Language learningLanguage learningExplanation 1. While these activities might seem childish and cause laughter rather than respect, in reality they require an enormous amount of strength and fitness as well as determination. 虽然这些活动看起来孩子气且令人发笑而不是让人肃然起敬,但实际上,这些活动需要强大的力量,健康的体格和坚定的决心。 rather than 而不是;……宁愿 …… rather than 前后结构相同,保持平衡 e.g. He is an artist rather than a writer. I would do it myself rather than ask him to do it. He prefers to rent a car rather than have one of his own. I should thank you rather than you should thank me.注意:rather than 连接两主语时,谓语与第一个主语保持一致。e.g. I, rather than you, am to blame. 常用搭配: would prefer to do…rather than do… Rather than stay at home, I’ll prefer to go out. as well as: 除……之外;和 ; 与…… 一样 She is clever as well as beautiful. as well: 也,通常用于句尾。 Would you like to come as well? may/might as well: 不妨,还不如注意:as well as 连接两主语时,谓语与第一个主语保持一致。e.g. E-mail, as well as telephones, ______ an important part in daily communication. ( 99 年全国高考)A. is playing B. have played C. are playing D. play A 2. Every time Ashrita tries to break a record, he reaches a point where he feels he cannot physically do any more. 每次试图破纪录的时候,阿西里塔都会达到一个体力不可逾越的极限点。Every time, each time, next time, the first time, any time, all the time 等名词短语用来引导时间状语,表示“每次,每当,下次,第一次 ……” e.g. Every time I was in trouble, he would come to help me out.Next time you come, do remember to bring your son here.The first time I climbed onto the wall, I felt nervous.You are welcome to come back any time you want to. 在句中 where 作为关...