1、a good arrangement for a manuscript form (文稿格式) should leave a margin (空白) on each side, about two centimeters at both the top and the bottom, and . a、one centimeter on both the left and the right. b、one and a half centimeters on both the left and the right. c、two centimeters on both the left and the right. d、two and a half centimeters on both the left and the right.
2、no period is used at the end of a title, but use if the title is . a、a question mark…a question b、a comma…a statement c、semicolon…a negation d、a colon…a question
3、which of the following titles is correct in capitalization? a、the country i live in b、the country i live in c、the country i live in d、the country i live in
4、according to what you learned about punctuation, which of the following sentences is correct? a、we were tired, we decided to have a rest. b、we were tired: we decided to have a rest. c、we were tired, and we decided to have a rest. d、we were tired; we decided to have a rest.
5、which of the following punctuation can be used to separate parallel structures? a、comma b、full stop c、colon d、quotation marks
6、which of the following punctuation can be used to introduce a final summarizing clause? a、comma b、full stop c、dash d、parentheses
7、which of the following sentences is wrong in punctuation? a、she has seen the movie “gone with the wind.” b、she has seen the movie gone with the wind. c、she has seen the movie gone with the wind. d、she has seen the movie《gone with the wind》.
8、words with special meaning are sometimes put _________. a、after a comma b、after a semicolon c、between ellipses d、between quotation marks
9、_________ can be used to show possession or relationship. a、brackets b、parenthesis c、quotation marks d、apostrophe
10、which of the following punctuation can be used to separate lines in short quotations of poetry? a、dash b、slash c、ellipsis d、hyphen
1.5 homework 1
1、directions: punctuate the following paragraphs, and punctuate the words where necessary. it was 2 a.m. on a hot august night in a san francisco suburb a man staggered (摇摇晃晃地走) out of a bar and got into his car and roared northward at 80 miles an hour before the police could stop the drink crazed driver he had crashed into another car and sent six people to the hospital at the police station he was examined by a doctor who confirmed by a chemical test what everyone already knew six people had been injured because a madman too drunk even to walk had gotten behind the wheel
chapter 2 paragraph writing
2.5 test 2
1、1.a good paragraph doesn't need _____. a、a topic sentence b、supporting sentences c、a concluding sentence d、irrelevant sentences
2、which of the following factor is not a criterion to judge a good paragraph? a、sustainability b、unity c、adequateness d、coherence
3、we can achieve coherence in meaning through _____. a、ideological arrangement b、partial arrangement c、special arrangement d、spatial arrangement
4、which of the following linking words shows cause-and-effect relationship? a、furthermore b、hence c、nevertheless d、conversely
5、which of the following is not a common mistake in writing that undermines coherence? a、unnecessary change of tense b、unnecessary change of grammatical person c、unnecessary change of linking words d、unnecessary change between singular and plural nouns
6、all paragraphs have clear-cut topic sentences.
7、topic sentences must occur in the beginning of a paragraph.
8、supporting sentences are of the least importance in a paragraph.
9、coherence in meaning refers to internal logic between sentences.
10、contrast is used to show how two or more things are similar.
2.6 homework 2
1、write a complete paragraph with the topic sentence: with the development of science and technology, even students on campus begin to use mobile phones and view them as a must. extend your paragraph with a number of supporting sentences and a concluding sentence. in your writing, the way you organize your sentences is supposed to help the readers to understand smoothly, using the techniques you have just learned in this class.
chapter 3 narration
3.3 test 3
1、in its broadest sense, narrative writing includes stories, real or imaginary, biographies, histories, news items, and . a、narrative poems b、poems c、projects d、speeches
2、what is the typical structure of a good narration? a、body --introduction -- conclusion b、conclusion --body -- introduction c、introduction --body -- conclusion d、conclusion --introduction -- body
3、when a writer writes a narrative essay, his or her purpose is to that shows the meaning and significance of the events. a、explain a theory b、tell a story c、argue for a view d、summarize your experience
4、to help readers understand what is being said about a narrative topic, the writer often states the main point so that readers may get a general idea about the story. a、in the body paragraph b、in the concluding paragraph c、in the introductory paragraph d、anywhere of the writing
5、when selecting details, the writer should bear in mind his in writing the narrative. a、interest b、story c、steps d、purpose
6、the concluding paragraph should echo the thesis statement to give readers a sense of and also point out the significance of the event. a、closure b、beginning c、humor d、entertainment
7、only details or things that contribute to bringing out the main ideas of the narrative are useful and effective when selecting details, therefore, the writer should bear in mind his purpose in writing the narrative. a、irrelevant b、relevant c、interesting d、unimportant
8、you use a straightforward time order, following the event from the beginning to the end: first this happened, next this happened, and finally this happened. this narration is written in _________. a、flashback b、flashforward c、changeable order d、chronological order
9、generally speaking, is more often adopted, since it is easy and clear for the readers to follow. a、flashback b、flashforward c、changeable order d、chronological order
10、it is also possible to begin at the end and flash back to the first event and proceed in chronological order from there. this narration is written in _________. a、flashback b、flashforward c、changeable order d、chronological order
chapter 4 argumentation
4.6 test 4
1、facts and data that support reasons in an argumentative essay are called _____. a、evidence b、position c、reason d、counter
2、inductive reasoning involves _____. a、starting with specific details and moving to a larger concluding point or generalization b、starting with a generalization and moving to specific details c、applying your thesis statement directly to your concluding idea d、beginning with transitional sentences and ending with your thesis
3、deductive reasoning involves ______. a、presenting only examples and details instead of main ideas b、starting with a generalization and moving to specific details c、beginning with transitional sentences and ending with your thesis d、starting with specific details and moving to a larger concluding point
4、which one of the following might indicate that there's a potential problem with a thesis? a、when it provides both a claim and a reason b、when it directly answers the question in the prompt c、when it has too many arguments that confuse the reader d、when it sets expectations for the reader
5、how does a thesis statement help the reader? a、it informs the reader what to expect in the essay. b、it lets the reader know how long the essay will be. c、it shows the reader the author’s writing ability. d、it introduces a story to the reader.
6、which of the following statements is an example of a thesis statement? a、more than 250,000 drivers in the united states fall asleep at the wheel every day. b、drowsy driving is responsible for 100,000 accidents every year. c、a lack of sleep has been shown to slow reaction times and impair judgment. d、a tired driver can be just as dangerous as a drunk driver.
7、which of the following is not an appropriate place to present an opposing view and your counterargument to that view? a、right after you’ve made your own point that’s closely related to the opposing view b、anywhere in the body of your paper where you can make a smooth transition into the opposing view c、at the very end of the body of your persuasive paper d、during the writing of your thesis, at the end of the introduction
8、which of the following statements about essay writing is false? a、the thesis has to come in the opening paragraph. b、a thesis explains the author's main idea. c、a conclusion often echoes the thesis. d、a thesis is only solid if there’s enough textual support.
9、which transition would signal to your readers that an opposing viewpoint is about to be explored? a、in contrast b、in summary c、meanwhile d、in particular
10、what is the greatest benefit of using an outline to draft an essay? a、outlines allow the writer to compile information and set a direction for the essay before jumping to a first draft. b、an outline is the same thing as the first draft, so once the outline is written, the draft is done. c、with an outline, writers don’t have to worry so much about their final product. d、writers who use an outline always produce successful and engaging essays.
chapter 5 description
5.5 test 5
1、the correct sequence of the following phrase is . a、a new beautiful black italian leather jacket b、a beautiful black new italian leather jacket c、a beautiful new black italian leather jacket d、a beautiful new italian black leather jacket
2、description translates our experience of a person, place, or an object into words, often by appealing to the physical senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.
3、the following paragraph is an objective description. it was a narrow room, with a rather high ceiling, and crowded from floor to ceiling with goodies (美味食品). there were rows and rows of hams and sausages of all shapes and colors － white, yellow, red, and black; fat and lean and round and long － rows of canned preserves, cocoa and tea, bright translucent (透明的，半透明的) glass bottles of honey, marmalade (果酱), and jam; round bottles and slender bottles, filled with liqueurs and punch (潘趣酒) － all these things crowded every inch of the shelves from top to bottom.
4、description a person means describing two aspects: his/her appearance and language.
5、when describing a place, it helps readers to locate details by presenting them in a sequence according to their physical layout or design.
6、when describing an object, it is necessary to tell how it is used if it is useful, and what part it plays in our life if it is in some way related to us.
chapter 6 exposition
6.6 test 6
1、the main purpose for exposition is to ___________________________. a、expose the implied meaning of something b、present the author’s opinion on something c、help people understand something d、illustrate the author’s argument about something
2、what is usually written in the first paragraph of an illustration? a、the analysis about the causes of the social phenomenon. b、the description of a social phenomenon based on the chart, the table or the picture. c、the writer’s comments on social phenomenon. d、a general statement of people’s opinion on the social phenomenon.
3、which of the following is not preferred when writing a process of doing something? a、the procedures are described in the order of sequence. b、the author gives a brief description about the process. c、the author is specific about different steps. d、all the information the readers need to accomplish the task is provided.
4、when we say, “reading online can be more convenient and environmentally friendly than reading the traditional books”, what are we talking about? a、their difference b、their similarity c、their contrast d、none of the above
5、which of the following is a typical signpost in a contrast essay? a、therefore b、furthermore c、as…as… d、however
chapter 7 practical writing
7.5 test 7
1、who is first choice that you will write a complaint letter to? a、customer service. b、the court. c、the manager or the owner of the store. d、customers’ association
2、the following sentences form a complaint letter: a. we are sure that this was just carelessness in checking and that you will send another shipment of blouses promptly to replace this faulty one. b. there are also open seams on many of the sleeves. c. the last shipment of 100 dozen blouses, ordered on march 23, is unsatisfactory and we cannot accept it. d. the dollars are noticeably uneven on some of the blouses. e. we are sorry to have to complain about your usually very fine merchandise. the correct order of these sentences should be a、e, d, b, c, a b、e, c, d, b, a c、c, e, d, b, a d、e, d, c, a , b
3、when would you write a complaint letter? a、after you were fooled by your colleagues. b、after you were mistreated by a restaurant waiter. c、after you bought substandard goods at a plaza. d、after you were stolen on bus.
4、with a complaint letter, what do you want to achieve? a、to have your voice heard. b、to release your anger. c、to solve your problems. d、to meet your requirements.
5、a good complaint letter should be . a、concise b、factual c、constructive d、friendly
7.6 homework 3
1、directios: write a complaint letter according to the following situation. your company received 10 sets of furniture from xyz company, but the furniture is in very poor quality. write a letter to inform mr. smith, the marketing manager of xyz company, about the situation and further discuss about compensation.
chapter 8 test writing
8.7 test 8
1、the following four sentences compose a beginning paragraph of an essay titled “studying alone or studying in a group”. which is the best order of the four sentences? ① some people like to study alone, while others prefer to study in a group. ② both ways of study have their own advantages. ③ studying habit is a very individual thing. ④ but personally i would rather study alone than studying in a group. a、①②③④ b、①④③② c、③①②④ d、①②④③
2、which of the following is the least appropriate opening sentence for introducing an essay on the topic of “the importance of reading ability and how to develop it”? a、reading is to humans’ spiritual world what water is to fish. only through persistent reading can we enjoy the improvement of reading ability and learning ability. b、it cannot be denied（there is no denying/doubt）that reading plays a key role in people’s growth and development in any era, since the 21th century is a time of knowledge explosion and reading ability becomes increasingly important. c、how to develop reading ability? based on this concrete and meaningful question, some steps should be taken. d、just as the proverb goes that, “don’t bite off more than one can chew.” try to make a book list that you take interest in and make a practical plan.
3、which of the following statements further illustrates the statement: “rigid attendance policies do not benefit student’s studies”? a、required class attendance may secure one hundred percent attendance for a course, but it does not make much sense. b、a student should be allowed to decide for himself whether an in-class experience is worthwhile when his teacher merely repeats material from the textbook. c、a student may never miss a single attendance in a course, but it doesn’t mean that he has acquired the knowledge of the course. d、a student may have to give up a lecture which he finds important to his studies simply because of required attendance policies, which is a contributing factor to his course performance.
4、which of the following statement best demonstrates a writer’s opinion about mental health? a、personally, it is very important to have a healthy mind in the competitive society. with a healthy mind, college students can challenge all hardships and they can develop healthy lifestyles and positive outlooks in their lives. b、nowadays, many universities offer mental health classes to their students. besides, many teachers are ready for students psychological consultation. c、good performance in college and the uncertainty of employment make college students feel pressured. d、without parents’ adequate guidance, some college students have no idea about how to achieve good performance and face the uncertainty of employment. therefore, mental health education is of vital importance to the college students.
5、which of the following statements is about a fact rather than an opinion? a、the remote education represents the trend of educational development and the most effective way to realize the popularity and justice of educational resource. b、in 1998 there were only 20 thousand people taking part in the continuing education, but in 2003 the number grew to 60 thousand, and in 2008 140, and by 2013, the number has reached 210 thousand. c、staying before computers too long will make students neglect the importance of communication. d、it’s necessary for campuses to establish a while recycling system from garbage collection to water reuse.
6、the following sentences compose a paragraph about chinese characters, please decide which is the last sentence in the paragraph. a、“chinese characters” refer to the written language of the chinese han nationality. this language is the oldest and most widely used across the world. b、the language carved on bones laid the foundation for further development of chinese language in later dynasties. c、chinese characters are the world’s only “ideographic-system based” hieroglyphics. d、chinese grew into a mature and systematic language, known as the oracle bone scripts, over 3700 years ago during the shang dynasty.
7、which of the following groups of logical connectors are used for amplification and contrast? a、firstly, besides, further more, for example, in other words... b、in that case, in brief, in short, in conclusion, to sum up... c、on the other hand, likewise, similarly, however, in the same way... d、still, oddly enough, after all, in any case, clearly...
8、the following is a tem-4 sample essay titled “reality television shows have merits”. read the article and answer questions 8 to 10. reality television shows are increasingly popular. however, people’s opinions about them vary. some people oppose to these shows, holding they become more vulgar, offensive and even violent. others believe these shows serve as an important social glue that binds people together. in my opinion, most reality television shows do have their own merits. firstly, reality tv shows suit people’s psychological needs for “self-expresssion” and realization of “true potential”. shows like “american idol” and “pop idol” satisfy the needs for “self-expresssion”, because competitors will perform their talents on singing, dancing and so forth bravely in the shows. shows like “survivors” are perfect satisfaction of discovering people’s “true potential”. audiences can easily find competitors’ “true potential” and enjoy the fighting between the competitors. secondly, reality television shows may exert positive influence on viewers. because reality tv is known to be “real”, it holds a certain quality which makes people realize certain quality which makes people realize certain personal qualities and flaws. for example, an obese person watching “the biggest loser” can gain the sense of realization and find determination and motivation to lose weight. in this case, it can be seen as the mirror of oneself. in conclusion, reality television shows have the advantage of meeting people’s psychological needs and benefiting the audiences, and thus it’s good for people’s selecting some reality tv shows. what skill is adopted in the opening paragraph? a、stating the problem directly b、citing facts stating opinion c、citing opinion stating opinion d、questioning stating opinion
9、the following is a tem-4 sample essay titled “reality television shows have merits”. read the article and answer questions 8 to 10. reality television shows are increasingly popular. however, people’s opinions about them vary. some people oppose to these shows, holding they become more vulgar, offensive and even violent. others believe these shows serve as an important social glue that binds people together. in my opinion, most reality television shows do have their own merits. firstly, reality tv shows suit people’s psychological needs for “self-expresssion” and realization of “true potential”. shows like “american idol” and “pop idol” satisfy the needs for “self-expresssion”, because competitors will perform their talents on singing, dancing and so forth bravely in the shows. shows like “survivors” are perfect satisfaction of discovering people’s “true potential”. audiences can easily find competitors’ “true potential” and enjoy the fighting between the competitors. secondly, reality television shows may exert positive influence on viewers. because reality tv is known to be “real”, it holds a certain quality which makes people realize certain quality which makes people realize certain personal qualities and flaws. for example, an obese person watching “the biggest loser” can gain the sense of realization and find determination and motivation to lose weight. in this case, it can be seen as the mirror of oneself. in conclusion, reality television shows have the advantage of meeting people’s psychological needs and benefiting the audiences, and thus it’s good for people’s selecting some reality tv shows. what of the following skills is not adopted in the second paragraph to develop the main idea? a、explanation and illustration b、giving examples c、creating a list of reasons d、paraphrasing the thesis statement
10、the following is a tem-4 sample essay titled “reality television shows have merits”. read the article and answer questions 8 to 10. reality television shows are increasingly popular. however, people’s opinions about them vary. some people oppose to these shows, holding they become more vulgar, offensive and even violent. others believe these shows serve as an important social glue that binds people together. in my opinion, most reality television shows do have their own merits. firstly, reality tv shows suit people’s psychological needs for “self-expresssion” and realization of “true potential”. shows like “american idol” and “pop idol” satisfy the needs for “self-expresssion”, because competitors will perform their talents on singing, dancing and so forth bravely in the shows. shows like “survivors” are perfect satisfaction of discovering people’s “true potential”. audiences can easily find competitors’ “true potential” and enjoy the fighting between the competitors. secondly, reality television shows may exert positive influence on viewers. because reality tv is known to be “real”, it holds a certain quality which makes people realize certain quality which makes people realize certain personal qualities and flaws. for example, an obese person watching “the biggest loser” can gain the sense of realization and find determination and motivation to lose weight. in this case, it can be seen as the mirror of oneself. in conclusion, reality television shows have the advantage of meeting people’s psychological needs and benefiting the audiences, and thus it’s good for people’s selecting some reality tv shows. what skill is adopted in the ending? a、drawing a conclusion directly b、giving further illustrations c、raising suggestions d、drawing a conclusion and giving suggestions
chapter 9 writing abstracts
9.4 test 9
1、what will be mentioned in move 3 in a typical abstract? a、research background b、research purpose c、research method d、research findings
2、what will be mentioned in move 5 in a typical abstract? a、research purpose b、research method c、research findings d、research conclusions
3、an abstract is the short and concise summary of a research article containing only the most important information and data.
4、in an abstract, research background can sometimes be omitted if the research background is well-accepted by readers.
5、in an abstract, the general results or the most important findings should be mentioned first, and then specific results or less important findings followed.
6、generally speaking, simple past tense is often used in move 1 and move 2, while the present tense is often used in move 3.
7、when choosing key words, try to use familiar terms since unfamiliar terms would not increase the chance of retrieval.
8、in writing an abstract, you can directly copy sentences from the research article.
9、direct quotation and reference citations are common in abstracts.
10、it is necessary to evaluate the significance of the current study and state its related implications in an abstract.
final exam
final exam
1、part i. write a paragraph （从下面话题中任选一个） directions: for this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a paragraph based on one of the following topics. you are suggested to start your writing with a topic sentence, and then give some supporting details to your topic, and end it with a concluding sentence. 1. 如何应对压力 2. 终身学习的必要性 3. 在线学习的优势 4. 保持社交距离的重要性
2、part ii. essay writing （从下面三个作文题中任选一篇完成） for this part, you are allowed 90 minutes to write an essay based on one of the following topics. give a title to your essay if it is not given in the directions. 1. directions: write a composition entitled “age limit for driving”. your composition should be based on the outline given below. 有人认为驾龄应不受限制 也有人认为驾龄不应超过70岁 我的观点 2. directions: write a composition entitled “which is more important, book knowledge or practical experience, in hunting for a job?”. your composition should be based on the outline given below. 目前求职时书本知识和实践经验要求都很高 知识的重要性 实践的重要性 3. directions: the descriptive essay is often creative, personal or artistic. when choosing someone to write about, it should be a person to whom you have strong emotional ties (positive or negative). close your eyes and visualize the person in detail. your ultimate goal in this task is to evoke in the reader a sense of the person’s personality and character, not merely what he or she looks like. now write a description of your favorite professor entitled “my favorite professor”.