1.That is because + 句子 那是因为…

2. 然而，很可惜的是…

3. It's just one of those things.这只是诸多倒霉事之一。

4. Don't be so pessimistic.不要太悲观。（expecting the worst.Only looking at the down side or negative points.Think of the bright side.要往好的一面想。）

5. 表推进的过渡语:what’s more, on one hand… on the other hand…, in addition to, as well, still, also, in other words, not only…but also…, besides, furthermore, moreover等?

6. Books can be compared to friends.

7. Lost time is never found again.岁月既往，一去不回。

8. Now, cheer up!好啦，想开点吧！（cheer up = 提起精神来lift up your spirit.Lighten up = 振作起来！）

9. Easier said than done.说起来容易,做起来难?

10. 不用说…

11. Don’t put off till tomorrow what should be done today.有事莫推明天?

12. 提建议

13. A good beginning is half done.良好的开端是成功的一半?

14. Life goes on.死不了，日子照样过下去。

15. we all need some someone to wipe away our tears.我们都需要别人来安抚伤痛。

16. 努力做…

17. Things have a way of working out.风水轮流转，十年河东，十年河西。（事情自会圆满

18. It's just a drop in the bucket.这是鸡毛蒜皮的事琐事。(a minor issue)