英语语法练习题--冠词.doc

英语语法练习冠词练习定冠词ExercisesI. Fill in the blanks with articles where necessary:1. In past, country called Persia existed in Mid-Asia.2. To most people, superstition does not exit.3. plants do not grow well in Sahara Desert.4. Queen Elizabeth was destroyed in big fire.5. Is this best of times or worst of times?6. harder you work, more rapid progress you will make.7. There is big hall in front of their house.8. There is mountain in front of their house.9. Chinese are hardworking people.10. He caught me by arm.l 1. Some people say life is but empty dream.12. Not many countries can live in peace in modern world.13. Is Alps highest mountain range in Europe?14. Not all boys like to play football.15. Suez Canal joins Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea(地中海).16. I happened to find one-dollar note in her drawer other day.17. Henry! I have good news for you.18. invention of aeroplanes has brought about great advantages.19. elephants are big animals, but elephant may be frightened by mouse.20. We must catch man by hook or by crook.21. She often makes faces at her friends.22. My brother goes to office every day.23. He came by way of Hague.24. They got wind of affair and escaped.25. Have you cash in hand?26. Our headmistress is lady of noble nature.27. In ancient times dinosaurs existed.28. chemistry began to grow in 16th century.29. These tigers are native to northeast China.30. That woman is native of Philippines.31. He is indifferent to praise or blame.32. I do not think man like Henry will do anything of sort.33. Mr. Jones is now here on holiday.34. On New Years eve we had a wonderful party at White House.35. He is M.A. , not B.A.36. way in which pyramids of ancient Egypt were built remains one of unsolved mysteries of world.37. life is still far from being easy quite few people barely live from hand to mouth.38. There is no air in space to resist passage of solid body.39. We are in hurry to go.40. bananas are now off season.41. true happiness consists not in multitude of friends, but in worth and choice.42. life was very hard for primitive man. All his days were spent in struggle to survive against hunger.43. Last night, I saw white and black dog. It had long tail.44. workers in this factory are paid by hour.45. It is said that all people are of origin.46. Many people go through life merely as camp followers.47. We are not in position to make any comments at moment.48. Your advice is most valuable.49. That idle man is said to have fallen heir to estate.50. We were fortunate in having good weather during our stay in Netherlands.II. In the place numbered, insert articles where necessary:Passage I London, situated on (1) River Thames, is (2) largest city in (3) England. It is so big that one can hardly describe it fully within (4) space of (5) few lines. Generally speaking, there are two ways to see (6) sights of London, with or without (7) help of (8) guide. To follow (9) guide around (10) palaces, (11) famous Tower, and (12) cathedrals is certainly (13) good idea, but private exploring is (14) only way to really discover London for yourself.Passage 2 Londons outdoor activities are mainly held in (1) country in (2) spring and summer. (3) Chelsea Flower Show and (4) Windsor Horse Show are (5) most familiar ones. In (6) winter, (7) life comes back to (8) town. There are (9) ballet performances. (10) grand operas and (11) popular music in (12) theaters.III. Translate the following sentences from Chinese into English.1. 正确和荒谬相去只有一步。2. 他不是我几天前遇到的那个布朗先生。3. 他按小时租车。4. 最伟大的人物并非总是最高尚的人。5. 我们一下子解决了这两个问题。6. 三角形有三个角。7. 他伤了玛丽的胳膊。IV. There are various stock phrases(常用短语) in English. Some of them are used with the definite article, some with the indefinite article and still others .with the zero article(零冠词，既不用冠词). Insert the definite, indefinite or zero article where necessary in the followingsentences：1. He showed great bravery in face of (面临) danger.2. In place of(代替) meat we are having fish.3. In _ middle of the night(夜半时分), we finally reached that city.4. I f you behave so recklessly, you must be ready to take consequences(承担后果).5. As winter gives way to spring(冬去春来), the days begin to lengthen.6. Be sure to get hold of(抓住) him before he takes wing(离开逃走).7. Were going to put on a play(上演一出戏) ; do you want to take part(参加)?8. Whatever he does, he does it with will(很努力).9. Oil paintings look much better at distance(远看更好).10. Being bankrupt, Stanley had to sell his goods at discount (廉价出货，打折售货).11. A drowning man tries hard to catch at straw(快要淹死的人拼命要捞救命稻草).12. She was standing too close to the fireplace and her dress caught fire(烧着了，着火了).13. I sleep by day and work by night(白天睡觉，夜间工作).14. He is at disadvantage (处于不利地位) in the race, he s so much shorter than the others.15. I make point of(坚持) reading a new book every month.16. When the woman found that her favorite vase had been broken, she made scene(大吵大闹).17. fat is in fire(闯祸了，事情搞砸了).18. In order to finish that long piece of translation as soon as possible, he burnt midnight oil for nearly two weeks(开了将近两个星期的夜车).19. I waited for eternity before he came(我慢慢苦等了不知多长时间他才来).20. The boys beat hasty retreat (赶紧溜之大吉) after breaking the window panes.21. The bus stopped all of sudden(突然地，冷不防地) and the passengers were jolted22. Excuse me for taking exception to (反对；对什么持有异议) your suggestion, but I do believe its not feasible(行不通).23. Women now do duty for(或as) drivers(如今妇女当起了司机).24. After the performance was over, amid the audiences wild applause the acrobats (杂技演员) reappeared to take how not once but several times(一再登台谢幕).25. They put (或set) cart before horse(本末倒置) and took the effect for the cause (以因为果).26. Eva was very fond of jewellery, with exception of agates(玛瑙除外).27. It is certainly unreasonable that he should put blame on you(归咎于你).28. We caught sight of the boar as it emerged from the thick fog.29. A bad workman finds fault(挑剔) with his tools(蹩脚的工匠总是埋怨自己的工具不好).30. Its no use complaining about the failure of our experiment what we should do now is (to) make best of bad job(善处逆境，尽自己所能去应付失败) and get ready to start anew.31. He made best of his opportunities to learn(抓住一切机会进行学习).32. The laid-off worker said that he had to find a job to keep pot boiling(糊口，混碗饭吃).33. Policemen help to keep peace(维护治安).34. We should read the daily press(每天看报) to keep track of current events(跟上形势发展；及时了解时事).35. She always keeps things to herself(一切闷在肚子里；什么事都不对别人讲) so its really difficult to get to know her.36. Although it was his fault, he tried to pass buck(推卸责任) on to someone else.37. His remark broke ice(打破冷场) and aroused everyones interest.38. quite a number of strikers were arrested on the charge of breaking peace(以扰乱治安罪名).39. Every time l thought of my narrow escape(死里逃生), I broke out in cold sweat(吓得浑身冒冷汗).40. For weeks we have been longing for rain, and now it has come with vengeance (猛烈地，极度地；这里指 “雨一下就下的