1.occur 替换think of
Suddenly I had an idea that someone had broken into my house.
An idea occurred to me that someone had broken into my house.
It occurred to me that someone had broken into my house.
2.devote替换spend
He spends all his spare time in reading.
He devotes all his spare time to reading.
3.seek替换want / look for
They sought (wanted) to hide themselves behind the trees.
4.average 替换ordinary
Im an average (ordinary) student.
5.but替换very
The film we saw last night was very interesting.
The film we saw last night was nothing but interesting.
The film we saw last night was anything but boring.
6.seat 替换sit
On his way to school, he found an old lady seated (sitting) by the road, looking worried.
7.suppose 替换should
He is supposed to (should) have driven more slowly.
8.appreciate 替换thank
Thank you very much for your help.
We appreciate your help very much. / Your help is much appreciated.
9.the case替换 true
I dont think it is the case(true).
10.on替换as soon as
As soon as he arrived, he began his research.
On his arrival, he began his research.
11.due to替换because of
He arrived late due to (because of) the storm.
12.cover替换walk/read
After covering (walking) 10 miles, we all felt tired.
13.contribute to替换be helpful/useful
Plenty of memory work is undoubtedly helpful to English study.
Plenty of memory work will undoubtedly contribute to English study.
14.round the corner 替换 coming soon/ nearby
① The summer vacation is round the corner ( coming). Do you have any plans?
② Li Ming studies in a school round the corner (nearby).
15.come to light替换discover