Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the art of connecting complex thoughts and asking polite, professional questions in English.
- Link ideas using contrast and purpose clauses.
- Master common adjective-preposition collocations.
- Use temporal expressions accurately in conversation.
你将学到什么
恭喜你进入 B1 进阶阶段!如果你想让英语表达从“蹦单词”变成“讲逻辑”,这一章就是为你量身定做的。我们将一起攻克四个核心技能,让你的沟通更有深度。首先,你会掌握 although、so that 等连接词,学会在职场面试或日常讨论中清晰表达转折与目的,把零散的句子串成有说服力的观点。接着,我们会死磕像 interested in 或 good at 这样的固定搭配,帮你避开中式英语的介词雷区,让表达瞬间地道。你还会彻底分清 during、for 和 while,在讲故事时精准掌控时间线,不再手忙脚乱。最棒的是,你将学会超实用的“委婉提问法”,比如在异国街头问路时,一句 Could you tell me where the station is? 会让你显得非常有修养且有礼貌。学完本章,你不仅能描述事实,更能流畅地表达思想,在各种社交场合游刃有余。准备好给你的英语“升个级”了吗?
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Clauses of Contrast, Purpose, and ReasonSubordinate clauses add meaning to main clauses. Contrast clauses show opposition (although, even though, despite). Purpose clauses show why (to, so that, in order to). Reason clauses explain cause (because, since, as).
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Adjective + Preposition: Interested IN, Good AT, Afraid OFMany adjectives are always followed by a specific preposition. These are fixed collocations that must be memorised — the preposition cannot be changed.
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During, For, and While: Expressing TimeDuring + noun (refers to a period). For + duration (how long). While + clause (subject + verb, two things happening at the same time).
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Indirect Questions: Could You Tell Me Where...?Indirect questions are politer and more formal than direct questions. After the introductory phrase, use statement word order (not question word order) — no inversion, no do/does/did.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: Use 'although', 'because', and 'so that' to link complex ideas.
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By the end you will be able to: Ask polite indirect questions to sound more professional.
技巧与窍门 (3)
Comma Rule
Don't translate
The 'if' rule
核心词汇 (5)
Real-World Preview
Asking for Information
Review Summary
- Clause + [although/because/so that] + Clause
- Adjective + [in/at/of] + Noun/Gerund
- during + noun / for + duration / while + clause
- Could you tell me + where/when + Subject + Verb?
常见错误
The adjective 'interested' always takes 'in', not 'on'.
In indirect questions, the verb must come after the subject.
'During' is used for a noun event, while 'for' is used for a duration of time.
本章规则 (4)
Next Steps
You have done a fantastic job today. Keep practicing these structures in your daily emails and conversations!
Write a short paragraph about your hobbies using the new structures.
快速练习 (10)
Select the correct sentence.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Clauses of Contrast, Purpose, and Reason
I am interested ___ photography.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Adjective + Preposition: Interested IN, Good AT, Afraid OF
___ the weather, we went out.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Clauses of Contrast, Purpose, and Reason
She is ___ with the service.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Adjective + Preposition: Interested IN, Good AT, Afraid OF
Find and fix the mistake:
He is afraid for spiders.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Adjective + Preposition: Interested IN, Good AT, Afraid OF
___ I was working, he called.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: During, For, and While: Expressing Time
___ the movie, I ate popcorn.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: During, For, and While: Expressing Time
Find and fix the mistake:
Do you know where does he live?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Indirect Questions: Could You Tell Me Where...?
Which is correct?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Indirect Questions: Could You Tell Me Where...?
I stayed home ___ it was raining.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Clauses of Contrast, Purpose, and Reason
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