表達方式，注意單詞最基本的中文含義。

就是大家要清楚由于我們的完形填空文章是來自國外的雜志，但是出題人是中國人，因此說它的表達一定符合中國人的邏輯表達方式，所以當你把這四個單詞放進去的時候，比如說四個單詞，安靜，平靜，鎮靜和寧靜。它們都是什么靜，但是中國人的語言表達永遠都有自己的特色。比方說我們會說這是一個寧靜的小山村，我們一般很少說這是一個鎮靜的小山村，平靜的小山村。雖然平靜也符合語言規范，但是它不符合中國人的邏輯表達。所以大家平時在做詞匯辨析的時候，看看哪個詞的中文意思更符合中國人的邏輯表達。所以說這就是我們的第二點，注意這個單詞最基本的中文含義。

技巧三：學會借助上下文邏輯關系，判斷最佳選項。

由于老外的文章每個句子之間都有邏輯關系，所以可以根據后面或者前面的句子來看它前后表達的意思是什么來選擇，甚至會出現原文復現。中國甚至很忌諱一篇文章里同一個單詞表述兩到三遍，會覺得這樣比較啰嗦，比較累贅。但老外寫文章，因為他有一個前后呼應的概念，他經常會在前面一個句子或者后面一個句子出現相類似的單詞。

所以大家在做完形的時候，不要光盯著這句話看，應該多看看前面或者后面的句子，可能會有一些提示，這樣也會幫助我們做到這一點。

詞匯辨析主要是從幾個角度講，第一個角度就是看到我們常用的語境，第二就是要符合中國人的邏輯表達，第三就是借助前后句子的邏輯關系。

第三篇：四級考試作文沖刺版本

? 21.危害

? harm →endanger/ damage/ threaten ? 22.獲得

? get →obtain/ acquire/ derive from ? 23.解決

? solve →resolve/ tackle

? 25.著名的? famous →distinguished/prestigious/ enjoy a high reputation ? 26.出色的? good/great→ remarkable/ marvelous/ impressive 常用字、詞、句升級? 1．越來越多的?more and more → a growing/an increasing number of ? 2． 幫助

?help → assist sb.with sth.?→ assist sb.to do sth.?→ assist sb.in doing sth.? 3． 誰謝謝誰的幫助

?→ sb.acknowledge with thanks the help of sb.? 4． 相同的?identical, uniform

? 5．支持

?side with, back, uphold ? 7．使從事于，使忙于

?→ engage in

? 8．拒絕

?reject, repel

? sb.be entitled to sth./doing sth ? 10． 遵守規則

?observe the regulations ? 11．準時的?punctual

? 12． 把…放在第一位

?give priority to sth.? 13．獲得一個好工作

?secure a decent job

? 14．對…滿意的?be content with

? 15． 悲傷

? grief

? 16． 使忙碌

?keep sb.occupied for some time

?→ engage oneself in

? 17． 勤奮的?diligent, industrious, assiduous

? 18．透徹的研究

?thorough study

? 19．前景、未來

?future → prospect

? 20．數據的增加

?increase→ soar

? 21． 不能做什么

?fail/unable to do sth.?23． 使某人怎么樣

?make sb.do sth.→ enable sb.to do sth.? 24． 兩面闡述→ for one thing, for another

? 25． 什么東西受到了誰的歡迎

?Sth is popular → sth.enjoy popularity among sb.? 26．什么東西與另一東西不相干

?→ sth.have no bearings on sth.else

? 27．權衡利弊

?→ weigh the pros and cons of sth.? 28．我傾向于支持后者/前者

→ I’m inclined to side with the latter/ former

? 29．足夠的?enough→ sufficient/ adequate/ abundant

? 30．什么由什么組成?be made up of

?→ be composed of

?→ consist of

起始段寫法

1.There is a great/wide/widespread concern nowadays over the issue of…

2.People in growing numbers are directing their attention to …

3.The issue/ problem of …has aroused deep concern nowadays from the

public.4.There is a public controversy nowadays over the issue of….Those who

object to…argue that….But people who favor…, on the other hand,maintain that…

5.The past few decades have witnessed that an increasing number of

problems, such as…., are beginning to surface/ emerge/occur./an increasing number of people come to realize that…

6.When it comes to…, people’s notion may vary from one to another.7.…has become an increasingly important issue over which opinion is divided.8.It is a striking fact that…

It is a undenying fact that..It is inescapable fact that…

9.The past several years have witnessed a phenomenon that a variety of …

have been arising from all walks of life.（一）引入背景知識

Currently / Lately/ These years / These days / In the past several decades / Over the last several years), sth.(the problem / issue of)… has been brought to popular attention(has become the focus of the public).近來……引起人們的普遍關注。

（二）引入相反或不同觀點

People’s view on…vary from person to person.Some hold(take)the view that…However, others believe(claim / argue)that…人們對……的看法因人而異。有人認為……，然而其他人認為……

There is a public(general / heated / impassioned)debate(discussion / controversy)today(nowadays / at present / currently / lately / recently / these years / These days)as to(over / on / concerning)the issue(problem)of …Those who criticize(oppose / object to)…contend(argue / believe / claim)that… But people who advocate(favor / are for)…, on the other hand, maintain / assert that… 現在對于……人們在激烈討論。批評的人認為……，然而支持的人主張……

Attitudes towards… vary from person to person.人們對……的看法因人而異。

一、觀點對比段

Currently, opposite views are presented in the debate.Some

people firmly believe that….On the contrary, quite a few people argue that…

二、利弊列舉段

Every coin has two sides and this issue is no exception.Above all, …In addition ,…However, the negative elements should not be neglected not only… but also… even worse….三、舉例論證段

? For instance

? Take … for a example

? A case in point is…

? The thought-provoking saying can be best illustrated by the

following examples

四、原因列舉段

1.Why should this phenomenon take place? There are generally three factors accounting for it.To begin with/first and formost /topping the list is/firstly(首先), then,/ besides/ secondly,/ /what’s more(第二)，additionally, / moreover/thirdly(第三)

2.Considering every aspect of the issue, we may attribute the sharp change to three factors.3.The above-mentioned issue results from the following factors./ Many factors

are responsible for the problem.To begin with, ________.What’s more, _________.Last but not the least, ____________.From the above discussion, we can find that the reasons why(2.歸納現狀)are as follows.4.Most of us today(1.人們針對XX的態度和舉措)。

The primary reason, I think, is(3.提出第一個原因)。Second,(4.提出第二個原因)。The third reason, actually, is(5.提出第三個原因)。

It is significant to(6.重申改變現狀的重要性)。Therefore,(7.說明應采取的措施)。表示原因

1）There are three reasons for…

2）The reasons for this are as follows．

3）The reason for this is obvious．

4）The reason for this is not far to seek．

5）The reason for this is that．．．

6）We have good reason to believe that．

This phenomenon exists for a number of reasons.First(To begin with / First of all), …Second, …Third, … 這一現象的存在是有許多原因的。首先，……第二，……第三，……

Why did…? For one thing, …For another… Perhaps the primary reason is… 為什么會……？一個原因是……另一個原因是……或許其主要原因是……

I quite agree with the statement that… The reasons are chiefly as follows.我十分贊同這一論述，即……，其主要原因如上：

（二）列出解決辦法等

Here are some suggestions for handling… 這是處理……的一些建議。

The best way to solve the troubles is… 解決這些麻煩的最好辦法是……

People have figured out many ways to solve this problem.人們已找出許多辦法來解決這個問題。

結論段寫法

一、歸納結論段

Consequently,…

? On the basis of / taking into account all the factors above, we may draw a

conclusion that…

?Trough the above-mentioned analysis, we have no difficulties in drawing

the conclusion that…

From the above discussion, we can easily conclude that both proponents and opponents of…have their respective reasons and justifications.However

From what has been mentioned above，we can come to the conclusion

that ．．．

Just as any coin has two sides.I believe there is some truth to both.If I am

allowed to make a decision, I prefer _____ to _______ because _______.? With reference to my standpoint, I think

1.From the analyses above, we can draw the conclusion that…

2.From the data we gathered from the above graph, we can conclude that…

3.According to the information gathered above, we may reach the conclusion that…

4.According to what has been discussed above, we can arrive at the conclusion that…

5.The graph reflects that…

二、預測趨勢段

There is no denying that the tendency of increase/decline reflected from the chart will continue in the future.三、解決辦法

To solve the problem is not easy at all, but is worth trying.We should do something such as(7.提出解決方法)to improve the present situation, and I do believe everything will be better in the future.（四）常用展開詞語與句型

1）列舉（Listing）

--… is a typical example.--Take … as an example.--Let us suppose that…

--Just think of(imagine)that…

--But consider, for example…

--Such examples can be found…

2)因果（Cause and Effect）

-There are many reasons for…

--The answer to the problem involves many factors…--The reasons are varied, they include…

--… partly because of(due to)…

--…not because… but because…

--…mainly stems from…

--That’s why…

--Many factors weigh heavily on…

--Another important reason is…

--… is not the sole cause for…

--… is also responsible for…

3)比較、對比(Comparison Contrast)

--Just as A…, so B…

--A is as much as…

--A and B have many things in common

--A…, so(nor)B…

--A…, whereas(while)B…

--A and B differ in…

--Not less than…

--Not any more than…

--The same is true of…

4)概括(Generalization)

--In general…

--Generally speaking…

--On the whole…

--… is probably the case in most cases.

第四篇：英語四級作文沖刺

A

一，開頭：1，Recently,the issue of”()has been brought into public focus.近來，（）的問題引起了社會的廣泛關注。2，Now peopol in growing numbers are beginning to realize that().現在越來越多的人開始相信（）。

二，中間：1，When asked about(this

problem/phenomenon),most people believe that()，while others hold that()。對于（這個問題/現象），一些人認為（）一些人認為（）。2，people who approve of()think(),those who disapprove of()believe()。贊同的人認為（）反對的人認為“（）

三，結尾：1.After a thorough consideration,for my part,I am in favor of the former viem.經過深思熟慮，我支持前一種看法。2，As far as I am concerned,()我認為（）.3，In view of the seriousness of this problem,effective measures should be taken before things get worse.由于問題的嚴重性，應該采取些有效地措施在事情變得更糟前。4，For one thing,it is essential that laws and regulations be worked out and enfored to ban禁止/reduce減少（）。For another,the public should attach關注much importance to()。With these measures taken，it is

reasonable for us believe that the problem will be solved in the near future。一方面，制定和實施一些規章制度去減少（）是必不可少的。另一方面，公眾應該增加對（）重要性的關注。隨著這些措施的實行，我們有理由相信問題會在不久之后解決。

B

1，we have been always considering “()as something to relax ourselves or something that can add color to the dull routine of every day life.我們一直認為（）可以讓我們放松，可以為我們每天的枯燥生活增添一些色彩。2，For the most people,(reading and learing a new skill)has become the focus of their lives and the source of their happiness and contentment.對大多數人來講，（閱讀和學習一項新技能）已經成為他們生活的中心和快樂的來源。3，little by little,(our knowledge)will be well enriched,and our horizons will be broadened.逐漸的，我們的只是會增加，視野會大大拓寬。4，()under considerable pressure from()ｗill only add to their burden.（）在這樣的壓力下，會增加（）的負擔。5，Now people in growing numbers are beginning to believe that()antribute directly to our health by giving us physical and meta

exercises.現在越來越多的人開始相信（）有助于身體健康。

C

1，what’s more,()is harmful to us ,when whould distract our attention.另外，（）對我們有害，會分散我們的注意力。2，However,as every coin has two sides,()alse brings some advantages.On the one hand,().On the other hand,().然而，正如硬幣有兩面，（）也帶來了許多問題。一方面、，另一方面、。3，All in all,we cannot live without(),But at the same time we must try to find out new ways to cope with the problems that would arise.總而言之，我們離不開（）但是同時我們必須盡力找出解決可能出現問題的新辦法。4，In a word,the whole society should pay close attention to the problem of().Only in this way can()in future.總而言之，整個社會應該密切關注（）問題。只有這樣，我們才能（）

第五篇：四級作文最后沖刺

好的作文開頭:

對比不同觀點:

When it comes to…, people’s ideas/views/notions/opinions vary form person to person/ form one to another.There is no consensus of opinions/ there are some controversies/ there is no agreement among people as to do…/ as to the view of…

Whenever people…, they will come across the problem of whether they should…or…, and it is natural for different opinions to arise.The general public has been debating whether or not…

Some think we should… They say that… While others think otherwise… They argue that…

Some people advocate that… Others hold the opposite opinion/adopt a totally different view/take an opposite side.They believe…

Those in favor of…believe/claim that… Those oppose to…argue/hold/point out that…

在兩種對立觀點中選擇一種觀點/表明自己的觀點

Were it left to me to decide whether we should…, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.As far as I am concerned, the former/latter notion is preferable/holds more weight.As for me, I agree to/prefer the former/latter idea.There are a dozen of reasons behind my belief.First of all, …

Weighing up the arguments on both sides, I’m inclined to believe that…

In my opinion/mind, we should…

From my perspective/point of view, I think…

Personally speaking, I approve of…

From what I have discussed above, I can draw the conclusion that…

公事信函寫作步驟：

禮貌的稱呼語

寒暄語句，并引出寫信的目的寒暄句+主題句（有時兩句可合二為一）

3．根據提綱擴展主體段落

主題句+擴展句1+擴展句2+擴展句3

4．表明自己觀點，并結束書信主體段落

結尾句

5．寒暄句+落款

咨詢信

說明寫作目的的常用句型：

I would be grateful/appreciate it if you could supply/provide me with the following information.I am anxious to obtain/urgently in need of information about…

Would you be kind enough/so kind as to send me some information about…?

Could you please supply/provide me with some information about…?

I am writing to inquire about(the details of)…

提出問題的常用句型：

I would like to know/ask/inquire if…

I need to know/wonder if …

I need to have more information about…

I would be interested to know if…

表示感謝的常用句型：

I would(very much)appreciate it/be(most)grateful if you could…

Thank you(very much)for your…

Your… would be(very much)appreciated.表示盼望回復的常用句型：

I look/Looking forward to your early reply/hearing from you soon.I would appreciate your early reply/ response.Your early reply/response will be appreciated.投訴信

說明寫信意圖的常用句型：

I have had problems with…

I am writing to inform you that/complain about/make a complaint about

I am very dissatisfied /unhappy with…

I regret to say that… has/have seriously affected…

I find it dishonest and unacceptable that your company/store…

提出解決辦法的常用句型：

I hope that/would be grateful if/would appreciate it if you could… and make the appropriate correction.I would appreciate any measures you could take to…

I would like to ask to…

We ask you to refund the cost of …

We expect to be compensated for…

We claim a refund of … because… was not up to the promised standard.I believe/trust/hope that you will take immediate steps to rectify the situation.I am sure you will agree that the only solution is…

道歉信

說明寫信意圖的常用句型：

I am writing to tell/inform you that…

I am sorry/regret to tell/inform you that

I am writing to you because…

I am writing to apologize/make an apology for…

I am sorry to have…

It was terribly/awfully/completely rude/impolite/inconsiderate/thoughtless/ careless of me to …

信末再次表現歉意的常用句型：

Again, I apologize/am sorry for having caused you so much trouble/ inconvenience(because of my carelessness).Again, I apologize/am sorry for any trouble/problem/inconvenience my delay/ carelessness/thoughtlessness has caused.Let me apologize for any trouble/problem/inconvenience that I have caused.I hope that this has not caused you too much trouble/inconvenience.懇求對方諒解或理解的常用句型：

I believe/trust/am sure/hope that you will understand …

I want to let you know that I very much value/appreciate our friendship/the opportunity/our cooperation.I assure you that the problem will nor arise again.提出補救辦法的常用句型：

Do you think that it would be possible for me to …?

If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to let me know/ring me/tell me/call me/inform me.I would be grateful/appreciate it if you could allow me to …

I would be more than happy to…

I sincerely hope that we will have the chance to…

I am sure that you will agree that…

To make up for my rude/impolite/inconsiderate/thoughtless/careless behavior, I want to…

申請信

說明寫信意圖的常用句型：

I am writing to apply for admission to your college/university/program/institute..I am writing to express my interest in the position/opening/post/vacancy that you recently advertised.I am writing in reply to your advertisement in… for someone to…

Please consider my application for the position of … that you advertised in…

I have recently learned from… that you have openings/ are seeking a person to fill the vacancy.為收信人提供更詳細信息的常用句型：

I have enclosed(details of)… for your convenience.Enclosed is my resume, which details my qualifications and work experience.I will be available for an interview anytime.If you would like to meet me, I would be able to come to your office shortly.If further information is needed, please(do not hesitate to)let me know.I am ready to provide you with any further information you may need.表示自信的常用句型：

My qualifications and work experience make me a perfect candidate/the right person for the position.My personality is well suited to working as a …

I believe I can be of significance/value to your institute/company/corporation.I am sure that you will find my service/performance satisfactory.I am confident that I am qualified for…

期望得到考慮或答復的常用句型：

I would like to meet you to discuss the possibility of … at a mutually convenient time.Thank you for your time and consideration/taking my application into serious consideration/your consideration of my application/considering my application.Please contact me at your earliest convenience.I look forward to hearing from you soon/shortly/in the near future.求職信中可能用到的套話：

I can’t think of any job I’d like better than…

I look upon it as a wonderful opportunity

I enclose a letter of recommendation from

I look forward to hearing from you.建議信:

說明寫信意圖的常用句型：

I will try to make some helpful suggestions.I hope the following information will help you to…/be helpful to you.I am writing this letter to offer my proposals.提出建議或忠告的常用句型：

You must keep in mind that…

Your first consideration should be to…

I would suggest/recommend that…

All evidence leads support to the view that…

… should take all necessary measures to…

感謝信

表示感謝的常用句型：

I hereby express heartfelt thanks to … for …

This is to thank you again for your wonderful hospitality

We acknowledge with gratitude your message of good wishes

I can never thank you enough for the favor you did

It is a great pleasure to have met you and I thank you again for your kind and friendly reception

Please accept / I wish to express my sincere/grateful/profound appreciation for… Thank you so much for your generous hospitality.You must give me the chance to return your kindness when you visit here.Thank you for doing me a real favor.