考试提纲
I. Sentence mistake correction (20个句⼦) （20%）(试卷上有20题，取⾃下列范围)
1. We thought she was charming, intelligent, and a very capable young woman. Revid: We thought she was a charming, intelligen t and v ery capable young woman.
(or: We thought she was charming, intelligent and capable.)
2. It is generally believed that one’s action is more important than what one says.
Revid: It is generally believed that one’s action is more important than what one’s words.
3. What one knows is more important than the wealth one has.
Revid: One’s knowledge is more important than one’s wealth.
4. Becau he said nothing does not mean that he agreed to your proposals. Revid: That he said nothing does not mean that he agreed to your proposals.
5. Becau he had a flat tire is the reason he is late.
Revid: That he had a flat tire is the reason why he is late.
6. The player that had done their very best to win the match were congratulated by the coach.
Revid: The players that had done their very best to win the match were congratulated by the coach.
7. John, together with two assistants, are repairing the machine.
Revid: John, together with two assistants, is repairing the machine.
8. There are a Japane and two Koreans in his class.
Revid: There is a Japane and two Koreans in his class.
9. There is five trees and a well behind her hou.
Revid: There are five trees and a well behind her hou.
10. Carlos is the only one of tho students who have lived up to the potential
described in the yearbook.
Revid: Carlos is the only one of tho students who has lived up to the potential described in the yearbook.
11. The Sahara is larger than any dert in the world.
Revid: The Sahara is larger than any other dert in the world.
12. After many years Bill remembered me better than Carl
Revid: After many years Bill remembered me better than Carl did.bt无忧无虑
(Or: After many years Bill remembered me better than he remembered
Carl.)
13. Every winter many people go to Hainan, becau they feel that the winter climate
there is better than any place.
Revid: Every winter many people go to Hainan, becau they feel that the winter climate there is better than that of any other place in China.
14. I’m going to the lecture on modern Chine drama, becau he is a dr amatist I
like.
Revid: I’m going to the lecture on modern Chine drama, becau the speaker is a dramatist I like.
15. Looking out of the window, the grassland stretches as far as the eye can reach.
Revid: Outside the window, the grassland stretches as far as the eye can reach.
(Or: Looking out of the window, he (she, I) e(s) the grassland stretch as far
as the eye can reach.)
16. Looking from the moon, the earth is round.
Revid: Looked from the moon, the earth is round.
17. Hurrying to the conference room, no one was there.
Revid: Hurrying to the conference room, she saw nobody there.
18. On entering the classroom, the students stood up and said, “Good Morning!”
Revid: On entering the classroom, the teacher was greeted by the students , who stood up and said, “Good Morning!”(Or: When the teacher entered the
classroom, the students stood up and said, “Good Morning!”
19. Of the two old people, the former has died and the later is alive and healthy.
Revid: Of the two old people, the former has died and the latter is alive and healthy.
20. I hope he were here with us.
Revid: I wish he were here with us.
21. May be Jessie knows where she is.
Revid:Maybe Jessie knows where she is.
22. An important thing for the student to remember is that when writing a paper, you
should not plagiarize.
Revid: An important thing for the students to remember is that when writing a paper they should not plagiarize.
23. She bought veral picture books for her children and put them into her bag.
Revid: She put into her bag the picture books she had bought for her children. 24. He has been recommended by Mr. Smith as a man who knows how to fix cars.
Revid: Mr. Smith, who knows how to fix cars, has recommended him.
25. Mary dislikes working with Ro becau she is impatient.
Revid: Mary dislikes working with Ro becau Ro is impatient.
26. It was raining hard, they could not work in the fields.
Revid: It was raining hard, so they could not work in the fields.
27. We are glad Tom is home, we’ve misd him.
Revid: We are glad Tom is hom e. We’ve misd him.
28. The next chapter has a lot of difficult information in it, you should start studying
right away.
Revid: The next chapter has a lot of difficult information in it. You should start studying right away.
29. Either you will begin to study now or risk failing the exam.
Revid: You will either begin to study now or risk failing the exam.
30. Bill not only helped me with my homework, but he walked my dog while I was on
vacation in Ireland.
Revid: Bill not only helped me with my homework, but also walked my dog while I was on vacation in Ireland.
31. A man is judged not only by what he says but also what he does.
Revid: A man is judged not only by what he says but also by what he does.
(Or: A man is judged not only by his words but also by his deeds.)
32. She reviewed the lesson taught last week and all the exercis assigned by the
teacher were done.
Revid: She reviewed the lesson taught last week and did all the exercis assigned by the teacher.
33. The explosion destroyed the building and a number of people were injured.
Revid: The explosion destroyed the building and injured a number of people. 34. The chef cooked the shrimp for thirty minutes and then it was allowed to cool.
Revid: The chef cooked the shrimp for thirty minutes and then allowed it to cool.
35. This machine was jointly designed by the old engineer in collaboration with some
of his younger colleagues.
36. Revid: This machine was jointly designed by the old engineer and some of his
younger colleagues.
37. We have great faith and high hopes for her.
Revid: We have great faith in and high hopes for her.
38. We have no doubt about her care and interest in the proposal.
Revid: We have no doubt about her care for and interest in the proposal.
39. Football is more popular in Europe than North America.
梦魇的原因及解决办法Revid: Football is more popular in Europe than in North America.
40. Students should learn to analyze and solve problems independently. Don’t rely on
your teachers’ help.
Revid: Students should learn to analyze and solve problems independently. They should not rely on their teachers’ help. Of all the mechanics in the shop, Jerzy is surely the less competent.
Revid: Of all the mechanics in the shop, Jerzy is surely the least competent. 42. The award was for a combination of scholarship, someone who was a good leader,
严嘉俊and ability in athletic.
Revid: The award was for a combination of scholarship, leadership and athletic ability.
43. He has brown eyes, his hair is black, and his skin is light brown.
Revid: He has brown eyes, black hair and light brown skin.
44. Four years are a long time to spend away from your friends and family.
Revid: Four years is a long time to spend away from your friends and family. 45. Students are not all required to fill in the form.
Revid: Not all students are required to fill in the form.
46. He is both a good pitcher and a good hitter for the baball team.
Revid: He is both a good pitcher an d g ood hitter for the baball team.
闺蜜聊天47. In my opinion, I think your plan is feasible.
Revid: In my opinion, your plan is feasible.
48. My backyard is at least as large, if not larger than, my neighbors.
Revid: My backyard is at least as large as, if not larger than, my neighbor’s.
儿童化痰49. Neither the coach of the home team nor the sportswriters was expecting it to be a
clo game.
Revid: Neither the coach of the home team nor the sportswriters were expecting it to be a clo game.
50. Mark Twain was a gifted humorist and a popular folk hero, furthermore, his major
contribution to American fiction was Huckleberry Finn.
Revid: Mark Twain was a gifted humorist and a popular folk hero; furthermore, his major contribution to American fiction was Huckleberry Finn.
51. She is deeply interested in European art, moreover, she is fond of classical music.
Revid: She is deeply interested in European art;moreover, she is fond of classical music.
52. The funny cartoon attracts the reader’s eye on the cover of the magazine.
Revid: The funny cartoon on the cover of the magazine attracts the reader’s eye.
53. The doctor promid on her way to her hospital to come and e me.
Revid: The doctor promid to come and e me on her way to her hospital. 54. The fact that he lacked a new pair of black plaid slacks made my friend Max
mighty mad.
Revid: My friend Max was angry becau he did not own a new pair of black slacks.
比利时兔55. Sylvia decided to firmly and courageously try harder in this year’s 12-mile
marathon run.
有的网页打不开Revid: Firmly and courageously,Sylvia decided to try harder in this year’s 12-mile marathon run.
56. Sylvia decided to only run in one marathon this year.
Revid: Sylvia decided to run in only one marathon this year.
57. The automobile skidded across the ice-covered road with bald tires.
Revid: The automobile with bald tires skidded across the ice-covered road. 58. A medical student must spend on the average of $60,000 to complete medical
school. Still, he will eventually enter a profession that has one of the highest standards of living in the country.
Revid: A medical student must spend on the average of $60,000 to complete medical school. Still, he or she will eventually enter a profession that has one of the highest standards of living in the country.
(Or: Medical students must spend on the average of $60,000 to complete medical school. Still, they will eventually enter a profession that has one of the highest standards of living in the country.)
59. Twenty-five dollars were all the officials would be paid to work the game.
Revid: Twenty-five dollars was all the officials would be paid to work the game.
60. Instead of taking physics, chemistry was chon by most students in the class. Revid: Most students in the class cho chemistry instead of physics.低压范围
II. Write an essay of about 150 words about a given topic. (40%)
III. Write an application letter bad on some given information about the job and the applicant. (40%）(根据所给信息写⼀封求职信)
