(三)掌握常用句型：

台湾英语资源网 http://www.esl.tw 里面有很多，下面只列举比较常用的。

1. in order to

为了实现他的梦想，他学习非常努力。

He worked very hard in order to realize his dream. 2. in order that

她拼命干活以便到六点时把一切都准备就绪。

She worked hard in order that everything would be ready by 6 o’clock..

3. so…that

他们太累了，除了伸懒腰什么都做不了了。

They were all so tired that they could do nothing but yawn.

4. such…that

天气非常冷，以致于街上一个人都没有。

It was such a cold day that there was nobody on the street.

5. would rather do…than do

他宁愿听他人讲而不愿自己说。

He would rather listen to others than talk himself.

6. prefer doing to doing

他宁愿在精心准备后去做报告。

He prefers making speeches after careful preparation.

7. prefer to do…rather than do

比起女人，男人总是宁可在家睡觉也不愿花那么多时间来购物。

Compared with women, men always prefer to sleep at home rather than spend so  much time shopping.

8. not only…but also

在短短的三年的时间里她不但完成了所有课程，而且还获得了博士学位。

In just three years, she had not only finished all the lessons, but also  received her doctor’s degree.

9. either…or

如果考试过关，你可以买一个MP3或去云南玩一趟。

You could either buy an MP3 or go to Yunnan for a visit if you pass the  exam.

10. Neither…nor

他是一个无聊的人，既不爱娱乐，也不爱读书。

He is a boring man. He likes neither entertainment nor reading.

11. as well as

他善良又乐于助人。

He was kind as well as helpful.

12. …as well

这个小孩活泼又可爱。

The child is active and funny as well.

13. One…the other

你看见桌子上有两只笔吗?一支是红色的，另一支是黑色的。

Have you seen two pens on the desk? One is red, the other is black.