詞 法
冠詞、不定冠詞
★要點：● 對于the與a, an的理解（弄請“特指”與“泛指”）
● 牢記常見固定搭配（詞組 / 短語）
● 牢記只能用the或只能用零冠詞的幾種情況
◇例題：1. A bullet hit the soldier and he was wounded in _____ leg.（2001年）
A. a B. one C. the D. his
2. One way to understand thousands of new words is to gain _____ good knowledge of basic word information.（2002年）
A. / B. the C. a D. one
3. I earn 10 dollars _____ hour as _____ supermarket cashier on Sundays.（2003年）
A. a, an B. the, a C. an, a D. an, the
名 詞
★要點：● 常用的修飾名詞，表示名詞數(shù)量的詞組辨析
● 一些常見名詞的不規(guī)則單復(fù)數(shù)變化
● 名詞的所有格 (’s / of) 及雙重所有格 (of +’s)
● 名詞的單復(fù)數(shù)與謂語的關(guān)系
● 名詞修飾名詞
◇例題：1. As a result of destroying the forests, a large _____ of desert _____ covered the land.
（2001年）
A. number, has B. quantity, has C. number, have D. quantity, have
2. The young dancers looked so charming in their beautiful clothes that we took _____ pictures of them. （2003年）
A. large amount of B. masses of C. the number of D. many of
代 詞
★要點：● 人稱代詞（主格 / 賓格）、物主代詞、反身代詞
● 指示代詞（it, that, this）的用法
it的用法：指代上文中的物或事；用作表示年份、時間、季節(jié)、氣候的主語；
用作形式主語或形式賓語
that 在同類事物的比較句中的用法
● 不定代詞： another, other(s), the others
both, either, neither, all, none
one, some, any, many, much, (a)few, (a)little
each, every
● 復(fù)合不定代詞：（與形容詞的位置關(guān)系）-thing, -one, -body
◇例題：1. Both team were in hard training; _____ was willing to lose the game. （2001年）
A. either B. neither C. another D. the other
2. Shanghai is really a nice city and we decided to stay for _____ two weeks. （2003年）
A. another B. other C. the other D. other’s
3. I had to buy ____ these books since I didn’t know which one was the best. （2004年）
A. both B. none C. neither D. all
4. No progress was made in the trade talk as neither side would accept the conditions of _____. （2005年）
A. either B. the other C. others D. another
數(shù) 詞
★要點：● 分?jǐn)?shù)、時間、編碼的用法
● hundred, thousand, million, billion, score, dozen + s + of表示數(shù)量多
● 表示數(shù)量單位的詞作定語的用法
形容詞副詞
★要點：● 形容詞在句中的位置（前置定語 / 后置定語 / 表語）
● 多個形容詞的排序
● 形容詞與副詞的轉(zhuǎn)換（-ly）
● 副詞在句中的位置（動詞的前后）
● 常用程度副詞的辨析：very, much, (by)far, quite, rather, fairly, too, so, such, enough, badly, much too, almost, nearly, hardly, that, this…
● 形容詞與副詞的比較級與最高級：
不規(guī)則變化； 比較級的修飾詞； 降級比較； 比較級表示最高級；
as…as的用法（倍數(shù)的位置）； the more…the more的用法；
no+比較級+than與not+比較級+than的用法辨析
◇例題：1. In recent years travel companies have succeeded in selling us the idea that the farther we go, __________. （2001年）
A. our holiday will be better B. our holiday will be the better
C. the better our holiday will be D. the better will our holiday be
2. As I know, there is _____ car in this neighborhood. （2001年）
A. no such B. no a C. not such D. no such a
3. As far as I am concerned, education is about learning and the more you learn, _____. （2002年）
A. the more for life are you equipped B. the more equipped for life you are
C. the more life you are equipped for D. you are equipped the more for life
4. The house rent is expensive. I have got about half the space I had at home and I’m paying _____ here. （2003年）
A. as three times much B. as much three times
C. much as three times D. three times as much
5. He speaks English well indeed, but of course not _____ a native speaker. （2004年）
A. as fluent as B. more fluent than
C. so fluently as D. much fluently than
6. At a rough estimate, Nigeria is _____ Great Britain. （2005年）
A. three times the size as B. the size three times of
C. three times as the size of D. three times the size of
動 詞
★要點：● 連系動詞的語法功能：（+表語）
● 延續(xù)動詞和瞬間動詞的轉(zhuǎn)化
● 情態(tài)動詞的用法：can, may, must, need, dare, shall, should, ought to
● ＊情態(tài)動詞+have done的用法
● 動詞的時態(tài)（一般現(xiàn)在時、一般過去時、一般將來時、過去將來時、
現(xiàn)在進(jìn)行時、過去進(jìn)行時、現(xiàn)在完成時、過去完成時、將來進(jìn)行時、
將來完成時、現(xiàn)在完成進(jìn)行時）
● 動詞的語態(tài)：（注意：用主動表被動的情況）
●＊動詞虛擬語氣
◇例題：1. In such dry weather, the flowers will have to be watered if they _____. （2001年）
A. have survived B. are to survive C. would survive D. will survive
2. –Will you go skiing with me this winter vacation? –It _____. （2002年）
A. is all depended B. all depends C. is all depending D. all depend
3. He will have learned English for eight years by the time he _____ from the university next year. （2002年）
A. will graduate B. will have graduated
C. graduates D. is to graduate
4. I feel it is your husband who _____ for the spoiled child. （2002年）
A. is to blame B. is going to blame
C. is to be blamed D. should blame
5. I thought Jim would say something about his school report, but he ____it. （2003年）
A. doesn’t mention B. hadn’t mentioned
C. didn’t mention D. hasn’t mentioned
6. The first use of atomic weapons was in 1945 and their power _____ increased enormously ever since. （2004年）
A. is B. was C. has been D. had been
7. The number of deaths form heart disease will be reduced greatly if people _____ to eat more fruit and vegetables. （2004年）
A. persuade B. will persuade
C. be persuaded D. are persuaded
8. More than a dozen students in that school _____ abroad to study medicine last year.
（2005年）
A. sent B. were sent C. had sent D. had been sent
● 非謂語動詞的用法：
理解非謂語的概念、基本形態(tài)（doing, done, to do）及時態(tài)變化
非謂語動詞做主語（it做形式主語；動名詞的復(fù)合結(jié)構(gòu)）
非謂語動詞做表語
非謂語動詞做賓語（it做形式賓語；部分動詞+doing與+to do的辨析；
動名詞的復(fù)合結(jié)構(gòu)；動詞不定式做賓語時的省略）
非謂語動詞做賓語補(bǔ)足語（動詞不定式做部分動詞的賓補(bǔ)時“to”的省略以及在被動句中“to”的還原）
非謂語動詞做定語（-ing和-ed分詞的辨析）
非謂語動詞做狀語（分詞結(jié)構(gòu)的邏輯主語和主句的邏輯主語一致）
◇例題：1. The bell _____ the end of the class rang, _____ our heated discussion. （2001年）
A. indicating, interrupting B. indicated, interrupting
C. indicating, interrupted D. indicated, interrupted
2. Finding her car stolen, _______. （2001年）
A. a policeman was asked to help B. the area was searched thoroughly
C. it was looked for everywhere D. she hurried to a policeman for help
3. I really appreciate _____ to relax with you on this nice island. （2001年）
A. to have had time B. having time C. to have time D. to having time
4. Fishing is his favorite hobby, and _____. （2001年）
A. he’d like to collect coins as well B. he feels like collecting coins, too
C. to collect coins is also his hobby D. collecting coins also pleases him
5. In order to gain a bigger share in the international market, many state-run companies are striving _____ their products more competitive. （2002年）
A. to make B. making C. to have made D. having made
6. Quite a few people used to believe that disaster ___if a mirror was broken. （2002年）
A. was sure of striking B. was sure of having struck
C. was sure to be struck D. was sure to strike
7. Though _____ money, his parents managed to send him to university. （2002年）
A. lacked B. lacking of C. lacking D. lacked in
8. Don’t use words, expressions or phrases_____only to people with specific knowledge. （2002年）
A. being known B. having known C. to be known D. known
9. _____ to sunlight for too much time will do harm to one’s skin. （2002年）
A. Exposed B. Having exposed
C. Being exposed D. After being exposed
10. The discovery of new evidence led to _____. （2003年）
A. the thief having caught B. catch the thief
C. the thief being caught D. the thief to be caught
11. Generally speaking, when _____ according to the directions, the drug has no side effect. （2003年）
A. taking B. taken C. to take D. to be taken
12. An army spokesman stressed that all the soldiers had been ordered _____ clear warning before firing any shots. （2003年）
A. to issue B. being issued C. to have issued D. to be issued
13. There is a new problem involved in the popularity of private cars _____ road conditions need _____. （2003年）
A. that, to be improved B. which, to be improved
C. where, improving D. when, improving
14. According to a recent U.S. survey, children spent up to 25 hours a week _____ TV.
（2004年）
A. to watch B. to watching C. watching D. watch
15. The flu is believed _____ by viruses that like to reproduce in the cells inside the human nose and throat. （2004年）
A. causing B. being caused C. to be caused D. be have caused
16. The flowers _____ sweet in the botanic garden attract the visitors to the beauty of nature. （2004年）
A. to smell B. smelling C. smelt D. to be smelt
17. The disc, digitally _____ in the studio, sounded fantastic at the party. （2004年）
A. recorded B. recording
C. to be recorded D. having recorded
18. Having been attacked by terrorists, _____. （2004年）
A. doctors cane to their rescue B. the tall building collapsed
C. an emergency measure was taken D. warnings were given to tourists
19. –English has large vocabulary, hasn’t it?
–Yes, _____ more words and expressions and you will find it easier to read and communicate. （2004年）
A. Know B. Knowing C. To know D. Known
20. He got well prepared for the job interview, for he couldn’t risk _____ the good opportunity. （2005年）
A. to lose B. losing C. to be lost D. being lost
21. _____ into use in April 2000, the hotline was meant for residents reporting water and heating supply breakdowns. （2005年）
A. Put B. Putting C. Having put D. Being put
22. It was unbelievable that the fans waited outside the gym for three hours just _____ a look at the sports stars. （2005年）
A. had B. having C. to have D. have
23. More and more people are signing up for Yoga classes nowadays, _____ advantage of the health and relaxation benefits. （2005年）
A. taking B. taken C. having taken D. being taken
24. At last, we found ourselves in a pleasant park with trees providing shade and _____ down to eat our picnic lunch. （2005年）
A. sitting B. having sat C. to sit D. sat
介 詞
★要點：● 牢記固定的介詞詞組
● 準(zhǔn)確把握重要介詞的用法
● 辨析意義相近的介詞
◇例題：1. The sunlight came in _____ the windows in the roof and lit up the room. （2001年）
A. through B. across C. on D. over
2. Luckily, the bullet narrowly missed the captain _____ an inch. （2002年）
A. by B. at C. to D. from
3. The conference has been held to discuss the effects of tourism _____ the wildlife in the area. （2003年）
A. in B. on C. at D. with
4. The accident is reported to have occurred _____ the first Sunday in February.
（2004年）
A. at B. on C. in D. to
5. John became a football coach in Sealion Middle School _____ the beginning of March. 05 （2005年）
A. on B. for C. with D. at
詞法鞏固練習(xí)
1. We elected him _____ headmaster of the school for _____ second time.
A. /, a B. the, a C. the, / D. /, /
2. The size of the generation gap seems to be spreading with _______ rapid changes in technology, in education, in transportation and in communication that are taking place all over _____ globe.
A. the, the B. the, / C. /, / D. /, the
3. Mr. White is studying _______ science of sound day and night. I’ve never seen ______more diligent person like him.
A. /, the B. the, the C. a, a D. the, a
4. What do you think of the _____ that Mrs. Smith bought last month?
A. sport car B. sports car C. car’s sport D. cars sports
5. My sister had beautiful black long _____ but I could see some white _____.
A. hairs, hair B. hair, hairs C. hairs, hairs D. hair, hair
6. ______ of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life.
A. Certain quantity B. A large number C. Some amount D. A good amount
7. You will at best be able to read only a few of all the books and _______you do read should include the best.
A. very few B. a few C. the few D. few
8. With China’s accession into the WTO, we are facing a good opportunity, ______ will lead to our prosperity.
A. one B. it C. the one D. that
9. I would appreciate ______ very much if you could give me some suggestions.
A. this B. that C. it D. you
10. You will find as you read fiats book that you just can't keep some of these stones to ______. You will want to share them with a friend.
A. itself B. yourself C. himself D. themselves
11.The culture and customs of America are more like _____ of England than of any other country.
A. those B. that C. what D. one
12. Some scholars suggest that Shakespeare’s plays were, in fact, written by Bacon or Oxford or _____ who preferred to remain unknown as a play writer.
A. anyone else B. someone else C. another one D. the others
13. I have done much of the work. Could you please finish in two days?
A. the rest B. the other C. another D. the others
14. That’s an unpleasant thing to say about your father after ______he’s done for you.
A. something B. anything C. all D. that
15. Shortly after the accident, two ________ police were sent to the spot to keep order.
A. dozen of B. dozens C. dozen D. dozens of
16. Despite the wonderful acting and well-developed plot the _____ movie could not hold our attention.
A. three-hours B. three-hour C. three-hours' D. three-hour's
17. I am glad to say that he’s already finished _____ 50% of the book within 3 days.
A. no less than B. no more than C. much less than D. not more than
18. _____ your job is from manual work, the more important it will be that you know how to convey your thoughts in writing or speaking.
A. The greater away B. The farther C. More away D. The further away
19. The report said that from 2006 to 2015, Americans would pay _____ $1.1 trillion more under the alternative minimum tax, partly as a result of the Bush tax cuts (減稅).
A. so many as B. as much as C. as many as D. so much as
20. In my opinion, he is _____ the most imaginative of all the contemporary poets.
A. quite B. by far C. very D. rather
21. He is wearing ________ shoes today, which is quite unusual.
A. Italian black leather B. black Italian leather
C. black leather Italian D. leather Italian black
22. We don’t care if a hunting dog smells _____, but we really don’t want him to smell _____.
A. well; well B. bad; bad C. well; badly D. badly; bad
23. “The interest be divided into five parts, according to the agreement made by both sides,” declared the judge.
A. may B. should C. must D. shall
24. The little girl _____ dance before so many guests, dare she?
A. doesn’t dare to B. daren’t does C. dares not D. daren’t
25. -How do you like the glasses?
-This kind of glasses made by experienced workers________ comfortably.
A. is worn B. wear C. wears D. are worn
26. The growth of part time and flexible working patterns, and of training and retraining schemes, _____ more women to take advantage of employment opportunities.
A. have allowed B. allow C. allowing D. allows
27. It's reported that by the end of this month the output of cement in the factory __ by about 10%.
A. will have risen B. has risen C. has been risen D. will be rising
28. Harry Potter, ______ the power of magic, is certainly the hero of many small kids.
A. possessing B. possessed C. to possess D. having possessed
29. The speech which he made _____ the project has bothered me greatly.
A. being concerned B. concerned C. be concerned D. concerning
30. There's a man at the reception desk who seems very angry and I think he means _____ trouble.
A. making B. to make C. to have made D. having made
31. _____ in an atmosphere of simple living was what her parents wished for.
A. The girl was educated B. The girl educated
C. The girl's being educated D. The girl to be educated
32. ______from other continents for millions of years, Australia has many plants and animals not found in any other country in the world.
A. Being separated B. Having separated
C. Having been separated D. To be separated
33. That was so serious a matter that I had no choice but _____ the police.
A. called in B. calling in C. call in D. to call in
34. They’re going to have the serviceman _____ an electric fan in the office tomorrow.
A. install B. to install C. to be installed D. installed
35. Considered as a candidate for the post of school principal, ______________.
A. one must have at least ten years of teaching experience
B. ten years of teaching experience is required
C. the experience of teaching for ten years is a must
D. and one must have at least ten years of teaching experience
36. _______ it or not, his discovery has created a stir in scientific circles.
A. Believe B. To believe C. Believing D. Believed
37. To his surprise, all the universities he applied ______ last year accepted his application.
A. for B. into C. to D. by
38. All _____ a man’s life, from birth to dearth, he must be supplied _____ energy.
A. through, with B. in, for C. with, with D. through, to
39. Despite the economic impact of Hurricane (颶風(fēng)) Katrina, the Federal Reserve (美聯(lián)儲) has once again raised interest rates ______ a quarter point.
A. by B. for C. to D. at
40. Everything we eat and drink contains some salt; we can meet the body's need for it from natural sources without turning _____ the salt bottle.
A. up B. to C. on D. over
句 法
句 型
★要點：● 感嘆句（區(qū)別what與how）
● 反意疑問句：（注意賓語從句的反意疑問句）
● 強(qiáng)調(diào)句：It + 被強(qiáng)調(diào)部分 + that + 從句
● 倒裝句：（牢記必須使用倒裝的情況）
● 并列句：（轉(zhuǎn)折、因果、聯(lián)合、選擇）
轉(zhuǎn)折：but, yet, however, while
因果：for, so, therefore
聯(lián)合：and, not only…but also
選擇：or, otherwise, nevertheless, either…or
◇例題：1. So difficult _____ it to live in an English-speaking country that I determined to learn English well.（2001年）
A. I have felt B. have I felt C. I did felt D. did I feel
2. I don’t suppose anyone will volunteer, _____?（2001年）
A. do I B. don’t I C. will they D. won’t they
3. Mrs. Black doesn’t believe her son is able to design a digital camera, ___? （2002年）
A. is he B. isn’t he C. doesn’t she D. does she
4. –You forgot your purse when you went out. –Good heavens, _____.（2002年）
A. so did I B. so I did C. I did so D. I so did
5. Only when your identity has been checked _____.（2003年）
A. you are allowed in B. you will be allowed in
C. will you allow in D. will you be allowed in
6. It is these poisonous products _____ can cause the symptoms of the flu, such as headaches and aching muscles.（2003年）
A. who B. that C. how D. what
7. Bill’s aim is to inform the viewers that cigarette advertising on TV is illegal, _____?
（2004年）
A. isn’t it B. is it C. isn’t be D. is he
8. _____ snacks and drinks, but they also brought cards for entertainment when they had a picnic in the forest.（2004年）
A. Not only they brought B. Not only did they bring
C. Not only brought they D. Not only they did bring
9. Why! I have nothing to confess. _______ you want me to say?（2004年）
A. What is it that B. What it is that
C. How is it that D. How it is that
10. There was a loud scream from the backstage after the concert ended, ___?（2005年）
A. wasn’t there B. was there C. didn’t it D. did it
11. Never before _________ in greater need of modern public transport than it is today.
（2005年）
A. has this city been B. this city has been C. was this city D. this city was
從 句
★要點：● 名詞性從句：（wh-從句和that從句 / 主從時態(tài)一致 / 從句的語序）
主語從句：（注意it作形式主語的情況）
表語從句：
賓語從句：（注意it作形式賓語的情況 / 特殊疑問句 / 反意疑問句
否定轉(zhuǎn)移）
同位語從句（that）
● 定語從句：（先行詞+關(guān)系代詞/關(guān)系副詞+從句）
關(guān)系代詞which和that的用法區(qū)別以及省略的情況
其他關(guān)系代詞：who, whom, whose, as
關(guān)系副詞：when, where, why
● 狀語從句：（時間、地點、原因、結(jié)果、目的、方式、比較、條件、讓步）
時間：when(ever), while, as, until, till, once, before, after, since, as soon as…
地點：where(ever)
原因：because, as, since, now that
結(jié)果：so…that, such…that
目的：so that, in order that
方式：as, as if, as though
比較：than, the same as, as…as
條件：if, unless, as long as
讓步：although, though, while, even if, as, whether…or, _ever,
no matter-
◇例題：1. Information has been put forward _____ more middle school graduates will be admitted into universities.（2001年）
A. while B. that C. when D. as
2. He’s got himself into a dangerous situation _____ he is likely to lose control over the plane.（2001年）
A. where B. which C. while D. why
3. _____, I have never seen anyone who’s as capable as John. （2001年）
A. As long as I have traveled B. Now that I’ve traveled so much
C. Much as I have traveled D. As I’ve traveled so much
4. Alice asked the policeman _____ he worked to contact with him whenever there was an accident.（2002年）
A. with him B. who C. with whom D. whom
5. There’s a feeling in me _____ we’ll never know what a UFO is－not ever. （2002年）
A. that B. which C. of which D. what
6. He was about to tell me the secret ___ someone patted him on the shoulder.（2002年）
A. as B. until C. while D. when
7. Perseverance is a kind of quality－and that’s _____ it takes to do anything well. （2002年）
A. what B. that C. which D. why
8. –How far apart do they live?
–_____ I know, they live in the same neighborhood. （2003年）
A. As long as B. As far as C. As well as D. As often as
9. A good storyteller must be able to hold his listeners’ curiosity _____ he reaches the end of the story.（2003年）
A. when B. unless C. after D. until
10. It is well understood_____ controls the flow of carbon dioxide in and out the atmosphere today.（2003年）
A. that B. when C. what D. how
11. I can think of many cases _____ students obviously knew a lot of English words and expressions but couldn’t write a good essay.（2003年）
A. why B. which C. as D. where
12. –Dad, I’ve finished my assignment.
–Good, and _____ you play or watch TV, you mustn’t disturb me.（2003年）
A. whenever B. whether C. whatever D. no matter
13. American women usually identify their best friend as someone _____ they can talk frequently.（2004年）
A. who B. as C. about which D. with whom
14. After Yang Liwei succeeded in circling the earth, _____ our astronauts desire to do is walk in space.（2004年）
A. where B. what C. that D. how
15. Jasmine was holidaying with her family in a wildlife park _____ she was bitten on the leg by al lion.（2004年）
A. when B. while C. since D. once
16. Parents should take seriously their children’s requests for sunglasses _____eye protection is necessary in sunny weather.（2004年）
A. because B. through C. unless D. if
17. A story goes _____ Elizabeth I of England liked nothing more that being surrounded by clever and qualified noblemen at court.（2004年）
A. when B. where C. what D. that
18. He transplanted the little tree to the garden ____ it was the best time for it.（2005年）
A. where B. when C. that D. until
19. _____ in the regulations that you should not tell other people the password of your e-mail account.（2005年）
A. What is required B. What requires
C. It is required D. It requires
20. If a shop has chairs _____ women can park their men, women will spend more time in the shop.（2005年）
A. that B. which C. when D. where
句法鞏固練習(xí)
1. “On no account _____ to feed the animals,” the warning can be seen on the signboard on front of every cage (籠子).
A. allow visitors B. are visitors allowed
C. visitors are allowed D. are allowed visitors
2. Most electronic devices of this kind, ______manufactured for such purpose, are tightly packed.
A. that are B. as are C. which is D. it is
3. _____ the calculation is right scientists can never be sure that they have included all variables and modeled them accurately.
A. Even if B. If only C. As far as D. As long as
4. The naughty boy has cries wolf many times. Hardly ____him when he says that he is in trouble.
A. anybody believes B. has anybody believed
C. does anybody believe D. will anybody believe
5. I told you his ability to achieve successes in his field was doubtless_________.
A. was it B. wasn’t it C. did I D. didn’t I
6. The basic features of the communication progress are identified in one question; who says _____ through what channel to whom?
A. what B. when C. how D. such
7. ______ you have got an MA degree, you are qualified for a PhD program.
A. Though B. Because C. Since D. While
8. The medical record shows that it was the drug, not the disease, _____ killed him two years ago.
A. the effects of which B. finally
C. the effects of it D. that
9. Country life provides him with peace and quietness, ______ what he can't enjoy living in cities.
A. that is B. which is C. what is D. for which
10. They often ask __________.
A. when the best time is to begin learning English
B. when is the best time to begin learning English
C. that when the best time is to begin learning English
D. that when the best time to begin learning English is
11. It was only when the rain stopped that again.
A. the match started B. had the match started
C. did the match start D. the match had started
12. _____ might be expected, the response to the question was very mixed.
A. As B. That C. It D. What
13. It made many countries angry ______ the NATO, without the permission from the UN, started a war in Yugoslavia because of the problem of Kosovo.
A. when B. because C. that D. if
14. He is rather difficult to make friends with, but the friendship of his,___, is truer than any other.
A. once gained B. when to gain C. after gained D. while gaining
15. The time is not far away _____ modern communication will become widespread in China’s vast countryside.
A. as B. when C. until D. before
16. Evidence came up _____ specific speech sounds are recognized by babies as young as 6 months old.
A. what B. which C. that D. whose
17. In some countries, _____ is called “equality” doesn’t really mean equal rights for all people.
A. which B. what C. that D. one
18. Beer is the most popular drink among male drinkers, ____overall consumption is significantly higher than that of women.
A. whose B. which C. that D. what
19. Don’t you know that your school is as a matter of fact _______ used to be a church.
A. where B. what C. that D. which
20. A news report is usually short, except when it is about something very important, _______it
contains a lot of information.
A. and B. but C. then D. so
21. The doctor warned Pat against smoking as soon as possible and __________.
A. so it is with Peter B. so did Pat
C. Pat did so D. Pat does so
22. Everyone has his or her special skills and interests, and only _______ we do best can we hope
to reach our goals and truly make a difference.
A. discovering which B. discovering what
C. by discovering which D. by discovering what
23. Many places are flooded by the heavy rain, so they can’t walk ________they like these days.
A. whatever B. no matter what C. wherever D. no matter where
24. _______ she is not so healthy ________ she used to be?
A. It was why that, what B. Is it why that, that
C. Why is it that, as D. Why is it that, that
25. Oh, Tom, _____ you gave us!
A. How a pleasant surprise B. How pleasant surprise
C. What a pleasant surprise D. What pleasant surprise
26. I’m not sure that the material must be of great help to ________ is to take over the job.
A. whomever B. who C. whom D. whoever
27. –I saw your neighbor break your window with a baseball.
--________ it made me really mad.
A. He broke B. He did break C. That he broke D. What he broke
28. These stories expressed the same idea that all individuals, ____ poor, were capable of
becoming wealthy ____ they were hardworking and honest.
A. however…ever since B. no matter how…so long as
C. whatever…in order that D. no matter what…as long as
29. He made another wonderful discovery, ____ of great importance to science.
A. which I think is B. which I think it is C. which I think it D. I think which is
30. It was midnight ____ we made up our minds to rescue the man stranded in the marsh straight
away.
A. that B. until C. when D. since