2014年7月18日 星期五

句型重點解析 UNIT 6-8

句型重點解析 UNIT 6-8
1. S + V... + in order to/so as to + V....
說明[1] 此句型用以表示「目的」,意為「為了……」,後面接原形動詞片語。否定形為in order not to so as not to
[2] in order to常可以省略,並以to +V 來表示,可以置於句首或句中。so as to用法相同但不能放於句首。
例句
1. I once had an enemy at school who always accused me of things in order to insult and wound me.
 (我在學校曾有個仇人,為了要侮辱我使我受創,她總是會指責我一些事情。)
2. People used to set off firecrackers on New Year’s Eve in order to/so as to frighten Nian away. (人們過去在除夕放鞭炮是為了要趕走年獸。)
3. In order to/To make more money, Ethan takes three part-time jobs.
Ethan takes three part-time jobs so as to make more money.   (為了賺更多錢,Ethan打了三份工。)

2. S + V... + so that + S + Aux + V....
說明[1] so that 為從屬連接詞,用以強調前面子句的動作為達成後面子句的「目的」、「結果」,意為「為了……,以便……,如此……」,so that前不加逗點。
[2] 相同用法為in order that
例句
1. Even if it hurts, you must listen so that you can learn from it.
 (即使那話會傷人,妳必須要聆聽,如此才能從中學習。)
2. Father put on his glasses so that/in order that he could read the newspaper.
 (父親戴上他的眼鏡,以便能閱讀報紙。)
3. The audience are reminded to turn off their cell phones in the movie theater so that/in order that they wouldn’t be disturbed while watching a movie.
 (電影院的觀眾被提醒將手機關機,這樣他們看電影時才不會受干擾。)

3. once    以前曾經…;一旦…就…
說明[1] once當副詞(Adv)時,表示「以前曾經」之意。
[2] once當從屬連接詞(Conj)時,則表示「一旦」,後面要接副詞子句。
例句
1. I once had an enemy at school. (我在學校曾經有一個仇人。)
2. It is said that Queen Elizabeth once stayed here for a year. (據說伊莉莎白女王曾經在此待過一年。)
3. Sammy will never forget the story once she reads it. (一旦Sammy讀了故事,她就永遠不會忘記。)

4. Why don’t + S + V...? Why not + V...? How/What about + N/V-ing?          何不……?
說明[1] 此為表示「提議、建議」的句型,意為「何不……」或「……如何?」。
[2] Why notWhy don’t + S + V 的省略句,後面須接原形動詞。而How/What about則須接名詞或現在分詞(V-ing)
例句
1. Why don’t you make a list of everything the girl said?  Why not make a list of everything the girl said?
  How/What about making a list of everything the girl said?  (你何不把那女孩所說的事條列出來呢?)
2. Why don’t you recycle this box if you don’t need it?   Why not recycle this box if you don’t need it?
   How/What about recycling this box if you don’t need it? (假如你不需要這個盒子,何不把它回收呢?)
3. Why don’t you go for a walk with me? It’s cool outside. Why not go for a walk with me? It’s cool outside.
   How/What about going for a walk with me? It’s cool outside.  (跟我去散個步如何?外面很涼爽。)

5. regardless of      不管,不顧
說明[1] 此為副詞片語regardless of 的用法,用以表示「不管……,不顧……」之意。
[2] of之後可接名詞或子句。
例句
1. I simply swore to work twice as hard so that I would succeed, regardless of those useless comments.  (我決心要加倍努力以獲得成功,而不管那些無用的評論。)
2. Regardless of the danger, Sam decided to catch the robber by himself. (Sam不顧危險決定自己去抓搶匪。)
3. The company refused to take back their bad products, regardless of how the customers had complained.
  (不管客戶們如何抱怨,這間公司拒絕回收他們的瑕疵商品。)
實力評量
I. 選擇題:依據下列各題句意,選出一個最符合語法的答案。
(  ) 1.
We decided to go on a picnic, ________ whether it will rain tomorrow or not.

(A) once
(B) in order to
(C) so that
(D) regardless of
(  ) 2.
________ you explain the situation to her right now?

(A) How about
(B) Why not
(C) Why don’t
(D) What about
(  ) 3.
Betty ________ worked in the restaurant; thus, she may be good at cooking.

(A) so that
(B) in order to
(C) once
(D) as well as
(  ) 4.
Allen rushed home after school ________ watch his favorite TV show.

(A) so as to
(B) so as not to
(C) in order not to
(D) in order that
(  ) 5.
The king cut taxes ________ the local people could have time for art.

(A) once
(B) in order that
(C) while
(D) in order to
(  ) 6.
My younger brother played online games all day and quit school, ________ my advice.

(A) so as to
(B) in order to
(C) regardless of
(D) once
(  ) 7.
________ turn on the radio?

(A) Why don’t
(B) Why not
(C) What about
(D) How about
(  ) 8.
You will be surprised at the beauty of the park ________ you visit it.

(A) once
(B) regardless of
(C) so that
(D) why not
(  ) 9.
Remember to put on your coat ________ you could keep warm outside.

(A) so that
(B) in order to
(C) so as to
(D) why don’t
(  ) 10.
________ catch the first train, we had better start off at five-thirty in the morning.

(A) Once
(B) Why not
(C) In order to
(D) So as to

II. 配合題:從以下框中選出最適合的答案,以完成句子。
(A) ... once you really listen to your heart.    (B) ... regardless of how her parents disliked him.
(C) ... if you feel tired?                   (D) ... so that the neighbors won’t complain.
(E) ... so as to do some grocery shopping.
_____1. Turn down your music...
_____2. You will know the truth about yourself...
_____3. Why not take a short break...
_____4. Judy decided to marry Larry, ...
_____5. On my way home, I stopped at a supermarket...

III. 引導式翻譯:每格限填一字。
1. Carol曾經有個總是傾聽她心聲的好朋友。
Carol _______________________ ________________________ a good friend who always listened to her.
2. 為了要吸引更多的顧客,現今一些速食餐廳提供沙拉及新鮮水果。
Some fast-food restaurants are now offering salads and fresh fruit ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ attract more customers.
3. 不管是否會干擾到其他人,Kenny喜歡大聲地聽音樂。
________________________ ________________________ whether he will disturb others or not, Kenny likes to listen to music loudly.
4. 我媽媽總是先列出購物清單好讓自己不會忘記想要買的東西。 
My mother always makes a shopping list beforehand ________________________ ________________________ she won’t forget what to buy.
5. 何不去參觀日月潭呢?對你的外國朋友來說那是個不錯的地方。

________________________ ________________________ visiting Sun Moon Lake? It is a good place for your foreign friends.

2014年4月11日 星期五

Common Errors - While

while
conjunction
1
BAD: The Japanese have a tendency to keep silent while meetings.
GOOD: The Japanese have a tendency to keep silent during meetings.
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While (conjunction) introduces a clause: 'While we were on holiday, we did a lot of walking.' 
During (preposition) introduces a noun phrase: 'During the holiday we did a lot of walking.' 
2
BAD: While I drove to the airport, my car broke down.
GOOD: While I was driving to the airport, my car broke down.
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To refer to a 'background action', use the past progressive tense
(was /were doing ): 'While I was having a bath, the telephone rang.'
3
BAD: Who will look after the children while you will be at work?
GOOD: Who will look after the children while you are at work?

Common Errors - Whole

whole
noun
BAD: As a whole, I am very happy here.
GOOD: On the whole, I am very happy here.
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as a whole = considered as a single body or unit: 'The country as a whole is not ready for another election.' 
on the whole = generally speaking: 'On the whole, I can see no reason why you shouldn't apply.'

2014年4月10日 星期四

Common Error - Whom

whom
pronoun
1
DUBIOUS: Most of the people whom I met were very kind.
GOOD: Most of the people (that) I met were very kind.
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Whom is used only in formal styles: 'Those applicants whom the selection committee recommends for interview should be contacted without delay.' 'The police officer to whom the crime was first reported has been transferred to another unit.' 
In non-formal styles, use that/who or nothing: 'The man (that) she intends to marry comes from Stockport.' 'The girl (that) you were speaking to is a friend of mine.' In non-identifying clauses, however, only who is possible: 'Both girls - who you may remember from Helen's party - have got places at Oxford.'
2
BAD: She is one of the few people whom I think might be good at the job.
GOOD: She is one of the few people who/that I think might be good at the job.
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When you need a subject relative pronoun, use who/that (NOT whom ): 'He was the one who/that came to meet me at the station.'

2014年4月9日 星期三

Common Error - Wide

wide
adjective
BAD: My education has given me a wide view of life.
GOOD: My education has given me a broad view of life.
BAD: The magazine gives wide descriptions of market trends.
GOOD: The magazine gives broad descriptions of market trends.
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broad view/picture/description/outline (of sth) , NOT wide : 'Can you give me a broad outline of what the speech was about?'

2014年4月8日 星期二

Common Error - Will

will
modal verb
1
BAD: When capital punishment was abolished, people thought that murders will become more numerous.
GOOD: When capital punishment was abolished, people thought that murders would become more numerous.
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A reporting verb in the past tense (e.g. 'thought') is usually followed by would/could  (NOT will/can ). Compare: 'I think she will accept any job that comes along.' 'I thought she would accept any job that came along.'
2
BAD: If a developing country will become a developed country, it has to attract foreign investors.
GOOD: If a developing country is to become a developed country, it has to attract foreign investors.
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When you are talking about what must happen in order to make something possible, use if ... am/is/are to do sth (NOT will ): 'If we are to get there by six o'clock, we'll have to get a taxi.'

2014年4月7日 星期一

Common Error - Win

win
verb
BAD: We have never won the American team.
GOOD: We have never beaten the American team.
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win  a game, match, race, competition, election, etc: 'United have won four of their last five matches.' 'Who won the FA Cup last year?'
beat a person, team or group (in a game, match, race, competition, election etc): 'They're a good side but I'm sure we can beat them.' '

2014年4月6日 星期日

Common Errors - Wish

wish
verb
1
BAD: I wish you have a wonderful holiday.
GOOD: I hope you have a wonderful holiday.
BAD: I wish you will enjoy your stay here.
GOOD: I hope you will enjoy your stay here.
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Use wish that  (+ past/past perfect tense) for things that cannot happen or will probably not happen: 'I wish I hadn't told them my address.' 'I wish you could stay here longer.' (= this will probably not happen)
Use hope that  (+ present/present perfect tense) for things that may easily happen or may easily have happened: 'I hope you've had a successful trip.' 'We hope you all have a very merry Christmas.'
When wish is used for this meaning, the object is a noun phrase (NOT a that clause): 'I wish you a safe journey.' 'We'd like to wish you all a very merry Christmas.' 
2
DUBIOUS: I wish to send you a wedding present.
GOOD: I'd like to send you a wedding present.
DUBIOUS: I wish to stay until the end of July but I can't.
GOOD: I'd like to stay until the end of July but I can't. 
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When you tell someone what you want (to do), or ask someone what they want (to do), use would like  or (especially in informal styles) want : 'I'd like to buy a few postcards.' 'What would you like to do tonight?'
Wish is used with this meaning only in formal styles: 'We wish to apologize for the late arrival of this train.' 
3
BAD: I wish that they will stop killing each other.
GOOD: I wish that they would stop killing each other.
BAD: He wishes he can drive a car; taxis are so expensive.
GOOD: He wishes he could drive a car; taxis are so expensive.
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When you are thinking about the present or the future, use wish (that) would /could/had  etc. (NOT will/can/have etc.) 'I wish I knew his telephone number.' 'I wish I didn't have to go to school tomorrow.'

2014年4月5日 星期六

Common Errors - With

with
preposition
1
BAD: I finally opened the can with using a screwdriver.
GOOD: I finally opened the can by using a screwdriver.
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To explain 'how' something is achieved, use by doing sth (NOT with ): 'The thieves got into the house by climbing through the kitchen window.'
Compare: 'I finally opened the can with a screwdriver.'
2
See CAR 2 (↑car), TAXI (↑taxi)

2014年4月4日 星期五

Common Errors - Within

within
preposition
BAD: She is getting married within a few hours and she feels a bit nervous.
GOOD: She is getting married in a few hours and she feels a bit nervous.
BAD: My examinations are within two weeks' time.
GOOD: My examinations are in two weeks' time.
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within = before the end of the stated period: 'The parcel should be arriving within the next five days.' 'Within six years of joining the company he was Managing Director.'
in = at the end of the stated period: 'The doctor wants to see me again in a week's time.' 'Don't go away. I'll be back in a few minutes.'

2014年4月3日 星期四

Common Errors - Wood

wood
noun
BAD: The coat has a leather belt and three brown wood buttons.
GOOD: The coat has a leather belt and three brown wooden buttons.
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The adjective meaning 'made of wood' is usually wooden (NOT wood ): 'Stir the mixture gently with a wooden spoon.'

2014年4月2日 星期三

Common Errors - Work

work
I
noun
1
BAD: Without a full-time work, some people think it's not worth living.
GOOD: Without a full-time job, some people think it's not worthliving.
GOOD: Without full-time work, some people think it's not worth living.
BAD: I've come to England to do a research work in civil engineering.
GOOD: I've come to England to do research work in civil engineering.
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JOB · DO · OCCUPATION · POST/POSITION · CAREER · TRADE · PROFESSION 
Job Your job is what you do to earn your living: ‘You’ll never get a job if you don’t have any qualifications.’ ‘She’d like to change her job but can’t find anything better.’ Your job is also the particular type of work that you do: ‘John’s new job sounds really interesting.’ ‘I know she works for the BBC but I’m not sure what job she does.’
job may be full-time or part-time (NOT half-time or half-day ): ‘All she could get was a part-time job at a petrol station.’
Do (for a living) When you want to know about the type of work that someone does, the usual questions are What do you do? What does she do for a living? etc ‘What does your father do?’ - ‘He’s a police inspector.’
Occupation and job have similar meanings. However, occupation is far less common than job and is used mainly in formal and official styles: ‘Please give brief details of your employment history and present occupation.’ ‘People in manual occupations seem to suffer less from stress.’
Post/position The particular job that you have in a company or organization is your post or position : ‘She’s been appointed to the post of deputy principal.’ ‘He’s applied for the position of sales manager.’ Post and position are used mainly in formal styles and often refer to jobs which have a lot of responsibility.
Career Your career is your working life, or the series of jobs that you have during your working life: ‘The scandal brought his career in politics to a sudden end.’ ‘Later on in his career, he became first secretary at the British Embassy in Washington.’
Your career is also the particular kind of work for which you are trained and that you intend to do for a long time: ‘I wanted to find out more about careers in publishing.’
Trade trade is a type of work in which you do or make things with your hands: ‘Most of the men had worked in skilled trades such as carpentry or printing.’ ‘My grandfather was a bricklayer by trade.’
Profession profession is a type of work such as medicine, teaching, or law which requires a high level of training or education: ‘Until recently, medicine has been a male-dominated profession.’ ‘She entered the teaching profession in 1987.’
2
BAD: I got up and got ready to go to my work. 
GOOD: I got up and got ready to go to work.
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JOB · DO · OCCUPATION · POST/POSITION · CAREER · TRADE · PROFESSION 
Job Your job is what you do to earn your living: ‘You’ll never get a job if you don’t have any qualifications.’ ‘She’d like to change her job but can’t find anything better.’ Your job is also the particular type of work that you do: ‘John’s new job sounds really interesting.’ ‘I know she works for the BBC but I’m not sure what job she does.’
job may be full-time or part-time (NOT half-time or half-day ): ‘All she could get was a part-time job at a petrol station.’
Do (for a living) When you want to know about the type of work that someone does, the usual questions are What do you do? What does she do for a living? etc ‘What does your father do?’ - ‘He’s a police inspector.’
Occupation and job have similar meanings. However, occupation is far less common than job and is used mainly in formal and official styles: ‘Please give brief details of your employment history and present occupation.’ ‘People in manual occupations seem to suffer less from stress.’
Post/position The particular job that you have in a company or organization is your post or position : ‘She’s been appointed to the post of deputy principal.’ ‘He’s applied for the position of sales manager.’ Post and position are used mainly in formal styles and often refer to jobs which have a lot of responsibility.
Career Your career is your working life, or the series of jobs that you have during your working life: ‘The scandal brought his career in politics to a sudden end.’ ‘Later on in his career, he became first secretary at the British Embassy in Washington.’
Your career is also the particular kind of work for which you are trained and that you intend to do for a long time: ‘I wanted to find out more about careers in publishing.’
Trade trade is a type of work in which you do or make things with your hands: ‘Most of the men had worked in skilled trades such as carpentry or printing.’ ‘My grandfather was a bricklayer by trade.’
Profession profession is a type of work such as medicine, teaching, or law which requires a high level of training or education: ‘Until recently, medicine has been a male-dominated profession.’ ‘She entered the teaching profession in 1987.’
3
BAD: These days a lot of women go to work outside.
GOOD: These days a lot of women go out to work.
BAD: My wife goes to work outside the house.
GOOD: My wife goes out to work.
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JOB · DO · OCCUPATION · POST/POSITION · CAREER · TRADE · PROFESSION 
Job Your job is what you do to earn your living: ‘You’ll never get a job if you don’t have any qualifications.’ ‘She’d like to change her job but can’t find anything better.’ Your job is also the particular type of work that you do: ‘John’s new job sounds really interesting.’ ‘I know she works for the BBC but I’m not sure what job she does.’
job may be full-time or part-time (NOT half-time or half-day ): ‘All she could get was a part-time job at a petrol station.’
Do (for a living) When you want to know about the type of work that someone does, the usual questions are What do you do? What does she do for a living? etc ‘What does your father do?’ - ‘He’s a police inspector.’
Occupation and job have similar meanings. However, occupation is far less common than job and is used mainly in formal and official styles: ‘Please give brief details of your employment history and present occupation.’ ‘People in manual occupations seem to suffer less from stress.’
Post/position The particular job that you have in a company or organization is your post or position : ‘She’s been appointed to the post of deputy principal.’ ‘He’s applied for the position of sales manager.’ Post and position are used mainly in formal styles and often refer to jobs which have a lot of responsibility.
Career Your career is your working life, or the series of jobs that you have during your working life: ‘The scandal brought his career in politics to a sudden end.’ ‘Later on in his career, he became first secretary at the British Embassy in Washington.’
Your career is also the particular kind of work for which you are trained and that you intend to do for a long time: ‘I wanted to find out more about careers in publishing.’
Trade trade is a type of work in which you do or make things with your hands: ‘Most of the men had worked in skilled trades such as carpentry or printing.’ ‘My grandfather was a bricklayer by trade.’
Profession profession is a type of work such as medicine, teaching, or law which requires a high level of training or education: ‘Until recently, medicine has been a male-dominated profession.’ ‘She entered the teaching profession in 1987.’
II
verb
BAD: I would like to work at an international organization.
GOOD: I would like to work for an international organization.
BAD: My mother works in a large insurance company.
GOOD: My mother works for a large insurance company.
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JOB · DO · OCCUPATION · POST/POSITION · CAREER · TRADE · PROFESSION 
Job Your job is what you do to earn your living: ‘You’ll never get a job if you don’t have any qualifications.’ ‘She’d like to change her job but can’t find anything better.’ Your job is also the particular type of work that you do: ‘John’s new job sounds really interesting.’ ‘I know she works for the BBC but I’m not sure what job she does.’
job may be full-time or part-time (NOT half-time or half-day ): ‘All she could get was a part-time job at a petrol station.’
Do (for a living) When you want to know about the type of work that someone does, the usual questions are What do you do? What does she do for a living? etc ‘What does your father do?’ - ‘He’s a police inspector.’
Occupation and job have similar meanings. However, occupation is far less common than job and is used mainly in formal and official styles: ‘Please give brief details of your employment history and present occupation.’ ‘People in manual occupations seem to suffer less from stress.’
Post/position The particular job that you have in a company or organization is your post or position : ‘She’s been appointed to the post of deputy principal.’ ‘He’s applied for the position of sales manager.’ Post and position are used mainly in formal styles and often refer to jobs which have a lot of responsibility.
Career Your career is your working life, or the series of jobs that you have during your working life: ‘The scandal brought his career in politics to a sudden end.’ ‘Later on in his career, he became first secretary at the British Embassy in Washington.’
Your career is also the particular kind of work for which you are trained and that you intend to do for a long time: ‘I wanted to find out more about careers in publishing.’
Trade trade is a type of work in which you do or make things with your hands: ‘Most of the men had worked in skilled trades such as carpentry or printing.’ ‘My grandfather was a bricklayer by trade.’
Profession profession is a type of work such as medicine, teaching, or law which requires a high level of training or education: ‘Until recently, medicine has been a male-dominated profession.’ ‘She entered the teaching profession in 1987.’