There was a very steady （ marked/sharp/rapid/sudden/ dramatic） drop （decrease/ decline/ fall/ reduction） in 2000 compared with that of last year）

There was a very slight （small/slow/gradual）rise/increase during the period from…to….

① First and foremost, as a matter of fact, with the rapid development of our economy and society , 原因一。

To begin with , these changes are closely related to 名词短语。
③In the first place, this trend is bound up with 名词短语 。

① In addition, we must admit that this tendency also has a lot to do with 名词短语。

Further more, it must be stressed that the present situation, to a certain degree, stems from 名词短语。

Last but not least ， 名 词 短 语 is another significant factor that can not be ignored.

Lastly, we may notice that 名 词 短 语 plays a positive /negative role as well in leading to this phenomenon.

Based on the above analysis ,we should have a correct attitude towards 金钱/道德/健康/素质教育/养老问题等. Only in this way can we solve the problem successfully.

Money/Ethics/Health/Quality Education/Old Age

Only in this way can we solve the problem

Lastly, we may notice that 名 词 短 语 plays a positive /negative role as well in leading to this phenomenon.