名师原创:Unit3 单元考点突破(二)
●词汇精讲
1. prepare vt& vi (作)准备;(把…)准备好;(使)做好准备
【原句再现】
The whole family had been preparing for it for quite some time. (教材P62)
【词块积累】
prepare one's lessons准备功课
prepare for sth 为…做准备
prepare to do sth 准备做某事
prepare (sb/sth) for sth. 使….为…做好准备
prepared adj. 准备好的;有所准备的
be get prepared for….为….做好准备
be / get prepared to do sth. 准备好做…..
preparation n准备;预备;[常用复数]准备工作
in preparation for为…..做准备
make preparations for… 为….作准备
【精品例句】
I've got to prepare for the chemistry test this week.
我得准备这周的化学考试。
Her parents are busy preparing to go on holiday.
她的父母正忙着准备去度假
在她离开之前,我准备了礼物来表 达我对她最美好的祝福
Hope for the best, and prepare for the worst.
存最好的希望,但做最 坏的打算
We should improve our study methods and get well prepared for examinations.我们应该改进学习方 法,为考试做好充分准备。
I closed my eyes and prepared myself for his burst of anger.
我闭上眼睛做好了准备,等他大发雷霆
I did little preparation for the examination.
我几乎没有为考试做准备
All the preparations for the task have been completed, and we're ready to star.
这项任务的所 有准备工作都已经完成,我们可以开始了
They are busy making preparations for the wedding.
他们正忙着筹备婚礼
【高考链接】
Our monitor presented our teacher with the ________ (prepare) flowers. (陕西卷) (prepared)
All the competitors must be fully prepared ________ (give) the best performance. (天津课改卷) (to give)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
The lectures help students prepare _____ college mathematics. (for)
I want to improve my language skills _____ preparation for further study overseas. (in)
2. select v. (经过认真思考而 )挑选; 选择; 选拔
【原句再现】
For weeks I had been working on this, listening to Grandpa’s stories, selecting his favorite music and collecting photos from the family album. (教材P62)
【词块积累】
selection可选之人或物; 选集
selective adj.慎重选择的;精挑细选的
make a selection作出选择
select sb. / sth. for sth.
select sb / sth to do sth
select sb/ sth as sth
Selections From Charles Dickens《狄更斯选集》
辨析: select, choose, pick 三者都有“选择”之意。
select指“精选”,是从同类的许多事物或人中仔细辨别后选出最合适的;choose泛指选择,可不带宾语;pick表示挑出一个或数个最佳者,通常所指的事项不很重大,是不太正式的用词
【精品例句】
Please select a few nice strawberries for your sister.
请给你妹妹精 心挑选一些好的草莓.
We offer a wide range of holidays to choose from.
我们有各种旅 游度假方式可供选择。
She picked a piece of cake for herself.
她为自己挑了一块蛋糕
【高考链接】
He's the only student in the class that has been selected to take par t in the Model United Nations conference. (湖北卷)
【考点训练】
翻译下列句子
他挑了一部手机自用
(He selected a mobile phone for personal use.)
他希望入选国家队
(He had hopes of being selected for the national team.)
李先生被评为年度最佳教师。
(Mr. Li was selected as the Best Teacher of the Year.)
你可以从多种交通工具中进行选择
(You can choose from a wide range of vehicles.)
3. image n 影像; 形象; 印象
【原句再现】
This video introduces the history of paper cuts and the meanings of different images. (教材P64)
【词块积累】
project an image 树立形象
be the very/living image of … 酷似某人/某物
in the age of …与….同形
【精品例句】
He saw the image of his face in the mirror.
他在镜子里看到了自己的脸
Interestingly, our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold about us.有趣的是,我们的自我形象和别人对我们的印象往往大相径庭
【高考链接】
Littering makes our school dirty, and does harm to the ____________ (imagination) of our school. (浙江课改卷) (image)
【考点训练】
翻译句子
根据圣经说,人是按照上帝的模样创造出来的
(According to the Bible, man was made in the image of God.)
他长相酷似他父亲
(He is the very image of his father.)
4. date back (to...) = date from追/上溯到……
【原句再现】
When do paper cuts date back to in history (教材P64)
【词块积累】
date back to…=date from…追溯到……
out of date 过时的, 陈旧的
up to date 最新的,最近的
温馨提示:
※ date from与date back to都用主动语态,不用被动语态和进行时态,但可用动词 ing形式作定语、补语、状语等。
※ 谈论现存的物品或建筑物时,虽然这一事物建造于过去某一时期,但date from和date back to却用一般现在时。
【精品例句】
As far as I know,the old town dates from/back to the early Tang Dynasty.
据我所知,这个古老的城镇可追溯到初唐时期
According to the expert,the building has a history dating from/back to the early Tang Dynasty.
=According to the expert,the building has a history which dates from/back to the early Tang Dynasty.
那个专家说这座建筑物历史悠久,可追溯到初唐时期
All the photos in this book date back to/from the 1950s.
本书中所有照片均可追溯到20世纪50年代
【高考链接】
According to the expert,the vase has a history (date) back to the Tang Dynasty.
(陕西卷) (dating)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
Our friendship (date) back to 1960. (dates)
A lot of new words go ___ of date very quickly. (out)
They are very ___ to date in their method of language teaching. (up)
5. mean (meant, meant) vt. ① (不用于进行时)表示…的意思,意思是,意味着(后面常接动名词);②意欲,打算 (后面常接动词不定式);adj. 卑鄙的,刻薄的
【原句再现】
So the dish literally means a surplus of food and symbolizes plentiful wealth. (教材P65)
【词块积累】
mean (sb. / sth.) doing sth. 意味着….
mean sth. to sb. 对某人来说意味着…
mean (sb. /sth.) to do sth.
be meant to be被普遍认为是:
I mean (用于解释或更正刚说过的话) 我 (的意 思) 是说….
meaning n. 意思;含义;意义;重要性
meaningful adj. 有意义的
meaningless adj.无意义的
the meaning of life生活的意义
【精品例句】
The flashing red light means there is a paper jam.
红灯闪烁表示卡纸了
If you nod your head, you usually mean yes.
如果你点头,通常表示你同意
I want to buy her something really special, if you know what I mean.
我想给她买个真正特别的东西,你明白我的意思吧
Spending too much now will mean a shortage of cash next year.
现在花费太多会导致明年现金短缺
Having a well-paid job does not mean giving up your interests.
拥有高薪的工作并不意味着要放弃你的爱好
The injury could mean him missing next week game.
这次受伤可能使他无法参加下周的比赛。
Her children mean the world to her.
孩子就是她的一切
Your friendship means a great deal to me.
你的友谊对我来说很珍贵
I didn't mean any harm. I was trying to drive a rat out.
我并没有恶意, 我只是想把老鼠赶出去
What did she mean by leaving so early
她为什么这么早就走了
The chair was clearly meant for a child.
这椅子显然是专门为儿童预备的
This is the last time I'm waiting for you. I mean it.
这是我最后一次等你。我说到做到!
I’ve been meaning to ask you if you want to come for a meal next week.
我一直想要问你,下个星期你来不来吃顿饭?
Festivals are meant to celebrate important times of year.
节目旨在庆 税一年中的重要日子
I didn’t mean you to read the letter.
我没打算让你读这封信
The restaurant is meant to be excellent.
大家都说这家饭店很棒
He has always been mean with his money.
他向来花钱小气
It is mean to speak ill of others.
说别人坏话是卑鄙的行为
This word has many meanings.
这个单词有多种意思
Life itself is meaningless unless you have a faith.
生活本身毫无意义,除非你有信仰
【高考链接】
-- Why haven’t you bought any butter (湖南卷)
-- I _____ to but I forgot about it.
A. liked B. wished C. meant D. expected (C)
Sometimes giving up a little can mean getting more. (浙江卷) (giving)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
Reading means ________ (take) in the information, digesting it and incorporating it into oneself. (taking)
If you think that treating a woman well means always ______ (get) her permission for things, think again. (getting)
6. as well as也;和……一样;不但……而且
【原句再现】
As well as being a writer, he was also a mathematician and photographer, amongst other things. (教材P66)
【词块积累】
※ as well as用作连词,连接两个相同成分,如名词、形容词、动词、介词等,通常不位于句首。此时as well as强调的重点在前面,意为“不但……而且……;既……又……;除了……之外,还有……”。
※ as well as作介词,相当于besides,in addition to,意为“除……之外”,后面通常接名词或动词 ing形式。
※ as well也,还,又 (常放于句末)。
※ may/might as well表示委婉的建议,一般是针对当时的情况提出另外的提议。意思是“我们不妨……,我们还是……吧”。
【精品例句】
I wish I could speak English as well as he can.
我希望自己的英语和他讲得一样好。
Science can be a force for evil as well as for good.
科学既可以成为正义的力量,也可以成为邪恶势力的帮凶。
The teacher as well as his students likes football.
这个老师,跟他的学生一样,也喜欢足球
As well as eating five courses of meals,they drank seven bottles of wine.
除了五道菜外,他们还喝了七瓶白酒
His bookshop sells books as well as newspapers.
他的书店既卖报也卖书
Since we haven’t gone very far, we might as well just turn around to get the map.
既然我们还没走远,不妨返回去取地图
【高考链接】
This training program can give you a lift at work, _____ increase your income by 40%. (四川卷)
A. as well as B. so long as C. so much as D. as soon as (A)
-- You don’t look very _____. Are you ill (福建卷)
-- No, I’m just a bit tired.
A. good B. well C. strong D. healthy (B)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
The famous musician, as well as his students, ______ (invite) to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Taipei Flower Expo. (was invited)
His parents as well as him_________ (think)that the house is not worth buying. (think)
As well as ______ (write) stories, I love reading and listening to music. (writing)
7. evidently adv. 显然;明显地;清楚地
【原句再现】
Evidently Humpty Dumpty was very angry, though he said noting for a minute or two. (教材P66)
【词块积累】
evidence n.证据;证明
There is some/no evidence that... (没)有证据证明……
in evidence 显眼;显而易见
evident adj. 明显的;明白的
It's evident that...很明显……
【精品例句】
There's some evidence that outdoor activities are good for us.
有证据证明,户外活动对我们有好处
The first signs of spring are in evidence.
春天的最初迹象已显而易见
At present we have no evidence of life on other planets.
目前我们没有在其他行星上存在生命的证据
It is evident that education of the young is vital to the future of a country.
很明显,年轻人的教育对一个国家的未来是至关重要的
His footprints were clearly evident in the heavy dust,which is the evidence that he had come here before.
他的脚印在尘土中清晰可见,这就是他先前来过这里的证据
【高考链接】
A new study has found no _______ (evident) that sunscreen actually increases the risk of skin cancer. (江苏卷) (evidence)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
He ______ (evident) hated math at school,so it's amazing he became an accountant! (evidently)
It must be ______ (evidence) to all of you that he has made a mistake. (evident)
8. ignorant adj. 无知的;不知道的/没有学识的
【原句再现】
“I know it’s very ignorant of me,” Alice said, so humbly that Humpty Dumpty relented. (教材P66)
【词块积累】
be ignorant of/about... 不知道;不了解;无知
ignore vt. 忽视;对……不予理会
ignorance n. 无知;愚昧
【精品例句】
The driver ignored the traffic lights.
那个司机忽视了红绿灯
I can't ignore his rudeness any longer.
我再也不能对他的粗鲁不闻不问了
You ignored the bell and went to somewhere quiet to calm your friend down.
你没有管上课铃,而是去安静的地方劝你的朋友冷静下来
【高考链接】
He speaks in a disordered manner,which betrays his shallowness and (ignore). (陕西卷) (ignorance)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
It's dangerous (ignore) traffic rules. (to ignore)
I am quite ignorant what they intend to do. (of/about)
9. attend vt&vi. 出席,参加;上学;看护,照料
【原句再现】
It was one of the best parties I have ever attended. (教材P26)
【词块积累】
attend a lecture/party/meeting/an interview 听课/参加聚会/参加会议/面试
attend to… 照料;处理;接待
attendance n.出席
attendant n. 服务员
【精品例句】
Please let us know if you are unable to attend.
如果不能出席请通知我们
That holiday morning I didn’t have to attend school.
那个假如的早上我不必去上学
The patient was attended by a nurse.
病人由一名护士照料
Nurses are busy attending to the wounded.
护士正忙着照顾伤员
Excuse me, sir. Are you being attended to
打扰一下,有人接待你吗?
【高考链接】
The program was made in association _____ German television.(福建卷) (with)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
In children's minds summer is ______ (associate) with picnics. (associated)
It's much easier to get _____ debt than to get out of debt.(into)
10. impressive .adj. 给人印象深的;令人赞叹的
【原句再现】
Three impressive sentences I’d like to remember from this unit. (教材P70)
【词块积累】
impress. vt.使钦佩,给……留下深刻印象 vi.留下印象;引人注目
impression. n. 印象;感想
have/leave/make a(n)...impression on/upon sb. 给某人留下……的印象
impress sb with/by sth 使某人对某事印象深刻
sb. be impressed by/with ...为……所感动;对……有印象
impress sth. on/upon sb. 使某人意识到某事的重要性
【精品例句】
He wishes his book to make a good impression on all the readers.
他希望他的书能给所有读者留下深刻印象
We were so impressed by what he said and what he did.
他的言行让我们感动
The teacher impressed the importance of English on/upon us
老师让我们意识到英语的重要性
The boy was very impressive in the speech contest.
他在演讲比赛中表现很出色
【高考链接】
My first ____ of him was that he was a kind and thoughtful young man.(山东卷)
A. expression B. attention C. satisfaction D. impression (D)
What was so ____ about Jasmine Westland’s Victory was that she came first in the marathon bare-footed. (湖北卷)
A. awful B. essential C. impressive D. obvious (C)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
The teachers were very impressed ______ your performance in the exam. (with/by)
Her words are strongly impressed ______ my memory. (on)
11. despite prep. 不管,不顾
【原句再现】
Despite his success, Dickens’ teenage years weren’t easy. (教材P71)
【词块积累】
despite of… 不管,尽管,任凭,与in spite of …相近
【精品例句】
Despite the bad weather, we enjoyed our holiday.
尽管天气不好,我们还是愉快地度过了我们的假期
Joe is a good basketball player despite being short and fat.
尽管又矮又胖,乔依然是个优秀的运动员
【高考链接】
It is unbelievable that Mr. Lucas leads a simple life ____ his great wealth. (江西卷)
A. without B. despite C. in D. to (B)
【考点训练】
翻译下列句子
尽管做了努力,我们还是输了
(We lost despite our efforts.)
不顾大雨,他们很早就出发了
(Despite the heavy rain, they started out early.)
12. influence n.影响,作用,感化力;势力;v. 影响
【原句再现】
The dark time in his life influenced much of his work. (教材P71)
【词块积累】
have influence on…对……有影响
have influence over …..有左右……的力量
under the influence of…在……影响下
influential adj. 有很大影响力的;有支配力的
【精品例句】
The Mid Autumn Festival is an influential festival observed by us.
中秋节是我们过的一个有很大影响力的节日。
We can brainstorm a list of the most influential individuals in the company.
我们可以集体讨论,列出该公司中最有影响的人员的名单。
He is one of the most influential performers of modern jazz.
他是现代爵士乐最有影响力的表演者之一。
【高考链接】
Listening to the music has a calming influence _______ her. (河北卷) (on)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
His parents no longer have any real influence _______ him. (over)
13. escape vt&vi. 逃走,逃跑,逃脱;(液体,气体等)泄漏; n. 逃跑,逃脱
【原句再现】
You have a chance to escape my terrible destiny. (教材P72)
【词块积累】
escape from…
escape sb’s attention/notice 逃过某人的注意/被某人忽视
make one’s escape 逃走
escape doing sth. 逃脱…
a fire escape 安全门
【精品例句】
The hunter tried to escape from the forest, but he lost his way.
猎人试图逃出森林,但是他迷路了
A boy escaped unhurt when the five in his room exploded
房间里发生爆炸时男孩逃了出来,没有受伤
He narrowly escaped death in an earthquake.
他在一次地震中死里逃生
You are lucky to escape being punished.
你真走运,逃脱了惩罚
A small hole allowed smoke to escape from the top.
一个小孔能让烟从顶部冒出来
He had a narrow escape.
他九死一生
【高考链接】
This bear didn’t escape _______ (kill) by a cruel hunter. (山东卷) (being killed)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
They escaped _____ prison at last. (from)
14. figure v.认为,以为;计算,估算 n. 数字;位数;算术;身材;人物
【原句再现】
The figure of a strange old man was near his bed. (教材P72)
【词块积累】
the latest trade figures 最新的贸易数据
have a head for figures 有数学头脑
keep one’s figure 保持体形
have a good figure 身材很好
a public/political/a leading/an authority figure公众/政治/领军/ 权威人物
a tall figure in black一个黑衣高个子人影
figure out弄清楚; 弄明白;计算出
【精品例句】
I figure he'll be back soon.
我认为他很快就会回来。
I'm just figuring my expenses.
我在计算我的开销
John figured out how to guess the right answers, so he got good grades.
约翰弄清楚了如何猜对答案, 所以得了高分。
【高考链接】
The present situation is very complex, so I think it will take me some time to figure ____ its reality. (湖北卷)(out)
【考点训练】
翻译下列句子
如今,每个女性都想拥有苗条的身材,在加拿大尤其如此
(Every woman wants a slim figure nowadays, especially in Canada. )
旅行要花多少费用你算出来没有
(Have you figured out how much the trip will cost )
15. case n. 例子; 案例; 病例; 案件; 情况; 箱子; 盒子
【原句再现】
“In that case, I’m afraid I’m going to ….increase your salary! Merry Christmas, Bob!” (教材P73)
【词块积累】
a theft / murder case 盗窃/谋杀案
win/lose a case 胜诉/败诉
in any case 在任何情况下; 不管怎样
in... case(s) 在情况下
in this case 在这种情况下
in that case既然如此; 那样的话
in sb's case 就某人的情况来说
a pencil case / a packing case铅笔盒/包装箱
(just) in case (可引导 状语从句) 假使; 免得; 以防(万一):
in case of… 在…情形时; 万一
in no case在任何情况下都不; 决不
温馨提示:in no case用于句首时,句子常用部分倒装语序
【精品例句】
It was a classic case of bad management. 这是一个典型的管理不善的案例
There are thousands of new cases of AIDS in Africa every year.
非洲每年都会出现许多艾滋病的新病例
I am ready to help in any case. 在任何情况下我都乐意帮忙
In no case should you leave your post. 在任何情况下你都不应离开岗位
You may think of giving up study. In this case, just think it over before making the decision.你可能会想要放弃学习。在这种情况下,你要认真思考一下再作决定
In that case he agreed to meet her. 在那样情况下,他同意和她见面
In her case, she failed the exam because she wasn’t well.
就她的情况来看,她是因为生病而考试不及格
As is often the case, solving one problem can cause or uncover an other.
事实往往是这样,解决一个问题会导致或暴露另一个问题
I guess we've already talked about this but I'll ask you again just in case.
我记得我们已经讨论过这个了,但是我再问问你,以防万一
Please remind me of the meeting again tomorrow in case I forget.
请明天再提醒我一次开会事宜,免得我忘了
In case of emergency, please call the Help Desk at 926-3736.
如遇紧急情况,请拨打救助台的电话 926-3736.
Please inform me in advance in case of any change. 如有什么变化,请提前通知我
【高考链接】
1. I’ll be out for some time. ______ case anything important happens, call me up immediately. (四川课改卷) (In)
2. He may win the competition, _____ he is likely to get into the national team. (辽宁卷)
A. in which case B. in that case C. in what case D. in whose case (A)
3. -- I love the Internet. I've come to know many friends on the Net.
-- _______. Few of them would become your real friends. (安徽卷) (B)
A. That's for sure B. It's not the case
C. I couldn't agree more D. I'm pleased to know that
【考点训练】
从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
4. ______ fire, all exits must be kept clear.
A. In place of B. Instead of C. In case of D. In spite of (C)
5. -- I’m afraid Mr. Wood can't see you until 4 o'clock,
-- Oh. ______ I won't wait.
A. no doubt B. after all C. in that case D. in this way (C)
16. contribute vt.&vi. 捐助; 捐献; 贡献; 造成/促使(某事发生); 投(稿); 撰(稿)
【原句再现】
How do these aspects of secondary school life contribute to a happy and successful life in your senior secondary school (教材P74)
【词块积累】
contributor n 捐款人; 撰稿人; 起作用的因素
contribution n. 捐款; 捐献物; 贡献; 稿件; 作品
contribute (sth) to sth 对….奉献…;投稿
contribute (money) to the Red Cross向红十字会捐钱
contribute to …对…做出贡献,对….起作用
【精品例句】
It was generous of her to con tribute such a large sum of money.
她很大方,捐了这么一大笔钱
He never contributes (ideas) to the discussion.
他在讨论时从不发表意见
Alcohol contributes to 100, 000 deaths a year in the US.
在美国,酒精每年造成10万人死亡
Stress is a contributing factor in many illnesses.
压力是诸多疾病的致病因素
She contributed a number of articles to the magazine.
她给这家杂志撰写了许多文章
I gave a contribution of $100 to / toward the church.
我给教堂捐了1 00美元
This is a magazine with contributions from well-known travel writers.
这是一本由著名旅行作家撰稿的杂志。
【高考链接】
I admire Edison a lot because of his great contribution ________ the world. (湖南卷)
(to/toward)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
Immigrants have contributed ________the British culture in many ways. (to/toward)
17. relate vt&vi. (使) 互有关系;叙述,讲;理解,认同
【原句再现】
Find some interesting news stories related to this sport. (教材P75)
【词块积累】
relation n. 关系,联系
related adj. 相关的,有关的
relative n. 亲戚,亲属; adj. 相对的,比较的
relationship n. 关系,联系
a distant relation 远亲
the relationship between teachers and students 师生关系
in close relationship with 与… 有密切关系
have a direct relationship with ….与…. 直接关系
a question relative to my plan 与我的计划有关的问题
in relation to 与…. 相比,关于
be related to 与….有关
【精品例句】
The report seeks to relate the rise in crime to an increase in unemployment.
这篇报告试图证明犯罪的增加与失业人数的增加有关
He related how the accident happened.
他叙述了事故发生的经过
Tiredness is directly related to a driver’s response time.
疲劳和司机的反应时间密切相关
The relationship between them is that of teacher and pupil.
他们是师生关系
He has established good relationship with his neighbors.
他和邻居建立了良好的关系
I have a lot to say in relation to this affair.
关于这件事我有很多话要说
Everyone seemed to be a relative of Tom’s.
每个人都像是汤姆的亲戚
【高考链接】
The accident was related ____ the driver’s carelessness. (山西卷) ( to)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
Women’s earnings are still low in relation _____ men’s. (to)
●本单元重要词组
18. be a mess 乱作一团
I remember the wind because Granny’s grey hair was a mess when she arrived. (教材P58)
She looked tired and her hair was a mess when I met her last Sunday.
19. spend time on sth. 在某事上花时间
After Granny moved in, she spent most of her time on the brown sofa by the fire. (教材P58)
In fact, it is unhealthy for students to spend all the time on their study.
20. take a seat 坐下
On Christmas Eve, Granny took a seat by the fire as we put up the Christmas tree. (教材P58)
He took a seat in the back row.
●句型点拨
1. . would rather do sth. 宁愿做某事
【原句再现】
“I’d rather see that done on paper,” he said. (教材P67)
句式分析:句中would rather(not) do sth. 意为“宁愿(不)做某事”。
【能力拓展】
would rather do sth. than do sth.
= would do sth. rather than do sth.
= prefer to do sth. rather than do sth.
= prefer doing sth. to doing sth.宁愿做某事(而) 不愿做某事
would rather that+主语+did sth.表示对现在或将来虚拟的愿望
would rather that+主语+had done sth. 表示对过去情况的虚拟
悄悄告诉你:
※ 使用would rather...than...句型时要注意平行结构,即than的前后要用两个同类的词或词组,如两个名词、两个介词短语等。
※ would rather后跟that从句要用虚拟语气。
【精品例句】
He would much rather keep time for his hobbies.
他更愿意把时间花在自己的业余爱好上
Nowadays more and more people would rather not live in big cities.
现在越来越多的人宁愿不住在大城市里
To live a low carbon life,some people would rather ride a bike than drive a car to work.
为了过低碳生活,有些人宁愿骑车而不是开车去上班
【高考链接】
My mother prefers _______ (stay) at home watching TV than go out for a walk. (湖北卷)
(to stay)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
Jane would rather stay in the library than ________ (go) to see a movie. (go)
The old man prefers lying in bed to _______ (go) downstairs. (going)
She would rather you (come) tomorrow than today. (came)
I would rather you (finish) your homework yesterday. (had finished)
2. so...that...引导结果状语从句
【原句再现】
David put so much pudding in his mouth that he couldn’t swallow. (教材P73)
句式分析:句中so...that...意为“如此……以至于……”,引导结果状语从句。
【能力拓展】
常见结构:
※ so + 形容词/副词 + that 从句
※ so + a/an + 单数可数名词 + that 从句
※ so + many/few + 复数可数名词 + that 从句
※ much/little + 不可数名词 + that 从句
※ such + a/an + 单数可数名词 + that 从句
※ such + a/an + 形容词 + 单数可数名词 + that 从句
※ such + 形容词 + 复数可数名词 + that 从句
※ such + 形容词 + 不可数名词 + that 从句
温馨提示:
※ little表示“少”时用so修饰,但表示“小”时用such修饰。
There was so little time left that we must hurry.
时间不多了,我们要快一点。
They are such little children that they can't understand it.
他们是这么小的孩子,他们不会理解的。
※在“so...that...”和“such...that...”结构中,当“so/such...”置于句首时,其所在的句子要用部分倒装。
So hot a day was it that they all went swimming.=Such a hot day was it that they all went swimming.天气这么热,他们都去游泳了。
【精品例句】
He was so foolish that he accepted her invitation.
他接受她的邀请真是太傻了。
They walked so fast that I could not keep up with them.
他们走得那么快,我没法跟上他们。
The elephants were so clever that they were able to answer some math questions.
这些大象是如此的聪明,它们可以回答一些数学问题。
【高考链接】
It is ________ good a film that I'd like to see it a second time. (山东卷) (so)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
She is ______ a lovely girl that we all like her. (such)
It is _________ heavy a box that I can't lift it. (so)
●动词的被动语态(详见语法课件)
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