長句拆解
Our sales increased by approximately 20% within one week of launching our largest advertising campaign.
下列內容皆可移除
- 所有副詞
- 助動詞
- 修飾名詞的前置普通形容詞
- 所有格、數量詞
- 後位修飾的形容詞語塊
- 同位語
移除
所有格:Our、片語型副詞(表程度):by approximately 20%、片語型副詞(表時間):within one week of launching our largest advertising campaign
剩下
sales increased
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類似例句
- Student performance improved significantly this semester because of the head teacher's encouragement of peer collaboration in class.
- Our advertising costs doubled last quarter because the competition for prime ad space became intense.
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Student performance improved significantly this semester because of the head teacher's encouragement of peer collaboration in class.
由於校長鼓勵學生課堂同儕合作,因此本學期學生的成績顯著提升。
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Our advertising costs doubled last quarter because the competition for prime ad space became intense.
上個季度,由於黃金廣告位的競爭變得異常激烈,我們的廣告成本翻倍。
判斷動詞用法是否正確
We didn't discuss about the problems in the meeting yesterday.
We didn't discuss about the problems in the meeting yesterday.
應移除about:discuss是及物動詞,直接加受詞
They didn't inform me their final decision.
inform的用法不屬於第四句型,也就是說,inform不能連續加兩個受詞
They didn't inform me their final decision.
They didn't inform me of their final decision.
Terry is bantering his classmates again.
More local residents now oppose to the development.
Many of my friends are increasingly falling behind credit card repayments.
連綴動詞(Linking Verbs)和主詞補語
橋接主角和主詞補語(來說明主角到底是什麼、或是什麼狀態);分成相等和描述兩類,主詞補語若是名詞,則等於主詞、主詞補語若是形容詞,則描述主詞
- These buildings are data centers.
- Lack of experience seems to be the main problem.
- He seems like an experienced teacher.
- She became a research assistant at 30.
- He turned 18 last month. Now, he's allowed to vote.
- This hotel room feels cold.
- His songs remain popular.
- Their new venture seems quite promising.
- The small town is increasingly becoming popular among foodies.
- Our relationship turned sour when I found out the truth.
seem直接加形容詞,但通常會先加to be、再加名詞片語;seem like加名詞片語,偏向日常語境
進階:片語語塊做主詞補語,實用導向、不分析、不陷入文法學派爭議
- I am in a charming hotel room.
- I am in a dilemma about a job offer.
- Your keys are on the table. 表地方、時間的介系詞片語視為副詞,歸入第一句型;或可視為主詞補語,歸入第二句型【同樣爭議出現在介系詞片語當受詞補語的時候】
- He was on night duty.
- He was on a diet.
- My current goal is to pass the exam.
- The problem was that we didn't have enough time.
- The only reason is [because ? that] I'm not interested in it.
進階但對雅思很重要
下列動詞接不定詞片語的用法,歸屬於第二句型
- Although I had many other commitments, I managed to finish the project on time.
- I tend to drink a lot of cold water during meals year-round.
- I hesitate to ask my friends for help every time I run into trouble.
- I have a big presentation tomorrow, so I can ill afford to stay up late tonight.
- I aim to complete the first draft by next Friday.
- He volunteered to lead the newly formed team when no one else stepped up.
- I strive to maintain a healthy sleep routine, even on busy weekends.
為什麼下列各句均屬於第二句型?
- The most common reason people leave online communities is losing interest.
看懂還不夠,最有效的辦法是:立即挑幾個IELTS Speaking Part 1題目,試著自然融入其中一種
橫向演練,比起主題式套題練習更能針對特定句型和技巧來更快達成精熟
【示範1】 Do you spend much time with your family?
考量語法多樣性,回答第一句話用字和句型避免照抄考題
My family is the center of my life, so I see them almost every weekend. I strive to have dinner with my parents at least once a week, even though I live across the city.
我的家是我生活重心,所以我幾乎每個週末都會見到他們。雖然我住在城市的另一端,但我還是努力確保每周至少和父母一起吃一次晚餐。
【示範2】 What do you usually do on weekends?
My Saturdays tend tobe quite packed, mostly with errands and meeting friends. Somehow I always manage to carve out an hour for a quiet walk in the park before dinner.
我的星期六通常都很忙,大部分時間都用來辦事和朋友聚會。不過,我總是能設法在晚餐前抽出一個小時,在公園裡安靜地散步。
長句拆解
Her main strength as a team leader is her ability to stay calm under pressure.
移除(1)修飾名詞的前置普通形容詞(含所有格)+(2)後位修飾的形容詞語塊
Her main strength as a team leader is her ability to stay calm under pressure.
看透句子的原始型態
strength is ability
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長句拆解
The final results of the survey conducted among local residents remain surprisingly consistent with last year’s findings.
移除(1)修飾名詞的前置普通形容詞+(2)後位修飾的形容詞語塊
The final results of the survey conducted among local residents remain surprisingly consistent with last year’s findings.
移除(1)單字型副詞+(2)當副詞的介系詞片語語塊
results remain surprisingly consistent with last year’s findings.
看透句子的原始型態
results remain consistent
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很多動詞具有及物和不及物兩種用法,學會判別而非硬記
以下將be increasing視為動詞(increase的現在進行式):
- The burden on family caregivers is increasing.
- She is increasing her daily water intake to stay healthy.
這個句型相當直覺,但困難點在受詞並非只有普通名詞,還有片語型名詞和名詞子句
the answer
how to solve the problem
why he has been failing his job interviews.
that we won't be able to meet the project deadline
wants to live and work in Australia
enjoys living in the quiet community
- 片語動詞:I set aside a fixed proportion of my salary for an annual trip abroad.
我把固定比例的薪水存起來,作為每年出國旅行的費用。
- The committee carried out a survey of first-year students last spring.
委員會去年春天對大一新生進行了一項調查。
- I turned down the job offer because the commute was too long.
因為通勤時間太長,我拒絕了那份工作邀約。
- She came up with a creative solution to the problem.
她想出了一個有創意的解決方法。
- My father has the greatest influence on my career choices.
我父親對我的職涯選擇影響最大。
- Social media plays a major role in shaping public opinion.
社群媒體在塑造輿論上扮演重要角色。
- Many tourists take advantage of the free walking tours offered by the city.
許多遊客利用市政府提供的免費徒步導覽。
- Teachers should pay close attention to students who struggle with reading.
老師應該特別留意閱讀有困難的學生。
- Many students rely on part-time jobs to cover their living expenses.
許多學生靠兼職工作支付生活開銷。
- Our department deals with complaints from international students.
我們系負責處理國際學生的申訴。
長句拆解:層層嵌套
Research shows that project-based learning enhances critical thinking.
主句和名詞子句內部都是及物動詞+普通名詞當受詞的句型
- 主句的受詞是that引導的名詞子句
- that子句內部的及物動詞是enhances、受詞是critical thinking
長句拆解:多種修飾語塊
A few studies conducted in the 2010s indicate that personalized learning platforms improve student engagement among struggling readers.
主句移除數量詞A few和後位修飾語塊conducted in the 2010s
studies indicate that ...
S+Vt+O
that引導的名詞子句移除前置形容詞和後位修飾語塊among struggling readers
platforms improve engagement
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拆解的目的是充分且高速理解句意;
能夠或已經明白整句含意的時候,不必拆解
Roughly three-quarters of adults 65 and older say (that) they never use AI chatbots.
約四分之三、65歲以上的人說他們不曾使用人工智慧聊天機器人。
DO可以是名詞片語、名詞子句或疑問詞不定詞名詞片語
the good news
how to structure a Part 2 answer
that my speaking score had improved significantly
why my essay had received a low band score
them
local small businesses
young families struggling with housing costs
every household in the affected areas
長句拆解
Starting this semester, our university offers first-year students from low-income families a generous scholarship covering tuition and accommodation.
移除:所有格our、片語型副詞(表時間):Starting this semester、前置形容詞first-year, generous、後位修飾語塊from low-income families, covering tuition and accommodation
university offers students scholarship
S+Vt+IO+DO
offer要求三個成員:誰提供(university)、提供給誰(students)、提供什麼(scholarship),其餘都是加進來的資訊,拿掉它們之後,university offers students scholarship 仍是文法正確的完整句子,事件也還在,只是變得不精確。
同一個動詞,後面接的東西不同,句型就不同:學會判別,而非硬記
受詞補語說明受詞「是什麼」或「怎麼了」。判斷方法:問自己,受詞和後面那一段指的是不是同一個人事物的身分或狀態?是,就是受詞補語;不是,就是兩個不同的受詞。點擊卡片,看判斷過程。
She made me a sandwich.
她做了一個三明治給我。
He made me nervous.
他讓我很緊張。
I found her a taxi.
我替她找到一輛計程車。
I found her helpful.
我發現她很有幫助。
me不是a sandwich,兩者不是同一個人事物
這是兩個不同的受詞:S+Vt+IO+DO
緊張的人是me,補上 be 說得通:I am nervous。
nervous 說明受詞的狀態:S+Vt+O+OC
her不是a taxi,是替她找到一輛計程車。
這是兩個不同的受詞:S+Vt+IO+DO
有幫助的人就是her,補上be說得通:she is helpful。
helpful說明受詞的狀態:S+Vt+O+OC
受詞補語的長相:形容詞、名詞、不定詞、動詞變化形
形容詞
keep / make / find / leave
名詞
call / elect / consider / name
不定詞 to V
want / allow / enable / encourage / require
動詞變化形
make / let / have / see / hear / get
- Heavy workloads leave many students exhausted.
繁重的課業讓許多學生筋疲力盡。
- I found the choices overwhelming.
我覺得這些選擇令人無所適從。
- The new policy keeps commuting costs low.
新政策讓通勤成本維持在低檔。
- The committee elected her chairperson.
委員會選她擔任主席。
- Many people consider technology a double-edged sword.
許多人認為科技是一把雙面刃。
- My friends call me Annie.
朋友都叫我 Annie。
- Governments should encourage people to use public transport.
政府應該鼓勵人們使用大眾運輸。
- Remote work allows employees to manage their own time.
遠距工作讓員工能自行管理時間。
- The new rule requires schools to publish their results.
新規定要求學校公布成績。
不定詞的動作者就是受詞:people使用大眾運輸。這類結構在語法書中的歸類有不同看法,實用導向,歸入第五句型
- My teacher made me rewrite the introduction.
老師要我重寫引言。
- I heard my neighbor playing the piano last night.
我昨晚聽到鄰居在彈鋼琴。
- I had my laptop repaired yesterday.
我昨天把筆電送修了。
make / let / have 後面用原形,不加to。受詞自己做動作,用V-ing;受詞承受動作,用V-ed
介系詞片語跟在受詞後面時,
可視為副詞,歸入第三句型;或視為受詞補語,歸入第五句型【同樣的爭議也出現在主詞補語】。本課程實用導向,不糾結
I always keep my phone in my bag.
我總是把手機放在包包裡。
這門課將(1)see/view/regard/cite/describe ... as ...、(2)stop/prevent/discourage ... from ...等,均歸類為第五句型
Higher parking fees do not seem to discourage people from driving.
提高停車費似乎並沒有阻止人們開車。
想一想,這句為何屬於第五句型?
Many interviewers take it for granted that people want to work close to home.
take it for granted that 雅思口說Part 3答題應用
Do you think older generations and younger generations have different attitudes toward relationships?
Yes, quite noticeably. Older generations often take it for granted that relationships require sustained effort and face-to-face time, while younger people tend to maintain connections more digitally. Neither approach is wrong, but the expectations going in are quite different.
你認為老一輩和年輕一輩對於人際關係的態度有所不同嗎?
是的,差異相當明顯。老一輩往往視維繫關係需要持續付出和面對面相處為理所當然,而年輕人則更傾向透過數位方式保持聯繫。兩種方式本身都沒有對錯,只是雙方進入關係時的預設期待相當不同。
- There be + S 「有」--存在於某空間,和擁有have不同
時態
主詞:單數或不可數名詞
主詞:複數名詞
現在式
There is a growing demand for flexible working hours.
彈性工時的需求持續增加。
Do you think there are too many advertisements nowadays?
過去式
There was a park across from my apartment.
There were significant improvements in air quality after the ban.
禁令實施後,空氣品質顯著改善。
未來式
There will be a change.
There will be fewer opportunities for low-skilled workers in an automated economy.
在自動化經濟中,低技能勞工的機會將更少。
現在完成式
There has been a rise.
There have been changes.
There have many changes recently.
現在完成式There have/has been缺一不可:
- There have been growing calls for greater transparency in government spending.
外界對政府支出透明度的要求日益升高。
- There has been a steady decline in new housing construction over the past decade.
過去十年,新建住房數量持續下降。
There be + S 雅思口說Part 1應用
Yes. Deep green is the color I keep coming back to. There is something grounding about it that reminds me of forests and open landscapes. I tend to choose it naturally when picking clothes or decorating my space.
深綠色是我一再回歸的顏色。它有種踏實的感覺,讓我聯想到森林和遼闊的景色。在選衣服或布置空間時,我往往會自然而然地選它。
I genuinely do. There have been times when I spent an entire afternoon inside one and completely lost track of time. Something about being surrounded by art or history makes me feel very present.
真心喜歡。有幾次我在裡面待了整個下午,完全忘記時間流逝。被藝術或歷史圍繞的那種感覺,讓我格外專注於當下。
熟練說寫出穩固的主幹,下一步是附加資訊
延長句子、文法不崩潰;增加資訊含量、清晰傳達想法但不讓考官得費力理解(或無法理解)
然後知曉短句長句各司其職,交互運用在說寫,實現語法多樣性
主幹保證策略
將策略化為實際輸出,最佳練習處是IELTS Speaking Part 1【橫向演練】