上海名校交大附中 高一英语 名词性从句

交大附中名词性从句练习
1. _______ has recently been done to provide more services and facilities, the residents still
complain about the great difficulty in receiving medical health care.
A. What B. That C. In spite of what D. Though what
2. The date 5.12 as a special number _______, I think that will be remembered by the Chinese
forever.
A. what B. which C. it D. one
3. Please contact the secretary for the minutes of the meeting. _______ yesterday is of great
importance to the development of our business.
A. that we discussed B. What we discussed
C. How did we discuss D. What did we discuss
4. _______ humans painted lively creatures such as cows, bulls, horses, and even cats on the walls
of the cave remains a mystery.
A. What B. Where C. That D. Why
5. Although Jim had expected something special from Della, he was still surprised by _______ he
saw.
A. what B. which C. that D. how
6. I don’t know much about the new reform except _______ a sound social security net should be
established.
A. that B. whether C. what D. where
7. The reason why I declined your invitation to the picnic was _______ a job interview that day.
A. because I had B. because of having C. due to D. that I had
8. _______ really matters is _______ you do, you must do it well.

A. What; what B. whatever; whatever
C. What; whatever D. Whatever; what
9. _______ may be the reason, she is going to become an actress.
A. What B. That C. Whatever D. It
10. Word came _______ the long-awaited agreement was reached after seven months of
negotiation ended at 3 am yesterday.
A. what B. that C. when D. which
11. The majority of 1.3 million people who voted online are in favor of a new public holiday plan
_______ eliminates one of the three Golden Week holidays and adds three traditional festivals to
the holiday list.
A. that B. whether C. what D. where
12. -- All the building materials have been washed away.
- So I have heard. But there was no sign _______ a heavy rain was on the way last night.
A. when B. that C. which D. if
13. Desertification（沙漠化）, the name for _______ happens when farmable land is turned into
desert, is a growing world problem.
A. which B. where C. what D. how
14. Obviously, there was little probability _______ they would succeed, but they didn’t mind.
A. which B. that C. what D. how
15. After year’s exploration, the geologists have reached the conclusion _______ this area is rich
in resource of natural gas.
A. which B. and C. where D. that

16. Did he tell you _______ he came here for the day before yesterday?
A. when B. why C. what D. which
17. You are saying that everyone should take equal responsibility, and that is _______ I disagree.
A. why B. where C. what D. how
18. I will recommend the chain store to _______ is interested in good quality and excellent
service.
A. whoever B. who C. whomever D. whom
19. _______ fashion differs from country to country may reflect the cultural differences from one
aspect.
A. What B. That C. This D. Which
20. Deep in the Atlantic Ocean, explorers have found _______ may be the most valuable sunken
treasure in history.
A. where B. what C. that D. which
21. It is generally believed _______ improvements in health care will lead to a stronger, more
prosperous economy.
A. as B. that C. this D. what
22. The most amazing element in his personality is _______ he regards himself as a giver rather
than a taker.
A. what B. that C. which D. because
23. I’m no t sure _______ I can gain any profit from the investment, so I can’t make a definite
promise to help.
A. whether B. that C. what D. which
24. It seems unlikely _______ we can overcome our financial difficulties in such as short period

of time.
A. how B. which C. that D. what
25. There is no doubt _______ Shanghai Book Traders（上海外文图书公司）will make greater
and greater contributions to the development of Shanghai.
A. which B. what C. that D. whether
26. The manager decided to give the job to _______ he believed had a strong sense of duty.
A. whoever B. whomever C. who D. those
27. The phenomenon worried a lot of people _______ some parents have their child buy lottery
instead of themselves.
A. whether B. because C. that D. when
28. The former vice-president outlined in his closing speech _______ world leaders and experts
could deal more effectively with international issues.
A. when B. how C. why D. what
29. The sponsors weren’t sure at first _______ the school and the students’ parents would support
their proposition by participating actively.
A. whether B. that C. about that D. if
30. They raised the awareness by holding various drives _______ students should take action by
finding local ways to solve urgent issues.
A. which B. in which C. what D. that
31. Great changes have taken place everywhere in the city. It is no longer _______ it was 20 years
ago, when it was not developed.
A. what B. how C. that D. which
32. _______ doesn’t make much difference whether you have a rich background. _______ really

matters is that you should be an independent learner.
A. That; It B. It; That C. It; What D. What; It
33. It was really a great wonder _______ he could survive under such severe condition.
A. whether B. that C. what D. because
34. The beast said that he had made a promise _______ anyone released him from the cage, he
would make his wish come true.
A. that B. when C. that if D. if
35. I was stunned by the students 5 response, which made me recognize _______ creative they
would be once they had an outlet for their thoughts.
A. that B. how C. what D. which
36. China’s achievement in manned- spacecraft travel shows _______ our country has become one
of the greatest powers in space research.
A. which B. it that C. what D.
37. _______ they will break the sponsorect fast is not far off.
A. When B. What C. If D. Which
38. _______ we do must be in the interests of the students and teachers.
A. That B. Whichever C. Whatever D. Which
39. She liked the souvenir so much that she would like to take _______ it cost.
A. how much B. what C. whatever D. however
40. We were overjoyed at the news _______ he had recovered and would compete for the gold
medal in the coming championship next week.
A. that B. which C. when D. how

40. The reason for his success is not that he had more chances than his classmates _______ he
trained more
A. that B. what C. but that D. and what
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