《新概念英语》 第三册第一课有这样一个句子： When reports came into London zoo that a wild puma had been spotted forty-five miles south of London, they were not taken seriously.
(当伦敦动物园接到报告说，在伦敦以南45英里处发现一只美洲狮时，这些报告并没有受到重视。)
在这里，a wild puma had been spotted forty-five miles south of London就是同位语从句，它本来应该放在 “reports”后面，这里却被放在了谓语成分 came into London zoo的后面，目的是让句型显得更为稳重。
考试真题
1. There is much chance __________ Bill will recover from his injury in time for the race. (2006天津卷)A. that B. whichC. until D. if
2 We haven’t settled the question of __________ it is necessary for him to study abroad. (2006江苏卷)SIZE: A. if B. whereC. whether D. that
3. — Could you do me a favour?— It depends on __________ it is. (2006北京卷)A. which B. whicheverC. what D. whatever
4. __________ makes this shop different is that it offers more personal services. (2006辽宁卷)A. What B. WhoC. Whatever D. Whoever
5. __________ team wins on Saturday will go through to the national championships. (2006山东卷)
A. No matter what B. No matter which
C. Whatever D. whichever
6. —It’s thirty years since we last met.—But I still remember the story, believe it or not, __________ we got lost on a rainy night. (2006四川卷)A. which B. thatC. what D. when
7. Nobody __________ he had to meet his uncle at the airport. (2006重庆卷)A. why B. that C. where D. because
8. —What did your parents think about your decision?—They always let me do __________ I think I should. (2006全国III)A. when B. thatC. how D. what
9. See the flags on top of the building? That was __________ we did this morning. (2006全国I)A. when B. whichC. where D. what
10. These shoes look very good. I wonder __________. (2006上海卷)A. how much cost they are B. how much do they costC. how much they cost D. how much are they cost
11. Doris’ success lies in the fact __________ she is co-operative and eager to learn from others. (2006上海卷)A. which B. thatC. when D. why
12. A warm thought suddenly came to me __________ I might use the pocket money to buy some flowers for my mother’s birthday. (2006安徽卷)A. if B. whenC. that D. which
13. You can only be sure of __________ you have at present; you cannot be sure of something __________ you might get in the future. (2007安徽卷)A. that; what B. what; /C. which; that D. /; that
14. It is none of your business __________ other people think about you. Believe yourself. (2007福建卷)A. how B. whatC. which D. when
15. Having checked the doors were closed, and ___ all the lights were off, the boy opened the door to his bedroom. (2007湖南卷)A. why B. thatC. when D. ours1
16. Choosing the right dictionary depends on __________ you want to use it for. (2007江苏卷)A. what B. whyC. how D. whether
17. __________ matters most in learning English is enough practice. (2007全国II)A. What B. WhyC. Where D. Which
18. __________ parents say and do has a life-long effect on their children. (2007陕西卷)A. That B. WhichC. What D. As
19. The seaside here draws a lot of tourists every summer. Warm sunshine and soft sands make __________ it is. (2007天津卷)A. what B. whichC. how D. where
20. Why not try your lick downtown, Bob? That’s __________ the best jobs are. (2007浙江卷)A. where B. whatC. when D. why
21. Could I speak to __________ is in charge of International Sales, please? (2007山东卷)A. anyone B. someoneC. whoever an';D. no matter who
答案详解
1. A。that在此引导同位语从句，修饰chance，又如：There was a chance that my letter would arrive in time. 我的信有可能准时到达。
20. A。where在此引导表语从句，表示“……的地方”，又如：This is where the river is deepest. 这是河流的最深处。This is where I first met her. 这就是我初次与她会面的地方。The coat is where you left it. 大衣还在你原来放的地方。
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