妙记9 彰显水平的特殊句式(强调、倒装和省略)
特殊句式是英语中的高级表达，其中，强调、倒装句型和省略是最为常见的特殊句式，它们的准确使用能够彰显考生的英语水平，提高写作档次。
一、重点突出的强调句型
强调句型可强调除谓语动词和表语外的其他任何成分，如主语、宾语、状语等。强调句型的灵活运用不仅有助于增强表达效果，突出要强调的重点，更能彰显考生对英语表达的把握能力。其基本结构为：It is/was＋被强调部分＋that/who＋句子其他部分。
①It was because of their help that a disaster was avoided.(2020·浙江高考读后续写)
正是由于他们的帮助，才避免了一场灾难。
②It is not only your enthusiasm but also your teamwork and good spirits that impress us.(2020·天津高考书面表达)
不仅是你们的热情，而且你们的团队合作和良好的精神状态给我们留下了深刻的印象。
在写作中，我们可以通过使用强调句型将句子提高到一个新的档次。 1．It is/was＋被强调部分＋that/who＋句子其他部分．
It is because it's a good chance for you to learn the natural knowledge of China and make new friends that we really wish you can join us.(2020·浙江高考应用文写作)
这是因为它是你学习中国的自然知识和结交新朋友的好机会，我们真的希望你能加入我们。
2．Is/Was it＋被强调部分＋that/who＋句子其他部分？
Was it in that park that the children saw the strange green objects? 正是在那个公园里孩子们看见了那些奇怪的绿色物体吗？
3．特殊疑问词＋is/was it＋被强调部分＋that/who＋句子其他部分？ When was it that you made up your mind to work as a volunteer teacher?
是什么时候你下定决心要当一名志愿者老师的？ 4．It is/was not until ... that ...“直到……才……”
It was not until he got home 30 minutes later that he found he had left his bag in the taxi.
直到到家三十分钟后他才发现他的包落在出租车里了。 5．强调谓语时，用助动词do/does/did
We did hope there would be more meaningful activities in the coming future.(2020·北京高考满分作文)
我们确实希望今后有更多有意义的活动。 [即时演练] 用强调句型进行句型转换
1．By the way, I hope that you can help me improve my English writing ability, especially the proper use of vocabulary and some important grammar.(强调谓语)
→_By_the_way,_I_do_hope_that_you_can_help_me_improve_my_English_writing_ability,_especially_the_proper_use_of_vocabulary_and_some_important_grammar.(2020·四川高考书面表达)
2．The teacher's praise contributes to my success.(强调主语)
→It_is_the_teacher's_praise_that_contributes_to_my_success.(2020·湖南高考满分作文)
3．We spend the time and energy on the present that makes it valuable rather than the money we pay.(强调宾语)
→It_is_the_time_and_energy_we_spend_on_the_present_that_makes_it_valuable_rather_than_the_money_we_pay.(2020·重庆高考满分作文)
二、平衡句子的倒装句型
在写作中，倒装句型应用比较广泛，涉及的句型主要包括部分倒装和全部倒装。 1．“only＋状语”置于句首时，句子用部分倒装。
Only in this way can we students study happily and effectively.(2020·湖南高考满分作文)
只有用这种方式，我们学生才能愉快、有效地学习。
2．none, neither, nor, not, never, hardly, little, seldom等否定词，以及表示否定意义的介词短语如at no time, by no means等置于句首时，句子用部分倒装。
Hardly/No sooner had we arrived at the activity center when/than we signed up to participate in the Walking Contest.
我们一到达活动中心就报名参加健步走比赛。