5.Nowadays, it is commonly/ widely/ generally believed/ thought/ held that..., but I wonder/ doubt that...
如今，人们普遍认为……，但是我怀疑……
例句：Nowadays, it is generally believed that living in a big city is convenient, but I doubt that living in a small country is more comfortable.
如今，人们普遍认为住在大城市更便利，但是我觉得住在小城镇更加舒服。
6.With the rapid growth of..., ...have/has become increasingly important in our daily life.
随着……的快速增长，……日常生活中已经变得越来越重要。
例如：With the rapid growth of hi-tech skills, cellphone has become increasingly important in our daily life.
随着高科技的快速增长，手机在日常生活中已经变得越来越重要。
7.Recently the issue/ problem of...has been brought into focus/ brought to public attention/ in the limelight/ posed among the public.
近来，……的问题已经成为人们关注的焦点。
例句：Recently the issue of studying abroad has been brought into focus.
近来，出过留学的问题已经成为人们关注的焦点。
8.One of the hottest topics many people talk about now is...
人们热烈讨论的话题之一就是……
例句：One of the hottest topics many people talk about now is going abroad for study.
人们热烈讨论的话题之一就是出国留学。