应用写作期末试题第一套

大学英语应用写作期末试题 第 一 套Part IWriting Basics (30%)Directions: There are 30 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. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. (1x 30=30)1.An introduction paragraph should arouse the readers interest and _ the main idea of the essay.a.introduceb.ignorec.developd.emphasize2.Body paragraph should serve the thesis statement of an essay by _.a.start every body paragraph with the thesis statementb.developing every body paragraph around the thesis statement but in a more narrowed-down wayc.restating the thesis statementd.adding new viewpoints to the thesis statement3.A concluding paragraph should not do anything but _.a.introduce new pointsb.restate your thesis statementc.summarize previous perspectived.add the authors final thoughts4._ is not one of the basic writing skills of exposition.a.Definitionb.Illustrationc.Deductiond.Classification5.A thesis should _.a.announce the topicb.conclude the paragraphc.tell some detailsd.express an attitude6.To add another idea, one can use the following transition words except _.a.furthermoreb.likewisec.besidesd.moreover7._ does not support topic sentence: I would sooner be in the Air Force than any other service branch.a.Im more interested in flying than in any other military occupation.b.There are greater opportunities for advancement in the Air Force.c.Service in the Air Force is far more exciting than that in the Navy.d.My cousin went to college after his graduation from high school.8._ is not a supporting sentence of topic sentence: We owe some of our notions of radar to scientific observation of bats.a.Scientists noticed that bats rarely collided with anything in their erratic flight.b.It was found that bats keep sending out noises inaudible to people.c.Bats really look more like mice with wings than anything else.d.Keen eyesight could not be the reason for their flying the way they do, since bats are blind.9.Recently a student union has made a survey about students attitude _ the lecturing method.a.inb.towardsc.ond.into10.Which of the following sentences has a dangling modifier? _a.Who is the woman in blue shirt who lent you an umbrella?b.Upon returning from vacation, our house was found broken in.c.The tourists were delighted to see the monkeys swinging through the trees.d.To maintain good health, you need to get rid of smoking and drinking.11.The hen _ eggs almost everyday.a.putsb.laysc.liesd.keeps12.As a result of her _ study, she succeeded in passing the P.H.D. tests.a.industryb.industrialc.industriousd.industrialist13.Tina _ that she would have enough money to remodel her house.a.insuredb.insurancec.insurantd.ensured14.The jasmine gave off a sweet _.a.centb.tastec.scentd.sent.15.He has a good credit and everybody knows that he is a _ person.a.incredibleb.credulousc.credibled.credibility16._ I admit that there are problems, I dont agree that they cant be solved.a.Whileb.Whenc.Furthermored.Likewise17.Many people know who wrote the song, but none has any idea of who _ the music.a.madeb.composedc.compositiond.search for18.Alex is so hungry _ success that hell spare no efforts to achiece it.a.inb.atc.ford.with19.Professor Adams devotion _ teaching has made a deep impression on all the students in his department.a.tob.forc.ind.onto20.It is important to encoourage children to read for their _ discovery and growth.a.personnelb.personc.personifyd.personal21.Thirty miles away from the town, the robbers _ the car and disappeared into the woods.a.approachedb.abandonedc.killedd.removed22.On my way home, I saw people _ advertisements and sample products.a.distributingb.creatingc.conveyingd.discarding23.The Spring Festival, like Christmas in western countries, is a hioliday for family _.a.congratulationb.entertainmentc.reuniond.amusement24._ a solution to the problem, we have to put all our efforts together.a.To work outb.Work outc.Working outd.Being worked out25.Unfortunately, those who _ the accident cannot recall what had happened. Therefore the cause of the accident remains a mystery.a.escapedb.spottedc.survivedd.abandoned26.It is _ of you to shelter the kids from bad movies that are likely to affect their healthy growth.a.humbleb.sensiblec.tediousd.sensitive27.He was so _ the computer games that he didnt notice my arrival.a.grateful tob.thoughtful ofc.associated withd.absorbed in28.I dont know what is wrong with the machine. We need an engineer to _ the problema.undertakeb.revealc.encounterd.identify29.The shirt is _ in all sizes.a.availableb.originalc.delicated.visible30.Which of the following is a thesis statement? _a.The consequence of drug abuseb.Last Sunday, I went to the Disnyland in our city.c.Basic writing stylesd.Attempts to regulate firearms have failed to achieve their goals.Part IITransitions (10%)Directions: Read the following passages and choose an appropriate transition word or phrase in the numbered blanks. Mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. (1 x 10=10)Passage one:Both the arts and protecting the environment are important causes, and both are often underfunded. They depend on government grants and private donations in order to continue. If a company were to give a sum of money to one of these causes, it would be difficult to choose between them. 31 , I believe that the company should put the money toward protecting the environment for the following reasons. 32 , the state of the environment affects everyone, and it affects people in a very important way. If mankind destroys the environment, we will not be able to survive. The arts are important to our quality of life, but the environment is important both to the quality of life and to life itself. 33 , because industry causes much of the damage to the environment, I believe that companies have some responsibility to support conservation and cleanup efforts. Finally, protecting the environment is a bigger problem, and so requires a higher level of funding than the arts. A companys donation to the arts may be more visible, 34 one to the protection of the environment would be more meaningful. 35 , while both the arts and environmental protection are worthy causes, I believe the company should make its donation to an environmental cause. The environment affects everyone in important ways and protecting it is a big job. Hopefully, private donations will help to improve both our environment and our lives.31.a.Howeverb.Thereforec.Hence32.a.Firstb.In additionc.Furthermore33.a.Otherwiseb.Likewisec.Second34.a.thenb.soc.but35.a.Howeverb.In conclusionc.At the same timePassage two:American has often been regarded as the land of equal opportunity. 36 , a close look at the history of the U.S. and the state of minorities reveals quite a different picture. Opportunities are still not equally available to all members of American society. 37 , women are largely underrepresented in top positions in many fields today. 38 , Blacks and Hispanics are also underrepresented. 39 , they make up a large percentage of those living in poverty. 40 , America is a land of unequal opportunities.36.a.Howeverb.Accordinglyc.However37.a.Additionallyb.For examplec.On the contrary38.a.Similarlyb.Howeverc.Nevertheless39.a.At the same timeb.Furthermorec.Therefore40.a.Moreoverb.Howeverc.In realityPart IIIReading for Better Writing (20%)Passage one: (2 x 5 = 10)Directions: The following sentences are numbered from A to K in a random order. Using what you have learned about the organization of body paragraphs, choose the best answer of each of the questions followed, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.A.she eats a lot and never seems to get any fatter.B.After school she does her homework in five minutes while watching TV at the same time.C.Early the next morning, however, an unexpected snowstorm forced the school to cancel class that day, and of course the exam was cancelled along with classes.D.Once she went to a party until very late, completely forgetting about an important exam the next day.E.For the first time she became quite worried.F.When she does something bad, she smiles her smile and everybody is no longer angry.G.She has a beautiful smile which makes her popular among relatives and friends.H.Some people are born lucky, and I believe my sister Jane is such a peoson.I.Her favorite food is hamburger, French fries and ice cream.J.She doesnt not study hard but always gets good grades.K.Jane is just that sort of Lucky person.41.Which is the topic sentence?a.Jb.Hc.Kd.B42. What are the supporting sentences?a.G,A,Jb.B,D,Kc.B,G,Kd.E,A,G43. What are the detailed sentences?a.E,A,G,H,C,Kb.K,F,A,J,Cc.B,G,K,F,Hd. F,I,B,D,E,C44. Which is the concluding sentence?a.Ib.Kc.Gd.C45. Based on the above questions, arrange sentences A to K into a coherent paragraph. Which is the best logic order?a.J K A C E B F I H D G b.A C B J F E I D H G K c.H G F A I J B D E C Kd.B E I J A D F G H K CPassage two:Directions: You are going to read a passage about the tips on dssertation writing, followed by a list of 4 examples numbered A to D in the box. Choose the best example from the box for each subheading 46 to 49 and complete 50. Mark your answers on the answer sheet. (2 x 5 = 10)What is Dissertation? Dissertation, in the literal sense of the term, is to do research works on a relevant project, and to represent it into printed form. The school level dissertations, though not very complex, require a systematic approach to follow. However, the dissertation one needs to do in the Phd level is undoubtedly a huge task. In every domain writing dissertation topics is a challenging job for students. The basic steps one should follow while writing dissertation are as below:46.Selection of Topic: You need to select a significant topic which has substance in it and can draw the interest of the reader. _ 47.The introduction and the thesis statement: The introduction of any dissertation should be an overview of the entire work and coherent with the background. _ The literature: The sources from which the documents of the thesis are taken should be absolutely authentic and relevant and should not deviate from the objective or the main theme of dissertation.48.Method of writing: Every chapter should be coherent, easy flowing, well synchronized with the other chapters, analytical and creative all at the same time. _ Statistical Data Analysis: For every hypothesis mentioned in your dissertation it is important to provide the required statistical data supporting it. A systematic analysis of the data adds value to your Dissertation.Conclusion: The conclusion of the Dissertation is equally important as the introduction as it should contain a reflection or summary of the entire thesis. The end should be impressive portraying the right perspective with which you are writing your dissertation.49.Formatting and Editing: As a final touch these two steps are of enormous importance before you go for publishing your dissertation. _ Examples:A.It requires a lot of time and effort to write a dissertation and you may even need professional help at times.B.An extensive research, an expert advice or even a professional help will be beneficial while selecting the topic for your dissertation. Always keep in mind your topic should be slightly uncommon so that it draws the attraction of the audience towards you and your work.C.Every chapter, every table, examples and data should be put in proper sequence. The title page and the conclusion should be taken extra care of. Proofreading should be done number of times to get rid of any grammatical errors, spelling mistakes or syntax error.D.A thesis statement needs to be written below the introduction which must be well structured, goal oriented and rational.If you find the above steps too hard to execute, dont panic. Experts and professionals are always there to help you out with the right advice. You may get guidance from scratch to end from the experts while writing your dissertation topic. This will definitely make your life easier. However, even if you seek professional help to make your dissertation, try to get as much involved in the process as possible. As they always say, Self help is the best help.50.According to the above passage, what is the theme?a.the difference between term paper and dissertationb.two kinds of dissertationsc.tips on writing dissertationd.main purpose of a dissertationPart IVModifying Sentence (10%)Directions: The following sentences have some faults. Please modify them by providing the correct answers on Answer Sheet 2. (1 x 10 = 10)51.A further investigation ensured us of his innocence.52.Animals can adopt themselves to changes in situation.53.The window pain was cracked.54.He put forward his principle viewpoints at the monthly meeting.55.He inherited all the money, and the house also.56.The monther looked lovingly at her asleep child.57.Solving the problem by Wednesday is an immposiblity.58.Watching movies at home is cheap and economy.59.Looking from the top of this building, the campus seems beautiful.60.Amy is too excited that she cant say a word.Part VWriting (30%)Section A: (10%)Directions: David, one of your best friends, is going to visit you during the summer vacation. Write a letter to him, including the following points:1)express your welcome2)your suggestion about the arrangement of the summer vacation3)remind David of the things he should pay attention toWrite your letter with about 100 words. Write it neatly on Answer Sheet 2. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. You do not need to write the address.Section B: (20%)Directions: Write an essay entitled “Social Practice in Education” in 160 to 200 words based on the following outline:1)the common weak point of college student2)the importance of social practice3)the practice of some colleges in recent yearsWrite your essay neatly on Answer Sheet 2.