take place有两个意思：一为“举行”，一为“发生”，请注意，它们一律都以主动形式出现：

　　例如：

　　My sister’s wedding will take place next month.

　　我姐姐的婚礼将在下个月举行。

　　The earthquake took place when I was taking a bath.

　　地震发生时我正在洗澡。

　　练习:

　　1.奥运会每4年举行一次。

　　2.在这家书店门口发生了车祸。

　　答案:

　　1.The Olympic Games take place every four years.

　　2.The car accident took place in front of this bookstore.