2014年茂名学院专插本写作考试

1、一、 (10 points)Tell what sentences the following are according to the classification by structure.(1 point each)A 1. The bird in the sky and the fish in the sea add tolife besauty.A. simple sentenceB. compound sentenceC. complex sentenceD. compound complex sentence2. Behind the fence is a garden, and

2、 beyond the garden lies a lake.A. simple sentencesB. compound sentenceC. complex sentenceD. compound complex sentenceC 3. If he were to inherit a million dollars, he would give it all to people who work onA. simple sentencesB. compound sentenceC. complex sentenceD. compound complex sentenceD 4. When

3、 they pay their gas bill, they will be happy that they bought the gas, but they will never thank me for my advice.A. simple sentencesB. compound sentenceC. complex sentenceD. compound complex sentenceC 5. The students I teach have made better grades in the past few weeks.A. simple sentencesB. compou

4、nd sentenceC. complex sentenceD. compound complex sentenceB 6. Most of us were in the hall, the doors had been closed, and the late comers had to wait outside.C. complex sentenceD. compound complex sentenceA. simple sentencesB. compound sentenceC 7. What we worried about is his lacking confidence in

5、 himself.A. simple sentencesB. compound sentenceC. complex sentenceD. compound complex sentenceD 8. They watched television and enjoyed themselves immediately, but we couldnt see the program because our television was broken.A. simple sentencesB. compound sentenceC. complex sentenceD. compound compl

6、ex sentenceA 9. Having finished his assignments, he went out to water the flowers in the garden.A. simple sentencesB. compound sentenceC. complex sentenceD. compound complex sentenceC 10. What he said is not true.A. simple sentencesB. compound sentenceC. complex sentenceD. compound complex sentence二

7、、10 分) Pick out the topic sentences and controlling ideas from thefollowing paragraphs(2.5 points each)1) Nowadays, many men and women work in law, accounting, real estate, and business. These people are serious about becoming successful, they work long hours during the work and even on weekends, so

8、 they are called “workaholics ”(工作狂 ). In addition, workaholics may not spend enough time in leisure activities. Therefore, workaholics lifestyle can affect their families, social lives, and health.Topic sentence: Therefore, workaholicslifestyle can affect their families, social lives, and health.Co

9、ntrolling idea: affect their families, social lives, and health2) Stamp collection has become a very popular hobby for several reasons.Collectors gain pleasure from the varied colors and designs of the stamps, while they enjoy the fun of watching their collections grow. In addition, stamp collection

10、 had educational value. Stamps often tell the collectors much about a countrys important customs, events, and famous citizens. Furthermore, collectors soon learn to find out the exact location of a country. Often they are interested enough to find out other important facts about that country.Topic s

11、entence:Stamp collection has become a very popular hobby for several reasons.Controlling idea: become a very popular hobby for several reasons.3) Perhapsthe highest use of books is not as sources of information about nations, people, or foreign lands, but as friends. Reading is one of the most effec

12、tive means of getting away from disturbing and unalterable circumstances. Intimate association with noble works, whether literary, philosophic or artistic, is a promoter of thought, a refuge from almost all the miseries of life.Topic sentence:Reading is one of the most effective means of getting awa

13、y from disturbing and unalterable circumstances.Controlling idea: one of the most effective means of getting away from disturbing and unalterable circumstances.4）A paragraph and an essay are quite similar in structure. For example, the paragraph often begins with a topic sentence. In the essay, the

14、first paragraph introduces the topic focus. Another example is that the sentences in the body of a paragraph develop the topic sentence. Similarly, the body of an essay expands and supports the controlling idea introduced in the opening paragraph.Topic sentence: A paragraph and an essay are quite si

15、milar in structure.Controlling idea: quite similar in structure三、（10 分 ）What is the paragraph unity ?Pick out the sentences which destroy the unity of the paragraphParagraph unity: All the sentences in the paragraph must be related with the topic sentence. Any sentence which has nothing to do with t

16、he topic sentence must be omitted.1、I prefer swimming over all other forms of exercise. For one thing, it is recognized as one of the best forms of physical exercise available. Many different muscles are used in the act of swimming and all of these are strengthened when swimming is done regularly. A

17、nother reason I like swimming is that it is one of the few ways I can cool off and exercise at the same time. A quick swim in the pool after school or work is always refreshing. Unfortunately, I have to drive across town because the pool in my community always has too much chlorine in it. The final

18、reason I prefer swimming is that it is something I can do all year. Other kinds of exercise, like tennis and softball, are seasonal, but I can go swimming at any time at any time of the year.Sentences which destroy the uni:tyUnfortunately, I have to drive across town because the pool in my community

19、 always has too much chlorine in it.2、( 1)The city of Toronto, Canada, is a pleasant place to spend a summer vacation. (2)Upon arriving in Toronto, one sees a remarkably clean city. (3)The streets are not littered with dirt or debris, and Toronto busildings are in such condition that even the old on

20、es look new. (4)In some cities, the buildings look like they are falling apart.( 5) Other cities is using specially treated steel to build their skyscrapers. (6)Pittsburgh has one of these buildings. (7)Toronto is also a delight to shoppers. (8)The streets in the shopping district are closed to traf

21、fic and lined with shady trees and outdoor cafes to provide the shoppers with a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere sway from the noise, the exhaust fumes, and the general chaos of congested city streets. (9)The stores themselves are fun to shop in because, in addition to the usual big department stores on

22、e usually finds in such a city. (10)Toronto also has many smaller stores which specialize in such goods as native Indian crafts and hand-carved wooden art objects.(11) Department stores are convenient, but I often find them boring.(12) You see the same items in all of the department stores and, besi

23、de, they usually charge too much for their goods-especially clothes.(13) Another reason I dont like them is that even though most of them make millions in annual profits, they pay their employees as little ad possible.Sentences which destroy the unit(y: 4)( 5)(6)四、(5 分) Rearrange the following sente

24、nces so that they may from a coherent paragraph.(2.5 points each)Paragraph 1 ：a d e g f c b(a) In order to know what the weather will be, special people are hired to provide this information.(b) It is known that their work can save thousands of lives and millions of dollars in property damage.(c) An

25、d still others make forecast about the weather.(d) These people are called weatherman.(e) They work in a weather station every day.(f) The others of them analyze weather information.(g) Some of them observe the weather.Paragraph 2: e a c d f b(a) My brother, Jim, is extremely friendly and outgoing.(

26、b) In spite of our difference Jim and I are close friends as well as brothers.(c) He likes to spend all his free time with friends, whereas I need a lot of privacy and enjoyed being by myself.(d) In addition, while I have enjoyed school since I was a child, Jim has never liked school.(e) Because my

27、brother and I have very different personalities and interests, it is sometimes hard to believe we are related.(f) He prefers working ay a job and being very active physically.五、(10 分) Write F in the parenthesis for formal sentences ankfor informal sentences(1 point each)1. (I) I havent seen him for

28、a long time. Do you know where he is?2. (I) He said she would come.3. (F) Has everyone finished doing his or her exercises?4. (I) The old lady treated him as if he was her own son.5. (F) Badly defeated in the match, the team returned in low spirit.6. (I) There are many photos in his drawer.7. (F) Th

29、e weather being fine, a large number of people went to climb the Western Hills.8. (F) This village has built, in less than ten years, several small factories that bring in more income than the farm produce every year.9. (F) His anger prevented him from doing, saying, and listening to anything.10. (I

30、) We should help those who are in hot water.六、(10 分) Correct the punctuation errors in the following sentencesif there are(1 points each)(在原文划出错误然后在空白相应位置改正)1) Oliver Twist is one of Dickensnovels.Correction: Oliver Twist is one of(改成斜体或加下划线)2) In the phrase “pay attention to”, to is a preposition a

31、nd should be followed by a noun or a gerund.Correction: In the attention to tOis a3) William wrote a book for students learning to write ( Practical College English Writing (Beijing Higher Education Press, 2003)Correction: .( Practical Beiji ng.2003)4) She asked,“What does culture mean”?Correction:

32、mean?”5) Hurry up; or we will be late for class.Correction: Hurry up, or 6) When he came, I was busy cleaning my room.Correction:7) We were tired, and we decided to have a rest.Correction:8) The trip was not well planned or prepared; therefore, it was not a pleasant one.Correction:9) The author of t

33、he strange book was born in 1078? and died in 1135Correction:in 1078(?) and .10) He is an eccentric boy, yet you cant help liking him.Correction:11) “What do you mean by evolutionary mechanism?” one of the students asked.Correction:12) Henry s mother believes three things: that every situation, no m

34、atter how grin, will be happily resolved; that no one knows more about human than she; and that Henry, who is thirty-five years old, will never be able to do his own laundry.Correction:13) Unfortunately, Wang couldnt come, and his absence made things difficult for us.Correction:could ncome; an d 14)

35、 Before he came we had expected him to help us, but when he was with us, he didntdo much.Correction: Before he came, we hadus; but 课文 P360 2中第二个例子15) Buses are always crowed; hence he prefers to cycle.Correction:16) “John,”she said,“I ve lost my glove.”Correction:17) It must have rained last night f

36、or the ground is wet.Correction:last ni ght, for the 18) We were tired: and we decided to have a rest.Correction: tired, and we 19) First he talked about “New Criticism ”; then he discussed “postmodernism”.Correction: “postmodernism.”20) Before he came we had expected him to help us, but when he was

37、 with us, he didntdo much.Correction:同 14)七、(5 分) Read the following passage,then tell it is a narration, exposition, description or argumentation, and give a title to the passage.The best way for a beginner to start a stamp collection is to buy a packet of 500 or 1,000 mixed stamps. Such a packet b

38、ought from a reliable shop contains only common stamps, but they are clean and in good condition.Once this start has been made, it is not difficult to add to the collection. Relatives and friends who live overseas or go there for their holidays can be a great help. So can some office workers, as many officers receive a large number of letters from abroad every day, and often the stamps are thrown away with the envelops.Stamps can be chosen and bought at a stamp-shop, too. But we have to