抽象定语从句
先行词是表地点的抽象名词 有某些先行词,如point, stage, position, case, policy, condition等,属于抽象的地点名词,需要接where引导的定语从句。There is one point where Id like your advice.有一点,我想听听你的建议。A condition where the parking brakes do not hold will most probably be due to a wheel brake component. 不能按住手煞车的状况最大的也许是由于车轮煞车部件的因素。You reach a point in your project where you just want to get the thing finished.从事任何项目你都会进入一种境界:一心想完毕它。Ive reached the stage where I just dont care any more.我已经到了一种什么都不在乎的地步。We are in a position where we may lose a large sum of money.在我们的处境下也许会损失打量金钱。There are cases where this rule does not hold good.在某些状况下,这个规则是不合用的。This company has now introduced a policy where pay rises are related to performance at work.这家公司引进一种政策:薪酬与工作体现挂钩。Have you ever been in a situation where you know the other person is right yet you cannot agree with him?你与否曾经处在你懂得另一种人和你格格不入的一种境况? occasion背面用when还是where?occasion 作先行词,定语从句引导词: 如果occasion表达机会, 时间的话 就用when引导。eg. Occasions are quite rare when I have the time to spend a day with my kids.如果它翻译成场合,表达地点, 就用where引导。 eg. This is not an occasion for laughter, where you must take things seriously. 练习定语从句1.Chinese medicine can sometimes provide a cure _ Western medicine cannot produce any good result.A. because B. until C.where D. whether2.The connection between Paul of the New Orleans Hornets and James of the Miami Heat has strengthened during the past seven years, to the point _ James thinks of Paul as his best friend in the NBAA. which B. what C. that D. where3.Sam remembered several occasions in the past _ he had experienced a similar feeling.A. what B. whereC. which D. why4.All the neighbors admire the family _ the parents are treating their child like a friend.A. why B. which C. that D. where5.Have you ever met with a situation in your life _ you cant understand others even if they have repeated themselves several times?A. where B. when C. that D. which6.I havent found a single instance/case _ a government has successfully contained the growth of illegal trade.A. where B. why C. which D. that-7.-Are you familiar with the music?-Yes. There was a time _ this kind of music was quite popular. A. that B. when C. with which D. about which8.As for our seniors in West Lake high school, we have reached a point in our life _ we are supposed to make decisions of our own.A. which B. what C. where D. that9.Now we are in a position _ we have to accept that we are wrong.A. on which B. where C. when D. that10.The rich, for _ money was not a problem, wanted to stay at an expensive hotel. A. their B. his C. whoseD. whom11.-Where did you meet him?-Well, perhaps it was in the factory _.A. that I met him B. where I visitedC. where I worked D. to which I visited 12.Dont forget the day _ you were received into the Youth League.A. when B. that C. at which D. where13.The city _ we visited last year is the one _ the famous writer was born.A. where, which B. which, where C. in which, that D. where, where14.On one side of the park, there is a patch of trees, _ a river winds.A. through which B. across whichC. that D. which15.Saving and recycling are long-term projects _ determination matters a great deal.A. that B. which C. whose D. where16.In a sports team each player has a clear role, and there are few occasions _ members are confused or uncertain about their roles. A. whose B. that C. when D. which17.Those successful deaf dancers think that dancing is an activity _ sight matters more than hearing.A. when B. whose C. which D. where18.What do you think of teaching, Bob?-I find it fun and challenging. It is a job _ you are doing something serious but interesting.A. where B. which C. when D. /19._ was expected, he broke his promise once more, _ left his friends down.A. It; which B. As; which C. It; as D. Which; which