英语写作基础

1、重写句子。1.The exam was postponed the class was canceled as well.(simple sentenceThe exam was postponed. The class was canceled as well.b5E2RGbCAP2.You send more time studying. You are going to get better grades.(complex sentencep1EanqFDPw If you send more time studying, you are going to get better grad

2、es.DXDiTa9E3d3.Mary is bright. She is beautiful. She is considerate.(parallel structureRTCrpUDGiTMary is bright, beautiful and considerate.4.It was nearly dark. A snowmobile appeared. The snowmobile was roaring. It was running without lights it hit Mrs. Clifford.(long sentence5PCzVD7HxAIt was nearly

3、 dark, and a roaring snowmobile hit Mrs. Clifford because it was running without lights.jLBHrnAILg5.Helen pulled the lid of the manhole(下水道. She did it with all of her strength(simple sentence with prepositional phrase at the beginningxHAQX74J0X With all of her strength, Helen pulled the lid of the

4、manhole. LDAYtRyKfE6.Louis approached the deans office. She walked at a slow pace.(simple sentence with ing phrase at the beginningZzz6ZB2Ltk Walking at a slow pace, Louis approached the deans office.dvzfvkwMI17.Cindy lay on the couch. She was exhausted from working all day.(simple sentence with ed

5、phraserqyn14ZNXI Cindy lay on the couch, exhausted from working all day.EmxvxOtOco8.Mary squirmed in her seat as she waited for her turn to speak. She was nervous.(compound sentence with ly opener.SixE2yXPq5Nervously, Mary squirmed in her seat as she waited for her turn to speak. 6ewMyirQFL9.James J

6、oyces Ulysses, a long and complicated novel and which is on our reading list, has been banned by the school board.(parallel structurekavU42VRUs James Joyces Ulysses, which is a long and complicated novel and which is on our reading list, had been banned by the school board.y6v3ALoS8910.My father bou

7、ght me a present, and it was digital wristwatch.(complex sentenceM2ub6vSTnPMy father bought me a present which was a digital wristwatch.0YujCfmUCw11.Louise eyed the perfume. She carried a purse. The purse was already open. The clerk turned around. Louis put the perfume in her purse. The store manage

8、r told the judge that he saw all this happen.(long sentenceeUts8ZQVRdThe store manager told the judge that he saw Louise put the perfume she eyed in her carrying purse, which was already open, as the clerk turned aroundsQsAEJkW5T12.Joan who is a weight lifter, is my neighbor.(simple sentencesGMsIasN

9、XkAJoan is a weight lifter. Joan is my neighbor.13.Adam cried at the end of the movie E.T. He was amazed by his feelings.(simple sentenceTIrRGchYzgAdam was amazed by his crying at the end of the movie E.T.7EqZcWLZNX14.I tried to stifle my grin. I was amused but reluctant to show it.(simple sentence

10、with ed phraselzq7IGf02EI tried to stifle my grin, amused but reluctant to show it.zvpgeqJ1hk15.The house floated down the river. It happened during the last flood.(simple sentence with prepositional phraseNrpoJac3v1 The house floated down the river during the last flood.1nowfTG4KI16.The storm hit t

11、he coast city. We crisscrossed our windows with strong tape.(complex sentence.fjnFLDa5Zo When the storm hit the coast city, we crisscrossed our windows with strong tape.tfnNhnE6e517.Louis bought sweater. Freda bought a sweater. Helen bought a sweater. The sweaters were red. The sweaters were wool.(l

12、ong sentenceHbmVN777sL Louis, Freda, Helen each bought a sweater which is red and wool.V7l4jRB8Hs18.She left home. No one could explain the reason.(complex sentence83lcPA59W9 No one could explain the reason why she left home.19.My father does not love the environment. He is not accustomed to the wea

13、ther either.(parallel structuremZkklkzaaP Neither does my father love the environment, nor is he accustomed to the weather.AVktR43bpw20.Tom bought a green-striped suit. He was tired of his conservative wardrobe.(simple sentence beginning with ed phraseORjBnOwcEd Tired of his conservative wardrobe, T

14、om bought a green-striped suit.2MiJTy0dTT21.She wants to get the stain off her hand. She will have to use an abrasive soap.(simple sentencegIiSpiue7A To get the stain off her hand, she will have to use an abrasive soap.uEh0U1Yfmh22.The children started arguing. I made them turn off the TV.(compound

15、sentenceIAg9qLsgBX The children started arguing, so I made them turn off the TV.WwghWvVhPE23.After they unrolled their sleeping mats, the children at the day-care took their naps.(simple sentencesasfpsfpi4k The children at the day-care took their naps. They unrolled their sleeping matsooeyYZTjj124.D

16、ad is to forget the troubles of the day. He putters around in his basement workshop.(simple sentence with ing phraseBkeGuInkxI By puttering around in his basement workshop, Dad is to forget the troubles of the day.PgdO0sRlMo25.The muffler shop advertised same-day service, but my car wasnt ready for

17、three days.(complex sentence with subordinate clause3cdXwckm15 Although the muffler shop advertised same-day service, my car wasnt ready for three days.h8c52WOngM26.Peg entered the room. Lisa was in the room. Lisa lay on his couch. Lisa appeared to be asleep. Lisas hair was long. It nearly touched t

18、he floor. On Lisas stomach was her cat. Its name was Tikky.(long sentencev4bdyGious When Peg entered the room, Lisa was lying on his couch, being asleep, whose long hair nearly touched the floor and her cat Tikky was on her stomach.J0bm4qMpJ927.Jack obtained a credit card. He began spending money ca

19、relessly.(complex sentenceXVauA9grYP When Jack obtained a credit card, he began spending money carelessly.bR9C6TJscw28.David lopped dead branches off the tree, and Michelle stacked them into piles on the ground below.(complex sentence with subordinate clausepN9LBDdtrd After David lopped dead branche

20、s off the tree, Michelle stacked them into piles on the ground below.DJ8T7nHuGT29.Jack dialed the police emergency number. He received a busy signal. He dropped the phone and ran. He didnt have time to call back.(compound complex sentenceQF81D7bvUAJack dialed the police emergency number but he recei

21、ved a busy signal so he dropped the phone and ran because he didnt have time to call back.4B7a9QFw9h30.George tried to protect himself from the dampness of the room. He wrapped a scarf around his neck.(simple sentence with ing phraseix6iFA8xoX Trying to protect himself from the dampness of the room,

22、 George wrapped a scarf around his neck.wt6qbkCyDE31.The crowd began file slowly out of the stadium. They were stunned by the last-minute touchdown(着地得分.(simple sentence with ed phraseKp5zH46zRk The crowd began to file slowly out of the stadium, stunned by the last-minute touchdown.Yl4HdOAA6132.At m

23、idnight my roommate closed her books. I studied until 2 A.M.(compound sentencech4PJx4BlI At midnight my roommate closed her books, but I studied until 2 A.M.qd3YfhxCzo33.The movie disgusted the coach. He worked out after fifteen minutes.(complex sentenceE836L11DO5 Because the movie disgusted the coa

24、ch, he worked out after fifteen minutes.S42ehLvE3M34.The rain hit the hot pavement. Plumes of stream rose from the blacktop. Cars slowed crawl. The fog obscured the drivers vision.(compound complex sentence501nNvZFis When the rain hit the hot pavement, plumes of stream rose from the blacktop and car

25、s slowed crawl for the fog obscured the drivers vision.jW1viftGw935.I leaned to quite my mind through mediation. Mediation can help me sleep better.(simple sentences with to openerxS0DOYWHLP To help me sleep better, I leaned to quite my mind through mediation,.LOZMkIqI0w36.The house is small. It is

26、white. It is on the corner.(long sentenceZKZUQsUJed The house is on the corner, small and white.37.She is not young. She is not inexperienced.(parallel structuredGY2mcoKtT She is neither young nor inexperienced.38.His vision begins to fade. He knows hed better get some rest.(complex sentencerCYbSWRL

27、IA Since his vision begins to fade, he knows hed better get some rest.FyXjoFlMWh39.She arrived in London. She visited her teacher whom she had not seen since her graduation.(simple sentence beginning with prepositional phraseTuWrUpPObXOn her arrival in London, she visited her teacher whom she had no

28、t seen since her graduation.7qWAq9jPqE40.The rescuers were careful as they handled the rope. They lowered the frightened climber from the edge.(simple sentence with by-phrase beginning with carefullyllVIWTNQFkBy carefully handling the rope, the rescuers lowered the frightened climber from the edge.y

29、hUQsDgRT141.The sun went down. We stayed on the beach.(complex sentenceMdUZYnKS8I Until the sun went down, we stayed on the beach.42.His car went through the automated car. Harry watched from the sidelines. Floppy brushes slapped the cars doors. Sprays of water squirted onto the roof.(compound compl

30、ex sentence09T7t6eTno When his car went through the automated car, Harry watched from the sidelines and saw floppy brushes slapped the cars doors and sprays of water squirted onto the roof.e5TfZQIUB543.Gena had worn glasses for fifteen years. She decided to get contact lenses. She would be able to s

31、ee better. She would look more glamorous.(complex sentencess1SovAcVQM After she had worn glasses for fifteen years, Gena decided to get contact lenses, with which she would be able to see better and would look more glamorous.GXRw1kFW5s改写病句.1.The exam was postponed, the class was canceled as well.UTR

32、Ex49Xj9The exam was postponed. The class was canceled as well.8PQN3NDYyP2.He failed a number of courses before he earned his degree. Among them, English 1, Economics, and General Biology.mLPVzx7ZNwAmong the courses he failed before he earned his degree were English 1, Economics, and General Biology.

33、AHP35hB02d3.I nearly earned a hundred dollars last week.I earned nearly a hundred dollars last week.4.Students who study often get good grades. Students who study get good grades often.5.He has always had and always will compete for the highest honor.NDOcB141gT He has always competed and always will

34、 compete for the highest honor.1zOk7Ly2vA6.While eating my sandwich, five mosquitoes bit me.fuNsDv23KhWhile I was eating my sandwich, five mosquitoes bit me.tqMB9ew4YX7.To join the team, a C average or better is necessary.HmMJFY05dE To join the team, you must have a C average or better.ViLRaIt6sk8.T

35、om Clark, who is wise and intelligent, and who is our union representative, has been promoted to foreman.9eK0GsX7H1 Tom Clark, who is wise and intelligent and who is our union representative, has been promoted to foreman.naK8ccr8VI9.Claudia mentioned the operation she had had in the elevator.B6JgIVV

36、9ao In the elevator, Claudia mentioned the operation she had had.P2IpeFpap510.Getting out of bed, the tile floor was so cold that Maria shivered all over.3YIxKpScDMGetting out of bed, Maria found the tile floor so cold that she shivered all over. gUHFg9mdSsOr: when Maria got out of bed, the tile flo

37、or was so cold that she shivered all over.uQHOMTQe7911.Like many of todays students, financial security is one of Margarets highest priority.IMGWiDkflP Like many of todays students, Margarets highest priority is financial security.WHF4OmOgAw12.Swimming at the lake, a rock cut Jims foot. Swimming at

38、the lake, Jim cut his foot on a rock. Or: When Jim was swimming at the lake, he cut his foot on a rock.aDFdk6hhPd13.After there hours of practice, a large mug of beer was what the thirsty dancers wanted.ozElQQLi4T After there hours of practice, the thirsty dancers wanted a large mug of beer.CvDtmAfj

39、iA14.I spent almost two hours on the phone yesterday. Trying to find a garage to repair my car.QrDCRkJkxh I spent two hours on the phone yesterday, trying to find a garage to repair my car.4nCKn3dlMX15.She was at first very happy with the blue sorts car she bought for only $ 500. Not realizing until

40、 a week later that the car averaged 7 miles a gallon of gas.ijCSTNGm0E She was at first very happy with the blue sorts car she bought for only $ 500. She realized only a week later that the car averaged 7 miles a gallon of gas.vfB1pxanfk16.You should strive to cooperate with your colleagues to bring

41、 about change, for improving communication and professional development.JbA9VhEou1 You should strive to cooperate with your colleagues to bring about change, to improve communication, and to further professional development.X7Ahr18pJI17.He has always has and always will compete for the highest honor

42、.b3zqXLCqXo He has always competed and will always compete for the honor.pZyytu5rc5写便条.Write a note of apology according to the situation described. Your friend lives in another city and came to visit you last Sunday, but due to some reason you were not at home. Write a note expressing your regrets

43、on having missed seeing him or her.DVyGZezsrMDear Sandy, May.22RQxPvY3tFs Its very kind of you to come to see me last Sunday, but it so happened that my uncle came here and I had to accompany him to visit the Summer Palace. What a pity! We havent seen each other for a long time. Will you come here o

44、n National Day? We will have a seven-day holiday then. Call before come.5MxX1IxuU9Yours,Kate Write a note according to the situation described. Thank someone for his remembering you on your birthday, or other anniversaries(周年纪念. In your note you will 1. express gratitude for his remembering you on a

45、 certain occasion and 2. state clearly that you like whatever you have been given as a token of remembrance.(70-100 words.jIw5xs0v9PDear Sally, Apr.18xEve2buwnw Betty and I really cant figure out how you managed to remember our wedding anniversary. Yes, you were the bridesmaid(女傧相 at our wedding, bu

46、t that was almost ten years ago!KAvmyVYxCd We just cant get over the wonderful memories you have brought back to our minds in your beautiful greeting card. The silver plate is just beautiful and the words inscribed on it are magnificent.Ywuu4FszRT Again lots of thanks and love for remembering.Yours

47、truthfully,GeorgeWrite a note of apology according to the situation described. You failed to keep an appointment because your son or daughter was ill. Express your sorry, and postpone your meeting.(70-100 wordscstDApWA6AMar.8Dear Mr. Richards, I would like to express my apologies for not being able

48、to keep our 8 oclock appointment. The moment I got up this morning, I found my son running a high fever and I have to take him to the hospital. As he has developed pneumonia and has to stay in hospital for a few days, I am afraid well have to put off our meeting to some time next week.qotL69pBkhWith

49、 many apologiesWang DongWrite a note of complaint according to the situation described. Your neighbor often plays record so loudly deep into the night. You should explain your reasons and suggest that he stop playing at late hours.(70-100 wordsEksTCSTCzXDear Robert, Aug.14,2000Sgs28CnDOE Im very sor

50、ry to tell you that I cant bear the loud noise of your tape recorder at midnight any more. Being a bad sleeper, I am quite sensitive to noises, which greatly affects my work and studies. I am afraid that the dorm doesnt have a very good sound proof system。 besides, it is summer time and we all have

51、our windows wide open. I would quite appreciate if you could stop playing at such late hours.6craEmRE2kSincerely yours,Ruskin Write a note of complaint according to the situation described. You are staying in the West House Hotel. You have a problem with heating. Your room is too hot and you cant sl

52、eep. Write a note to the manager. Say what you tried to do, and what happened.(70-100 words k8qia6lFh1Dear Manager, Jan,2000y3qrGQOGwI Im a customer of your hotel. Yesterday evening I opened the heating system of my room. However, at midnight, I found it too hot and I just couldnt sleep. I tried eve

53、ry means to adjust the heating but failed. It is clear that the heating system of my room is not working properly. I felt very sorry that such a grandeur hotel is so poorly equipped. I hope this accident will have your attention.MZpzcAiHKoYours sincerely,Joseph Smith Write a note according to the si

54、tuation described. You are returning by post a friends book you have kept for too long. Write a note to him/her, apologizing for and explaining the delay.(70-100 words0VoHIjMIZ518 Jan,2000Dear Jean, I am terribly sorry for not returning the book you lent me last year until now because Ive been in us

55、e of it all the time. I had tried to find another book of the kind in order to return yours in an early time, but failed. I found it so helpful to my paper writing that I think I couldnt have accomplished my task without it. It must have caused you some inconvenience in your study. Please accept my

56、apologies.dRoQe3gJeMYours, Linda Write a note of sympathy according to the situation described. Your friend Peter had a traffic accident and one of his legs was injured. Write a note asking after his health.(70-100 wordsrNnYJNKKtsJuly 3Dear peter, Im sorry to hear that you had a traffic accident and

57、 one of your legs was injured. I was told that the injury was not very serious, but you must be staying in bed and cant move freely. Dont worry too much. Its easy for young people like you to recover. My warmest wishes to you for a quick and full recovery. I hope the flowers which Im sending along with this note will help to brighten your room and cheer your spirits.FJn6fxdLH9Yours,John Writer a note of appointment according to the situation described. You are working on your paper and meet some problems which you need to talk over with yo