英语写作试卷及答案1

Part I Writing Basics (15%)

Directions:There are 15 incomplete statements in this part. For each statement there arefour choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best ONE to complete the statement.1. Which of the following sentences is correct with punctuation?

A. My sister bought a lot of fruits for me, such as banana、orange、apple and pear.B. We will go there, if it is fine tomorrow.

C. Why is he so happy today? Because he has won the lottery.D. He asked, “Where are you from?”

2. According to the rules of writing a title, “__________” is correct.A. My View on the Negative Effects of SmokingB. The Way To Improve Our English-Speaking AbilityC. the war of IndependenceD. the Myth of Chinese Literature

3. __________ does not contain in the principles of “choice of words”.A. ConcisenessB. AppropriatenessC. ArbitrarinessD. Accuracy

4. An introductory paragraph should arouse the reader’s interest and __________ themain idea of the essay.A. ignoreB. introduceC. developD. emphasize

5. What kind of figures of speech(修辞格)is used in the sentence “Thunder roared and apouring rain started.”?A. MetaphorB. PersonificationC. SimileD. Hyperbole

6. Greatly agitated, I rushed to the apartment and tried the door, __________ to find itlocked.A. onlyB. just

C. henceD. thus

7. He tried listen carefully but still couldn’t _____what they were talking about.A.make overB. make outC. make uponD. make up

8. During the TV interview, the singer announced that he was going to _____his newalbum soon.A.releaseB. renewC. relieveD. rehearse

9. Which of the following sentences do not contains grammar error?A. The number of people who own cars are increasing.

B.When a student need to remember is that when taking an exam, you should not cheat.C.As a college student, we should use personal computers in a proper way.D.Mary likes hiking, swimming, and riding a bicycle.

10. While making a good sentence, the principles do not contain __________.第1 页（共7页）A. varietyB. coherenceC. unityD. duality

11. Which one is not used as a transition word to give examples?A. for exampleB. such asC. likewiseD. for instance

12. “__________” is a compound sent ence.A. Her mother would remind her.

B. The rain fell for a week; therefore, every street in the city was flooded.C. Because the rain fell for a week, every street in the city was flooded.D. She wanted to make sure that her mother wasn’t watching.13. __________ is the core sentence of a paragraph.

A. Topic sentenceB. The first sentenceC. Supporting sentenceD. Concluding sentence

14. In order to keep a paragraph coherent, we often use the organizational patterns:__________.

1) time order 2) space order 3) order of importance 4)order of generalityA. 1), 2), and 3)B. 1), 2), and 4)C. 2), 3), and 4)D. 1), 2), 3), and 4)

15. In the sentence “After the plane took off, Jessica still stood there crying.”, what is thefunction of the underlined part?

A. It’s a prepositional phrase, functioning as an adverb.B. It’s not a phrase, but an adverbial clause.C. It’s not a phrase, but an independent clause.D. It’s a prepositional phrase, functioning as the subject.Part II Correct Sentences (15%)

Directions: The following sentences have some faults and correct them. (3’x 5 = 15’) 1. I think there are still some studentshaven’t known the assignment.

2. Luxun wrote many famous novels and died in 1936.3. A driver should never race your motor without a warm-up.

4. Those who wants to go home next week need to get his teacher’s permission first.5. The best way to overcome the difficulty is work together.第2 页（共7页）Part III Transitions (10%)

Directions:Read the following passage and choose an appropriate transition word or phrase in the box. Write thecorresponding word or phrase in the blank. (2’x5=10’)

Life in a new country can be confusing. , one day I wanted to go to the consulate(领事馆) to renew my student visa. my auntgave me the consulate’s address. when I arrived downtown, I got lost. First, I went to a bank. A lady there told me to walkthree blocks south. I walked three blocks north instead, however.I asked a policeman for help. , he drove me right to the door of

the consulate. From my story, you can see that I had a hard time doing one errand.Part IV Reading for Better Writing (20%)

Passage One

Directions:Read the following paragraph, find out the topic sentence and then identify the irrelevant sentences. Mark thecorresponding number on the below. (5’)

(1)It’s helpful to know how to drive. (2)First, I can help some of my friends and give them a ride when they need it. (3) I havemany American friends. (4)Sometimes, I can help my family too. (5)For example, I can give a ride to mya brother to schoolevery morning or help my mother shop for groceried. (6)We usually go to the stores on Saturdays. (7)Next, I have a lot lesstrouble.

(8)I can save a lot of time doing something besides waiting for a bus in the cold winter and in the hot summer. (9)This city isextremely hot and humid in the summer. (10)The best thing is that it is very convenient to have a car. (11) I can go

everywhere I want at any time, such as shopping, to the movies, and on a picnic, without having to ask for a ride or wait for abus. (12)Knowing how to drive, I can schedule time, not let time schedule me.Topic Sentence：____ ____

Irrelevant Sentences：________________Passage Two

Directions: In the following paragraph the topic sentence is absent, read them and write an appropriate topic sentence in yourown words on the underline. (5’)

First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price.Second, Canada has a high standard of education. Students are taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged tocontinue studying at universities. Finally, Canada’s cities are clean and efficiently managed. Canadian cities have manyparks and lots of space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.第3 页（共7页）Passage Three

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences so that they will read logically. Put the letters in proper sequence in the boxes.(2’x5=10’)

[A] Later on, people began to write on pieces of leather, which were rolled into scrolls.[B] In the earliest times, people carved or painted messages on rocks.

[C] In the Middle Ages, heavy paper called parchment（⽺⽪纸）was used for writing; bookswere laboriously copied by hand.

[D] With the invention of the printing press in the middle of the fifteenth century, the modernprinting industry was born.

[E] Some forms of written communication have been used through out the centuries.

Part V Rewrite Sentences (15%)

Directions: Rewrite the following sentences according to the requirements. (3’x 5 = 15’)1. (a) The boy was caught by the police .

(b) The boy stole my wallet．(sentence with an attributive clause)2. (a)How did he achieve this success?

(b)That is unknown to me．(sentence with an subject clause)3. (a) The temple is visited by thousands of people every year.(b) It was built 1, 000 years ago. (sentence with a v-ed phrase)

4.(a) Zhong Nanshan was born in Guangzhou in 1941.

(b) Zhong Nanshan is one of the greatest doctors in China. (sentence with anappositive phrase)

5. (a) I don’t know his name.

(b) I call him Good Man. (sentence with v-ing phrase)第4 页（共7页）Part VI Writing (25%)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed to write an essay on the topic Choosing a Job Profitable or a Job I love? You shouldwrite about 150 words according to the situation given below in Chinese(Note: please write the title of your essay): (25’)1.有⼈以收⼊丰厚为择业标准；2.有⼈以⾃⼰的喜好为择业标准；3.你的观点。第5 页（共7页）

Part I W riting Basics (15%)

Directions:There are 15 incomplete statements in this part. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.Choose the best ONE to complete the statement. (1’x 15=15’)

Part II Correct Sentences (3’x 5 = 15’)

Directions: The following sentences have some faults and please correct them. (3’x 5 = 15’)1.I think there are still some students haven’t known the assignment.

应为：I thin k there are still some students who haven’t known the assignment.2.Luxun wrote many famous novels and died in 1936.应为：Luxun wrote many famous novels. He died in 1936.Or: Luxun, who wrote many famous novels, died in 1936.3. A driver should never race your motor without a warm-up.应为：A driver should never race his motor without a warm-up.

4. Those who wants to go home next week need to get his teacher’s permission first.应为：Those who want to go home ne xt week need to get his teacher’s permission first.5. The best way to overcome the difficulty is work together.应为：The best way to overcome the difficulty is to work together.Part III Transitions (10%)

Directions:Read the following passage and choose an appropriate transition word or phrase in the box. W rite thecorresponding word or phrase in the blank. (2’x5=10’)1.For example

2.So3.But4.Then5.As Result

Part IV Reading for Better Writing (20%)Passage One (5’)

Topic Sentence：____(1)____

Irrelevant Sentences：____(3) _(6)__ (9)____Passage Two (5’)

There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world.第6 页（共7页）Passage Three

Directions: Rearrange the following numbered sentences so that they will read logically. Put the letters in proper sequence inthe boxes. (2’x5=10’)

Part V Rewrite Sentences (15%)

Directions:Rewrite the following sentences according to the requirements. (3’x5=15’)1.The boy who stole my wallet was caught by the police .2.How he achieved this success is unknown to me．

3.The temple, built 1, 000 years ago, is visited by thousands of people every year.4.Zhong Nanshan, one of the greatest doctors in China, was born in Guangzhou in 1941.5.Not knowing his name, I call him Good Man.Part VI Writing (25’)Open answer.第7 页（共7页）