全國2002年10月高等教育自學考試

英語寫作基礎試題

課程代碼：00597

全部題目用英文作答。

Ⅰ.重寫句子(15 points, 1.5 points each)

   Revise the following sentences according to the requirement.

Example: The history of English words is the history of our civilization in many ways.(periodic sentence)

In many ways, the history of English words is the history of our civilization.

1.Alan did not know that he had won the race until he crossed the line and felt the tape snap against his chest.(periodic sentence)

2.We cannot settle our differences without violence. Our so-called civilized society will not survive.(complex sentence)

3.Don Hall who is a reporter works for our local newspaper.(simple sentence)

4.The intense snowstorm delayed our flight. We managed to check into a motel. It was just a mile from the airport. (compound-complex sentence)

5.Louis was eyeing the perfume. She was carrying a purse. The purse was already open. The clerk turned around. Louis put the perfume in the purse. The store manager told the judge that he had seen it all.(long sentence)

6.The film was over. We had dinner at an expensive restaurant. (simple sentence)

7.Tina bought a new car only last week. It has faulty brakes and a leaky exhaust system.(complex sentence)

8.Many people choose travel by air. It is fast. It offers convenience. It is not very expensive.(parallel structure)

9.You decide to buy a new car. Read the latest consumer reports. You may save yourself a great deal of time and trouble. (compound-complex sentence)

10.Jane walked out of his life, bursting into tears as she left the room.(periodic sentence)

Ⅱ.改寫病句(15 points ,3 points each)

   Correct the errors in the following sentences.

Example: After seeing an offensive mouthwash ad on television. I resolved never to buy that brand again.

After seeing an offensive mouthwash ad on television, I resolved never to buy that brand again.

11.I hear that the view from the Sears Tower in Chicago is magnificent, I have never visited it.

12.Our school's computers are more advanced than your school.

13.To answer a phone call politely, your tone of voice must be carefully controlled.

14.You should strive to cooperate with your co-workers to improve communication, for furthering professional development and to bring about change.

15.He has always and will always exert himself for the highest honors.

Ⅲ.標出主題句(15 points, 5 points each)

16.Choose the best topic sentence from the group below. Write the choice in the blank.

A. Some women continue their careers after marriage.

B. My sister is a housewife with two children.

C. Modern marriage is quite different from the traditional marriage of my grandparents.