A. where B. what C. that D. how

5. Along with the letter was his promise _____ he would visit me this coming Christmas. [上海2004春]

A. which B. that C. what D. whether

6. A story goes _____ Elizabeth I of England liked nothing more than being surrounded by clever and qualified noblemen at court. [上海2004]

A. when B. where C. what D. that

7. I think Father would like to know _____ I've been up to so far, so I decide to send him a quick note. [湖南2004]

A. which B. why C. what D. how

8. The Foreign Minister said, "______ our hope that the two sides will work towards peace." [北京2004]

A. This is B. There is C. That is D. It is

9. We cannot figure out ______ quite a number of insects, birds, and animals are dying out. [北京2004]

A. that B. as C. why D. when

10. I have always been honest and straight forward, and it doesn't matter _____ I'm talking to. [广东2004]

A. who is it B. who it is C. it is who D. it is whom

Task 3: Read the text again and underline the sentences containing noun clause used as appositives 细读课文，找出含有同位语从句的句子。

课堂探究案 Exploring Cases

探究一：观察下列句子

1. The news that we won the game is exciting.　

2. I have no idea when he will come back home.

3. Word came to him that Mary had probably fallen ill.

4. They are investigating the question whether the man is trustworthy.

同位语从句

1. 概念: 在复合句中作 名词性从句。

2. 功能: 同位语从句 。

3. 用法: 常跟的抽象名词有