24) Since + 主语 + 过去式,主语 + 现在完成式
例如:Since he went to senior high school, he has worked very hard.自从他上高中,他一直很用功。
25) An advantage of… is that + 句子 (……的优点是……)
例如:An advantage of using the solar energy is that it won't create (produce) any pollution. 使用太阳能的优点是它不会制造任何污染。
26) It was not until recently that….( 直到最近, ……)
例如:It was not until recently that the problem was solved. 直到最近这个问题才被解决。
27) We will be successful as long as we…. (只要我们……,我们就会成功的)
例如:We will be successful as long as we insist on working hard.只要我们坚持努力工作,我们会成功的。
28) No matter + wh-从句,…
例如:No matter how difficult English may be, you should do your best to learn it.不管英语有多么难,你都应该尽你最大的努力来学它。
注意:此句型一般可以改为疑问词+ever引导的从句,+主句
例如:Whatever he asks you to do, please refuse him.无论他让你做什么,都请拒绝他。
29) It's useless/ no good / no use doing sth. (做……是没有用的)
例如:It's no use crying over spilt milk. 覆水难收。
30) The reason why + 从句 is that + 从句 (……的原因是……)
例如:The reason why we have to grow trees is that they can supply fresh air for us.我们必须种树的原因是它们能供应我们新鲜的空气。