1. Would you be so kind as to shut the door, please? (P57) 請你把門關上好嗎?

so…as to: 如此 …以致于… 表示結果

He got up so early as to catch the early bus.

so…that… 如此…以致于，引導結果狀語從句

He got up so early that he caught the early.

so as to: 為了，相當于in order to, 但so as to不能用于句首。

He got up very early so as to catch the early bus.

so that:為了，引導目的狀語從句；以致于，引導結果狀語從句。

He got up very early so that he could catch the early bus.

He got up very early so that he caught the early bus.

典型題例：

Roses need special care _____ they can live through winter. (2004全國)

A. because B. so that C. even if D. as

答案及解析:

選B. so that 以便, 引導目的狀語從句.

2. By order of the headmaster, these doors must be kept shut at all times.(P57) 根據校長的命令， 這些門必須一直關著。

at all times: 無論何時，一直

You should be ready at all times for the coming examination.

at times: 有時，不時

He wrote to me at times when he was abroad.

at a time: 每次， 一次

You can borrow two books at a time on the condition that you return them on time.

at one time: 曾經，一度

We were good friends at one time.

at the same time: 同時

典型題例:

Your performance in the driving test didn't reach required standard, _____. you failed.

A. in the end B. after all C. in other words D. at the same time

答案及解析:

選C. in the end 最后,最終; after all畢竟; in other words換句話說; at the same time 同時.

3. Would you mind shutting the door? (P57) 你介意把門關上嗎？

mind: verb 介意，反對，常用于疑問，否定，條件句中。

to be annoyed or worried by something:

Do you think he'd mind if I borrowed his book?

[+ ing form of verb] I don't mind having a dog in the house so long as it's clean.

Would you mind turning (= Please would you turn) your radio down a little please?

Do you mind if (= May) I put the television on?

[+ object + ing form of verb] Do you mind me smoking?

[+ question word] I don't mind what you wear so long as it's not that awful pink shirt.

I'd prefer to stay in tonight, if you don't mind.