SENTENCE EXPLANATIONS1
The national average is only about 12
7 percent, so it is not surprising that Florida is known as the oldest place in the USA
(P18)【分析】这是一个主从复合句
The national average is only about 12
7 percent 是主句;从属连词 so 引导的是结果状语从句,其中 it 是形式主语,真正的主语是 that 引导的主语从句,介词短语 in the USA 作地点状语
【句意】 全国平均比例仅为 12
7%,因此佛罗里达州被认为是美国最老的地方也就不足为奇了
Most agree, however, that they like the climate in Florida, which, apart from a few hurricanes, is warmer than in other places
(P18)【分析】 这是一个主从复合句
主句是 Most agree
that 引导一个宾语从句;关系代词 which 引导的是非限制性定语从句,修饰先行词 climate,其中 than 又引导一个比较状语从句,than 后省略了 the climate
【句意】 不过,大多数人同意,他们喜欢佛罗里达州的气候,这里除了偶尔有飓风,气候比其它地方暖和
For example, ambulances respond faster now, and many houses have bathrooms designed for older owners, with things like easy-to-use bathtubs that