题目内容
– A number of students ____ in the dinning hall.
-- Let me count. The number of the students ____ about 400.
A.are, is | B.is, are | C.are, are | D.is, is |
A
解析试题分析:A number of一些,许多;The number of……的数目。句意:许多学生在大厅里面。——让我数一数。这些学生的数目是大约四百人。结合语境可知上文主语为复数名词students,故系动词用复数形式。下文主语为抽象名词number,不可数,故系动词用单数,选A。
考点:主谓一致
点评:be动词往往根据句子的主语而有所不同,其应用原则可以结合如下歌谣来记忆;我用am,你用are;is用在他、她、它。单数名词用is,复数名词全用are。
Talking with people is necessary in our daily activities and it is also very important. However, we all have different styles of communicating. Some people seem to be liked by most of the people while others not! Why does this happen? The answer lies in the simple magic words of communication—Thank you, Please and Sorry!
Let’s see how and why we should use these three words:
◆ Thank you
There is not one day of our life which we spend without taking help from another person. From the time we start our day till we step into our bed for a good night’s sleep, we have taken a number of favors (恩惠). However, how many times do we thank the other person truly? Be free and generous in saying “Thank you”! It does not take away your credit (认可), but surely makes the other person happy and more willing to help you next time!
◆ Please
Often we take things for granted (想当然) and ask other people to do things for us. This does not help as others feel they are made to do these for you. A simple and sweet “please” could completely change the manner towards you.
◆ Sorry
Everyone makes mistakes, but it is quite difficult to accept it and say sorry for it. This always causes trouble in our relationship. Saying sorry does not disgrace (使丢脸) anyone, instead, puts them in a more polite position.
These three simple words can work wonders for people. If you truly use these words in your day to day communication with people, you will surely find a change in the way people respond (反应) to you and your actions.
Three 1. words of communication |
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Communicating is 2. and plays an important part in our daily activities. Because of different styles of it, some people are very 3. while others are not. |
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Thank you |
We receive help from others 4. day. If you say “Thank you” after getting favors, others will help you 5. . |
Please |
Others should 6. you well, right? No! But if you 7. the simple and sweet “Please”, maybe others could change the manner towards you. |
Sorry |
It is human nature that everyone makes 8. . Saying “Sorry” can help you reduce 9. in your relationship. |
You’re 10. to find a change in the way people respond to you if you truly use these words. |