一、考點概說
“be said+不定式”是英語中一個很有用的結(jié)構(gòu),在近幾年的高考英語中也很活躍。請看幾道近幾年的高考真題(答案分別為BDA):
1. Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) ______ birds kept in cages in order to have the pleasure of setting them free. (2007重慶卷)
A. is said to be buying B. is said to have bought
C. had said to buy D. has said to have bought
2. AIDS is said _______ the biggest health challenge to both men and women in that area over the past few years. (2006湖北卷)
A. that it is B. to be
C. that it has been D. to have been
3.— Is Bob still performing?
— I’m afraid not. He is said _______ the stage already as he has become an official. (2005江蘇卷)
A. to have left B. to leave
C. to have been left D. to be left
二、考點歸納
同學(xué)們知道以上三道題的答案為什么分別選BDA嗎?如果不知道,請看看下面為你歸納的“be said+不定式”結(jié)構(gòu)的用法和搭配。
結(jié)構(gòu)一 “be said+不定式一般式”
該結(jié)構(gòu)主要有兩個用法:
1. 表示不定式所表示的動作尚未發(fā)生或即將要發(fā)生。如:
They are said to leave soon. 據(jù)說他們很快就要離開。
He is said to moved to the South this winter. 據(jù)說他今年冬天要搬到南方去。
2. 有時不表示將來,而表示一般情況(尤其是當(dāng)不定式表示狀態(tài)而非動作時)。如:
This friend of hers is said to be very rich. 她的這個朋友據(jù)說很有錢。
His company is said to be in trouble. 據(jù)說他的公司遇到了困難。
People who cannot distinguish between colours are said to be colour-blind. 不能辨別顏色的人稱為色盲。
Women are often said to be more emotional than men. 女人常常被說成是比男人易于動感情。
結(jié)構(gòu)二 “be said+不定式進行式”
該搭配表示不定式所表示的動作正在進行。如:
He is said to be doing fine at school. 據(jù)說他在學(xué)校表現(xiàn)很好。
The children are said to be playing by the river. 據(jù)說孩子們在河邊玩。
結(jié)構(gòu)三 “be said+不定式完成式”
該搭配表示不定式所表示的動作已經(jīng)完成。如:
They are said to have teft London. 據(jù)說他們已經(jīng)離開倫敦。
He is said to have written another TV play. 據(jù)說他又寫了一部電視劇。
Mr. Brown is said to have died of liver cancer. 據(jù)說布朗先生死于肝癌。
結(jié)構(gòu)四 “be said+不定式完成進行式”
該搭配強調(diào)不定式所表示的動作迄今為止已經(jīng)持續(xù)了一段時間。如:
The family was said to have lived there for 30 years. 據(jù)說這一家人在那兒住了30年。
The battle was said to have been going on for two days. 據(jù)說戰(zhàn)斗已經(jīng)進行兩天了。
結(jié)構(gòu)五 “be said+不定式一般式的被動式”
該搭配表示不定式所表示的動作尚未發(fā)生或即將要發(fā)生,同時它還表示被動意義。如:
The case against Mr. White is said to be heard tomorrow. 據(jù)說懷特先生被起訴一案定于明天開庭。
有時也可以不表示將來,而表示一般情況。如:
The old castle is said to be haunted. 這座古堡據(jù)說有鬼魂出沒。
結(jié)構(gòu)六 “be said+不定式的完成式的被動式”
該搭配表示不定式所表示的動作已經(jīng)發(fā)生,同時它還表示被動意義。如:
Mr Smith is said to have been told the news. 據(jù)說已經(jīng)有人把這消息告訴了史密斯先生。
They were said to have been killed in the battle. 據(jù)說他們已在戰(zhàn)斗中被殺死了。
This book is said to have been translated into English. 據(jù)說這本書已譯成英語。
結(jié)構(gòu)七 用于“There be said+不定式”
There is said to be plenty of oil off our coast, 據(jù)說我國沿海有大量的石油。
There is said to have been an earthquake in Japan. 據(jù)說日本發(fā)生了一次地震。
There was said to be disagreement between the Prime Minister and the Home Secretary. 聽說,首相和內(nèi)政大臣意見有分歧。
【幾點注意】
1.“be said+不定式”結(jié)構(gòu)只有被動式,沒有主動式。如:
據(jù)說他懂得許多語言。
正:He is said to know many languages.
誤:They say him to know many languages.
但是,可以換成it’s said that…句式。如:
正:It is said that he knows many languages.
2.“be said+不定式”結(jié)構(gòu)中的不定式有時可能是目的狀語。如:
These words were said to frighten you. 說那些話是為了嚇唬你。
【思維發(fā)散】與“be said+不定式”結(jié)構(gòu)相似的還有“be reported (believed, supposed, thought, etc) + 不定式”等,其用法和搭配均大致相同。如:
She is believed to be staying with her aunt. 可以相信她住在她姑姑家里。
There is supposed to be a train at 12:37. 12點37分想必有一班火車。
Thousands were reported to be working as slaves there. 據(jù)報導(dǎo)數(shù)以千計的人在那里作奴隸。
He is reported to have been chosen chairman of the trade union ?. 據(jù)說他當(dāng)選了工會主席。
【現(xiàn)學(xué)現(xiàn)用】
1. In some countries, thirteen ______ an unlucky number.
A. is believed being B. is believed to be
C. believes to be D. believes being
2. The case against Mr. White is said ______ tomorrow.
A. to hear B. being heard
C. to be heard D. being heard
3. This kind of beauty cream is said ______ able to smooth away wrinkles.
A. to be B. being
C. having been D. to have been
4. Shakespeare is said ______ the foremost writer in the English language.
A. to be B. being
C. having been D. to have been
5. This book is said ______ into several foreign languages.
A. to translate B. translating
C. to have translated D. to have been translated
6. David is said ______ in computers there, but I don’t know how his business is going on.
A. to have dealt B. to deal
C. to be dealing D. being dealt
7. Robert is said ______ one of my classmates the other day, but I don’t know who she is.
A. to marry B. to have married
C. to be marrying D. being married
8. Robert is said ______ one of my classmates very soon, but I don’t know who she is.
A. to marry B. to have married
C. to be marrying D. being married
9. Police are now searching for a woman who is reported to _______ since the flood hit the area last Friday.
A. have been missing B. have got lost
C. be missing D. get lost
10. Beethoven’s dying words are said ______ “I shall hear in heaven”.
A. have been B. to have been
C. having been D. being
【參考答案】1—5 BCAAD 6—10 CBAAB
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