定语从句2
【课堂精练】
经典例题
1. Mozart’s birthplace and the house _______ he composed “The Magic Flute” are both museums now.
A. where B. when C. there D. which
2. So I decided to leave home for New York, _______ I might have a better chance to find a good job.
【Keys】 1.A 2.where
Choose the best answer.
1. He wrote many children’ s books, nearly half of _______ were published in the 1990s.
A. whom B. which C. them D. that
2. The boss of the company is trying to create an easy atmosphere _______ his employees enjoy their work.
A. where B. which C. when D. who
3. As the smallest child of his family, Alex is always longing for the time _______ he should be able to be independent.
A. which B. where C. whom D. when
4. The number of smokers, _______ is reported, has dropped by 17 percent in just one year.
A. it B. which C. what D. as
5. The exact year _______ Angela and her family spent together in China was 2008.
A. when B. which C. why D. where
6. Students should involve themselves in community activities _______ they can gain experience for growth.
A. who B. when C. which D. where
7. English is a language shared by several diverse cultures, _______ uses it differently.
A. all of which B. each of which C. all of them D. each of them
8. The old man has a son and two daughters, _______ treat him well, _______ made him very sad.
A. and none of whom; as B. neither of them; which
C. and none of whom; what D. none of whom; which
9. The reason _______ he missed this class was quite different from the one _______ you explained
to me.
A. that; why B. why; that C. /; that D. why; why
10. We live in an age _______ more information is available with greater ease than ever before.
A. why B. to whom C. when D. on which
【Keys】 1-10 BADDB DBDBC
【自测】
1. I am looking forward to the day_______ my daughter can read this book and know my feelings for her.
A. as B. why C. when D. where
2. It is reported that two schools, _______ are being built in my hometown, will open next year.
A. they both B. which both C. both of them D. both of which
3. The school shop, _______ customers are mainly students, is closed few the holidays.
A. which B. whose C. when D. where
4. The reason _______ Peng Liyuan is widely discussed recently is _______ she is seen as the most beautiful first lady in China.
A. why; because B. that; that C. why; that D. why; why
5. I borrow the book Sherlock Holmes from the library last week, _______ my classmates recommended to me.
A.who B. which C. when D. where
6. The factory _______ we visited yesterday was the one _______ I once worked.
A. where; which B. which; which C. which; where D. where; where
7. -- Did you remember the days _______ we worked on the farm
-- Certainly. Especially the hard times _______ we spent together.
A. which ; when B. when ; when C. when ; which D. which ; which
8. Although the old lady has a daughter and two sons, _______ live with her.
A. neither of whom B. neither of them C. none of them D. none of whom
9. You did me a huge favor. However, I lack words _______ to express my thanks.
A. through which B. with which C. where D. for which
10. I am looking forward to the day _______ my daughter can read this book and know my feelings for her.
A. when B. why C. as D. where
【Keys】 1-10 CDDCB CCDBA
【随堂演练】
I. Choice.
1. Hong Kong has many information centers _______ tourists can learn about the city’s history.
A. that B. where C. what D. in that
2. We will put off the outing until next week, _______ we won't be so busy.
A. which B. when C. that D. then
3. This magazine contains four sections, _______ is for married couples.
A. one of which B. one of them C. which D. that
4. The English subject, _______ I do well, is important in middle schools.
A. which B. that C. in which D. at which
5. The article on Phelps brought me back to the moment _______ he won the first gold medal in Beijing Olympics.
A. when B. which C. where D. how
6. The reason ______ Tom came to attend the meeting was ______ he was an expert in this field.
A. why; that B. why; whether C. that; why D. why; because
【Keys】 1-5 BBACAA
plete the sentence.
Group A
1. The modern history of Italy dates from 1860, _______ the country became united.
2. After living in Pairs for fifty years he returned to the small town _______ he grew up as a child.
3. Luckily, we’d brought a road map without _______ we would have lost our way.
4.Great changes have taken place since then in the factory _______ we are working.
5. Is this the reason _______ he explained at the meeting for his carelessness in his work
6. _______ is reported in the newspaper, talks between the two countries are making progress.
【Keys】
1.when 2.where 3.which 4.where 5.that/which 6.As
Group B
1. I still remember the day _______ _______ I first came to the college.
2. The man _______ _______ you shook hands just now is our headmaster.
3. Later they may give performances in pubs or clubs, _______ _______ they are paid in cash.
4. He referred me to some reference books _______ _______ I am not very familiar.
5. I have five English dictionaries _______ _______ Longman Dictionary is the best.
6. We questioned the pilot, _______ _______ we learnt that no other planes had been seen.
【Keys】
1.on which 2.with whom 3.for which 4.with which 5.of which 6.from whom
Ⅲ.Paraphrase.
1.They live in a house, of which the windows are made of glass.
They live in a house, _______ _______ are made of glass.
2. He has two daughters, and both of them are college students.
He has two daughters, _______ _______ _______ are college students.
3. China has a lot of famous writers and Lu Xun is one of them.
China has a lot of famous writers, one _______ _________ is Lu Xun.
4. Do you know the reason for which he refused to go to Mary’s birthday party
Do you know the reason _______ he refused to go to Mary’s birthday party
5. We’d better fix a date when we will practice speaking English next week.
We’d better fix a date _______ _________ we will practice speaking English next week.
【Keys】
whose windows 2.both of whom 3.of whom 4.why 5.on which
Ⅳ.Combine the two sentences.
Group A
1. I will be in charge of the company next week. The manager will retire (退休) next week.
2. She told me the reason. For this reason she wouldn’t hate him anymore.
3. Please put a mark at the places. You have made a mistake at the places.
4. The picture reminded me of the days. We studied together then.
【Keys】
1. I will be in charge of the company next week when manager will retire.
2. She told me the reason why she wouldn’t hate him anymore.
3. Please put a mark at the places where you have made a mistake.
4. The picture reminded me of the days when we studied together.
Group B
1. The musicians were very popular. They worked with the musicians.
2. Luckily, we'd brought a road map. Without the road map we would have lost our way.
3. He loved his parents deeply. Both of his parents are very kind to him.
4. He met Liu Xiang in the street the other day. It made him overjoyed.
【Keys】
1. The musicians with whom they worked were very popular.
2. Luckily, we'd brought a road map without which we would have lost our way.
3. He loved his parents deeply, both of whom are very kind to him.
4. He met Liu Xiang in the street the other day, which made him overjoyed.
V. Translation.
Group A
1. He often recalls the days of his childhood ________________________________ (跟爷爷去河边钓鱼).
2. ________________________________ (正如今天报纸上所报道的那样), we must face the shortcomings we have directly.
3. Too much expectation and the lack of working experience are the main reasons __________________________________________________ (很多毕业生未能找到理想工作的原因).
4. I have thought of a place _________________________________________ (我可以安居乐业的地方).
【Keys】
1. when he and his grandfather went fishing by the river
2. As is reported in today’s newspaper
3. why many graduates fail to/can’t find ideal jobs
4. where I can live in peace and enjoy my work
Group B
1. 英语角是一个可以提供我们讲英语的实践的地方。(a place where…)
2. 这张照片让我想起我的童年,那时我生活在一个幸福的大家庭。(remind)
3. 流行音乐之所以在年轻人中流行是因为它能满足年轻人表达自己情感的需求。(meet)
【Keys】
1. The English Corner is a place where we are given practice in speaking English.
2. The picture reminds me of my childhood when I was living happily in a big family.
3. The reason why pop music is popular with/among young people is that it meets their needs to express their feelings.