I. sentences
1. The book was interesting, I read it rapidly.
2. The girls cleaned the desks and chairs, the boys mopped the floor.
3. At the age of six my father began to teach me English.
4. I almost got good marks in every subject.
5. To be well-informed, reading newspaper is a good habit.
6. Coming out of the classroom, my heart was beating very fast.
7. She asked her sister why she wasn’t invited to the party.
8. We had been on the plane for eighteen hours, and you got pretty tired of sitting that long.
9. In my opinion, I think we should ask them for advice.
10. The books in our library are getting more and more.
11. During staying in Beijing, I visited a lot of places of interest.
12. There is a man wants to see you downstairs.
13. I will not forget my dear friends forever.
14. They will come to visit you when you are convenient.
15. I went shopping yesterday. There were many people in the supermarket. People are carrying baskets or taking carts. I struggled in the crowds picking up the things I need. When I finished my shopping I am so tired.
II. Sentence structure
一、＂There be＂结构
1. There are many people like to go to the movies.
2. There are different kinds of vegetables can be bought on the market by people.
二、比较结构
1. Comparing with the bike, the car runs much faster.
2. The climate in Walton is colder than other cities.
三、表达原因的结构
1. The real reason to our failure is not far to seek.
2. The reason for this is because some people want to earn plenty of money without working hard.
四、否定结构
1. Some people think we needn't to worry about fresh water.
2. Nowadays many people don't like to go to the movies, too.
五: 含有it的结构
1. As is known to all of us that science and technology play an important role in the development of society.
2. It is known to us, practice makes perfect.
Sentence practice 2
1．Combine the following pairs of sentences by using relative pronouns or relative adverbs. 1)That man seems very lonely. His wife and family are away.
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2)Dumas was a famous French novelist. He wrote “The Three Musketeers.”
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3)He is a reliable fellow. I can trust him with anything.
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4)Our dog Spot is seven years old. He is a great favorite with the family.
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5)“Twelfth Night” is a famous comedy. It was written by Shakespeare.
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6)San Francisco, for example, has a very large “Chinatown” .
Thousands of Chinese people live in Chinatown.
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7)One reason may be that they can find familiar food.
People like to live together with their own people for a reason.
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8)The village was destroyed by an earthquake. My mother was born in the village.
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9)December 25 is the day. Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on that day.
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10)Words in English are often difficult for foreigners to pronounce.
They begin with the consonants “th”.
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2 Rewrite the following compound sentences into complex sentences by subordinating one of the clauses.
1) Nowadays, many American women work in full-time jobs, for they must help to support their families. (since)
2) Many women in Third World countries want to work, for they are educated. (who)
3). Commercials are necessary for business, but they can be nuisance to the public. (although)
4) Some people believe everything they see and hear on commercials, yet many of the advertisements give misinformation. (even though)
5). Many people will not buy a product, for they do not like the commercial. (if )
6) Camping in the mountains or on beaches is not very expensive, yet you must first buy a lot of essential equipment. (although)
7) Travelers must know the tipping standards of foreign countries, or they might be embarrassed. (unless)
8) Advertising plays a signi ficant part in business and it has a tremendous impact on a nation’s economy. (which)
9) You can receive individual guidance form your tutor; therefore you should take advantage of this service. (su ch…that)
10). Foreign students must take English classes for they must be able to understand lectures. (because)
3. Combine the following sentences in a sensible way omitting any unnecessary words (The words in brackets show how the ideas can be logically connected.)
1). The chairman did not come.（fact）The chairman was ill.（reason）
2) Tom did not work very hard. ( concession)
Tom passed the exam.（result）
Tom was a clever boy.（reason）
3) Father returned yesterday. (time)
Father brought me a book. (fact)
The book is about animals and insects. (qualifying)
4) The woman heard a piece of news. （time）
The news was about her husband’s deat h（qualifying）
The woman burst into tears. (result)
5) The ship had burnt for two days. (time)
The ship sank. (result)
Many people were injured. (result)
6) Come to see me. (order)
You must finish your work first. (time)
I want to show you something. (reason.)
7) Did you see a boy? (question)
The boy was wearing in the garden. (qualifying)
You were walking in the garden. (time)
8) On the table, there was a box. (fact)
The box was open. (qualifying)
There was nothing in it . ( surprise)
9) The car was traveling very fast. ( cause)
The car crashed into a tree. (result)
Fortunately no one was hurt (fact)
10). Gold is useful. (fact)
Iron is more useful. (comparison)
Gold is dear. (concession)