语法与词汇

Since the IQ test was created from the point of view of Europeans, people of other races sometimes scored comparatively higher.

【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】

本题重点考查引导状语从句的连词。这是一个主从复合句,是让步与转折关系, 而不是因果关系,因此画线部分中连词使用错误。四个选项中nevertheless经常用作副 词,其余三个都是连词,都可以引导状语从句。但whereas作连词时用以比较或对比两 个事实,意思是“然而”。whatever作连词使用时也可以引导让步状语从句,但意思是 “不管什么,无论什么” ,故C选项是正确的答案。
[参考译文]虽然智商测试是从欧洲人的角度设计的,但是其他种族的人在测试中有时得分较高。
[语法拓展] 英语中though, whatever, whereas都能引导状语从句,但在语义上容易给学习者造成混淆,而nevertheless是副词,不能引导从句,但可以放在句首或句中。
① nevertheless adv.意为“不过; 然而;仍然; 尽管如此”。
e.g. There had been no indication of any loss of mental faculties. His whole life had nevertheless been clouded with a series of illnesses.没有迹象表明他的智力受到了损害, 但是他的一生却是疾病缠身。
② whatever conj./意为 “不管什么;无论什么;任何......的事物;凡是........的东西”。
e.g. Whatever you want to chat about,we’ll do it tonight.不管你想聊些什么,我们今晚聊个够。
Franklin was free to do pretty much whatever he pleased.富兰克林几乎可以做自己喜欢做 的任何事情。
③ whereas conj.意为“然而”。
e.g. Pensions are linked to inflation, whereas they should be linked to the cost of living. 金与通货膨胀挂钩,然而它们其实应该和生活费用挂钩。
She has authentic charm whereas most people simply have nice manners.她散发出真正的魅 力,而大多数人只是举止优雅。