2008年10月全国英语写作基础试题及答案.docVIP

全国2008年10月自考英语写作基础试题 课程代码：00597 Ⅰ.重写句子（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.Hockey is a sport which is popular in many countries around the world.(simple sentence) 2.Not until he crossed the line and felt the tape snap against his chest did Johnson know he had won the race.(loose sentence) 3.I have checked my documents several times. I still can’t find the problem.(compound sentence) 4.The teacher returned the homework. The teacher noticed the error.(complex sentence) 5.When we are relieved of working pressures of the office, we can enjoy happiness and relaxation at home.(modifying phrase) 6.Alan passed the test. Alan had studied hard. Alan had understood the material.(complex sentence) 7.Fossil fuels are non-renewable. We need to find alternative energy sources. (compound sentence) 8.We slipped on the road when we could see no lights in the heavy rain that night.(periodic sentence) 9.At the international museum, you can find ancient Egyptian art. You can explore African artifacts there. You can discover beautiful textiles from around the world there.(parallel structure) 10.We lived in a small town when I was a small child. We moved to Shanghai later. My father landed a better job there.(compound-complex sentence) Ⅱ.改写病句（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.In summer, Juanna didn’t love traveling in Rome she felt it was too hot there. 12.Shakespeare wrote comedies, tragedies, romances, and the plays which were based on historical events. 13.While driving on Blueberry Avenue yesterday afternoon, a