状语从句练习题

状语从句练习题

1. — How long has this bookshop been in business? --- _______ 1982. A. After B. In C. From D. Since

2. Mother was worried because little Alice was ill, especially ________ Father was away in France. ( 94 )

A. as B. that C. during D. if

3. If we work with a strong will, we can overcome any difficulty, _______ great it is. ( 95 )

A. what B. how C. however D. whatever

4. After the war, a new school building was put up ________ there had once been a theatre. ( 97 )

A. that B. where C. which D. when

5. — I am going to the post office. --- ________you’re there, can you get me some stamps? ( 99 )

A. As B. While C. Because D. If

6. You should make it a rule to leave things _____________ you can find them again. ( 99 )

A. when B. where C. then D. there

7. _______ you’ve got the chance, you might as well make full use of it.

A. Now that B. After C. Although D. As soon as

8. We’ll have to finish the job, _____________. ( 99 )

A. long it takes however B. it takes however long

C. long however it takes D. however long it takes

9. Someone called me up in the middle of the night, but they hung up _____I could answer the phone. ( 00 )

A. as B. since C. until D. before

10. The WTO cannot live up to its name ___________ it does not include a country that is home to one fifth of mankind.

A. as long as B. while C. if D. even though

11. The men will have to wait all day ______ the doctor works faster. A. if B. unless C. whether D. that

12. — Did you remember to give Mary the money you owed her?

— Yes, I gave it to her _______ I saw her. A. while B. the moment C. suddenly D. once

13. Americans eat _________ vegetables per person today as they did in 1910. (02上海春)

A. more than twice B. as twice as many

C. twice as many as D. more than twice as many

14. — How far apart do they live?

--- _____________ I know, they live in the same neighborhood. ( 03上海 )

A. As long as B. As well as C. As far as D. As often as

15. A good storyteller must be able to hold his listeners’ curiosity ____________ he reaches the end of the story.

A. when B. unless C. after D. until

16. Generally speaking, ________ according to the directions, the drug has no side effect. ( 03上海 )

A. when taking B. when taken C. when to take D. when to be taken

17. — Dad, I’ve finished my assignment.

--- Good, and __________ you play or watch TV, you mustn’t disturb me. ( 03上海 )

A. whenever B. whether C. whatever D. no matter

18. — Was his father very strict with him when he was at school?

— Yes. He has never praised him ________ he became one of the top students in his grade. (03 北京春季)

A. after B. unless C. until D. when

19. He made a mistake, but then he corrected the situation __________ it got worse. (03 北京 )

A. until B. when C. before D. as

20. _____________ I know the money is safe, I shall not worry about it. (03 北京 )

A. Even though B. Unless C. While D. As long as

21. Scientists say it may be five or six years _________ it is possible to test this medicine on human patients.

A. since B. after C. before D. when

22. You should try to get a good night’s sleep __________ much work you have to do . (04 湖北)

A. however B. no matter C. although D. whatever

23. It was evening ________ we reached the little town of Winchester .

A. that B. until C. since D. before

24. _____ modeling business is by no means easy to get into, the good model will always be in demand. ( 04 浙江 )

A. While B. Since C. As D. If

25. We were swimming in the lake _______ suddenly the storm started. ( 04 北京春季 )

A. when B. while C. until D. before

26. _____ I can see, there is only one possible way to keep away from the danger. ( 04 北京春季)

A. As long as B. As far as C. Just as D. Even if

27. We were told that we should follow the main road __________ we reached the central railway station .

A. whenever B. until C. while D. wherever

28. _____ you call me to say you' re not coming, I'll see you at the theatre. ( 04 四川 )

A. Though B. Whether C. Until D. Unless

29. You can eat food free in my restaurant ________ you like. ( 04 重庆 )

A. whenever B. wherever C. whatever D. however

30. _____________ I accept that he is not perfect, I do actually like the person. ( 04 江苏 )

A. While B. Since C. Before D. Unless

31. Several weeks had gone by ______I realized the painting, was missing. ( 04 )

A. as B. before C. since D. when

32. Jasmine was holidaying with her family in a wildlife park _____ she was bitten on the leg by al lion. ( 04 上海 )

A. when B. while C. since D. once

33. ________, I have to put it away and focus my attention on study this week. ( 04上海春季 )

A. However the story is amusing B No matter amusing the story is

C. However amusing the story is D. No matter how the story is amusing

34. It is almost five years we saw each other last time.

A. before B. since C. after D. when

35. What a table! I’ve never seen such a thing before .It is it is long. ( 05 湖北 )

A. half not as wide as B. wide not as half as

C. not half as wide as D. as wide as not half

36. Simon thought his computer was broken his little brother pointed out that he had forgotten to turn it on.

( 05 北京春季 ) A. until B. unless C. after D. because

37. I’d like to arrive 20 minutes early _______ I can have time for a cup of tea. ( 05 北京 )

A. as soon as B. as a result C. in case D. so that

38. It wasn’t until nearly a month later I received the manager’s reply. ( 05河南、河北 )

A. since B. when C. as D. that

39. Unlike watching TV, reading is a highly active process (过程)________ it requires attention as well as memory and imagination. （ 05 江苏 ） A. until for

B. but

C. unless

D.

40. The old tower must be saved, _____________ the cost. ( 05 浙江 )

A. however B. whatever C. whichever D. wherever

41. You must keep on working in the evening ______ you are sure you can finish the task in time. (05 安徽)

A. as B. if C. when D. unless

42. That was really a splendid evening. It' s years _______ I enjoyed myself so much. ( 05 安徽 )

A. when B. that C. before D. since

43. John is the tallest boy in the class, ___________ according to himself. ( 05 安徽 )

A. five foot eight as tall as B. as tall as five foot eight

C. as five foot eight tall as D. as tall five foot eight as

44. —Did Jack come back early last night?

—Yes. It was not yet eight o’clock he arrived home. ( 05 福建 )

A. before B. when C. that D. until

45. Allow children the space to voice their opinions, ____________ they are different from your own. (05 湖南)

A. until B. even if C. unless D. as though

46. The more I think about him, the more reasons I find for loving him ___ I did. ( 05 湖南 )

A. as much as B. as long as C. as soon as D. as far as

47. you’ve tried it. you can’t imagine how pleasant it is. （06北京）

A. Unless B. Because C. Although D. When

48. --- How long do you think it will be _________ China sends a manned spaceship to the moon?

--- Perhaps two or three years. （06福建） A. when

D. before

B. until C. that

49. Jenny was very sad over the loss of the photos she had shot at Canada, this was a

memory she especially treasured. （06广东） A. as B. if C. when

D. where

50. \"You can't have this football back you promise not to kick it at my cat again,\" the old man said firmly.（06广东）

A. because B. since C. when D. until

51. I had just stepped out of the bathroom and was busily drying myself with a towel ____ I heard the steps. （ 06湖南 ）

A. while B. when C. since D. after

52. _________ environmental damage is done, it takes many years for the ecosystem (生态系统) to recover. （06江苏）

A. Even if B. If only C. While D. Once

53. He was about halfway through his meal a familiar voice came to his ears. （06辽宁）

A. why B. where C. when D. while

54. he has limited technical knowledge, the old worker has a lot of experience.（06全国）

A. Since B. Unless C. As D. Although

55. We’re just trying to teach a point ____ both sides will sit down together and talk. （ 06 山东）

A. where B. that C. when D. which

56. How can you expect to learn anything ____ you never listen? （ 06山东 ）

A. in case B. even if C. unless D. when

57. His plan was such a good one ______we all agreed to accept it. A. so B. and D. as

58. This is a very interesting book. I’ll buy it, __________. （ 06 陕西 ）

A. how much may it cost B. no matter how it may cost

C. however much it may cost D. how may it cost

59. My parents were quarrelling about me ____ I could not quite tell why. （ 06上海 A. since B. though C. if D. until

60. --- Mom, what did your doctor say?

--- He advised me to live _______ the air is fresher.（06四川）

A. in where B. in which C. the place where D. where

61. --- Why didn’t you tell him about the meeting?

--- He rushed out of the room __________ I could say a word. （ 06四川 ）

C. that

）

A. before B. until C. when D. after

62. The cost of living in Glasgow is among the lowest in Britain, the quality of life is probably one of the highest.

A. since B. when C. as D. while

63. If you are traveling _____ the customs are really foreign to your own, please do as the Romans do. （ 06天津 ）

A. in which B. what C. when D. where

64. In time of serious accidents，_______ we know some basic things about first aid, we can save lives. （ 06重庆 ）

A. whether B. until C. if D. unless

65. ____________ most of the earth’s surface is covered by water, fresh water is very rare and precious. （ 06上海春季 ）

A. As B. Once C. If D. Although

66. He was told that it would be at least three more months ______ he could recover and return work. (07江西)

A. when B. before C. since D. that

67. The field research will take Joan and Paul about five months; it will be a long time _____ we

meet them again.(07安徽)

A. after B. before C. since D. when

68. In my opinion, life in the twenty-first century is much easier than ________. (07安徽)

A. that used to be B. it is used to C. it was used to D. it used to be

69. Most birds find it safe to sleep in the trees, but ________ they have eggs or young chicks, they don’t use a nest.

A. why B. how C. unless D. where

70. Pop music is such an important part of society ______ it has even influenced our language. (07上海)

A. as B. that C. which D. where

71. Many of them turned a deaf ear to his advice, _______ they knew it to be valuable. (07浙江)

A. as if B. now that C. even though D. so that

72. My parents live in a small village. They always keep candles in the house ____ there is a power out. (07重庆)

A. if B. unless C. in case D. so that

73. I won’t call you, ________ something unexpected happens. (07 海南)

A. unless B. whether C. because D. while

74．________I really don’t like art, I find his work impressive. (07山东)

A．As B．Since C．If D．While

75. Leave your key with a neighbor _________ you lock yourself out one day. (07北京)

A. ever since B. even if C. soon after D. in case

76. We had to wait half an hour ______ we had already booked a table (07辽宁.)

A. since B. although C. until D. before

77. Small sailboats can easily turn over in the water ______ they are not managed carefully. (07上海)

A. though B. before C. until D. if

78. Having checked the doors were closed , and _________ all the lights were off, the boy opened the door to his bedroom.

A. why B. that C. when D. where

79. ---Where’s that report?

---I brought it to you __________you were in Mr. Black’s office yesterday. (07北京)

A. if B. when C. because D. before

80 __________ he had not hurt his leg, John would have won the race. (07 国)

A. If B. Since C. Though D. When

81. All people, they are old or young, rich or poor, have been trying their best to help those in need since the disaster.

A. even if B. whether C. no matter D. however

82. You'd better not leave the medicine ______ kids can get at it. （08山东）

A. even if B. which C. where D. so that

83. I used to love that film ______ I was a child, but I don't feel it that way any more. (08辽宁)

A. once B. when C. since D. although

84. Later in this chapter cases will be introduced to readers ________ consumer complaints have resulted in changes in the law. （08江西） A. where B. when

D. which

C. who

85. --- Have you got any particular plans for the coming holiday?

--- Yes, _______, I’m going to visit some homes for the old in the city. （08安徽）

A. If ever B. If busy C. If anything D. If possible

86. Please remind me of the meeting again tomorrow ______ I forget. (08 上海春)

A. though B. so that C. in case D. until

87. The lawyer seldom wears anything other than a suit ________ the season. (08 上海)

A. whatever B. wherever C. whenever D. however

88. _______this is only a small town, it’s crowded with tourists who come here all year round. (08 上海春)

A. Since B. Unless C. Once D. Although

89. --- Where is the comic book?

--- I brought it to you you were in the reading room yesterday. (2008 陕西)

A. when B. if C. because D. before

90. Nobody can learn English well you work hard on it. (2005 山东)

A. if B. unless C. when D. but

答案

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16 ------ 20 BBCCD 21 ----- 25 CADDA 26 ------ 30 BBDAA

31 ------ 35 BACBC 36 ----- 40 ADDDB 41 ------ 45 DDBBB

46 ------ 50 AADAD 51 ----- 55 BDCDA 56 ------ 60 DCCBD

61 ------ 65 ADDCD 66 -----70 BBDCB 71 -----75 CCADD

76 -----80 B DB B A 81----- 85 BCBAD 86------90 CCAAB

Part two: translation.

1. 我们将作进一步的讨论，然后再做出最终结论。（before）（上海01）

2. 这个地区的经济发展很快，可某些市民的素质还不尽如人意。（quality）（上海01）

3. 如果方便的话，请帮我从邮局取回包裹。（convenient）（上海02）

4. 如果队员之间不加强配合，我校篮球队就不可能在决赛中战胜对手。（unless）（上海02）

5. 这部有关第一次世界大战的历史小说引人入胜，我简直爱不释手。（so…that）（上海03）

6. 无论风多大、雨多急，警察一直坚守在岗位上。(no matter…)（上海07）

7. 尽管遭受如此严重的自然灾害，但只要不灰心，我们终会克服暂时的困难。(Although) （上海08）

8. 假如天气好的话，足球比赛将在下星期三进行。（permit）

9. 不管遇到什么困难，他总是不灰心。（Whatever）

10. 我坚持每天朗读，我知道练习得越多，进步就越大。(the more…the more)

11. 阅读时，我们很可能遇到一些生词和难句。(likely)

12. 哈利·波特(Harry Potter)一书自出版以来深受中学生的青睐。（popular）

13. 不管有多么忙，老师总是抽时间帮我复习物理。(spare)

14. 他对医生的建议置若罔闻，以至于每天清晨他咳嗽不止。(turn a deaf ear)

15. 那部电影很乏味，大部分观众放映结束前就离开了影院。(so… that…)

16. 只有全力以赴，我们才能按时完成这项任务。(unless)

17. 只有当你从失败中汲取教训时，才能取得更大的进步。（Only…..）

18. 既然你们已达成协议，就没有必要求助于律师了。(no point)

19. 人们在网上购物时，要特别注意信用卡安全。(pay attention to)

20. 我还没来得及提醒他要保守这个秘密他就匆匆挂了电话。（before）

1. We will have a further discussion before we draw /make a final conclusion.

2. Although the economy in this area is developing rapidly, the qualities of some citizens are still not satisfactory.

3. If (it is) convenient, please fetch me the parcel from the post office. /please go to the post

office and get back the parcel for me.

4. Our school basketball team will not beat the opponent in the final match unless the team members cooperate well with each other /strength their cooperation.

5. The historical novel about /on World War I / the First World War is so attractive that I can’t stand parting with it / putting it down (back, aside) / leaving it aside.

6. No matter how hard the rain falls and the wind blows, the police keep to their posts.

7. Although we are suffering such a severe natural disaster, we will eventually/ finally overcome the temporary difficulty, as long as we don’t lose heart.

8. Weather permitting, the football match will be played next Wednesday.

If the weather permits, the football match will be played next Wednesday.

9. Whatever difficulties he meets with, he won't lose heart/ confidence/feel discouraged.

10. I keep reading aloud every day, for I know the more I practice, the more progress I will make.

11. While reading, we are quite likely to meet with/come across some new words and difficult sentences.

12. Harry Potter has been quite popular with/among the middle school students since it was published/came out.

13. No matter how/ However busy he is, my teacher always spares time to help me with my

physics.

…help me to go over/ review…

14. He turned a deaf ear to the doctor's advice, so that he kept coughing early in the morning every day.

15. That film was so boring that most audience left the theater before the end of it.

16. We won't be able to finish the task on time unless we try our best.

17. Only when you have learned a lesson from failure, can you make greater progress.

18. There's no point in turning to the lawyer, since you have reached an agreement.

19. When shopping online, people should pay special attention to the security of credit cards.

20. He hung up the phone in a hurry before I could remind him to keep the secret.