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1、1999年下半年全国高等自学考试英语写作基础试卷. Revise the following sentences according to the requirement. Write your version in the corresponding space on your answer sheet. (15) 1. John felt that the world had come to an end when he wasnt chosen for the football team. (periodic sentence) 2. The building is large. It
2、is gray. It is on the corner. (simple sentence) 3. Bob lay on the couch. He was exhausted from thinking all day. (simple sentence with ed phrase) 4. Emily offered some kids china-painting lessons. She did this to earn her living. (simple sentence with to opener) 5. The parking problem in the downtow
3、n area is getting out of hand. The mayor suggests a new underground parking garage. (compound sentence) 6. Jane played the part of a young, bored housewife. She played the part with great feeling. (compound sentence) 7. English is offered only in the morning. Physics can be taken in the afternoon. (
4、complex sentence) 8. The man had gray hair and sad eyes. He doesnt live here anymore. (complex sentence) 9. Rose disliked walking home from the bus stop. The street had no overhead lights. It was lined with abandoned buildings. (compound-complex sentence) 10. The girl is an actress. She works in the
5、 grocery store. She is studying for an exam. (parallel structure). Correct the errors in the following sentences and write down the correct sentences in the corresponding space on your answer sheet. (10)1. Mary had a wig on it looked more like a hat than a wig. 2. After Tom stopped drinking coffee.
6、He began sleeping better at night.3. Please give the book to the boy with the yellow cover.4. We judge our friends both by what they say and actions.5. At the age of six my father bought my first pet, a goldfish. Choose the topic sentence:() Choose the best topic sentence from each group below. Writ
7、e the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on your answer sheet. (8)1. A. Shakespeare died in Stratford in 1616.B. Shakespeare joined his wife and children in 1611.C. Many people were interested in Shakespeares married life.D. There has been much idle talk about Shakespear
8、es married life.2. A. A space suit will also have heavy shoes to help in walking.B. A space suit will help a traveler to the moon in various ways.C. A space suit will protect a traveler from very low temperatures.D. A space suit is necessary because the moon does not have as much gravity as the eart
9、h does.3. A. Reading books of knowledge is more useful than reading novels.B. Sometimes we have difficulty in understanding books of knowledge.C. Reading books of knowledge takes me more time than reading novels.D. There are some people who like reading novels better than books of knowledge.4. A. So
10、me people spend a long time getting a right job.B. Many people want to know how to get a right job.C. Getting a right job can lead to an improved sense of selfesteem.D. Getting a right job is important and can lead to rewarding experiences.() Read the following paragraphs and spot the topic sentence
11、 of each paragraph. Write the number of the topic sentence in the corresponding space on your answer sheet. (6) 1. (1) In college, handing your own money can be a difficult task too. (2) When I was at home, I always had my parents help me with my banking and money problems. (3) Now that Im on my own
12、, I have to learn how to do this by myself. (4) I am now teaching myself how to use a checkbook and balance it diligently. 2. (1) Most people like to talk, but few people like to listen. (2) Yet listening well is a rare talent that everyone should treasure. (3) Because they hear more, good listeners
13、 tend to know more and be more sensitive to what is going on around them than most people. (4) In addition, good listeners are inclined to accept or tolerate rather than judge and criticize. (5) Therefore, they have fewer enemies than most people. (6) In fact, they are probably the most loved of peo
14、ple 3. (1) Starting a small business requires some thoughtful planning. (2) First, the future businessperson must ask who the customers will be. (3) Specifically, from what economic, social, and ethnic background will they come? (4) Next, the prospective owner must choose an appropriate business sit
15、e that will provide a steady flow of customers. (5) Last, the prospective small-business owner should ask certain legal questions concerning licensing and insurance requirements. (6) Following these steps should assure a reasoned business decision. () Read the following paragraphs carefully and select the best topic sentence from the four possible answers that follow each paragraph. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space on your answer sheet. (6)1. Topic sentence: It may even have become too mechanized. Mechanization
