牛津译林版选修4《Unit 3 Grammar and usage》2022年同步练习卷

二、A Exploring the rules

• 1．Max is reading an article on the pros and cons of starting one's own business.Find the sentences with noun clauses and fill in the table below.The first one has been done for you.
  
      As you start to make plans for what you want to do with your future，you might ask a question whether you should start your own business.You may have a brilliant idea，but before you decide to put it into action，it is wise to weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of this option.
      There are many advantages of running your own business.It can be a source of personal growth，since you need to learn a lot of skills in order to become a successful business owner.For example，you should learn to sharpen your leadership skills and motivate your employees，or to develop your financial management skills and keep track of all your receipts and payments.Another advantage is that you will be able to better provide for yourself and your family，or even the economy will benefit if you achieve commercial success.It is no surprise that being one's own boss is appealing to many people.
      However，there are disadvantages too.For one thing，running your own business means dealing with demanding work schedules.You may have to work long hours，or even work around the clock.For another，being a business owner comes with great responsibilities.For instance，you will have to work out weekly，monthly and yearly budgets，and a wrong decision might cost the company a great deal and put other people's jobs on the line.Also，you will need to make sure any loans you have are repaid on time.Therefore，when it comes to starting a business on your own，think twice before you act!
  
      Subject clause：

  
      Object clause ：As you start to make plans for what you want to do with your future， ..
      Predicative clause：

  
      Appositive clause：

  
  
      Working out the rules
      •A noun clause acts like a （1）

  and can function as the subject，object，predicative or appositive in the sentence.
      .We often use linking words like （2）

  ，whether/for a question word to introduce a noun clause.
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二、B Applying the rules

• 2．B1 Rewrite the following sentences using noun clauses according to the requirements in the brackets.
  （1）How do young people decide on a career？I want to know. （object clause）
  

  
  （2）Does she have enough time to complete so many tasks？This is her doubt.
  （predicative clause）
  

  
  （3）The careers adviser suggests that people should think carefully before choosing
  a job.The suggestion is useful. （appositive clause）
  

  
  （4）Where will my uncle open his new restaurant？It remains to be seen.
  （subject clause）
  
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• 3．The passage below gives tips on how to start a business.Complete it with proper linking words to form noun clauses.
      Our first tip for starting a business is to choose a product or service that you find suitable.The fact（1）

  you have a passion for your idea will make much easier to motivate yourself.It is also important （2）

  it should fit your skills.
  
      A second tip is to analyse your target market carefully to see （3）

  it is worth entering，and if so，how you should run your business.The size of the market and its rate of growth are important factors to consider（4）

  you can satisfy the needs of potential clients most effectively should be the focus of your business.To achieve that，you need to do some detective work.Do not rely on your subjective judgement.You should also look through the business directory to see who your main competitors will be and find out how their businesses work.
  
      Our final tip is （5）

  you should consider whether you want to make your business a solo one or find one or two partners.Doing it alone can give you greater autjye.aiomy.On the other hand，partners can help plug the knowledge or skill gaps.
  
      All this groundwork might seem boring when you just cannot wait to get started.However，if you are well prepared，the business you want to open will have a greater chance of success.
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• 4．B3 Max is talking to his friend Kate about starting his own busjye.aiess.In pairs，complete the conversation below using noun clauses.
      Max：I want to start my own business one day.
      Kate：That's great!But it's a lot of hard work.Do you have any ideas
  （1）

  ？
      Max：Yes!I want to open a fashion design studio-I have some great design ideas.Kate：Make sure you do a lot of research before you start.
      Max：I definitely will.I want to talk to some people in the fashion industry.I'm
      interested in（2）

  .
      Kate：It's good to talk to experts in the field.（3）

  .
      will definitely help you when you start your business!
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二、C.Fill in the blanks with proper linking words.（课后练习P.70）

• 12．As a matter of fact，

  the sun rises in the morning varies from
  place to place.
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• 13．It is not clear

  the plan is practical，but we can give it a go.
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