UNIT 7
1. It
+ be (not) + Adj + that-clause
說明
1. 此句型用來表達事實或發表意見。it為虛主詞,真正的主詞為後面的that子句。
2. 常用於此句型中的形容詞有clear、true、strange、possible、wonderful、embarrassing、amazing等。
例句
1. It is clear that Shel Silverstein is one of
the best-loved poets in modern American literature.
(很顯然地,Shel Silverstein是美國現代文學中最受到喜愛的詩人之一。)
2. It was strange that the man wore a heavy
coat on a hot summer day.
(這名男子在炎熱的夏天裡穿著厚重的大衣真是奇怪。)
3. It is impossible that one can succeed
without making any effort.
(一個人沒有努力就能成功是不可能的。)
2. S + has/have +
Vpp... + since + S + was/were/V-ed...
說明
1. 此句型用來表示從過去一個時間點持續到現在的動作或狀態。
2. 主要子句須用現在完成式,而由since所引導的時間副詞子句,動詞則用過去簡單式。
例句
1. Silverstein’s poems have been read and enjoyed
by many Americans since they were children.
(很多美國人在他們小的時候就已經讀過且喜愛Silverstein的詩了。)
2. I haven’t seen my brother since our
parents divorced.
(自從父母離婚後,我就沒見過我哥哥了。)
3. Riding a bicycle has become a popular sport since
more and more people realized the importance of environmental
protection.
(自從越來越多人了解環保的重要性後,騎腳踏車就成為一項受歡迎的運動。)
3. one of + 複數名詞 ……其中之一
說明
1. 在此句型中,one為不定代名詞表示of 後面所接的名詞之一。這裡的名詞須用可數名詞複數形。
2. 若one of 加上複數名詞作主詞時,注意後面須搭配單數動詞。
例句
1. Shel Silverstein is one of the best-loved poets
in modern American literature.
(Shel Silverstein是美國現代文學中最受到喜愛的詩人之一。)
2. Studying abroad is one of the most unforgettable
experiences in my life.
(出國念書是我一生中最難忘的經驗之一。)
3. One of the students in my class never hands
in homework on time.
(我班上的其中一個學生從來沒有準時交過作業。)
4. including
+ N/V-ing 包括……在內
說明
此句型表示「包括……在內」,其中including為介系詞,後面須接名詞或動名詞。此外,這裡的including也可用inclusive of代替,句型寫成“inclusive of + N/V-ing”。
例句
1. Shel Silverstein has authored several collections of
poetry, including classics like Falling
Up and Where the Sidewalk Ends.
(Shel Silverstein撰寫過好幾本詩集,包括《往上跌了一跤》和《人行道的盡頭》等經典作品。)
2. My father is a man of wide interests, including
drawing and fishing.
(我爸爸是個興趣廣泛的人,他的興趣包括畫畫和釣魚。)
3. All the people on the bus died in this accident, inclusive
of the driver.
(公車上所有的人都在這場意外中喪生,包括司機。)
5. It + be +
no/little/small wonder + that-clause
說明
1. 此句型表示「難怪……,怪不得……」,表達that子句中所陳述的事情是無庸置疑的。
2. it在此處為虛主詞,代替後面的that子句。
例句
1. It is no wonder that
Silverstein’s poems are so popular with readers of all ages.
(難怪Silverstein的詩廣受各個年齡層讀者喜愛。)
2. It is little wonder that teenagers are easily
influenced by their friends.
(怪不得青少年很容易被朋友影響。)
3. It was small wonder that the thief ran away
when he saw the police.
(怪不得那個小偷看到警察就跑掉了。)
實力評量
( ) 1. Amber
has learned to play the piano since she ________ five years old.
(A) has been (B)
is (C)
was (D) be
( ) 2.
(A) build (B) builds (C) building (D) buildings
( ) 3. I did many things during my winter vacation,
including ________ on a trip to
(A) go (B) went (C) to go (D) going
( ) 4. It was ________ that my brother put his
smelly socks on my face.
(A) disgusting (B) disgustingly (C) disgusted (D) disgusts
( ) 5. Hank will move out. It is ________ that all
his stuff has been packed.
(A) wonderfully (B) wondering (C) not wonder (D) no wonder
( ) 6. One of my pet cats has been missing since it
________ out from home two days ago.
(A) ran (B) runs (C) run (D) was running
( ) 7. There are totally 30 students in my class,
________ myself.
(A) includes (B) inclusive (C) included (D) including
( ) 8. I have had a bad headache ________ I got up
this morning.
(A) since (B) ever (C) whenever (D) for
( ) 9. Matt is kind and friendly. ________ is
little wonder that he is popular with his classmates.
(A) Which (B) It (C) What (D) That
( ) 10. It was ________ that I forgot my date’s
name.
(A) embarrassed (B) embarrassing
(C) embarrassingly (D)
embarrass
II. 配合題:從下列框中選出最適當的答案,以完成句子。
(A) ...my brother didn’t come home after
school. (B) ...modern people can get information
so easily. (C) ...since the first day they were born. (D) ...including starving herself for
days. (E) ...one of the biggest chain stores in |
____ 1. My sister tried everything she
could to lose weight, ...
____ 2. The convenience store, 7-Eleven,
is...
____ 3. It was strange that...
____ 4. Because of the Internet, it is no
wonder that...
____ 5. Children have started to learn new
things...
III. 引導式翻譯:每格限填一字。
1. Cathy以前從來沒看過雪。怪不得她在韓國第一次看到雪這麼興奮。
Cathy had never seen snow before. ________ was small ________
________ she got so excited when she first saw snow in
2. 媽媽會盡全力保護孩子是很自然的。
________ is ________ ________ mothers would try their best to
protect their children.
3. 要申請這份工作,你必須要具備很多技能,包括使用電腦以及說流利的英文。
To apply for the job, you have to equip yourself with many skills,
________ ________ a computer and ________ English fluently.
4. 我最大的願望之一是去環遊世界。
________ of my biggest ________ ________ to travel around the world.
5. 自從Gina 搬到美國後,我就沒有聽到她的消息。
I ________ ________ from Gina ________ she ________ to the
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