全國2010年10月高等教育自學考試

英語寫作基礎試題

課程代碼：00597

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. I was apprenticed to a builder when I was fourteen. (simple sentence)

2. Independence Hall in Philadelphia is now restored. Fifty years ago it was in bad shape. (compound sentence)

3. The story was interesting. It was not believable. (complex sentence)

4. Despite its shortcomings, education remains the single best means of economic advancement. (loose construction)

5. My aunt often travels abroad. She enjoys experimenting with unusual food.

 (sentence with a modifying phrase)

6. I want neither your sympathy nor do I want your pity. (sentence with parallel

 structure)

7. We should not rely so heavily on oil, coal and uranium. They are overused. Coal and oil are irreplaceable. Uranium is also irreplaceable. (long sentence)

8. Shopkeepers usually close their stores early on December 24 to get home early for Christmas Eve. (sentence with “to Opener”)

9. Smith forgot his wedding anniversary for the tenth straight year. Smith’s wife was extremely angry. She made Smith spend a week sleeping on the porch. (compound-complex sentence)

10. The route can be changed. I know several people. They don’t like any change.

  (compound-complex 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.