---He spent as much time as he could __________ his spoken English. --- Wish him good luck !
A．improve
B．improving
C．to improve
D．improved
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科目：高中英语
来源：黄冈兵法同步学案高二英语(下)
阅读下面短文，从A、B、C对四个选项中选出最佳选项。
　　In history，a real cowboy was a simple farm worker on horseback．He spent a long time a day outdoors working with cows ．The work was dirty，tiring and not very well paid．
　　People in the western。states had to 　1　 cattle at low cost and send them by railway to the eastern 　2　 ．But someone had to 　3　 the cattle and get them to the nearest railroad．This was the job of a cowboy．Sometimes the 　4　 was more than a thousand Kilometers away and it could take as 　5　 as six months to move the cattle．The　6　 was long but the cattle were driven 　7　 as not to lose 　8　．Then they could be sold at a good price．
　　Most cowboys were young，　9　 men．A good horse 　10　 their job of moving cattle much easier．A good cowboy 　11　 cows and knew how to control them．At night，he 　12　 to the cows to keep them calm．
　　In the late 1800s，America was changing from a nation of farm to one of 　13　 and cities．The cowboy seemed 　14　 compared with other Americans doing ordinary jobs．
　　Today，the 　15　 of cowboys has 　16　 greatly．One change is the use of trucks．
　　The job is not so hard 　17　 it used to be．And cowboys are better 　18　 now．They are 　19　 to be married．Some of them are farmers teachers or truck drivers．Some work for big companies．　20　 at night and on weekends，they become cowboys．These part-time cowboys increase the total production of meat，keeping the beef price low．
A．getB．bay
C．sellD．raise
A．marketsB．countries
C．citiesD．stories
A．deal withB．find out
C．look afterD．pay off
A．roadB．railroad
C．stateD．farm
A．goodB．much
C．longD．far
A．journeyB．trip
C．tourD．travel
A．hurriedlyB．smoothly
C．slowlyD．carefully
A．mindB．direction
C．headD．weight
A．unmarriedB．proud
C．strongD．educated
A．hadB．made
C．foundD．helped
A．recognizedB．understood
C．ownedD．kept
A．whisperedB．shouted
C．criedD．sang
A．townsB．factories
C．companiesD．villages
A．freeB．brave
C．easyD．pleased
A．mannerB．job
C．lifeD．mind
A．changedB．developed
C．improvedD．realized
A．thatB．as
C．whichD．what
A．knownB．paid
C．treatedD．dressed
A．afraidB．eager
C．worriedD．likely
A．BecauseB．And
C．WhenD．But
科目：高中英语
题型：阅读理解
The Touchstone &&& When the great library of Alexandria burned, the story goes, one book was saved. But it was and so a poor man, who could read little, bought it for very little money. The book wasn't very interesting, but between its pages there was something very interesting indeed. It was a thin strip of vellum on which was written the secret of the &Touchstone&! The touchstone was a small pebble that could turn any common metal into pure gold.
The writing explained that it was lying among thousands and thousands of other pebbles that looked exactly like it. But the secret was this: The real stone would feel warm, while ordinary pebbles are cold.
So the man sold his few belongings, bought some simple supplies, camped on the seashore, and began testing pebbles. He knew that if he picked up ordinary pebbles and threw them down again because they were cold, he might pick up the same pebble hundreds of times. So, when he felt one that was cold, he threw it into the sea. He spent a whole day doing this but none of them was the touchstone. Yet he went on and on this way. Pick up a pebble. Cold - throw it into the sea. Pick up another. Throw it into the sea. Pick up another. Throw it into the sea. The days continued over a long period if time. One day, however, about mid-afternoon, he picked up a pebble and it was warm. He threw it into the sea before he realized what he had done. He had formed such a strong habit of throwing each pebble into the sea that when the one he wanted came along he still threw it away.
&&& So it is with opportunity. Unless we are cautious, it’s easy to fail to recognize an opportunity when it is in hand and it’s just as easy to throw it away. The man bought the book because&&&&&&&&& . &&&&& A．he wanted to read it B．it was very interesting &&&&&& C．there was a secret in the book& D．he wanted to find the touchstone We can learn from the passage that the touchstone is&&&&&&&& . &&&&&& A．pure& B．cold& C．magic&&&&&& D．big Why did the man throw the pebbles into the sea? &&&&&& A．Because he didn’t want to get the same pebbles. &&&&&& B．Because he didn’t want others to pick them up. &&&&&& C．Because he didn’t like their ordinary looks. &&&&&& D．Because he didn’t like the cold feelings. What does the author want to tell us in the passage? &&&&&& A．We about orate opportunities in our life. &&&&&& B．We should seek for opportunities in the world. &&&&&& C．We may seize opportunities when we are watchful &&&&&& D．We may discover opportunities when forming habits.
科目：高中英语
题型：阅读理解
The Touchstone & When the great library of Alexandria burned, the story goes, one book was saved. But it was and so a poor man, who could read a little, bought it for very little money. The book wasn’t very interesting, but between its pages there was something very interesting indeed. It was a thin strip of vellum on which was written the secret of the “Touchstone”! The touchstone was a small pebble that could turn any common metal into pure gold.
The writing explained that it was lying among thousands and thousands of other pebbles that looked exactly like it. But the secret was this: The real stone would feel warm, while ordinary pebbles are cold.
So the man sold his few belongings, bought some simple supplies, camped on the seashore, and began testing pebbles. He knew that if he picked up ordinary pebbles and threw them down again because they were cold, he might pick up the same pebble hundreds of times. So, when he felt one that was cold, he threw it into the sea. He spent a whole day doing this but none of them was the touchstone. Yet he went on and on this way. Pick up a pebble. Cold - throw it into the sea. Pick up another. Throw it into the sea. Pick up another. Throw it into the sea.
The days stretched into weeks and the weeks into months. One day, however, about mid-afternoon, he picked up a pebble and it was warm. He threw it into the sea before he realized what he had done. He had formed such a strong habit of throwing each pebble into the sea that when the one he wanted came along he still threw it away. So it is with opportunity. Unless we are careful, it’s easy to fail to recognize an opportunity when it is in hand, and it’s just as easy to throw it away.
The man bought the book because _____________. &&A. he wanted to read it&& &&&&&&&& B. it was very interesting C. there was a secret in the book&& & D. he wanted to find the touchstone
We can learn from the passage that the touchstone is _________. A. pure && B. cold& &&& C. magic&&& & D. big
Why did the man throw the pebbles into the sea? A. Because he didn’t want to get the same pebbles. B. Because he didn’t want others to pick them up. C. Because he didn’t like their ordinary looks. D. Because he didn’t like the cold feelings.
What does the author want to tell us in the passage? A. We should offer opportunities in our life. B. We should seek for opportunities in the world. C. We may seize opportunities when we are watchful. D. We may discover opportunities when forming habits.
科目：高中英语
来源：学年山东省临沭一中高一12月学情调查英语试卷（带解析）
题型：阅读理解
It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit (追寻) of the dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.Over the phone, his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral（葬礼） is Wednesday.” &Memories flashed（闪现）through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.“Jack, did you hear me?”“Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. it’s been so long since I thought of him. I’m sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,” Jack said.“Well, he didn’t forget you. Every time I saw him he’d ask how you were doing. He’d reminisce (回忆) about the many days you spent over ‘his side of the fence’ as he put it, ” Mom told him.“I loved that old house he lived in,” Jack said.“You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man’s influence (影响) in your life,” she said.“He’s the one who taught me carpentry. I wouldn’t be in this business if it weren’t for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things that he thought were important. Mom, I’ll be there for the funeral.” Jack said.Busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser’s funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time, which was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture … Jack stopped suddenly.“What’s wrong, Jack?” his Mom asked.“The box is gone,” he said.“What box?” Mom asked.“There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he’d ever tell me was ‘the thing I value most’,” Jack said.It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.“Now I’ll never know what was so valuable to him,” Jack said sadly.Returning to his office the next day, he found a package on his desk. The return address caught his attention.“Mr. Harold Belser” it read.Jack tore （撕）open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope（信封）. Jack’s hands shook as he read the note inside,“Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bernett. It’s the thing I valued most in my life.” A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, and tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the fine cover, he opened it.Inside he found these words carved: “Jack. Thanks for your time! Harold Belser.”“Oh. My God! This is the thing he valued most …”Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his assistant and cleared his appointments for the next two days. “Why?” his assistant asked.“I need some time to spend with my son,” he said.【小题1】Why did Belser send Jack his gold watch?A．Because he had no children or relatives.B．Because he was grateful for Jack’s time with him.C．Because he thought he had to keep his word.D．Because Jack had always wanted it during his childhood.【小题2】Why did Jack say he needed some time to spend with his son?A．He was very tired of his work and wanted to have a good rest.B．He had promised to spare more time to stay with his son.C．He had missed his son and his family for days.D．He came to realize the importance of the time with his family.【小题3】Why did Jack think Mr. Belser died years ago?A．College and career prevented him from remembering Mr. Belser.B．Jack was too busy with his business and family to think about Mr. Belser.C．Jack was too busy realizing his dreams to think about Mr. Belser.D．His present busy life washed away his children memories.【小题4】Jack’s mother told him on the phone about Mr. Belser EXCEPT that _________.A．Mr. Belser often asked how Jack was doingB．Mr. Belser’s funeral would take place on WednesdayC．Mr. Belser had asked for Jack’s mailing addressD．Mr. Belser had pleasant memories of their time together【小题5】Which of the following is the most suitable title for this passage?A．The Good Old TimesB．The Lost Childhood DaysC．An Old Gold WatchD．What He Valued Most
科目：高中英语
来源：2008年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试江苏卷英语试题
题型：阅读理解
It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, carrier, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of the dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.Over the phone, his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday.” Memories fleshed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.“Jack, did you hear me?”“Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. it’s been so long since I thought of him. I’m sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,” Jack said.“Well, he didn’t forget you. Every time I saw him he’d ask how you were doing. He’d reminisce (回忆) about the many days you spent over ‘his side of the fence’ as he put it, ” Mom told him.“I loved that old house he lived in,” Jack said.“You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man’s influence in your life,” she said.“He’s the one who taught me carpentry. I wouldn’t be in this business if it weren’t for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important. Mom, I’ll be there for the funeral.” Jack said.Busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser’s funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time, which was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture … Jack stopped suddenly.“What’s wrong, Jack?” his Mom asked.“The box is gone,” he said.“What box?” Mom asked.“There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he’d ever tell me was ‘the thing I value most’,” Jack said.It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.“Now I’ll never know what was so valuable to him,” Jack said sadly.Returning to his office the next day, he found a package on his desk. The return address caught his attention.“Mr. Harold Belser” it read.Jack tore open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack’s hands shook as he read the note inside,“Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bernett. It’s the thing I valued most in my life.” A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, and tears filling his eyes. Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the fine cover, he opened it.Inside he found these words carved: “Jack. Thanks for your time! Harold Belser.”“Oh. My God! This is the thing he valued most …”Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his assistant and cleared his appointments for the next two days. “Why?” his assistant asked.“I need some time to spend with my son,” he said.【小题1】Why did Jack think Mr. Belser died years ago?A．College and career prevented him from remembering Mr. Belser.B．Jack was too busy with his business and family to think about Mr. Belser.C．Jack was too busy realizing his dreams to think about Mr. Belser.D．His present busy life washed away his children memories.【小题2】 Jack’s mother told him on the phone about Mr. Belser EXCEPT that _________.A．Mr. Belser often asked how Jack was doingB．Mr. Belser’s funeral would take place on WednesdayC．Mr. Belser had asked for Jack’s mailing addressD．Mr. Belser had pleasant memories of their time together【小题3】Why did Belser send Jack his gold watch?A．Because he was grateful for Jack’s time with him.B．Because he had no children or relatives.C．Because he thought he had to keep his word.D．Because Jack had always wanted it during his childhood.【小题4】Why did Jack say he needed some time to spend with his son?A．He was very tired of his work and wanted to have a good rest.B．He had promised to spare more time to stay with his son.C．He had missed his son and his family for days.D．He came to realize the importance of the time with his family.【小题5】Which of the following is the most suitable title for this passage?A．The Good Old TimesB．What He Valued MostC．An Old Gold WatchD．The Lost Childhood Days
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He spent as much time as he could&______ his spoken English.
A. improve B. improving C. to improve D. improved
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动名词：如果一个动词加上了ing变成了名词，那么这个词称动名词。 动名词是一种兼有动词和名词特征的非限定动词。它可以支配宾语，也能被副词修饰。由于动名词是由动词变化而来，它仍保留着动词的某些特征，具有动词的某些变化形式，用以表达名词所不能表达的较为复杂的意念。动名词的名词特征表现在它可在句子中当名词来用，作主语、宾语、表语、定语。动名词的结构和形式：动名词的否定结构：动名词的否定结构由not 动名词组成。如： Trying without success is better than not trying at all. 实验没有成功也比不实验好。 He hated himself for not having work hard. 他悔恨自己没有用功。 I’m sorry for not having telephoned you before. 很抱歉，没有早给你打电话。 He felt sorry for not having done the work well. 他为没有把工作做好感到难过。 I fancy it has done you a lot of good not going. 我看不去对你倒好了。（not going 是动名词一般式的否定形式） There is no denying the fact that he si diligent. （no denying 也是动名词一般式的否定）
动名词复合结构：通常情况下，动名词的逻辑主语为谓语动词的主语。如果动名词动作的发出者不失谓语动的主语时，则需要有自己的逻辑主语物主代词或名词所有格加动名词就构成了动名词的复合结构，这种结构在句中可以作主语，宾语等。 （1）逻辑主语是有生命的名词作主语时，必须用名词或代词所有格，作宾语时（尤其在口语中），也可用名词普通个或人称代词宾格。如： Do you think my going there will be of any help? 你看我去会有什么帮助吗？（宾语） The student’s knowing English well helps him in learning French. 这位学生通晓英语对他学法语很有帮助。（主语） Do you mind my(me) smoking ? 你介意我抽烟吗？（宾语） They insist on Mary’s (Mary) going with them there. 他们坚持要玛丽跟他们一起去那儿。（介词宾语） （2）逻辑主语是无生命名词是，通常只用名词普通格。如： Do you hear the rain pattering on the roof? 你听见雨点打在屋顶上了吗？ Is there any hope of our team winning the match ? 我们对赢得比赛有希望吗？ (3) 逻辑主语是指示代词或不定代词this that , somebody , someone , nobody, none, anybody, anyone 时，只用普通格。如： She was woken up by somebody shouting outside. 她被外面喊叫的人吵醒了。
动名词的形式（一般式，完成式和被动式）：(1) 动名词的一般式所表示的动作与谓语动词所表示的动作同时发生，或在谓语动词表示的动作之后。如： We are very interested in collecting stamps. 我们对集邮很感兴趣。 His coming will be of great help to us . 他来对我们大有帮助。 但是有些明确表示时间的动词和介词　after, on,upon, 或for之后，常用一般式代替完成式，表示动作发生在谓语动作之前。如： I shall never forget seeing the Great Wall for the first time.我永远不会忘记第一次看到长城的情景。 On hearing that bad news , the mother couldn’t help crying. 一听到这个糟糕的消息，母亲就禁不住哭了起来。 Excuse me for coming late. 我来晚了，请原谅。 Thank you for giving us so much help. 谢谢你给了我们这么多帮助。 (2) 动名词的完成式所表示的动作或状态在谓语动词之前完成或结束。 He regrets not having taken part in the work. 他后悔没有参加这项工作。 We were praised for having finished the work ahead of time. 我们因提前完成了这项工作而受到了表扬。 (3)动名词的被动式：当动名词的逻辑主语是行为承受者时，用被动语态。如： I like being given harder work. 我喜欢接受难点的工作。 She is proud of being admitted into the university. 她为被大学录取而感到自豪。 The meeting was put off without his having been consulted. 会议延期并未和他商量。 He doesn’t mind having been criticized. 他不介意过去受到的批评。 动名词与现在分词的关系：动名词它在形式上与现在分词相同，都是在动词原形的词末加-ing。在现代语法中，这两种形式同视为"-ing形式"。这两种形式的另一个相同之处是：它们都是由动词变化而成的，它们都保留了动词的某些特征，它们都能带自己的宾语、状语，而构成动名词短语或是现在分词短语去担当句子成分。例如：Speaking in the public,he will surely be very cheerful .（现在分词短语，作状语）他在公众场所讲话时总是兴高采烈的。She hates speaking in the public.（动名词短语，作宾语）她不喜欢在公众场所讲话。
动名词和现在分词都可以用于系动词之后作表语，区别方法是：①作表语的动名词与主语指的是同一件事，此时系动词相当于“是”，通常把主语和表语的位置互换，语法和意思不变，例如：My hobby is swimming.可改为Swimming is my hobby.(可将原句中的主语与表语位置互换)②现在分词作表语主要用以说明主语的性质，不能与主语互换位置，例如：The story is interesting .不可改为：Interesting is the story.2.动名词和现在分词都可以用作定语来修饰名词，两者的区别在于：动名词修饰名词时主要表示该名词的用途，而现在分词修饰名词时性质、状态或动作等。试比较：①a swimming boy和a swimming suit前者的意思是“一个正在游泳的男孩”，即a boy who is swimming，现在分词swimming 表示被修饰名词boy的动作；而后者的意思是“游泳衣”，即a suit for swimming,动名词swimming表示suit 的用途。②a sleeping child 和 a sleeping car前者的意思是“一个正在睡觉的孩子”，即a child who is sleeping，现在分词sleeping 表示被修饰名词 child 正处于的状态；而后者的意思是“卧车(被用来睡觉的车厢)”，即 a car which is used for sleeping,动名词 sleeping 表示car 的用途。动名词用法口诀：动名词常泛指，句法作用宾/表/定与主，时态/语态之形式，一般/完成/被动式。Being done 系被动，不含任何进行意。用作主语请留意，常用it作形式主语，不指未来发生事，表达的信息系已知。用作表语请记清，作用相当一名词，检验方法很简单，主与表换位能成立。用作定语也易辩，表示名词之用途。用作宾语稍复杂，关键留意谓语动词（跟动名词作宾语的常用动词附后），时态同谓动作比较，先于谓动用完成式，其逻辑主语不固定，在句中/句外均有之。否定式其前加not，复合式其前加物主词，非句首宾格词也可用，尤其口语中更如此。说明：1、主-----主语 2、宾-----宾语 3、表------表语 4、定------定语 5、谓动---谓语动词
动名词的用法： 一、动名词作主语&1. 直接位于句首做主语。例如： 　　 &&&& Swimming is a good sport in summer. 　　 2. 用 it 作形式主语，把动名词(真实主语)置于句尾作后置主语。 　　 动名词做主语时，不太常用 it 作先行主语，多见于某些形容词及名词之后。例如： It is no use telling him not to worry. 　　 常见的能用于这种结构的形容词还有：better，wonderful，enjoyable，interesting，foolish，difficult，useless，senseless，worthwhile，等。 　　 注意：important，essential，necessary 等形容词不能用于上述结构。 　　 3. 用于“There be”结构中。例如： 　　 There is no saying when he'll come.很难说他何时回来。 　　&4. 用于布告形式的省略结构中。例如： 　　 No smoking ( =No smoking is allowed (here) ). （禁止吸烟） 　　 No parking. （禁止停车） 　　 5. 动名词的复合结构作主语 　　 当动名词有自己的逻辑主语时，常可以在前面加上一个名词或代词的所有格，构成动名词的复合结构(这时，名词或代词的所有格做动名词的逻辑主语)。动名词的复合结构也可以在句中作主语。例如： 　　&Their coming to help was a great encouragement to us. 　　 二、动名词作宾语 1.作动词的宾语 　　 某些动词后出现非限定性动词时只能用动名词作宾语，不能用不定式。常见的此类动词有：admit, appreciate, excuse, stand, advise, allow, permit, avoid,& consider, enjoy, finish&&&&& They went on walking and never stopped talking.他们继续走，说个不停。&I found it pleasant walking along the seashore.在海滩上走真是乐事。 　　 Mark often attempts to escape being fined whenever he breaks traffic &regulations. 　　 每当马克违反交通规则时，他常常企图逃避罚款的处分。 　　&2.作介词的宾语 　　 We are thinking of making a new plan for the next term.&我们正考虑为下学期制定新的计划。 　　 Shall we have a rest or get down to doing our work?&我们休息呢还是开始干活？ 　　 3.作形容词的宾语 　　 The music is well worth listening to more than once.&&这种曲子很值得多听几遍。 　　 We are busy preparing for the coming sports meet. 我们正为马上到来的运动会忙着做准备。 三、动名词作表语 动名词作表语时句子主语常是表示无生命的事物的名词或what引导的名词性从句。表语、动名词与主语通常是对等的关系，表示主语的内容，主语、表语可互换位置。 　　 Your task is cleaning the windows.&& 你的任务就是擦窗户。(Cleaning the windows is your task.) 　　 What I hate most is being laughed at.& 我最痛恨的就是被别人嘲笑。(Being laughed at is what I hate most.) 四、动名词作定语 动名词作定语往往表示被修饰词的某种用途。如： 　　 a walking stick ＝a stick for walking=a stick which is used for walking 　　 a washing machine=a machine for washing=a machine which is used for washing 　　&a reading room=a room for reading=a room which is used for reading 　　 a measuring tape=a tape for measuring=a tape which is used for measuring 　　 sleeping pills=pills for sleeping=pills which is used for sleeping 动名词是非限定动词的一种形式，由动词原形+ing构成。它既有动词的特征，又有名词的特征，故称。动名词也有时态和语态的变化，如表所示（以及物动词write为例），不及物动词没有语态的变化。
动名词使用注意事项：1） 动名词做主语时，谓语动词为单数2） 在动名词和不定式中，作为介词的宾语是动名词3） 动名词的否定直接在其前加否定词，通过代词的宾格或所有格形式给出逻辑主语例：I would appreciate you calling back this afternoon.4） 有些词后只能接动名词
understand...5） 另外还有一些接-ing形式的常用说法it’ it’s no/little/hardly any/ it’s not/hardly/ it’ spend money/ there’ there’ there’ what’s the use/point6） 有些词后面加不定式和动名词均可remember,forget,try,stop,go on,continue,stop,regret,cease,mean后面均可用不定式和-ing形式，但意义截然不容。例：remember to do/doing：①I remembered to post the letters.（指未来/过去未来将要做的动作）②I remembered posting/having posted the letters.（我记得做过这个动作）&forget与remember的用法类似。&regret的用法：①I regret to inform you that…（我很遗憾地通知你……）②I regretted having left the firm after twenty years.（为了“二十年前的离开”而遗憾。）&try to（努力）与try +–ing（试验）：①You really must try to overcome your shyness.②Try practicing five hours a day.
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