(课件网) The use of it To learn the use of “it”. It is amazing that at my age I am still fit. 2. It is easier to fall than to rise. 3. It is no good crying over spilt milk. The subject position 4. I think it best that you should do more exercise. 5. He found it difficult to accustom himself to getting up early. The object position 1. It用作形式主语，真正的主语常为不定式(短语)、动词-ing形式(短语)或名词性从句。如： It's impossible for us to get there in time. It's always sad saying goodbye to someone you love. It's strange that she never mentioned the wedding. ?2. It用作形式宾语，真正的宾语常为不定式(短语)、动词-ing形式(短语)或名词性从句。如： Many people find it hard to stop smoking. She finds it boring staying / to stay at home. I find it strange that she doesn't want to travel. It is a beautiful day. 2. It never rains but it pours. Here “it” refers to weather. 3. It was time to quite smoking. Here “it” refers to time. 5. It is 10 kilometers to the castle. Here “it” refers to distance. 4. It takes all sorts. 世上的人形形色色，无奇不有。 模糊的指代一般情形， 或上下文可以了解的事物。 It用作非人称代词, 用来指代时间、日期、地点、天气、温度、距离、环境、情况等。 It was 4 o'clock and the mail still hadn't come. It's quite warm at the moment. It's over 200 miles from London to Manchester. It's getting very competitive in the car industry. 2. Some young people think they look attractive when they smoke. It seems _____ _____ Giving up smoking is difficult to do. It is _____ that some young people think they look attractive when they smoke. difficult to give up smoking. Rewrite these sentences using an “it” structure. 3. Most people believe smoking causes cancer. It is believed _____ 4. Don’t try to quit on a stressful day. It is no use _____ trying to quit on a stressful day. that smoking causes cancer. 5. China produces one third of the world’s cigarettes. It is astonishing _____ _____ 6. You are not allowed to advertise cigarettes in this country. It is illegal _____ _____ that China produces one-third of the world’s cigarettes. to advertise cigarettes in this country. 7. My father has quit smoking at last. It is wonderful _____ _____ 8. The night was dark and stormy when the old man started his journey. It was a _____ _____ dark and stormy night when the old man started his journey. that my father has quit smoking at last. 9. You could suffer from bad health if you keep smoking. It is likely _____ _____ 10. You have to take pills to control your blood pressure. It is necessary _____ _____ for you to take pills to control your blood pressure. that you could suffer from bad health if you keep smoking. 1. _____ is strange that he should have taken the books without the owner’s permission. (2018 江苏) 2. _____ took him a long time to acquire the skills he needed to become a good dancer. (2018 天津) It It One of you is an eyewitness (E) who has seen a robbery or an accident. The other is ... ...
