新视野（第二版）第二册练习句子结构sentence structure题目

2.1.1 much less

Model: Americans do not assess their visitors in such relaxed surroundings over extended small talk, ______(更不用说带他们出去吃饭了) Much less do they take them out for dinner.

1. The student can hardly speak simple English,______(更不要说写英语文章了) 2. He can’t manage a small shop, ______(更不用说管理一家大公司了) 3. John couldn’t even pick up the box, ______(更不用说把它搬到楼上去了) 4. I’ve never seen the man,______(更不用说跟他谈话了)

5. Almost every scientist now finds it impossible to real all the works connected with his own subject,______(更不用说大量地阅读自己学科外的东西了)

2.1.2 use whereas to introduce a clause which contrasts with what is said in the main clause Model: The telephone service is superb here. The postal service is less efficient. The telephone service is superb here, whereas the postal service is less efficient.

1. Having meals at home can cost as little as two or three dollars. Eating out at a restaurant is always more expensive.

2. We thought she was rather proud. In fact she was just very shy.

3. We have never done anything for them. They have done so much for us.

4 .Natalie prefers to stay for another week. Her husband prefers to leave immediately. 5. Some praise him highly. Others put him down severely. 2.2.1 Despite

Model 1: The president went to the dimmer though he was seriously ill. The president went to the dinner despite his serious illness.

Model2: They decided to carry out the plan though many people were opposed to it. They decided to carry out the plan despite so much opposition.

1. They didn’t lose heart though they experienced lots of frustration.

2. Though it was raining heavily, the boys played football in the yard all afternoon. 3. I will try my best though the chances of success are slim.

4. Though they searched for the escaped prisoner in the mountain thoroughly, so sign of him was found.

5. Though their income was increased, their life became poorer because of the rising prices. 2.2.2 nor

Model: We don’t need air conditioning, ______(我们也买不起) We don't need air conditioning, nor can we afford it.

1. I won’t apologize to him for doing this,______ (我也不觉得有这个必要)

2. My parents said they wouldn’t come to us for the Chinese New Year,______(他们也不会去我妹妹敬爱)

3. We have no idea about where the girl lives,______(我们也没有她的电话号码) 4. I don’t feel like continuing my study after graduation______(我也不想马上去工作)

5. Father and I worked out this plan together; he wouldn’t change it no matter what happened, ______(我也不会)

2.3.1 never too…to…structure. Note that this structure is a variant form of not too…to only it is much more emphatic.

Model: It’s not so late that you cannot change your mind. It’s never too late(for you) to change your mind.

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1. It is not so bad that we can do nothing about the situation. 2. No one is so old that he cannot learn.

3. It is not so late that you cannot put a stop to this madness. 4. It is not so late that you cannot mend your ways.

5. His income was not so small that he could not support his family. 3.1.2 use an appositional structure.

Model: At first I harbored my reservations about a mixed marriage. You might even call my reservations prejudices.

At first I harbored my reservations about a mixed marriage, prejudices you might even call them. 1. My best friend was here last night. Anna was my best friend.

2. The company manager gathered his staff and announced the decision. Mr. Madison was the company manager.

3. You should have seen an ophthalmologist. An Ophthalmologist is an eye doctor.

4. He sent for the accountant. The accountant was the most experienced person in accounting. 5. “Leave it to me,” said David. David was the man on night duty. 2.4.1 Use it as the formal subject

Model: Blandford, resisted the urge, follow the younger woman, though, not easy, do so Blandford resisted the urge to follow the younger woman, though it was not easy to do so. 1. necessary, the manager, finish the whole task, before leaving for a holiday 2. a shame, take so much money, for doing so little

3. our responsibility, help people around us, who are in trouble 4. a surprise, for us all, realize he has been cheating us

5. pleasant, for the mother, see her daughter, growing into a young lady. 2.4.2. as long as

1. Sandy promised to marry John_____(只要她能得到父亲的同意) 2. ______(只要你为自己定下目标),you will get somewhere someday.

3. ______(只要她自己支付一切费用),she can go to visit her aunt in Los Angeles. 4. The secretary will get a pay rise______(只要她能做好工作)

5.______(只要你不泄气),no difficulty is too great to triumph over.

2.5.1 use which to refer back to an idea or situation expressed in a previous sentence or sentences.

Model: They are filtered. I am grateful for this fact. They are filtered, for which I am grateful.

1. John went to the cinema with his brother. This surprised me.

2. The boy broke the window. He was criticized by the teacher for this. 3. He tore up my photo. I was angered very much by this. 4. It was raining hard. The team stayed indoors for the rain.

5. Connie changed her mind for the second time. This came as no surprise to us. 2.5.2 use so…that…structure to emphasize the degree of something. Model: He had very little breath. He was always leaning on something. He had so little breath that he was always leaning on something. 1. The teacher spoke very quietly. The students could hardly hear her. 2. The lecture was quite boring. Many listeners fell asleep.

3. The student has many books. He does not know what to do with them.

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4. The old man was very ill. His neighbors had to send for a doctor. 5. Her remarks are very funny. Everyone laughs to tears. 2.6.1 inversion structure.

Model: As his name is, ______(他这个人也是这样) So is he.

1. As water is to fish, ______(空气对于人也一样)

2. As the lion is the king of all animals,______(鹰也是鸟类之王) 3. As wine is to French people, ______(啤酒对于英国人也一样) 4. Just as coffee is to Westerners, ______(茶对于中国人也一样)

5. Just as the French love their wine, ______(英国人一样喜欢自己的啤酒) 2.6.2 V-ing participle clause with a conjunction

Model: One day, while she was filling out an application form for a publishing job, the young woman impulsively substituted her middle name, Lynne, for her first name Debbie.

One day, while filling out an application form for a publishing job, the young woman impulsively substituted her middle name, Lynne, for her first name Debbie. 1. While I was waiting at the doctor’s, I read an entire short story. 2. After you have used the brush, put it in its proper place. 3. Before he was in the army, he was an engineer.

4. Before I went to see the film, I deliberately didn’t read the book. 5. When you buy a new car, it is best to seek expert advice. 2.7.1 Among other things

Model: Eliot says researchers have found that stressed people have higher cholesterol levels, in addition to other things.

Eliot says researchers have found that stressed people have higher cholesterol levels, among other things.

1. When you are studying abroad, misunderstandings can result from cultural differences, in addition to other things.

2. In addition to other requirements, online learning requires commitment and discipline to keep up with the flow of course.

3. The research work was severely criticized for its poor management, apart from other things. 4. They discussed, besides other things, the future of the oil industry.

5. The article shows, in addition to other things, the negative effects of generation gap between parents and children. 2.7.2 the more…the more

Model: People get hot, physiologically, with mental stress. They are likely to blow apart with some heart problem.

The hotter people get, physiologically, with mental stress, the more likely they are to blow apart with some heart problem. 1. I often practice. I play well.

2. We got up high in the air. It became cold.

3. The steel contains much carbon and the cooling is quick. The steel becomes hard. 4. I thought about his suggestion. I became doubtful. 5. He eats much. He becomes fat.

2.8.1 Emphasize the italicized parts by putting them at the beginning of the sentence.

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Model: Developing a meaningful philosophy of life is less important than ever. Less important than ever is developing a meaningful philosophy of life. 1. The will give up the plan on no account.

2. He knows little how much his parents love him.

3. He did not realize what a serious mistake he had made until he read the report. 4. The poor old man could hardly fall asleep with a pain in his leg. 5. We will give in to their demands under no conditions. 2.8.2. Use conjunction while in the sense of although

Model: Americans love to travel abroad. Americans don’t learn to speak other languages. While Americans love to travel abroad, they don’t learn to speak other language. 1. I agree it is a tough problem. I don’t think it cannot be solved. 2. Sara cannot come to help us. She will give us some suggestions.

3. People admit pollution is very serious. Few are willing to take any measures. 4. It’s raining hard now. It will clear up anytime.

5. It is true we need money badly. We cannot steal it. 2.9.1 even if

1. I’ve made up my mind to marry him. My mother objects. 2. She has problems finding a job. She gets a bachelor’s degree.

3. You normally have good skin. Some parts of the face may become dry during the winter. 4. The young man felt great sadness. He did not find the words to express it. 5. You don’t watch music programs. You’ve probably heard his songs. 2.9.2 combine

Model: They are bigger. They fall harder. The bigger they are, the harder they fall.

1. A goal is made clearer. It is easier to decide whether the goal is achievable. 2. I got angrier. He said less.

3. The city is larger. The increase in population is greater.

4. They stick to their goal longer. The chances of success are greater. 5. The restaurant is more expensive. It serves better food.

2.10.1 as though, When the thing introduced is obviously unreal, the subjunctive mood should be used in the as though clause.

Model: Bottles of dairy milk arrived in doorways, and women took them in,______(好像战争发生在千里之外)

As though the war were a thousand miles away.

1. Mike seemed very proud of himself_______(好像只有他得了90分以上)

2. Mary left the old house in a hurry, looking frightened,_____(好像她在那儿见到了鬼)

3. The old lady gave all that she had to the young man, treating him______(好像他是她的亲生儿子)

4. Tom dressed himself so formally today,_____(好像他要去赴宴) 5. He always boasts of his rich experience______(好像他什么都知道) 2.10.2 whichever

Model: You can take any one of the seats(which)you like. You can take whichever seat you like.

1. You should wear the dress which suits you best for the evening party.

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2. You can settle down in any one of the areas that you choose. 3. The one of you that comes first will receive a gift.

4. All my books are here. You may borrow any one of them which you like. 5. I have several spare rooms. Any one of them which you want is yours.

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