状语从句1
【课堂精练】
I. Choose the best answer.
1. The man's behavior gave him a good impression _______ she saw him.
A. first time B. for the first time C. the first time D. by the first time
2. It was not _______ he took off his dark glass _______ I realize who he was.
A. when; that B. until; when C. when; then D. until; that
3. He smiled politely _______ Mary apologized for her drunken friends.
A. as B. if C. unless D. though
4. _______ had the bell rung _______ the students took their seats.
A. Hardly; when B. No sooner; when C. Hardly; than D. No sooner; then
5.We walked along the beach for nearly three hours _______ we saw a boat on the sea.
A. when B. before C. unless D. until
6.The two brothers quarreled and quarreled _______ they felt sleepy and went to bed.
A. when B. before C. unless D. until
7. It was quite a long time _______ I made it out what had happened.
A. after B. before C. when D. since
8. We sent the injured to the First-aid Centre _______ the accident happened.
A. immediately B. hurriedly C. quickly D. shortly
9. How can you expect to learn anything _______ you never listen
A. in case B. even if C. unless D. when
10. _______ you promise to buy her a gift, you can’t break it in any case.
A. Once B. Until C. For D. That
【Keys】 1-10 CDAAB DBADA
II. Fill in the blanks with proper conjunctions.
1. Great changes have taken place in our school _______ you left.
2. _______ _______ _______ she got the pay, she put it away in the bank.
3. I was wandering through the street _______ I caught sight of a tailor’s shop.
4. He was drinking juice _______ the rest of us drank wine.
5. _______ you read the poem a second time, the meaning will become clearer to you.
6. We walked along the seaside about two hours _______ we came to a fisherman’s village.
7. A good storyteller must be able to hold his listeners’ curiosity _______ he reaches the end of the story.
8. It was eight years _______ the Chinese people drove off the Japanese aggressors.
9. _______ time goes by, you will get used to the life here and have your understanding of life.
10. No sooner had the last student entered the hall _______ professor Wang began to give his speech.
【Keys】 1. since 2. As soon as 3. when 4. while 5. When 6. before 7. until 8.before 9.As 10.than
【自测】
1. He was about halfway through his meal _______ a familiar voice came to his ears.
2. He was told that it would be at least three more months _______ he could recover and return to work.
3. It is difficult for us to learn a lesson in life _______ we’ve actually had that lesson.
4. She had just finished her homework _______ her mother asked her to practise playing the piano yesterday.
5. It just isn’t fair _______ I was working as a waiter last month, my friends were lying on the beach.
6. Peter was so excited _______ he received an invitation from his friend to visit Chongqing.
7. -- Haven’t seen Lucy recently, what’s happened
--Oh, it’s more than two months _______ she worked here.
The fire went on for quite some time _______ it was brought under control.
_______ the conclusion of the investigation is drawn, it will be made known to the public as soon possible.
_______ _______ I saw him, his name simply escaped me, and I stood there not knowing how to address him.
【Keys】
when 2.before 3.until 4.when 5.while 6.when 7.since 8.before 9.Once 10.The moment
【随堂检测】
选择
1. It was quiet ________ those big trucks started coming through the town.
A. before B. after C. until D. unless
2. It seemed only seconds ________ the boy finished washing his face.
A. when B. before C. after D. even if
3. Hardly had he reached the school gate ________ the bell rang.
A. while B. when C. as D. as soon as
4. I recognized you ________ I saw you at the airport.
A. the moment B. while C. after D. once
5. He was about to go to bed ________ the doorbell rang.
A. while B. as C. before D. when
6. ________ I listen to your advice, I get into trouble.
A. Every time B. When C. While D. Until
7. ________ John was watching TV, his wife was cooking.
A. As B. As soon as C. While D. Till
8. Several weeks had gone by ________ I realized the painting was missing.
A. as B. before C. since D. when
9. --What was the party like --Wonderful. It’s years ________ I enjoyed myself so much.
A. after B. before C. when D. since
10. I thought her nice and honest ________ I met her.
A. first time B. for the first time C. the first time D. by the first time
【Keys】1-10 CBBAD ACBDC
填空
1. ________ the Internet is bridging the distance between people, it may also break some families or cause other family problems.
2. You will be successful in the interview ________ you have confidence.
3. If a lot of people say a film is not good, I won’t bother to see it, or I’ll wait ________ it comes out on DVD.
4. Please call my secretary to arrange a meeting this afternoon, or ________ it is convenient to you.
5. --How long do you think it will be ________ China sends a manned spaceship to the moon
--Perhaps two or three years.
6. I used to love that film ________ I was a child, but I don’t feel it that way any more.
7. You can’t borrow books from the school library ________ you get your student card.
8. ________ environmental damage is done, it takes many years for the ecosystem to recover.
9. Simon thought his computer was broken ________ his little brother pointed out that he had forgotten to turn it on.
10. We have lost contact with him ________ he left last summer.
【Keys】 1. While 2.once 3.until 4.whenever 5.before 6.when 7.before 8.Once 9.until 10.since
合并句子
1. I began to work. I realized how much time I had wasted.
2. We waited a long time. The train arrived.
3. Tom came around to see me. He checked in the hotel.
4. Her husband died. She lives a hard life.
5. He makes up his mind about something. He always acts on it immediately.
【Keys】
1. I didn't realize how much time I had wasted until I began to work.
2. We (had) waited a long time before the train arrived.
3. Tom came around to see me as soon as/ the moment/ immediately he checked in the hotel.
4. She has been living a hard life since her husband died.
5. Once he makes up his mind about something, he always acts on it immediately.
翻译
1. 他一看到赵本山有趣的表演就突然大笑起来。(the moment)
2. 直到出国了,这个年轻人才意识到自立的重要性。(until)
3. 自从有了互联网,消费者足不出户就可以轻松买到各种心仪的商品。(access)
4. 安全系统不会允许你进入大楼,除非你有正确的密码。(unless)
5. 第一次看《美人鱼》 (The Mermaid) 的时候,它的无厘头幽默 (nonsense humor) 给我留下了深刻的印象。(The first time)
【Keys】
1. The moment he saw Zhao Benshan’s funny performances, he burst into laughter.
2. The young person didn’t realize the importance of independence/living on his own was until he went abroad.
3. Since there came the Internet, customers have had easy access to various goods they like at home.
4. The security system will not permit/allow you to enter the building unless you have the correct password.
5. The first time I watched The Mermaid, I was deeply impressed by its nonsense humor.