2021年7月5日 星期一

句型重點解析 UNIT 5.2

 

句型重點解析 UNIT 5.2

1. no/not/never...without + V-ing/N

說明此為雙重否定的句型,句中用兩個否定詞來表示肯定,為「無……不……,每……必……」之意。注意without為介系詞,後面須接動名詞(V-ing)或名詞。

例句

1. It is never a good idea to take a job without finding out as much information about it as possible in advance.
(
沒有事先盡可能找出越多關於某份工作的資訊就接受它,絕對不是個好點子。)

2. Monica has no power without drinking coffee in the morning. (Monica早上沒喝咖啡就沒精神。)

3. I cannot finish my report without a computer. (我沒有電腦就無法完成我的報告。)

 

2. S + Vt (leave/keep/find) + O + OC (Adj/V-ing/Vpp)

說明1. leavekeepfind為不完全及物動詞,在受詞(O)之後須加形容詞或分詞當受詞補語(OC),以使語意完整。受詞補語和受詞如為主動關係,即使用現在分詞(V-ing);若是被動關係,則用過去分詞(Vpp)

2. leavekeep表示「使……保持……狀態」;find則表示「發現……處於……狀態」。

例句

1. You may find the work either boring or backbreaking—or both.
(
你可能會發現這份工作不是很無聊就是讓人腰痠背痛──或兩者皆是。)

2. Jason shouldn’t leave his students standing in the rain as a punishment.(Jason不該把他的學生留在雨中罰站。)

3. Rachel will keep the gold hidden in the attic. (Rachel將把金子藏在閣樓裡。)

 

3. one thing...another                 一回事……另一回事

說明此句型表示「一回事……另一回事」,another為代名詞,指同類的其他事物。

例句

1. It is one thing to have such a dream, but quite another to get the money needed to realize this dream.
(
擁有如此的夢想是一回事,但取得實現夢想所需的資金又是另一回事。)

2. To say is one thing, and to do is another. (說是一回事,而做又是另一回事。)

3. It is one thing to learn English, while quite another to talk in English.
(
學英文是一回事,然而開口說英文又是另一回事。)

 

4. too + Adj + to V                 太……以致於不能……

說明1. 此句型表示「太……以致於不能……」,too後面接形容詞原級,再接不定詞 (to V)。注意句型裡雖未出現not等否定字彙,但本身即具有否定意義。

2. 此句型也可用so...that替換,但so...that本身並沒有否定意義,故that後面須用否定子句,改寫成“so + Adj + that + 否定子句

例句

1. Does this sound too good to be true?Does this sound so good that it cannot be true?(這聽起來好到不像真的嗎?)

2. My brother is too young to drink. My brother is so young that he cannot drink.(我弟弟還太小不能喝酒。)

3. One is never too old to learn. One is never so old that he or she cannot learn.   (活到老,學到老。)

Make + O + V/Vpp/Adj/N

5. S + make + it + a rulAdj (+ for sb) + to V....

說明1. make為不完全及物動詞,加上受詞後須再加形容詞作為受詞補語,才能使句意完整;其他相同用法的動詞有findthinkconsider等。

2. 此句型中真正的受詞為後面的不定詞片語(to V),為避免句子頭重腳輕,故用虛受詞it來替代。

例句

1. Having other people who are also in a similar situation makes it easy to make friends.
(
擁有其他身在同樣處境的人讓交朋友變得容易。)

2. The student’s terrible handwriting made it difficult to read his homework.
(
這個學生潦草的筆跡讓閱讀他的作業變得困難。)

3. My family’s poor economic conditions make it impossible for me to study abroad.
(
我家困難的經濟狀況讓我不可能出國唸書。)

 

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. After the flood, we found all the roads ________ with mud.
(A) cover                (B) covering             (C) covered               (D) to cover

( ) 2. It is one thing to gain knowledge, but quite ________ to use it well.
(A) other                (B) others                  (C) the others            (D) another

( ) 3. Seeing the accident, Mike was too shocked ________ a word.
(A)
to say               (B) to saying             (C) that say               (D) that saying

( ) 4. The invention of the plane makes it ________ for humans ________ in the sky.
(A)
possible; to fly     (B) possible; to flying     (C) possibly; to fly         (D) possibly; to flying

( ) 5. My grandfather cannot read ________ his glasses.
(A)
with                 (B) without               (C) from                    (D) to

( ) 6. The boy is ________ shy ________ talk to girls.
(A)
so; that             (B) so; to                   (C) too; that              (D) too; to

( ) 7. Cooking is one thing, but cooking well is ________.
(A)
another            (B) other                   (C) others                  (D) the others

( ) 8. The writer’s humorous writing style makes it ________ to ________ her books.
(A) interestingly; reading   (B) interestingly; read    (C) interesting; reading  (D) interesting; read

( ) 9. I forgot to turn off my computer and left it ________ all night.
(A)
run                   (B) running               (C) ran                      (D) to running

( ) 10. The writer has no inspiration without ________ alcohol.

(A) drinking         (B) drink                   (C) to drink               (D) to drinking

 

II. 改錯:挑出語法有誤的選項,並加以改正。

( ) ____________ 1. Watching a movie is one thing, but it is other to make one.

(A)         (B)               (C)         (D)

( ) ____________ 2. I can never talk to Penny without get angry.

                                                (A)    (B)                         (C) (D)

( ) ____________ 3. The book is too difficult for a six-year-old child to understanding.

                                (A)          (B)        (C)    (D)

( ) ____________ 4. Allison drank a lot of coffee to keep herself wake.

                                                    (A)   (B)               (C)  (D)

( ) ____________ 5. My father’s busy work makes it difficult for him to spending time with us.

                                          (A)  (B)             (C)       (D)

 

III. 引導式翻譯:每格限填一字。

1. Anna發現自己被她最好的朋友騙了。
Anna ________________ herself ________________ by her best friend.

2. 我知道現在道歉為時已晚,但我還是要乞求你的原諒。
I know it’s ___________ late ___________ ____________ now, but I’m still begging for your forgiveness.

3. 海灘上的碎玻璃和瓦礫讓光腳行走變得危險。
The broken glass and rubble on the beach made it ________________ to ________________ barefoot.

4. 我們不能沒有仔細思考就做出決定。
We can ________________ make a decision ________________ ________________ carefully.

5. 對那些曾遭受家暴的人來說,治療身體的傷是一回事,但治癒心裡的傷又是另一回事。
For those who have suffered from domestic violence, it is ________________ ________________ to heal the wounds of the body, but quite ________________ to heal the wounds of the heart.

句型重點解析 UNIT 5.1

 

句型重點解析 UNIT 5.1

1. No other + A + be + as Adj as + B

說明1. 此句型用形容詞原級來表示最高級涵義,特別注意no other之後的名詞為單數。

2. 此句型也可用形容詞比較級來替換,改寫成“No other + A + be + Adj-er/more Adj + than + B”

例句

1. In Brazil, no other gesture is as offensive as the OK sign. (在巴西,沒有其他手勢比OK手勢更得罪人。)
In Brazil, no other gesture is more offensive than the OK sign.

2. No other stone is as hard as diamond. (沒有其他石頭比鑽石更堅硬。)
No other stone is harder than diamond.

3. No other dessert is as tasty as the apple pie that my mom makes.
No other dessert is tastier than the apple pie that my mom makes.

(沒有其他甜點比我媽媽做的蘋果派更美味。)

 

2. N + that-clause (同位語)

說明that引導名詞子句當同位語,用來說明前面的名詞。常被修飾的名詞有factwishideanewsdoubtfeelingthoughtopinioninformationsuggestion等。

例句

1. David wants to give the Brazilian reassurance that everything is fine.
(David
想要讓那位巴西人放心一切都很好。)

2. We were excited about the news that our school team had won the game.
(
我們對校隊贏得比賽的消息感到很興奮。)

3. The employee had no idea that he had made a huge mistake. (這名雇員不知道自己犯了大錯。)

 

3. S + Vt + O + by + N/V-ing....

說明此句型為S + Vt + O的衍生用法,於受詞後加上介系詞by引導之介系詞片語,表示「藉由……,透過……」。

例句

1. David flashes the OK sign to the man by making his thumb and index finger into a circle and spreading his other three fingers out.(David藉由將拇指與食指圍成圓圈並張開其他三根手指對那名男子比OK手勢。)

2. You can make a hotel reservation by phone. (你可以透過電話訂房。)

3. A dog expresses its happiness by wagging its tail. (小狗用搖尾巴來表達快樂。)

 

4. seldom/rarely/little/never... + Aux/Be + S....

說明含有否定意味的副詞放句首時,句子須倒裝,也就是將助動詞或be動詞置於主詞前。其他否定副詞有hardly (幾乎不)scarcely (幾乎不)not until (直到……才)no sooner (一……就) 等。

例句

1. Little did the tourist know how much trouble this small gesture could cause him.
(
這名旅客幾乎不知道這小小的手勢會為他帶來多大麻煩。)

2. Seldom is my father angry at me. (我爸爸很少對我生氣。)

3. No sooner had I reached the bus stop than the bus left. (我才到公車站,公車就開走了。)

 

5. sth + be used + to V/for N

說明1. 此句型為被動語態,表示「被用來……」。

2. 易混淆的句型為“sb + be used to + N/V-ing”,表示「習慣……」。

例句

1. The thumbs-up signal was in truth used by the emperor to give the order for someone to be executed.
(
豎起大姆指的信號其實是被皇帝用來下令處決的。)

2. These animals are used for scientific experiments. (這些動物被用來做科學實驗。)

3. My parents are used to taking a walk after dinner. (我的父母習慣在晚餐後散步。)

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. No other rumor is ________ the one Gary told me.
(A) more ridiculous as        (B) more ridiculous to   (C) as ridiculous as         (D) as ridiculous than

( ) 2. My English teacher gave me a suggestion ________ I should write more articles to improve my writing skills.
(A) which               (B) that                     (C) what                    (D) who

( ) 3. Microscopes (顯微鏡) are used ________ very tiny things.
(A) for observe       (B)
for observation   (C) to observe           (D) to observing

( ) 4. Never ________ out with a rude person like you.
(A)
I go                  (B) I will go              (C) will go I              (D) will I go

( ) 5. I keep in touch with my friend studying in the U.S. ________ e-mail.
(A)
for                    (B) by                        (C) in                        (D) to

( ) 6. These gloves are used ________ protection.
(A)
to                     (B) for                       (C) of                        (D) by

( ) 7. No other building is ________ Taipei 101 in Taiwan.
(A)
as tall as           (B) as tall than          (C) taller as               (D) taller to

( ) 8. You can get good grades ________ hard.
(A) to study            (B) to studying
          (C) by study              (D) by studying

( ) 9. Not until yesterday ________ the report.
(A) I did finish       (B) did I finish          (C) I finished            (D) finished I

( ) 10. Julia makes a wish ________ she can travel around the world some day.

(A) that                (B) which                  (C) what                    (D) whose

 

II. 改錯:挑出語法有誤的選項,並加以改正。

( ) ____________ 1. Mark has an idea which he can take his mother out for dinner on her birthday.

                                                                  (A)        (B)                                (C)      (D)

( ) ____________ 2. This sign is used to warning people about the danger of drunk driving.

                                                        (A)          (B)                    (C)               (D)

( ) ____________ 3. No other university is as good than this one.

                                                          (A)  (B)   (C)  (D)

( ) ____________ 4. Angela tries to keep fit by do regular exercise.

                                                    (A)      (B)  (C)        (D)

( ) ____________ 5. Never I have seen such a beautiful place before.

                                                  (A)  (B)  (C)               (D)

 

III. 引導式翻譯:每格限填一字。

1. 每個人都可以藉由回收廢棄物來保護環境。
Everyone can protect the environment ________________ ________________ waste.

2. 許多人有這樣的想法,認為聽音樂有助於放鬆。
Many people have the ________________ ________________ listening to music would help relax.

3. 為了準備考試,昨晚我幾乎沒睡。
Hardly ________________ ________________ ________________ last night to prepare for the exam.

4. 有些香料被用來增加菜餚的味道。
Some spices are ________________ ________________ ________________ flavor to dishes.

5. 這家醫院裡沒有其他護士比Claire更有耐心。
________________ ________________ nurse in the hospital ________________ ________________ Claire.

2021年7月2日 星期五

Reading Smart Unit 51

 Section 2---Unit 51 Lifestyle

Life of a Plasticarian

Plastic is all around us. It's in the TVs we watch at home, the desks we use at work, and the pens we write with at school. It's even wrapped around the food we buy. Some people have had enough of plastic, though, and have chosen a new lifestyle. These people have become plasticarians, meaning they try to live life without purchasing or using plastic.

British student Thomas Smith decided to go plastic-free, telling reporters, “A bit of plastic you had for a second lasts longer than your lifetime." Smith tried to avoid buying anything that had plastic in it, which made getting even the simplest items, like toilet paper, difficult. Over a period of six months, he lost five kilograms in weight and eventually gave up.

Beth Terry, a woman in California, has lived mostly plastic- free for more than six years. For Beth, choosing a plasticarian lifestyle came out of concern for the planet and her health. Studies have linked some kinds of plastic to cancer and heart disease, and chemicals in these plastics can interfere with a baby's development. That's why some doctors say it is important that pregnant women avoid eating food stored in plastic containers.

It's never too late to start reducing the amount of plastic. You can start by giving up bottled water and teas. Instead, buy a reusable stainless-steel bottle and bring drinks from home. You can also buy food from farmers' markets, where fresh produce and meat are not packaged in plastic. Finally, it's better to use soap and shampoo bars that are wrapped in paper than liquid soaps and shampoos that come in plastic bottles.

While cutting plastic out of your life all at once may be too much to manage, every journey begins with one step. Choose one plastic item to live without today, and you will be on your way to a healthier life and a cleaner planet.

Reading Comprehension

(   ) 1. What is the article mainly about?

(A) A woman in California who lives plastic-free

(B) Examples of and advice for living plastic-free

(C) How to completely cut plastic out of your life

(D) How to lose weight by avoiding plastic

(   ) 2. Why did British student Thomas Smith decide to give up plastic?

(A) He wanted to experience how to live without plastic in his life.

(B) He thought that plastic could help him lose weight.

(C) He wanted to be healthier.

(D) He wanted to help the environment.

(   ) 3. Which of the following statements is NOT true, according to the article?

(A) You should use a plastic bottle and fill it with water over and over again.

(B) You can start to bring drinks from home rather than buy bottled teas at a store.

(C) It's better to buy soap and shampoo bars wrapped in paper.

(D) Studies have shown that chemicals in the plastics can be harmful to a baby's development.

(   ) 4. What does the last paragraph imply?

(A) You should cut out all plastic immediately; otherwise, it will be too late.

(B) Since it's too difficult to live without plastic, we should just learn to live with it.

(C) Don't try to cut out all plastic at once. Do it gradually.

(D) Most people give up easily when they try to cut out too much plastic from their life.

Reading Smart Unit 52

 Section 2---Unit 52 People

Ted Williams: A Second Chance for a Golden Voice

Ted Williams doesn't look remarkable. When he starts speaking, though, a smooth and rich voice flows out. Ten years ago, this man was begging for money on the street, and now he has a story that inspires us.

"Back in the day, I used to be somebody-a husband, a father, a successful radio personality," Williams says in his book, A Golden Voice. Alcohol and drugs took over his life, however, causing him to lose everything.

For 17 years, Williams lived on the streets. One morning, while standing on the side of a highway holding a sign that read, "I’m an ex-radio announcer who has fallen on hard times," Williams was spotted by Doral Chenoweth, who worked for a newspaper. Chenoweth pulled over and asked Williams for a sample of his professional radio voice. She recorded the interaction and put it on YouTube.

The video soon had millions of views, and job offers poured in. Within days, Williams went from begging to appearing on national talk shows. Companies and sports teams wanted him to be their official voice. It seemed like a dream come true.

Unfortunately, the publicity was more than he could handle, and he turned to alcohol once again. Luckily, he was rescued before blowing his second chance at life. "God brought me around a great circle of people" he explained in one interview. With their help, he got clean and has been on the right path ever since. His voice can now be heard again as a radio announcer, and he has started a foundation for the homeless.

"I was found at a moment of hope," he writes in his book, “when my heart was open and my spirit was trying to be free." His story shows that as long as there is hope and resolve, a second chance is always possible.

Reading Comprehension

(   ) 1. What can we infer from this story?

(A) Ted Williams blew his second chance at life.

(B) Ted Williams still drinks alcohol on occasion.

(C) Ted Williams now has plenty of work.

(D) Ted Williams did not write his own book.

(   ) 2. According to the article, what was the turning point that led to Ted getting a better life?

(A) Being discovered by someone who worked for a newspaper

(B) Becoming a husband and a father when he was younger

(C) Appearing on national talk shows and commercials

(D) Starting a foundation for the homeless

(   ) 3. Why did Ted Williams start drinking alcohol again?

(A) His friends offered him some.

(B) He couldn't handle being famous.

(C) He didn't like the way he was being treated.

(D) He stopped getting work as an announcer.

(   ) 4. Which of the following is true about Ted Williams?

(A) He is an ex-television announcer.

(B) He lost his house due to alcohol and drugs.

(C) His wife passed away many years go.

(D) His singing voice isn't as good as it used to be.