名师预测
1.—My son is addicted to computer games. He is hopeless, isn't he?
—Yes, ________ he is determined to give up and start all over.
A.if
B.when
C.even if
D.unless
2. Crossing roads without taking traffic lights into consideration, ________ they are part of a crowd, has been labeled as the “Chinese style of crossing roads.”
A.since
B.as if
C.though
D.so long as
3.Provide your doctor with a detailed medical history ________ he can give you accurate treatment.
A.even if
B.in case
C.so that
D.as though
4. He always keeps silent when others are talking excitedly, ________ inwardly he is a man full of passion.
A.and
B.for
C.so
D.yet
答案:D 考查并列连词。句意:在别人兴高采烈地讨论的时候他总是保持沉默,然而,内心深处他其实是一个激情澎湃的人。空前后为转折关系,故用yet,表示“但是,然而”。
5. Kids don't learn their native language consciously, ________ they become fluent in it very fast.
A.but
B.and
C.for
D.so
6.________ the parking regulations have become stricter, more people will use public transport and leave their cars at home.
A.Now that
B.Even though
C.In case
D.In order that
7. ________ Sandy's damage is unlikely to last long, it would apparently hurt the total economic output of the fourth quarter.
A.Since
B.Before
C.Unless
D.Although
8. ________ you read English easily, you'll find it is another cup of tea to make conversation in English.
A.So long as
B.As soon as
C.Even if
D.Only if
答案:C 考查状语从句。句意:即便你读起英语来很容易,你会发现用英语进行会话是另一回事。根据句意可知,C项正确。so long as“只要”,as soon as“一……就”,even if“即使”,only if“只有”。
9.It was a small room, ________ it afforded a fine view of the old city.
A.so
B.for
C.or
D.but
10.________ I saw the beautifuldecorated house, I really wondered how she could manage that all by herself.
A.While
B.When
C.As long as
D.Now that
11.________ he could call the police, the thieves had run away with the suitcase, leaving him shocked and helpless.
A.Before
B.Until
C.Because
D.Unless
12.—Well, Jane has many advantages, too.
—Oh, yes. ________ others are weak, she is strong.
A.If B.Where
C.Though D.When
答案:B 考查地点状语从句。答语句意:别人弱的地方,则是他的胜人之处,故选B。
13. ________ the news, so far, has been good, there may be days ahead when it is bad.
A.While
B.When
C.Because
D.If
答案:A 考查状语从句。句意:尽管到目前为止消息还不错,但是接下来的日子消息也可能变坏。由此可知主从句是让步转折关系,故选A项。
14.The old lady could give the child sympathy, ________ any practical help would be beyond her.
A.or
B.so
C.and
D.but
15. The woman rushed out ________ she felt the house shaking.
A.until
B.immediately
C.unless
D.before
16.The elderly people still prefer to live in the countryside, ________ city life is considered as convenient and fast.
A.while
B.unless
C.though
D.as
17. As a college freshman, he wanted to be an interpreter, ________ he joined a translation club.
A.for
B.but
C.so
D.as
18.I thought I would be punished for the broken glasses ________ I ended up being praised for my honesty.
A.and B.or
C.but D.so
答案:C 考查连词。句意:我原以为打碎了杯子会受到惩罚,但是最终我却因为诚实而受到了表扬。由句意可知,选but,表示转折。
19.After the war, a new school building was put up
________ there had once been a theatre.
A.that
B.where
C.which
D.when
20.—I think George doesn't really care for TV plays.
—Right, ________he still watches the program.
A.and
B.but
C.or
D.so
21.—I wonder how much you charge for your services.
—The first two are free ________ the third costs $30.
A.while
B.until
C.when
D.before
答案:A 考查连词的用法。while表对比,意为“而”。
22. How can they expect to learn anything ________ they never listen?
A.whether B.when
C.but D.unless
23. She usually keeps her valuables, such as jewels and money, ________ she believes secure.
A.even if B.in case
C.where D.that
答案:C 考查状语从句。where引导的地点状语从句。句意为:她总是把贵重的东西,比如首饰、钱等放在她认为安全的地方。
24.Please call my secretary to arrange a meeting this afternoon, or ________ it is convenient to you.
A.whenever
B.however
C.whichever
D.wherever
25.——Did you inform Helen of the plan put forward at the meeting?
—Of course. ________ I saw her.
A.So long as
B.If only
C.The moment
D.Any time
26. Scientists are warning that ________ emissions of carbon (碳排放) are cut, we could be heading for an environmental disaster.
A.before
B.as
C. unless
D.in case
27. I will accept Guy coming with us, ________ he pays for his own meals.
A.only if
B.so that
C.ever since
D.even though
答案:A 考查条件状语从句。分析题干的逻辑关系可知,后句是前句的条件,所以用only if。句意:只要他自己付钱吃饭,我就接受Guy和我们一起去。
28. ________ H7N9 is a deadly virus, it is still safe to eat thoroughlycooked chicken.
A.Until
B.While
C.If
D.Since
29. The movie Life of Pi is so attractive that it holds the audience's curiosity ________ the story reaches the end.
A.until
B.before
C.after
D.when
30. Jerry has promised to keep the secret, so he won't tell anyone ________ asked to.
A.until
B.now that
C.unless
D.even though
31. It will be another 50 years ______ our country is expected to reach the level of a medium developed country.
A.since
B.before
C.that
D.when
32. House prices vary from place to place and are usually high ________ there are famous schools.
A.when
B.since
C.where
D.whether
33. We can't wait any longer ________ we'll miss the plane.
A.or
B.but
C.so
D.yet
34. The new system needs to be in operation for five months ________ it can be updated.
A.as
B.while
C.before
D.once
35. ________ it is, the boy never seems to be able to finish it off.
A.However interesting a book
B.Whatever interesting a book
C.How interesting a book
D.What an interesting book
答案:A 考查特殊句式和状语从句。句意为:不管这本书多么有趣,那个孩子看起来是绝不会把它看完的。感叹句的词语排列顺序为:how+形容词+冠词+可数名词单数=what+冠词+形容词+可数名词单数。根据句意可知,此处表示“不论到什么程度,不管”,故应用however,故答案A符合语境。
36. Steve was busy clearing the cups and dishes from the table ________ others were playing.
A.until
B.if
C.since
D.while
37.You seem to have a readymade answer ________ I ask you a question.
A.whenever
B.whatever
C.whichever
D.whoever
38.—I don't mind how you do it ______ you finish the painting on time.
—OK, I see.
A.as well as
B.as far as
C.as long as
D.as fast as
39.—Was it 11 o'clock ________ your father came back last night?
—Yes, he is always coming back so late.
A.that
B.while
C.when
D.until
40. ________ you need something, please don't hesitate to let me know.
A.Even though
B.In case
C.As though
D.Even if
41.Mr. Smith doesn't go to his usual club, ________ it is being decorated these days.
A.for
B.yet
C.so
D.or
42. One split second later your life or someone else's life could be gone ________ you are just glancing at your phone to check a text message.
A.even though
B.in that
C.only if
D.as if
43.You know it's love when all you want is that person to be happy, ________ you're not part of their happiness.
A.even if
B.as if
C.if only
D.if ever
44. There is no point advocating banning smoking in public ________ the law is introduced.
A.when
B.unless
C.since
D.because
45. It is comforting to see that ________, we are doing our part for the environment.
A.as small may be we
B.as we may be small
C.small as may be we
D.small as we may be
46. ________ the calculation is right, scientists can never be sure that they have included all variables and modeled them accurately.
A.Even if
B.As far as
C.If only
D.So long as
47. Our society insists on regular habits, timekeeping and punctuality, and whether we like it or not, ________ we mean to make our way in society, we have to comply (to act in accordance with a demand, rule, etc.) its demands.
A.whether
B.after
C.if
D.until
48. Some experts have said that ________ children believe they can succeed, they will never become totally confident of themselves.
A.if
B.since
C.once
D.unless
49. He never thought that his success came ________ he least wanted it.
A.until
B.since
C.when
D.while
50. Besides, ________ well it is translated, the spirit of the original work is lost.
A.no matter how
B.no matter what
C.no matter when
D.no matter where
答案:A 考查让步状语从句。句意为:无论作品翻译得有多好,可它原始的精髓却没有了。故A项正确。
51. ________ you have to do the job, you should try your best to do it well even though it may be very difficult for you.
A.Since
B.While
C.Unless
D.Though
52. ________ much advice you give him, he does exactly what he wants.
A.No matter
B.Whether
C.Whatever
D.However
53. I was wondering what to do with my car which won't start ________ a kind man offered to help.
A.while
B.and
C.so
D.when
54. ________ my teacher didn't tell me directly, I still felt that I didn't live up to her expectation.
A.When
B.Since
C.As
D.While
55. ________ he stops driving himself like this, he'll have a breakdown.
A.Until
B.Once
C.Since
D.Unless
56. Have you ever heard of the English saying “Strike the iron ________ it is hot.”?
A.while
B.unless
C.after
D.until
57. Beijing is ranked first in terms of traffic jams and expenses for culture ________ Guangzhou is more open to peasant workers than Beijing and Shanghai.
A.when
B.since
C.while
D.because
58. ________ I'm mistaken, I've seen that tall man at a party before.
A.If
B.As
C.Unless
D.When
59. Everything was placed exactly ________ it used to be before she left the laboratory.
A.why
B.when
C.where
D.though
答案:C 考查状语从句。句意为:在她离开实验室之前,她把每件东西都准确地放在它们原来的位置上。由语境可知,此处应用where引导状语从句。故答案选C。
60. Just use this room for the time being, and we'll offer you a larger one ________ it becomes available.
A.as soon as
B.unless
C.as far as D.until