1、 平行结构
为了明确地表达或强调，反复使用形态相同的语法结构。
1）用单词实现平行
Not every expensive handmade item is both creative and an art. (X)
Trains, buses, and a ferry are examples of pubic transportation. (X)
Some work needs to be done not quickly but precise. (X)
2) 用短语实现平行
He not only finished his reading assignment but also writing an essay. (X)
It is easier to forgive than hating someone. (X)
Working out, eating organic foods, and to take a rest are the best ways to maintain good health. (X)
3) 用从句实现平行
When we took our trip, we not only visited Rome but also skiing in Switzerland. (X)
The mass media neither gives us the necessary information nor telling us the truth. (X)
Either you save money for a rainy day or just splurge today. (X)
2、对比
1）表示两个对象同等或相似的程度：as…as, not as…as, not so…as
2) 表示两个对象中的一个比另一个突出：more than
3) 表示三个以上对象中最突出的一个：the most…of
4) 重要结构
练习题
用所给单词的正确形式填空[to check whether you have understood the grammar point]
1. Owing to the Internet, information searches have become and faster. (easy)
由于互联网，信息搜索变得更加简单、快捷。
2. Smoking heavily and too much are bad habits that will harm your health. (drink)
大量吸烟与酗酒是不良习惯，有害健康。
3. In my opinion, the violin makes sound of all musical instruments. (beautiful)
我认为小提琴是所有乐器中声音最美妙的。
4. Usually, the speeches of good leaders are either persuasive or . (inform)
通常，优秀领导者的发言要么有说服力，要么有教益。
5. Adventurous people are neither afraid of failure nor about danger. (worry)
喜欢探险的人既不惧怕失败，也不担心危险。
6. Living with a stranger is not as enjoyable as with your friend. (live)
和陌生人一起住并不像和朋友一起住那么愉快。
7. Dogs are toward humans than any other pet. (friendly)
狗是所有宠物中对人类最友好的。
8. Some people feel more comfortable when they are alone than are with others. (they)
比起和他人在一起，有些人觉得独处更舒服。
9. We need formal education not only knowledge but also to learn social skills. (gain)
我们需要正规教育，这不仅是为了获得知识，也是为了学习社会技能。
10. Some documentaries are as as lectures. (education) 有些纪录片和讲座一样有教育意义。
11. The harder you work, you will get to your dream. (close)
你工作越努力，离实现你的梦想就越近。
12. Some classes are too boring to concentrate or to catch up with. (fast)
有些课要么太枯燥无法全神贯注，要么太快跟不上。
改错题（有些句子没有错误）[to check whether you have understood the grammar point]
1. Teenagers are more influenced by their peers than their parents. 青少年受同龄人的影响比受他们父母的影响大。
2. Some documentary films are more entertaining as blockbuster moves. 有些记录影片如同大片一样具有娱乐性。
3. Good communication skills are most necessary quality a leader should develop.
良好的沟通技巧是领导者应培养的最必要的才能。
4. The more people have, they want more. 人们拥有的越多，想要的就越多。
5. Cats are one of intelligent animals that I have ever seen.猫是我见过的最聪明的动物之一。
6. We can learn both cooperation and competition by playing games with others.
通过与他人做游戏我们可以学习合作和竞争。
7. Many people enjoy comedy, romantic, or action movies.很多人喜欢喜剧电影、爱情电影或动作电影。
8. Indoor activities are usually not as expensive than outdoor activities. 室内活动通常不像室外活动
花费那么大。
9. A modern apartment building is robust and more convenient than a traditional house.
现代公寓比传统房屋更坚固 、更便利。
10. I want to live in a studio near campus, not a dormitory. 我想住在学校附近的工作室，而不是宿舍。
11. In order to write a good essay, you should not only know vocabulary and grammar but also have knowledge.
要写一篇好文章，你不仅要了解词汇和语法，还要有学识。
12. Every person is affected by his environment either directly nor indirectly.每个人都直接或间接地受环境影响。
用所给单词和短语的正确顺序翻译句子。[to write sentences while using the grammar point]
1、 住在城里要比住在乡村花费大。（than/is/living in the country/more expensive/living in the city）
2、 比起独自一人，和朋友在一起时我感到更安心。
（when I am alone/more confident/with my friends/I feel/ than/when I am）
3、 我希望学校能买更多电脑，而不是更多书。（our school/not more books/more computers/I hope/will buy）
4、 现在，教师的专业知识比任何品质都重要。（than any other/today/more important/expertise/in a teacher/quality/is）
5、 经商要比买房花费大。（to run a business/much more money/it costs/to buy a house/than）
6、 整天坐着看电视的人既不能保持身体健康，也没有健康的心理。
（nor/a couch potato/have a sound mind/stay in shape/can/neither）
7、 学术成就没有一个人的健康重要。（is not as/ important/ academic achievement/ one’s health/ as）
8、青少年跟朋友在一起的时间要比同父母在一起的时间长。
（than/with their friends/adolescents/with their parents/spend more time）
9、 垃圾食品，如比萨、汉堡和汽水，对健康无益。
（such as/for one’s health/junk foods/pizza, hamburger, and soda/are not good）
10.人们在孩提时代得到最重要的教训。（in their childhood/learn/the important/people/lessons）
用所给单词或短语翻译句子。[to write sentences while using the grammar point]
1、有些成年人和孩子一样无知。（as…as）
2、人们经常逃避危险、脏污或难做的工作。（avoid）
3、当小组的领导者比做一名成员压力大得多。（more stressful）
4、老师不应该教学生相互竞争，而应该教他们合作。(not…but…)
most 5、一旦高中毕业，你就可以找工作或者上大学。（either…or…）
6、有些网站对成年人和未成年人都不适宜。（both…and…）
7、通常，恐怖电影不仅恐怖，而且暴力。（not only…but also…）
8、 报纸和杂志都是很好的获得常识的来源。（both…and…）
9、 你可以从书中和老师那里学到同样多的东西。(as…as)
10传统服装可以在传统节日穿，也可以在正式场合穿。（either…or…）
11、要想成为一名艺术家，创造力与其他素质同等重要。(as…as any…)
12、我们可以从历史小说中和历史课上学到同样多的历史事实。（as…as…）
选择适当的词翻译下列各句 [to make full sentences on your own]：that, whether, who, whose, which, how, where, or what.
1、比起出去玩，我更喜欢在家里休息。
2、环境污染是世界上最严重的问题之一。
3、核武器是所有武器中最危险的。
4、在美国，一些公立学校并不比私立学校差。
5、滑雪是冬季最受欢迎的户外活动之一。
6、什么也没有一个人的家庭重要。
7、我发现看电影比读书有趣得多。
8、餐馆里的食物没有家里的健康。
9、夏季最受欢迎的运动有游泳、冲浪和钓鱼。
10、我认为踢足球比弹钢琴更有益于心理健康。
11、在荒岛上，现金和信用卡都没有用。
12、我认为飞机是我们发明的最有用的交通工具。
把下列各段翻译成英语[to make full sentences on your own]
1、游戏对儿童和成年人同样重要，我非常同意这个观点。据说，游戏可以教人学会合作，它是最重要的成功因素之一，还教人如何赢得挑战。
I agree with the idea that games are as important for adults as they are for children.
2、如果在照相机、足球和动物三者中选择，我会选择给孩子一个足球。最近，孩子们大多数时间都在室内，所以我想给孩子一个到室外玩儿的机会。你可以在任何地方用照相机或和小动物玩儿，却不能在室内踢足球。
Given the choice between a camera, a soccer ball, and an animal, I would choose to give a child a soccer ball. These days, children tend to spend too much time indoors, so I want to give the child a chance to play outside.
3、学生去上学不仅是因为他们需要接受正规教育，还因为他们需要学习如何适应社会。通过和朋友们一起玩以及遵守学校规定，他们可以了解社会。
By playing with their friends and following school rules, they can learn about society.
4、比起手工制品，我更喜欢机器制造的。通常，手工材料不仅昂贵，而且极易损坏。相反，机器制造的产品通常便宜、耐用，便于操作。
I prefer machine-made items to handmade ones.
On the contrary, machine-made products are mostly cheap, strong, and easy to handle.
5、过周末的最好方式就是在家休息。无论上学还是工作，我们身边总是围绕着很多人。有时，我们也需要远离他人，享受独处的时光。
The best way to spend a weekend is to take a rest at home.
Sometimes, we need to get away from others and enjoy being alone.
6、我认为，餐厅是家里最重要的房间。因为大多数人经常在外面而很少在家，吃饭时间通常是家人唯一齐聚一堂的时间。那时，餐厅就为家人提供了交谈的空间。
I believe the dining room is the most important room in a house.
members can talk to each other.
At that time, the dining room provides a space where family
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