1．[教材原句] The earth became so violent that it was not clear whether the shape would last or not.

　　地球变得激烈动荡，不知道这个固体形状是否会继续存在下去。

　　[句型点拨]so ... that ..."如此......以至于......"。

　　[佳句赏析](2015·北京满分作文)The dough figurine he made was so beautiful that we couldn't wait to have a try ourselves.

　　他做的面人是如此漂亮，以至于我们迫不及待地想亲自试一试。

　　2．[教材原句]This produced a chain reaction, which made it possible for life to develop.

　　这就产生了一个连锁反应，使生命的发展成为可能。

　　[句型点拨]make it＋adj.＋to do。

　　[佳句赏析]The girl knows three foreign languages, which makes it easier for her to find a good job.

　　这个女孩懂三门外语，这使她更容易找到一份好工作。

　　3．[教材原句] What many scientists believe is that the continued presence of water allowed the earth to dissolve harmful gases and acids into the oceans and seas.

　　很多科学家相信，由于地球上长期有水存在，使地球得以把有害气体和酸性物质溶解在海洋里。

　　[句型点拨]what主语从句＋is that表语从句。

　　[佳句赏析](2014·四川高考满分作文)In addition, what may interest you most is that I am really nervous and upset when taking the exam.

　　另外，可能最使你感兴趣的是，考试时我真的紧张、烦躁。

　　4．[教材原句] It was not immediately obvious that water was to be fundamental to the development of life.

　　水对于生命发展起关键作用，这一点在当时并不明显。

　　[句型点拨]It is obvious that ..."很明显"。

　　[佳句赏析]It is obvious that a good learning habit can help us to speed up to reach our destinations.

　　显而易见，一个好的学习习惯能帮助我们尽快达到我们的目标。