Almost every country is increasing the price of cigarettes____ reduce smoking.
A.so that
B.so as to
C.in order that
D.as to
答案:B
题目分析:考查目的状语:in order that和so that,so as to 和in order to 都是“为的是,为了”。in order that和so that加目的状语从句,so as to 和in order to接动词, in order that ,in order to可以在句首,so that和so as to 一样不能在句首。句意:几乎美国国家都在增加香烟价格为了减少抽烟。选B。
点评:in order that和so that,so as to 和in order to这几个词的区别是常考点,主要从两个方面区别,一是后面搭配什么,二是在句中的位置。