prefer ... to ...
I prefer apples to bananas.
I am writing to ...
I am writing tell you about the wonderful holiday I've just had with my family.
It's very kind of you ...
It's very kind of you to do this for me.
Congratulations on
Congratulations on your graduation from primary school!
I wish you ...
I wish you all the best luck.
since ... (for a reason)
Since my old computer was broken, I really need to borrow yours.
would you ...
Would you mind if we play badminton tomorrow afternoon?
I am sorry that ...
I am sorry that I cannot go camping with you next week.
suddenly ...
I was walking along the street, suddenly, someone took my bag.
and then ...
I got up at seven, and then I had my breakfast.
but ...
I looked into the door, but there was no one in the room
when ...
When they arrived at the pool, they started swimming.
