基础英语写作期末考试及其答案
英语写作基础试题答案
英语写作基础试题答案任何一种技能技巧的形成，并使之达到熟练程度，都必须经过干锤百炼，所谓熟能生巧、巧能生华就是这个意思。
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快速作文也一样，要提高写作成文速度，主要靠练。
下面是英语写作基础试题答案，欢迎参考阅读！一、请根据下面的提示和要求写一篇说理文。
提示：(1) 英语是世界上使用最广泛的语言之一。
讲英语的人近三亿。
(2) 英语是国际会议中使用得最多的工作语言。
世界上有百分之六十的电台和百分之七十的邮件（mail)用英语。
数以百万计的书籍和杂志是用英语写的。
(3) 借助英语可以更快、更好地学习现代科学和技术。
学好英语，我们可以更好地为祖国服务。
要求：(1) 题目：我们为什么学习英语？(2) 字数：120左右。
English is one of the most widely used languagesin the world. It is spoken by nearly three hundred million people：in England, the United States, Australia, Canada and many other countries. It is one of the working languages at international meetings and is more used than the others. It is said that 60 percent of the world's radio broadcasts and 70 percent of the world's mail are in English. Millions of books and magazines are written in English, too. English is really a bridge to knowledge. With the help of English we can learn modern science and technology faster and better form the developed countries. In this way we can serve our country better.提示：(1) 不少学生可能抽烟，学生中抽烟的人数还在增多。
基础英语期末考试试卷及答案 (2).doc
英语系基础英语期末考试试卷Final-Term Examination in Comprehensive English Course学期：第三学期PART I VOCABULARY (25 points)SECTION A Text-Based Blank Filling (15 points / 1 point each) Directions:Fill in the missing words in the following sentences with the help of the initial letters. Make sure that the words are in the form as they appear in the texts you have learnt. Please write down your answers on the Answer Sheet.1 .your country will be i by other kings, for your people will die of hunger.2.inadequate partly because it needed o and partly because the poor stateof the doors and most of the windows made a whistling stream of cold air come through; ...3.“A man gets in a g in New York. It takes the West to put a razor-edgeon4.here was nothing s in Mr. Jacobs9 manner or appearance; but when hespoke about prizefights, he...5.et every one of these disasters has actually happened somewhere, and many real communities have already suffered a s number of them.6.enny Paret was killed because the human fist delivers enough impact, when directed against the head, to produce a massive h in the brain.7.t was hard to breathe. I ached all through. I was s 一with finding out the truth.8.crept through the door. Enormous boys were everywhere, doing i _________ things.9.hadn't the manner. I was a plain i. My blushing and bawling were a joy to them.10.As the s diet of the Zulus consisted of grain and milk products, thisorder was little less than a sentence of national starvation.11.But not a word about it from my father and mother. I waited in painful b_all day. I had supper with them, and was allowed to sit up for an hour.12.The man from the West, his e enlarged by success, was beginningto outline the history of his career.13.I wasn't a and talkative now. I was silent and frightened.14.It fell silently and r in large soft flakes until every ugly patch andcomer of our rather rambling garden was smoothed over and had become a spotless white canopy.15.Shaka now developed a b and bitter spirit.SECTION B Word Derivation (10 points/1 point each)Directions: Fill in each blank with the proper form of the word in parentheses. Please write down your answers on the Answer Sheet.1 .Although this is excellent from the point of view of the housewife, it is a source of worry for the municipal authorities who are concerned with the of rubbish, (dispose)2.Before that possibility is reached, someone will have invented a hygienic and practical way of getting rid of all household and waste, quickly and simply, (industry)3.It's that so many people come to these meetings, (amaze)4.The headmaster opened the door and looked at the with an air of disapproval, (interview)5.You should see her wardrobe 一ifs 一she's got about fifty pairs of shoes, (believe)6.Teaching is a more job than working as a tourist guide, (demand)7.Students are expected to be quiet and not be in the classroom, (obey)8.The heavy loss in this investment is due to John's . (judge)9.They also say that it is very good for young boys to learn how to defend themselves in case of. (necessary)10.His efforts for an early proved to be a failure because he had to make such an awkward j oumey. (arrive)PART II SENTENCE PARAPHRASING (10 points / 2 points each) Directions: Put the following sentences into more explicit expressions on basis of your understanding of the texts from which they are taken. Pay special attention to the parts underlined.1.I found myself on varied assignments, all the way from ship news to sports reporting.2.Although there were mor】on order they were unlikely to be delivered until the spring一which of course, was a great comfort.3.But in cold blood I could think of no practical substitute fbr these dramatic punishments.4.If they showed anything less than suicidal courage in battle, they would be unhesitatingly murdered by the slayers.5.The West is a pretty big proposition, and I kept hustling around over it pretty lively.PART III CLOZE (10 points / 1 point each)Directions: There are 10 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C)f and D) below the passage. You should choosethe ONE that best fits into the passage and then write your answer in the corresponding space on the Answer sheet.A Ballooning ChallengeFor those people who go out in search of adventure, a long-distance flight in a hot-air balloon is a particularly exciting prospect. Indeed, a round-the-world balloon trip is widely regarded as the (1)challenge. One well-known adventurer, David Hemplemann-Adams would not agree, however. Recently, he became the first man to (2)the North Pole in a hot-air balloon, a more significant achievement in his eyes. Given that the distance and altitudes (3) are comparatively modest, you might wonder why the trip from Canada to the Pole, should present such a challenge.Part of the (4)was that such a flight had not even been attempted for over a century. In those days, such expeditions were huge events, with a nation's pride resting on their success, and so resources were committed to them. Although he eventually managed to secure a substantial sponsorship (5) from an insurance company, Hemplemann-Adams had the added challenge of having to (6)sufficient funds for his trip.Then, of course, he had to face major survival concerns, such as predicting the weather (7)and coping with the dangerously low temperatures. But most challenging of all was the incredibly complex problem of navigation. As the earth's magnetic field gets stronger, only the most sophisticated of satellite-linked navigation systems can (8)that one has got to thePole. Without them, the chances of getting anywhere near it are extremely (9), not to mention an even greater problem that (10)onHemplemann-Adams1 mind: getting back!1. A) ultimate B) extreme C) utmost D)eventual2. A) meet B) reach C) attain D) fulfill3. A)engaged B) regarded C) involved D)connected4. A) appeal B) beauty C) charm D) allure5. A) bargain B) purchase C) transaction D) deal6. A) elevate B) lift C) raise D) build7. A) tendencies B) conditions C) circumstances D) elements8. A) approve B) confirm C) reinforceD) support9. A) thin B) slight C) slim D) tight10. A) pushed B) stressed C) pressed D) weighed PART IV READING COMPREHENSION (30 points)SECTION A Multiple Choice Questions (10 points / 1 point each) Directions: Read the following passages and choose the best answer to each of the following questions. Put your answers in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage.If you know exactly what you want, the best route to a job is to get specialized training. A recent survey shows that companies like graduates in such fields as business and health care who can go to work immediately with very little on-the-job training.That is especially true of booming fields that are challenging for workers. At Comelfs School of Hotel Administration, for example, bachelor's degree graduates get an average of four or five job offers and plenty of chances for rapid advancement. Large companies, especially, like a background of formal education coupled with work experience.But in the long run, too much specialization does not pay off. Business, which hasbeen flooded with MBAs, no longer considers the degree an automatic stamp of approval. The MBA may open doors and command a higher salary initially, but the impact of a degree washes out after five years.As further evidence of the erosion of corporate faith in specialized degrees, Michigan State's Scheetz cites a pattern in corporate hiring practices. Although companies tend to take on specialists as new hires, they often seek out generalists for middle and upper-level management. "They want someone who isn't constrained by nuts and bolts to look at the big picture/9 says Scheetz.This sounds suspiciously like a formal statement that you approve of the liberal-arts graduate. Time and again labor-market analysts mention a need for talents that liberal-arts majors are assumed to have: writing and communication skills, organizational skills, open-mindedness and adaptability, and the ability to analyze and solve problems. David Birch claims he does not hire anybody with an MBA or an engineering degree, "I hire only liberal-arts people because they have a less-than-canned way of doing things/9 says Birch. Liberal-arts means an academically thorough and strict program that includes literature, history, mathematics, economics, science, human behaviorplus a computer course or two. With that under your belt, you can feel free to specialize, “A liberal-arts degree coupled with an MBA or some other technical training is a very good combination in the marketplace,99 says Scheetz.1.What kinds of people are in high demand on the job market?A)People with special training in engineering.B)Students with a bachelor's degree in humanities.C)People with an MBA degree from top universities.D)People with formal schooling plus work experience.2.By saying ..but the impact of a degree washes out after five years" (Line3.Paragraph 3), the author means.A)in five people will forget about the degree the MBA graduates have gotB)MBA programs will not be as popular in five years1 time as they are nowC)an MBA degree does not help promotion to managerial positionsD)most MBA programs fail to provide students with a solid foundation3.According to Scheetz's statement (Lines 4-5. Para. 4), companies preferA)people who have received training in mechanicsB)people who have a strategic mindC)people who are talented in fine artsD)people who are ambitious and aggressive4.David Birch claims that he only hires liberal-arts people because.A)they have attended special programs in managementB)they can stick to established ways of solving problemsC)they are more capable of handling changing situationsD)they are thoroughly trained in a variety of specialized fields5.Which of the following statements does the author support?A)Generalists will outdo specialists in management.B)On-thejob training is, in the long run, less costly.C)Formal schooling is less important than job training.D)Specialists are more expensive to hire than generalists.Passage TwoQuestions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage,For most thinkers since the Greek philosophers, it was self-evident that there is something called human nature, something that constitutes the essence of man. There were various views about what constitutes it, but there was agreement that such an essence exists ― that is to say, that there is something by virtue of which man is man. Thus man was defined as a rational being, as a social animal, ananimal that can make tools, or a symbol-making animal.More recently, this traditional view has begun to be questioned. One reason for this change was the increasing emphasis given to the historical approach to man. An examination of the history of humanity suggested that man in our epoch is so different from man in previous times that it seemed unrealistic to assume that men in every age have had in common something that can be called "human nature." The historical approach was reinforced, particularly in the United States, by studies in the field of cultural anthropology ( 人类学).The study of primitive peoples has discovered such a diversity of customs, values, feelings, and thoughts that many anthropologists arrived at the concept that man is bom as a blank sheet of paper on which each culture writes its text. Another factor contributing to the tendency to deny the assumption of a fixed human nature was that the concept has so often been abused as a shield behind which the most inhuman acts are committed. In the name of human nature, for example, Aristotle and most thinkers up to the eighteenth century defended slavery. Or in order to prove the rationality and necessity of the capitalist form of society, scholars have tried to make a case for acquisitiveness, competitiveness, and selfishness as innate (天生的)human traits. Popularly, one refers cynically to "human nature" in accepting the inevitability of such undesirable human behavior as greed, murder, cheating and lying.Another reason for skepticism about the concept of human nature probably lies in the influence of evolutionary thinking. Once man came to be seen as developing in the process of evolution, the idea of a substance which is contained in his essence seemed untenable. Yet I believe it is precisely from an evolutionary standpoint that we can expect new insight into the problem of the nature of man.6.The traditional view of "human nature" was strongly challenged by.A)the historical approach to manB)the emergence of the evolutionary theoryC)new insight into human behaviorD)the philosophical analysis of slavery7.According to the passage, anthropologists believe that human beings.A)have some traits in commonB)are born with diverse culturesC)are born without a fixed natureD)change their characters as they grow up8.The author mentioned Aristotle, a great ancient thinker, in order to.A)emphasize that he contributed a lot to defining the concept of "human nature"B)show that the concept of "human nature" was used to justify social evilsC)prove that he had a profound influence on the concept of "human nature"D)support the idea that some human traits are acquired9.The word "untenable" (Line 4) in the last paragraph of the passage most probably means.A)invaluable C) changeableB)imaginable D) indefensible10.Most philosophers believed that human nature.A)is the quality distinguishing man from other animalsB)consists of competitiveness and selfishnessC)is something partly innate and partly acquiredD)consists of rationality and undesirable behaviorSECTION B Short Answer Questions (12 points)Directions: Read the passage below and answer the following questions in one or two complete sentences on the Answer Sheet. Your answer should be expressed in your own words and not those of the passage. Otherwise you won 7 get any points.The British may have long been a nation of shopkeepers but they are coming late to the business of tourism. For the past century it has been they who have done the touring while their own hotels have slumbered in atmosphere and inefficiency and even the pubs have closed before eleven. Now, somewhat to their bewilderment, they are having to act hosts to a vast throng of guests, who, with dollars, francs and marks in their pockets and handbags, are the most successful invaders since the Normans and considerably more welcome. They come to enjoy the antique and traditional but are often less enchanted by the accommodation and catering, which may share the antiquity. At last, even the surprised tourism industry is beginning to open its eyes. Unfortunately it sees only insoluble problems.For very many years London has been a business center with hotel accommodation mainly for visiting businessmen together with other well-to-do travelers and completely inadequate for the swarms of short-stay tourists landing at Heathrow or disembarking at Dover. Some new luxury hotels have soared skywards and a fair number of Victorian houses have been combined to form "private hotels^, of standards from the comfortable to the repellent. Most hotels are expensive一beyond the means of the young teacher or secretary from abroad. The student on holiday fares worst and often finds his accommodation under the reliable night sky. Every morning the guard is changed at Buckingham Palace with faultless precision and gay military music. The average spectator, squeezed among thousands of others, can glimpse an occasional bearskin and touch of scarlet and at least enjoy the music. Suggestions for a second performance later in the day have been scotched by the guard's acid comment, 'We're doing a job, not acting as performing seals.9 It has also been suggested that visitors should be whisked in a given time in groups through Westminster Abbey to relieve the congestion there and the same would apply to the equally-crowded St Paul's and the Tower. A vast football crowd ambles along Oxford Street and surges through the shops there, so that the Londoner leaves the field free for provincials, Americans, Australians and a babel of exotic tongues.As a second Westminster Abbey is impracticable and the glamour of (in fact) a slightly seedy Oxford Street remains unrivalled, this problem associated with tourism is indeed insoluble. Tourists are reminded of the charm of the West Country, the romance of Scotland, the historical interest of Stratford, Canterbury and Cambridge but to the once-in-lifetime visitor from Kansas City or Adelaide, London will obviously remain the three-day magnet. Other European capitals probably share these problems, and the homeward-bound traveler must revel in swinging his arms, expanding his chest and having time and space to examine and actually enjoy his surroundings.Questions:1.How has the tourist situation changed in Britain recently? (2 points)2.Why are the tourists welcome? (1 point)3.Why are the tourists 'less enchanted by the accommodation9? (1 point)4.Why is the tourist industry 'surprised9? (1 point)5.What is suggested about the shape of the new luxury hotels? (1 point)6.What difficulties in finding accommodation face many visitors to London? (1 point)7.Why do people have difficulty in enjoying the Changing of the Guard? (1 point)8.What suggestion has been made about how to reduce overcrowding in Westminster abbey? (1 point)9.Why do Londoners avoid Oxford Street? (1 point)10.Why does the homeward-bound traveler revel in "swinging his arms and extending his chest? (2 points)SECTION C Matching Questions (8 points / 1 point each)Directions: Look at the statements below and the company news reports. Whichnews report (A, B, C or D) does each statement 1-8 refer to? For each sentence 1-8, mark one letter (A f B, C, or D) on the Answer Sheet. You will need to use some of the letters more than once.1.There are various types of meeting rooms available here.2.This conference centre is well known for the quality of its food.3.Discounts are available for some clients.4.There is someone on duty here at all times.5.The very latest conference equipment is available here.6.This conference centre now has a traditional atmosphere.7.Secretarial support is available at no extra charge.8.The centre is willing to give a refund if a client is not completely satisfied.ASherwood House is only a stone's throw away from the city centre and yet provides a stress-free and relaxing atmosphere for your business meetings. We have six meeting rooms, each with full conference facilities. Our reception desk is staffed round the clock, ready to deal with any calls; our highly experienced catering staff are responsible for an exciting variety of menus at affordable prices.BThe Manor Hotel is committed to giving you the perfect conference environment. As part of an extensive investment programme, all our meeting rooms have been upgraded to include the most up-to-date facilities. Our wide range of rooms will meet every possible need—one-to-one interviews, seminars, product lunches, major presentations etc. We also guarantee to return your fee should you be disappointed with our service.CBroomfild Hall, a magnificent country house set in 80 acres of peaceful parkland,has been completely refurbished in order to re-create the elegance and comfort of times gone by. We have extensive conference facilities and specialist staffs dedicated to the success of your business event. We also offer special deals on accommodation for large delegations.The Carlton Hotel, conveniently situated just minutes from the motorway, is the ideal venue for your conference. Not only do we offer superb hospitality, but our fully equipped business centre provides a complete typing and copying service, included in the conference fee. The restaurant also enjoys an excellent reputation, offering everything from a midday sandwich to a formal dinner.PART V TRANSLATION (25 points)SECTION A English to Chinese (10 points / 2 points each)Directions: Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1 .nlike the usual run of battles, this was not a fight of one organized army against another; it was a more thrilling war between men, women, and children on the one side, and the uncharted wilderness on the other.2.h e word hero is often applied to ordinary people who happened to perform an act of courage.3.s an employee you work with and through other people.4.ichard Nixon would probably not have lost to Kennedy were it not for his poor showing on TV.5.he technological revolution of the past few decades thus seems like a Faustian bargain to many people---economic and material progress bought at the expense of growing dependence on nonrenewable resources,...SECTION B Chinese to English (15 points / 3 points each)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English. Please use words, phrases, or sentence patterns you have learned from Unit 9 to Unit 15 in A New English Course, Student's Book 3 to translate the underlined parts. Failures inusing these words, phrases, or sentence patterns will result in loss of marks.1.当他说道：“谢天谢地，他没有受到伤害”时,口气明显如释重负。
英语基础写作期末考试试题
英语基础写作期末考试试题### The Impact of Technology on Modern EducationIn the contemporary era, the landscape of education has been profoundly reshaped by the advent of technology. This essay aims to explore the multifaceted impact of technology on modern education, highlighting both its benefits and challenges.IntroductionThe integration of technology in classrooms has become a staple in educational systems worldwide. From interactive whiteboards to online learning platforms, technology has introduced a plethora of tools that have transformed the way students learn and teachers teach.Enhanced Learning ExperienceOne of the most significant advantages of technology in education is the enhanced learning experience it provides. Multimedia tools such as videos, animations, and simulations can make complex concepts more accessible and engaging for students. For instance, a virtual tour of the human body can be more effective in teaching anatomy than traditional textbooks.Personalized LearningTechnology also enables personalized learning. Adaptive learning software can tailor educational content to the needs and pace of individual students. This approach ensures that each student receives the support they need to succeed, thereby reducing the risk of students falling behind.Accessibility and FlexibilityThe accessibility and flexibility that technology offers are particularly beneficial for students with disabilities or those who require additional support. Online resources and digital tools can be customized to meet the specific learning needs of these students, promoting inclusivity in education.Challenges of Technology IntegrationDespite its benefits, the integration of technology in education also presents challenges. One such challenge is the digital divide, where students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds may lack access to the necessary devices and internet connectivity. This disparity can exacerbate existing educational inequalities.Teacher Training and AdaptationAnother challenge is the need for teacher training and adaptation. Educators must be equipped with the skills to effectively utilize technology in their teaching. This requires ongoing professional development and a willingness to embrace new pedagogical approaches.ConclusionIn conclusion, technology has a profound impact on modern education, offering both opportunities and challenges. Whileit can enhance the learning experience, personalize education, and increase accessibility, it also requires careful consideration to address issues such as the digital divideand the need for teacher training. As we continue to navigate the digital age, it is imperative that we harness the powerof technology to create a more inclusive and effective educational environment for all students.。
英语写作（一）期末考试试题及参考答案
英语写作（一）期末考试试题及参考答案英语写作试题（一）I. Supply the missing paragraph (20 points)The following passage is incomplete with one body paragraph missing. Study the passage carefully and write the missing paragraph in about 100 words. Make sure that your tone and diction are in unity with the passage provided.Attaining Success in CollegeSucceeding in college is not only important to getting and education, but also crucial in this day and age to success in the work place. To me, the three most important things for attaining a successful college experience are having smart classroom conduct, taking advantage of campus resources, and making college the first priority.________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ __________ Making good use of campus resources is also of great importance to college success. The school library has many resources for the growth of the students’ mind. With computers and copy-machines for individual use, computer labs and writinglabs are there not just for learning purposes but also for actual help with writing papers. The “office hours” will help the students build a close relationship with their professors and give them access to the professors’ mind. From the professors the students can acquire possible extra information that may put them ahead of their study. All these resources are free, since they are funded by student tuitions. So taking good advantage of the resources can only make the students’ education more attainable.Finally, any students who want to assure success must establish school as the top priority. Personally I have watched some students slowly loosen up; I have seen a pattern of partying and a lack of motivation. Many of the freshmen have no idea why they are in college, and their “eyes” often tell it all. This world is so rich in distractions that it is hard to keep a strong focus, especially if one is just starting his or her academic career. It is said that the first semester is often the most “unsuccessful” one. This certainly rings true for me. I made mistakes in this regard and eventually learned that, to achieve success, school must always be placed above other things.In my college experience, I have observed and learned how to achieve success. I wish someone had told me earlier the importance of having that smart classroom conduct, of fully utilizing the school resources, and of making college my top priority. Then, my college beginnings would not have been so rocky and tough.II. Write an outline (20 points)Read the following passage carefully and compose a “topic outline” for it.SmellSmell, as a means of nonverbal communication, is important. Odor communicates not only when we are face to face with another person,but also when the other personis not present. People from different cultures may have different attitudes toward body odors.Most people in theWest respond negatively to what they consider bad odors such as body odor, breath odor, or。
基础英语期末考试试卷及答案.doc
英语系基础英语期末考试试卷Final Examination in Comprehensive English Course学期：第一学期PART I VOCABULARY (20 points)SECTION A Word Spelling (10 points/ 0.5 point each)Directions: Write down on the尸Sheet the 20 words you hear on the tape.Each word will be read to you twice.SECTION B Word Derivation (10 points/1 point each)Direction: Complete each sentence with the proper farm of the word given in the brackets.1.He gave us the that he would give up drinking, (assure)2.of what is happening in the outside world, the farmers in thismountain village live a quiet and peaceful life, (ignore)3.It was of the college student to try and save the drowning child, (courage)4.Women have yet to achieve full with men in the work-place, (equal)5.It is possible for computers to be programmed to think likehumans, (theory)6.I found her remarks deeply .(offend)7.People in many African countries still suffer from . (nutrition)8.There will be a serious of skilled labor in thecoming decade, (short)9.In the last 20 years Korea has been into an advanced industrial power, (form)10.Five years ago she could not have that her marriage with this actor wouldend in divorce, (see)PART II TEXT-BASED BLANK FILLING (10 points/1 point each) Directions: Write down the missing words in the following sentences on the_ 瑚纣Sheet. Make sure that the words are in the exact form as they appear in the texts you have learnt.1. A university professor in Arizona to tutor underachievingcollege athletes, recalls a runner who exercised daily.2.I paid no attention to whose turn it was, and kept the ballhalfway down the alley and throwing it back at the bowler.3.Ronnie White, of the Miracles singing group, heard Stevie andtook him down to his recording company.4.Mother declared she had had a that we would never see ourthings again.5.In the evening they met at the hotel, both content with their day, happyto eat a meal together and dance a little afterwards.6.In many parts of the world, university professorships are the mostprestigious and materially positions.7.The wisdom in the neighborhood was that we were spoilingit and that we ought to go back where we belonged.8.Anyone expecting an or a treatise on what it's like to havebeen as lucky as I have been will be disappointed.9.Nevertheless, most scientists agree that the of carbondioxide has reached the point where an increase in temperature is sure to take place. 10.On a more serious note, some fertility specialists argue that couples whohave difficulty a baby could make copies of themselves.PART III SENTENCE TRANSLATION (20 points/ 2 points each)Direction: Translate the following Chinese sentences into English with the words and phrases given in the brackets.1.优等生的一个秘诀就是最好地利用大学图书馆。
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Part I Multiple Choice(15%)Directi ons: There are 15 in complete stateme nts in this part. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best ONE to completethe statement. (1 ' x 15=15 ')1. According to the rules of writing a title, “__________ is correct.A. The Way To Improve Our En glish-Speak ing AbilityB. My View on the Negative Effects of AdsC. the Myth of a Negro LiteratureD. the war of In depe ndence2. Which of the followi ng senten ces has pun ctuati on error?A. The alarm clock soun ded, the stude nts got up quickly.B. The alarm clock soun ded; the stude nts got up quick.C. The alarm clock soun ded. The stude nts got up quickly.D. When the alarm clock sounded, the students got up quickly.3. _________ does not contain in the principles of “choice of words ” .A. AccuracyB. Arbitrari nessC. Appropriate nessD. Con cise ness4. What kind of figures of speech( 修辞格)is used in the sentence“ Thiselephant is like a snake as anybody can see. ” ?A. MetaphorB. Pers on ificatio nC. SimileD. Hyperbole5. During the TV in terview, the sin ger announ ced that he was going to ________ h is new album soon.A. releaseB. renewC. relieveD. rehearse6. Greatly agitated, I rushed to the apartment and tried the door, _________________ to find it locked.A. onlyB. justC. henceD. thus7. As I ' ll be away for at least a year, I ' d appreciate _________________ from you now and the n telli ng me how every one is gett ing along.A. heari ngB. to hearC. to be heari ngD. hav ing heard8. An introductory paragraph should arouse the reader ' s interest and_________ the main idea of the essay.A. ig noreB. i ntroduceC. developD. emphasize9. Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?A. Coming up the hall, I heard the clock struck 10.B. While Wen dywas driv ing on Gree nwoodAve nue yesterday after noon, a treebega n to fall toward her car.C. When I was ten, my gran dfather died.D. None of the above.10. Which one is not used as a tran siti on word to give examples?A. for in sta neeB. such asC. likewiseD. n amely11. While making a good sentenee, the prineiples do not contain _______________A. varietyB. cohere neeC. unityD. duality12. “__________ is a compound sentence.A. Her mother would rem ind her.B. The rain fell for a week; therefore, every street in the city was flooded.C. Because the rain fell for a week, every street in the city was flooded.D. She wan ted to make sure that her mother was n ' t watch ing.13. ________ is the core sentence of a paragraph.A. Topic sentenceB. The first sentenceC. Support ing sentenceD. Con clud ing sentence14. In the sentence “After the plane took off, Jessica still stood therecrying. ” , what is the function of the underlined part?A. It ' s a prepositional phrase, functioning as an adverb.B. It ' s not a phrase, but an adverbial clause.C. It ' s not a phrase, but an independent clause.D. It ' s a prepositional phrase, functioning as the subject.15. In order to keep a paragraph cohere nt, we ofte n use the orga ni zati onalpatterns: _________1) time order 2) space order 3) order of importa nee 4)order of gen eralityA. 1), 2), and 3)B. 1), 2), and 4)C. 2), 3), and 4)D. 1), 2), 3), and 4)Part II Correct Senten ces (15%)Directi ons: The followi ng senten ces have some faults and correct them. (3 ' x 5 =15 ')1. There are many stude nts study in the classroom everyday.2. Feeling hungry, I decided to walk to the village buy some food.3. A man is judged not only by what he says but also by his deeds.4. Every man, woma n, and child are en titled to join in the group.5. Jane was trying to keep her bala nee but fin ally falls.Part III Transitions (10%)Directi ons: Read the follow ing passage and choose an appropriate tran siti onword or phrase in the box. Write the corresp onding word or phrase in the blank. (2 ' x5=10')Another differenee among the world ' s seas and oceans is that the salinity varies in different climate zones. __________ , _______ the BalticSea (波罗的海) in Northern Europe is only one-fourth as saline as the Red Sea in the Middle East. There are two reasons for this. _____________________ , _________ in warm climate zones, water evaporates rapidly: therefore, theconcentration of salt is greater. Second, the surrounding land is dry and, on tribute much fresh water to dilutethe salty sea water. I n cold climate zon es, , water ____________evaporates slowly. _________ , ________ the run-off created by melting snowadds a considerable amount of fresh water to dilute the saline sea water.Part IV Readi ng for Better Writi ng (20%)Passage OneDirecti ons: Read the follow ing paragraph, find out the topic sentence and the nide ntify the irreleva nt senten ces. Mark the corresp onding nu mber on the below.(5')① Differe nt people spe nd their weeke nds in differe nt ways .② Some enjoy going to the mountains to hike, ski or just relax .③ Water skiing is muchmore difficult tha n snow skii ng .④ Others prefer going to the beach to enjoy the seashore activities and to get a suntan .⑤ Someof these people work very hard during the week; others have rather relaxing jobs .⑥ Still others like to relax by staying home and read ing a good book .Topic Sentence : _________Irreleva nt Senten ces :Passage TwoDirections: In the followi ng paragraph the topic sentence is abse nt, read themand write an appropriate topic sentence in your own words on the underline. (5 ')It can affect us physiologically. Excit ing music can in crease our heart rate, our breathi ng, and our blood pressure. Calming music can relax our muscles and eve n lower our skin temperature. Music can affect us physically too. Every one has found themselves tapp ing their feet or wanting to get up and dance to their favorite song. Music can definitely affect our mood and emotions. Music is slow and quiet makes us feel relaxed and less stressed, and stimulating music can energize us and make us feel playful and alive.Passage ThreeDirecti ons: Rearra nge the follow ing senten ces so that they will read logically.Put the letters in proper sequenee in the boxes provided below.. (2 ' x5=10')[A] Imitative words are words that sound like the thing or action they stand for.[B] The other one fifth is made up partly of borrowed words and partly of three other kinds ofwords: words from the n ames of peoples and places; imitative words; and inven ted words.[C] But there are probably more.[D] The old words which were born cen turies ago in the An glo-Sax on, Germa nic andFrench Ian guages make up four fifths of the En glish Ian guage.[E] Scholars guess that En glish has about 600, 000 words.[F] There is no n eed to say anything about these words, for they speak for themselves.[G] Ampere, volt and watt are all un its of electricity, and they are n amed for the men whodiscovered them.[H] Newwords continue to comeinto the Ianguage at such a rate that no dictionary couldpossibly keep up with them.Part V Rewrite Se nte nces (15%)Directions: Rewrite the following sentences according to the requirements.(3 ' x 5 = 15 ')1. (a) Xiaxi Town is not big but beautiful.(b) It has an area of about 80 square kilometers.(sentence with aprepositi onal phrase)2. (a) Mr. Smith will leave our school(b) He is a teacher of history . (se ntence with an appositive phrase)3. (a) The temple is visited by thousands of people every year.(b) It was built 1,000 years ago. (se ntence with a v-ed phrase)4. (a) I still remember the day .(b) I first came to Beijing on that day. (sentence with an attributiveclause)5. (a) He suffered from can cer .(b) He had smoked too much . (sentence with an adverbial clause)Part VI Writing (25%)Directions: For this part, you are allowed to write an essay on the topicGett ing to Know the World Outside of Campus. You should write about 150 wordsaccording to the situation given below in Chinese(Note: please writethe title of your essay): (25 ')1. 如今，很多大学生都会通过兼职工作了解校外的世界，这是很必要的；2. 了解校外世界的途径；3. 你了解校外世界的方法。
七年级英语基础写作练习题40题(带答案)
七年级英语基础写作练习题40题(带答案)1. I like to _______ (吃) apples every day.A. eatB. meetC. seat答案：A。
解析：eat表示吃，meet表示遇见，seat表示座位，根据题意是吃苹果，所以选A。
2. There are seven _______ (天) in a week.A. daysB. datesC. daies答案：A。
解析：day的复数形式是days，date表示日期，C选项daies拼写错误，所以选A。
3. My _______ (最喜欢的) color is blue.A. favoriteB. likeC. love答案：A。
解析：favorite表示最喜欢的，like和love是动词，这里需要形容词，所以选A。
4. She _______ (有) a new book.A. hasB. haveC. had答案：A。
解析：she是第三人称单数，一般现在时中动词要用第三人称单数形式，has是have的第三人称单数形式，had是过去式，所以选A。
5. The cat is _______ (在……下面) the table.A. underB. onC. in答案：A。
解析：under表示在……下面，on表示在……上面，in表示在……里面，根据题意猫在桌子下面，所以选A。
6. How many _______ (铅笔) do you have?A. pencilsB. pencilesC. pencil答案：A。
解析：how many后面接可数名词复数，pencil的复数是pencils，B选项penciles拼写错误，C选项是单数，所以选A。
7. I can _______ (看见) a bird in the tree.A. seeB. lookC. watch答案：A。
解析：see表示看见，强调结果；look表示看，强调动作；watch表示观看，常指观看节目等，这里是看见一只鸟，强调结果，所以选A。
天津师范大学外国语学院2015级基础英语写作 期末考试试卷(附答案)
14.While people may refer to television for up-to-the-minute news, it is unlikely that TV _____ the newspaper completely.
A. replacedB. have replacedC. replaceD. will replace
8._____, he couldn’t manage to support his family.
A. Hardly as he was working
B. Hard as was he working
C. Hardly working as he was
D. Hard as he worked
9._____ in your position, I would go.
1.Anyone _____ this opinion may speak out.
A. that againstsB. that against
C. who is againstD. who are against
2.Didn’t you see the man _____?
A. I nodded just nowB. whom I nodded just now
5.Hardly _____ the airport when the plane took off.
A. I had arrived atB. had I arrived
C. had I reachedD. I had got to
6.It is at least three years _____ these trees were planted.
(完整版)英语写作期末试题和答案解析
Part I Multiple Choice(15%)Directions: There are 15 incomplete statements in this part. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose thebest ONE to complete the statement. (1’x 15=15’)1. According to the rules of writing a title, “__________” is correct.A. The Way To Improve Our English-Speaking AbilityB. My View on the Negative Effects of AdsC. the Myth of a Negro LiteratureD. the war of Independence2. Which of the following sentences has punctuation error?A. The alarm clock sounded, the students got up quickly.B. The alarm clock sounded; the students got up quick.C. The alarm clock sounded. The students got up quickly.D. When the alarm clock sounded, the students got up quickly.3. __________ does not contain in the principles of “choice of words”.A. AccuracyB. ArbitrarinessC. AppropriatenessD. Conciseness4. What kind of figures of speech(修辞格)is used in the sentence “This elephant is like a snake as anybody can see.”?A. MetaphorB. PersonificationC. SimileD. Hyperbole5. During the TV interview, the singer announced that he was going to _____his new album soon.A.releaseB. renewC. relieveD. rehearse6. Greatly agitated, I rushed to the apartment and tried the door, __________ to find it locked.A. onlyB. justC. henceD. thus7. As I’ll be away for at least a year, I’d appreciate __________ from you now and then telling me how everyone is getting along.A. hearingB. to hearC. to be hearingD. having heard8. An introductory paragraph should arouse the reader’s interest and __________ the main idea of the essay.A. ignoreB. introduceC. developD. emphasize9. Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?A. Coming up the hall, I heard the clock struck 10.B. While Wendy was driving on Greenwood Avenue yesterday afternoon, a treebegan to fall toward her car.C. When I was ten, my grandfather died.D. None of the above.10. Which one is not used as a transition word to give examples?A. for instanceB. such asC. likewiseD. namely11. While making a good sentence, the principles do not contain __________.A. varietyB. coherenceC. unityD. duality12. “__________” is a compound sentence.A. Her mother would remind her.B. The rain fell for a week; therefore, every street in the city was flooded.C. Because the rain fell for a week, every street in the city was flooded.D. She wanted to make sure that her mother wasn’t watching.13. __________ is the core sentence of a paragraph.A. Topic sentenceB. The first sentenceC. Supporting sentenceD. Concluding sentence14. In the sentence “After the plane took off, Jessica still stood therecrying.”, what is the function of the underlined part?A. It’s a prepositional phrase, functioning as an adverb.B. It’s not a phrase, but an adverbial clause.C. It’s not a phrase, but an independent clause.D. It’s a prepositional phrase, functioning as the subject.15. In order to keep a paragraph coherent, we often use the organizationalpatterns: __________.1) time order 2) space order 3) order of importance 4)order of generalityA. 1), 2), and 3)B. 1), 2), and 4)C. 2), 3), and 4)D. 1), 2), 3), and 4)Part II Correct Sentences (15%)Directions: The following sentences have some faults and correct them.(3’x 5 = 15’)1. There are many students study in the classroom everyday.2. Feeling hungry, I decided to walk to the village buy some food.3. A man is judged not only by what he says but also by his deeds.4. Every man, woman, and child are entitled to join in the group.5. Jane was trying to keep her balance but finally falls.Part III Transitions (10%)Directions:Read the following passage and choose an appropriate transition word or phrase in the box. Write the corresponding word or phrase in the blank. (2’x5=10’)Another difference among the world’s seas and oceans is that the salinity varies in different climate zones. , the Baltic Sea（波罗的海） in Northern Europe is only one-fourth as saline as the Red Sea in the Middle East. There are two reasons for this. , in warm climate zones, water evaporates rapidly: therefore, the concentration of salt is greater. Second, the surrounding land is dry and, , does not contribute much fresh water to dilute the salty sea water. In cold climate zones, , water evaporates slowly. , the run-off created by melting snow adds a considerable amount of fresh water to dilute the saline sea water.Part IV Reading for Better Writing (20%)Passage OneDirections:Read the following paragraph, find out the topic sentence and then identify the irrelevant sentences. Mark the corresponding number on the below. (5’)① Different people spend their weekends in different ways．② Some enjoy going to the mountains to hike, ski or just relax．③ Water skiing is much more difficult than snow skiing．④ Others prefer going to the beach to enjoy the seashore activities and to get a suntan．⑤ Some of these people work very hard during the week；others have rather relaxing jobs．⑥ Still others like to relax by staying home and reading a good book．Topic Sentence：________Irrelevant Sentences：________________Passage TwoDirections: In the following paragraph the topic sentence is absent, read themand write an appropriate topic sentence in your own words on the underline. (5’)It can affect us physiologically. Exciting music can increase our heart rate, ourbreathing, and our blood pressure. Calming music can relax our muscles and evenlower our skin temperature. Music can affect us physically too. Everyone has foundthemselves tapping their feet or wanting to get up and dance to their favoritesong. Music can definitely affect our mood and emotions. Music is slow and quietmakes us feel relaxed and less stressed, and stimulating music can energize usand make us feel playful and alive.Passage ThreeDirections: Rearrange the following sentences so that they will read logically.Put the letters in proper sequence in the boxes provided below.. (2’x5=10’)[A] Imitative words are words that sound like the thing or action they stand for.[B] The other one fifth is made up partly of borrowed words and partly of threeother kinds of words: words from the names of peoples and places; imitativewords; and invented words.[C] But there are probably more.[D] The old words which were born centuries ago in the Anglo-Saxon, Germanic andFrench languages make up four fifths of the English language.[E] Scholars guess that English has about 600, 000 words.[F] There is no need to say anything about these words, for they speak for themselves.[G] Ampere, volt and watt are all units of electricity, and they are named forthe men who discovered them.[H] New words continue to come into the language at such a rate that no dictionarycould possibly keep up with them.Part V Rewrite Sentences (15%)Directions:Rewrite the following sentences according to the requirements.(3’x 5 = 15’)1. (a) Xiaxi Town is not big but beautiful.(b) It has an area of about 80 square kilometers.(sentence with aprepositional phrase)2. (a) Mr. Smith will leave our school．(b) He is a teacher of history． (sentence with an appositive phrase)3. (a) The temple is visited by thousands of people every year.(b) It was built 1, 000 years ago. (sentence with a v-ed phrase)4.(a) I still remember the day .(b) I first came to Beijing on that day. (sentence with an attributive clause)5. (a) He suffered from cancer．(b) He had smoked too much．(sentence with an adverbial clause)Part VI Writing (25%)Directions: For this part, you are allowed to write an essay on the topicGetting to Know the World Outside of Campus. You should write about 150words according to the situation given below in Chinese(Note: please writethe title of your essay): (25’)1.如今，很多大学生都会通过兼职工作了解校外的世界，这是很必要的；2.了解校外世界的途径；3.你了解校外世界的方法。
写作习题及答案(期末考试)
Unit 1一、Practicing the basics of narrationCheck the sentences that you think would make interesting topic sentences for a personal experience narrative. Explain why the others would not.1) Once I almost drowned.2) When Robert was fifteen, he made his first gift of true love to his father.3) A journey of one mile or 5,000 miles begins the same way: with a single step.4) When I was five, I discovered that learning was fun.5) The five-minute drive to the hospital seemed to have taken hours.6) He was driving home one evening, on a two-lane country road.7) Xiao Wang has proved once again that he is an incurable optimist.8) The day I got the letter of admission from BFSU (Beijing Foreign Studies University) was one of the happiest of my life.9) My family believed if something went wrong, it was always someone else’s fault.10) One of my most memorable experiences took place when I worked as a schoolteacher in a mountain village.Those that would make interesting topic sentences: 2, 4, 7, 8, and 10.1 would make a topic sentence, but only a dull one. 3, 5, 6 and 9 wouldmake good opening sentences of an essay, not necessarily a narrative, but none of them exemplifies what a narrative is about.二、Read the passages, decide whether they are good or poor personal narratives, and state your reasons.1. It was the last day of our stay in Nanjing. My parents were sitting in the waiting room of the railway station waiting for our train back to Beijing Asa restless five year old, I began wandering about and then found myself lost. I was getting worried when I saw a woman dressed like a policewoman. Immediately I headed toward her and told her I couldn't find my parents. She took me to the broadcasting station, and their announcement over the loudspeaker soon brought my parents.The passage is a narrative without a topic sentence. We don’t know what point the writer wants to make. We could improve the passage by adding a topic sentence such as “At the age of five I learned that in a tight corner we can turn to a policeman/policewoman for help.”2. Once I almost drowned in a swimming pool. I was 12 and was learning to swim. I began to paddle to the far side of the pool. But suddenly I couldn't move an inch and keep my head above the water and I began to drown. Just then my father came to my rescue.●The passage has two problems. First, the last sentence concludes thenarrative but does not lead to any insight the writer has gained through the incident. It has a topic sentence, but the narration is vague. Without sufficient details, the story is humdrum and bare. The following is an improved version:Once I almost drowned in a swimming pool. I was twelve and was learning to swim. I was learning fast, and soon, without knowing it, I began to paddle to the far side of the pool. But before I reached it, suddenly I couldn’t move or keep my head above water. I began to sink. Just then I felt a pair of strong hands pushing me up—my father had come to my rescue and pulled me out of the water. Once again, Dad got me out of a tight corner, as he has done so many times in my life.3. I finally arrived at the university after two and a half hours of riding. I found a new battle to fight running from one office to another, completing all kinds of forms and signing my name numerous times. I finished all that. I truly become a member of the university. I was tired out. It began to rain before I could rest my feet in my dorm!●The passage has two problems. First, it does not provide a topicsentence to direct the choice of the details (the long bus ride, the numerous forms to complete, the repeated name-signings and the unwelcome rain). In this version, they are not connected well. Wecan improve the passage by improving the transitions.The following is an improved version:When I finally arrived at the university after two and a half hours of riding on a bus, I found a new battle to fight—running from one office to another, completing all kinds of forms, and signing my name numerous times. Only when I had finished all that did I truly become a member of the university. By that time I was tired out. What’s more, it began to rain before I reached my dorm room and could finally rest! My first day at college was a nightmare!4. As soon as the winter holidays began, my best friend in high school and I fixed a date to meet. We hadn't seen each other for half a year and during this period we chiefly kept contact via WeChat. The moment we met, we hugged each other for a long time, completely unaware of the people around us. Neither of us said much, and we both enjoyed being with each other. We went to the shops to have a look at the things we were interested in. Then she treated me to lunch, using the first money she had earned playing the harp in her university orchestra. How time flew when we were together! Soon it was time to say goodbye. Perhaps it would be another six months before we could meet again. But I was not at all worried that we might become estranged from each other, for I knew that time would never separate us and thatwe would only cherish our friendship more as time went by.●This passage is well-organized: it has a beginning (the first twosentences) that provides the background for the reunion. Its middle part (the next seven sentences) describes the details of the reunion: what they did and how they felt. The passage winds up with the topic sentence. Also the sentences are neatly knitted together by appropriate connective expressions.三、Activity1 Practicing coordination & subordinationIdentity coordination and subordination and point out how coordination/subordination is achieved in each sentence.The following sentences are selected from Contemporary College English, Intensive Reading, Lesson One, Book Two.1) New as I was to the faculty, I could have told this specimen a number of things. (Para. 2)●Subordination, expressed in an adverb clause of concession——“New as I was to the faculty.”2) I could have told him all this, but it was fairly obvious he wasn't going to be here long enough to matter. (Para. 3)●Coordination, by joining two clauses expressing equally importantideas with the coordinating conjunction but.3) Having finished the day’s work, what do you do with those other eight hours? (Para. 6)●Coordination, by joining two coordinating clauses with a comma plusand; Subordination within the first coordinating clause, by expressing the minor idea in are relative clause "(that) every man must respect."4) They involve skills every man must respect, and they can all bring you basic satisfactions. (Para. 5)●Subordination, by expressing the minor idea in a present participlephrase “having finished the day's work.”5) Fourteen years later I am still teaching, and I am here to tell you... (Para. 8)●Coordination, by connecting two coordinating clauses with a commaplus and.6) ... the business of the college is not only to train you, but to put you in touch with... (Para. 8)●Coordination, by connecting two infinitive phrases with a pair ofcorrelative conjunctions not only … but (also).7)…you have no time for Shakespeare, for a basic look at philosophy, for the continuity of the fine arts, for that lesson of man's development…(Para. 9)●Coordination, by connecting four equally important for-prepositionalphrases with commas.8) I speak, I'm sure, for the faculty of the liberal arts college and for the faculties of the specialized schools as well… (Para. 14)●Coordination, by connecting two coordinating prepositional phraseswith and.9) ... university has no real existence and no real purpose… (Para. 14)●Coordination, by connecting two noun phrases "no real existence"and "no real purpose" with and.10)…it succeeds in putting you in touch, both as specialists and as humans, with those human minds... (Para. 14)●Coordination, by connecting two prepositional phrases "asspecialists" and "as humans" with a pair of correlative conjunction both ... and.四、Correct faulty coordination or subordination in the following sentences.1) I applied to Tsinghua University, and I was rejected.改：I applied to Tsinghua University, but I was rejected.2) The weather in March is cold and rainy, and sometimes it is warm andsunny.改：Though the weather in March is cold and rainy, sometimes it is warm and sunny.3) Grandpa often walks twenty minutes to my home and carries my favorite dishes in a basket.改：Grandpa often walks twenty minutes to my home, carrying my favorite dishes in a basket.4) Mr. Wang dropped the Qing vase and he broke it and the museum made him pay 2,000 yuan.改：Because Mr. Wang dropped the Qing vase, breaking it, the museum made him pay 2,000 yuan. (Or: The museum made Mr. Wang pay 2,000 yuan for the Qing vase he had dropped and broken.)5) He heard that the children were safe and sound, and he breathed a sigh of relief.改：He breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that the children were safe and sound.6) The exam was over, immediately the children rushed out of the classroom, and they laughed and shouted joyfully.改：As soon as/immediately the exam was over, the children rushed out of the classroom, laughing and shouting joyfully.7) My cousin phoned yesterday and he asked me how my first week of college had been.改：My cousin phoned yesterday, asking/to ask me how my first week of college had been.8) The search party was leaving, but they heard some noise in the pit. 改：The search party was leaving when they heard some noise in the pit.9) Those pears are grown in northern Hebei Province and the climate there is most suitable for them.改：Those pears grow beautifully in northern Hebei Province, where the climate is most suitable for them.10) My sister and I looked at each other, and we didn't say a word and then decided to give our parents a pleasant surprise.改：My sister and I looked at each other and, without saying a word, we decided to give our parents a pleasant surprise.unit2一、Recognize parallel constructions in the following sentences.1) What can we do but wait?●two infinitives: do and wait2) It is easier said than done.●two past participles: said and done3) In matters of principle, stand like a rock; in matters of taste, swim with the current.——Thomas Jefferson●two imperative clauses connected by a semicolon4) I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat.——Winston Churchill●four nouns: blood, toil, tears, and sweat5) Just to be alive and to be of service to somebody is a reward. ——Ann Cayee●two infinitive phrases: to be alive and to be of 'service to somebody6) A living dog is better than a dead lion.●two noun phrases: a living dog and a dead lion7) Crawling down a mountain is sometimes harder than climbing up.●twоgеrund рhrаѕеѕ: сrаwlіng dоwn аmоuntаіn аnd сlіmbіng up (аmоuntаіn)8) The personnel manager told the new secretary that she would answer the phone, attend to visitors and do some typing.●three verb phrases: answer the phone, attend to visitors and dosome typing.9) The soil is not difficult to till when there is a lot of rain, but in a bad year, it’s not only the ploughs that break but our hearts too.●two noun phrases joined by a pair of correlative conjunctions notonly... but10) The stranger told me he came from the south and that he was going to join his brother in northern Shanxi.two object clauses connected by and (Note: the second clause should be introduced by the conjunction that.)二、Correct faulty parallelisms in the following sentences.1) My cousin likes swimming, running and to play table tennis.改：My cousin likes swimming, running and playing table tennis.2) Chemistry used to be taught from a textbook; now the lab method is used.改：Chemistry used to be taught from a textbook; now it is taught in the lab.3) You can force a child to attend class but not think.改：You can force a child to attend class but not to think.4) Xiao Lin could not decide whether she should is start college right after high school or to get a job first.改：Xiao Lin could not decide whether to start college right after high school or to get a job first.5) The essay is difficult to understand not because of the technical vocabulary but because the sentence structures are complicated.改：The essay is difficult to understand not because the vocabulary istechnical but because the sentence structure is complicated.6) Either we must make nuclear power safe or stop using it altogether. 改：We must either make nuclear power safe or stop using it altogether. (or: Either we must make nuclear power safe or we must stop using it altogether.7) The day I left home was dark, cold and it rained.改：The day I left home was dark, cold, and rainy.8) In careless driving, the driver, not only risks the lives of his own passengers, but also the lives of others.改：A careless driver risks not only the lives of his own passengers, but also those of others.9) E-mail is not only fast and easy, but it also saves paper and the work of moving paper from one place to another.改：E-mail is not only fast and easy but also saves paper and the work of moving paper from one place to another. (or: Not only is e-mail fast and easy, but it also saves paper and the work of moving paper from one place to another.)10) He believes that giving is as much a joy as to receive.改：He believes that giving is as much a joy as receiving. (or: He believes that to give is as .much a joy as to receive.)unit3一、Practicing point of viewIdentify the point of view in the following passages and explain why it is suitable for the narrative.The following paragraphs are selected, from Contemporary College English, Intensive Reading.1) Let me tell you one of the earliest disasters in my career as a teacher. It was January of 1940 and I was fresh out of graduate school starting my first semester at the University of Kansas City. Part of the student body was a beanpole with hair on top, who came into my class, sat down, folded his arms, and looked at me as if to say Right, teach me something." Two weeks later we started Hamlet. Three weeks later he came into my office with his hands on his hips. Look," he said, I came here to be a pharmacist. Why do I have to read this stuff?" And not having a book of his own to point to, he pointed to mine, which was lying on the desk. (Para.1, Lesson 1, Book 2)The first person point of view is used in the passage in which the narrator is a participant in the action described. This point of view allows the narrator to express his opinions and feelings about the student freely.2) She said, Thank you," and walked from the kitchen into the livingroom. A moment later he heard her turning the pages of a magazine. He knew that she was too angry to be actually reading it, but she didn't snap through the pages the way he would have done. She turned them slowly, as if she were studying every word. She was demonstrating her indifference to him, and it had the effect he knew she wanted it to have. It hurt him. (Para. 40, Lesson5, Book 2)●The writer tells the story in the limited third person point of view, inwhich an unknown narrator describes what happened and reports the man's thoughts and feelings.3) In the morning they awoke outside another Howard Johnson’s and this time Vingo went in. The girl insisted that he join them. He seemed very shy and ordered black coffee and smoked nervously, as the young people chattered about sleeping on beaches. When they got back on the bus, the girl sat with Vingo again. After a while, slowly and painfully, he began to tell his story. He had been in jail in New York for the last four years, and now he was going home. (Para. 5, Lesson 2, Book 1)●The story is narrated from an objective third person point of view.The narrator merely tells what he observes and does not go into the mind of anybody involved.二、For each of the following topics, discuss with your classmates whichpoint of view you will choose and state your reason(s).1) A chance of meeting with a favorite football star of yours●The first person point of view, for this point of view allows writers toeasily express their joy and excitement on such an occasion.2) A report of a road accident by a witness●The objective third person point of view, because witnesses aresupposed to report, faithfully and impartially, what they have seen without offering interpretation and commentary.3) A practical joke you and a few classmates played on another classmate●The first person point of view, which allows expression of attitudesand feelings, thus making the narrative personal and vivid.4) A small incident on campus that gave you a fresh insight into....●Both the first person and the limited third person points of view arepossible. The incident can be narrated by either a first person narrator who is an observer or a participant, or a third person narrator who goes into the mind of one or more people involved. 5) Something unpleasant that happened between two of your fellow students●Both the first person and the limited third person points of view canbe used for the same reasons as stated for the previous topic.三、Practicing writing effective sentencesRewrite the following sentences, making them more effective. Example:Original: There are several excellent examples in the essay. Rewritten: The essay includes several excellent examples.1) It has been my cousin's wish to become a detective story writer ever since her childhood.●My cousin has been wishing to become a detective story writer eversince her childhood.2) There are dozens of people waiting outside the manager's office to have an interview with him.●Dozens of people are waiting outside the manager’s office to havean interview with him.3) There are three reasons why Xiao Wang's composition won the first prize.●Xiao Wang’ s composition won the first prize for three reasons.4) There is finally a good play for the Drama Club to perform on campus.●They've found a good play for the Drama Club to perform oncampus.5) There aren't many grammar mistakes in the final draft of Jim's essay.●The writing teacher didn't find many grammar mistakes in the finaldraft of essay.6) To learn to ride a horse, the first thing I have to do is to be its friend.●To learn to ride a horse, first I have to make friends with it.7) When the pony was friendly, the problem was on my side. As soon as I was on its back, I was nervous.●When the pony accepted me, I still couldn't ride it all by myself, foras soon as I got on its back I became nervous.8) When I was a child, I was very particular about my food and only ate what was cooked by my grandma.●As a child, I was very particular about my food and only ate what mygrandma cooked.9) When the ball is caught by Steve, it was sure to be kicked or headed into the other team's goal nine times out of ten.●When Steve catches the ball, nine times out of ten, he will kick orhead it into the other team's goal.10) It is the hope of both his family and finds that Thomas would be a businessman in the future.●Both Thomas family and his friends hoped that he would go intobusiness.unit5一、Practicing narrative skillsPoint out, in each of the following passages, which narrative method——telling or showing- is chiefly used,Passage 1Shoes(Author Unknown)As Gandhi stepped aboard a train one day, one of his shoes slipped of and landed on the track. He was unable to retrieve it, as the train was moving. To the amazement of his companions, Gandhi calmly took off his other shoe and threw it back along the track to land close to the first, Asked by a fellow passenger why he did this, Gandhi smiled. "The poor man who finds the shoe lying on the track" he replied, "will now have a pair he can use." (88 words)The writer uses the method of showing to dramatize the scene.Passage 2Old PeopleLeAnn ThiemanAt e ninety-two, Grandma Fritz still lived in her old two-story farmhouse, made homemade noodles and did her laundry in her wringer-washer in the basement. She maintained her vegetable garden, big enough to feed all of Benton County, with just a hoe and spade. Herseventy-year-old children lovingly protested when she insisted on mowing her huge lawn with her ancient push mower."I only work outside in the cool, early mornings and in the evenings. Grandma explained, “and I always wear my sunbonnet”Still, her children were understandably relieved when they heard she was attending the noon lunches at the local senior citizens’center.“Yes,”Grandma admitted, as her daughter nodded approvingly, "I cook for them. Those old people appreciate it so much!"The writer uses both methods. She uses telling to provide information about Grandma Fritz, but showing to dramatize one instance to show how this 92- year- old woman helps other old people.Passage 3I’ll Get Another OneDavid WallechinskyAt his father’funeral, American Carl Lewis placed his one-hundred -meter gold medal from the 1984 Olympics in his father's hands. “Don’t worry,”he told his surprised mother. “I’ll get another one.”A year later, in the one- hundred-meter final at the 1988 games, Lewis was competing against Canadian world-record-holder Ben Johnson.Halfway through the race, Johnson was five feet in front. Lewis was convinced he could catch him. But at eighty meters, he was still five feet behind. It's over, Dad, Lewis thought. As Johnson crossed the finish, he stared back at Lewis and thrust his right arm in the air, index finger extended.Lewis was exasperated. He had noticed Johnson's bulging muscles and yellow-tinged eyes, both indications of steroid use. I didn't have the medal, but I could still give it to my father by acting with class and dignity," Lewis said later. He shook Johnson's hand and left the track.But then came the announcement that Johnson had tested positive for anabolic steroids. He was stripped of his medal. The gold went to Lewis, a replacement for the medal he had given his father.The writer basically uses the method of telling, summarizing what Lewis did at his father’s funeral and how he finally won the gold medal for the 100-meter race.二、Study the following passage and point out how the student succeeds in creating a scene of horror.Hair-Raising MomentsZhao TingThe very first day I came to Beijing Foreign Studies University, aformer schoolmate told me a ghost story about the Main Building. The creepy feeling it aroused still lingered a month later when I was told to attend a meeting at 9 p.m. in the building.Heading for the place in the dark, I kept looking back to see if I was being followed. But at that time of the day there was nobody there but myself. As I got close to the building, I saw light glowing through a few windows, but the hall was pitch dark. However, the moment I stepped in, the lights came on, as if by magic. My limbs felt numb, and it was some time before I regained my composure and realized that the lights were sound-controlled.I knew there was a mirror in the hall, but I dared not look into it, for fear of seeing the image of someone else, even scarier, for fear of finding myself alone in a mysterious place as in ghost stories. The thought made my hair stand on end. So I had to feel the handrails to make my way up to the second floor, clapping from time to time to keep the lights on. Not knowing where the meeting room was, I turned left instinctively. At the far end of the corridor in a dimly lit, half open room, I found two figures moving about soundlessly, as if dancing. But I was too frightened to give them a second look. So I asked loudly, Excuse me, but is this the meeting place for...? The next door opened instantly, revealing a friendly face. I, in return, forced a smile.But since then I have never dared to enter the building again atnight.The student describes a chain of events that lead to her growing fright: a ghost story she had heard a month earlier ——her apprehension on her way to the building——her fear when the lights in the hall came on by themselves——her fear of both finding someone else there and finding herself alone in the mirror——her effort to keep the lights on as she climbed the stairs——her fright when she saw two figures in a dimly lit room——the final result: her lingering fear (she has never dared to enter the building again at night). She also uses a lot of action verbs to create the scene.。
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Part I. Fill in the blanks below with the right word in brackets, change the form where necessary. (20%) 1. The whole region was struck by an (economic, economical) disaster. 2. We must pursue this matter (farther, further). 3. The state attorney said that the man would be (persecuted, prosecuted). 4. Jill is the girl (who/whom) I think went up the hill. 5. The Red Cross will accept (whomever/whoever) volunteers. 6. The trees stand nearly barren; their leaves (lay/lie) on the ground. 7. It is important that he (finds/find) a suitable job. 8. Chinese food is (indescribable/indescribably) delicious. 9. He is unhappy with an (occasional/occasionally) buzzing sound in the new piano. 10. Walk (steady/steadily) along the edge of the wall. 11. The young Mozart had a (terrible/terribly) precocious imagination. 12. The sky turned (dark/darkly) in the afternoon. 13. Sixty hours the amount of work time I contracted for. (be) 14. Corn bread and milk a popular breakfast in the rural South. (be) 15. He believe that athletics school morale.(improve) 16. He is one of the students who to attend the speech contest. (plan) 17. Each of the candidates for the position exceptionally high qualifications. (have) 18. That racket is bad enough to make Aunt Ella’s eyebrows . (raise, rise) 19. Put the determiners in the brackets in the proper order. _______________________ years ( the, few, all, last) 20. Arrange the adjectives in the brackets correctly _____________________________ diamonds (large, lovely, round, shining)
Part II. Note-Writing (20%) Write a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: Last night you had to attend a class meeting, but for personal reasons you cannot. Write a short note of apology to your class monitor, Tom.. Part III. Write a précis for the following passage. (60%) I don’t know why so many people have it in for Microsoft. Jealousy, I guess. After all, it’s not many people who can persuade you buy something that’s not working properly, and then charge you in advance for something that may or may not be better. Many of you probably know that July 31 was the final deadline for Microsoft’s volume customers to pay for the company’s new subscription-based way of selling software. I won’t bore you with the details of the new licensing program, called Licensing 6.0. It’ll be enough just to say it has forced companies and governments all over the world to rethink their software budgets and whether they can truly afford to keep buying Microsoft server, operating-system and office-suite software. Or, more to their terror, whether they can afford not to. The fact is like this: Software manufacturers rely on selling new versions of their programs to get revenue. But this is unpredictable: How can you be sure everyone is going to Office 97 suite, for example, meaning they not only avoided the Office2000 upgrade, but also Office XP. In software terms, they’re like those annoying tribes that people keep discovering. These tribes seem happy and content wandering around in bits of clothes made of leaves, and drinking their simple but strong tree-sap wine, carefully ignorant of the benefits of air-conditioning , cable TV , etc. So Microsoft’s come up with a novel solution that ensures that these slow-mover—the Office 97 users, not the annoying tribes, -- buy upgrades. This guarantees the company’s revenues to remain nice and steady. Under these new licensing rules, a volume customer is encouraged to subscribe to software, rather than purchasing it immediately. On the plus side he’ll get all the fixes, support, and new versions that come out during the subscription period, as well as being able to spread out his costs. On the downside he won’t actually own the software he’s been using, and won’t be guaranteed an updated version unless it comes out during the subscription period. This program, ironically, is called Software Assurance, which not only sounds like something from persistent salesmen, but also seems to be a misused name, due to the lack of assurance it offers. Unsurprisingly, here’re some serious complaints going on, which has forced Microsoft to extend the deadline twice. Governments, with strict software budgets, are actively looking elsewhere. Peru is contemplating a law requiring all public institutions to switch to software that can be adapted and rewritten freely without copyright restriction. And Norway last month allowed its contracts with Microsoft to expire, opening the door for cheaper alternatives. What should you do? Personally, I’d prefer leaf skirts: there’s no compelling reason to upgrade to Office 2000 or XP. The added features you’re paying for with each upgrade are rarely must-have items; in most cases they’re either decorative or actually making using the software harder. In nearly all cases they’re rarely used and