英语写作与修辞练习题

I. Revise the following sentences

1. Mr. Wang, a man trusted by his leaders and all his fellow workers, known as an expert in computer programming.

2. Flying from Beijing to London three days ago and back to Beijing yesterday, jet lag is troubling him.

3. When the meeting between the director of our company and the representative of the American company came to an end, he expressed satisfaction with the result.

4. He had a long talk with the visiting delegation, he mentioned all the problems that remained to be solved, however, no agreement was reached in the end.

5. They had a long discussion, nevertheless, they came to no conclusion.

6. While he was in Shanghai, he has visited the newly developed area in Pudong, and is deeply impressed by the prosperity he has seen.

7. This grammar book is a better one as far as I know.

8. She hurried back because she didn't know that the meeting was put off.

9. I entered her office and found she talked with two guests.

10. There are more books in their library than my school.

11. The old man who had taught at the school for 40 years and was given a medal of honor for his devotion to the cause of education before he retired.

12. This morning the president and a group of students were talking and ten minutes later they left.

13. Going to the library to borrow the novel, no copy was available.

14. A number of spelling mistakes was found in his composition.

15. I was terribly busy yesterday, therefore, I had to leave some work for today

16. Everyone of the students, including myself, have bought this dictionary.

17. Physics are fascinating but difficult.

18. The president together with several assistants are here.

19. She put all her reference books into a box, which she would use after taking the new job.

20. Fifty dollars seem too much for this sweater.

III. Improve the following sentences, paying attention to unity and coherence.

1. Shakespeare was one of the greatest dramatists.

2. He said he would take the exam and pass it, but he was not certain of it.

3. He read the magazine in the reading-room. which contained a lot

of latest information about computer science

4. It snowed heavily at 8 o'clock.

5. Such comments neither add nor detract from his fame.

6. I was willing to buy the suit at that price and my billfold did not allow me to buy it.

7. Many people believe that one should eat garlic every day to prevent disease in that region.

8. The earthquake only damaged a few houses.

9. He loves so much to work that he even works during his vacation.

10. One student said that such a discussion was not helpful in class.

11. At the picnic Helen served salad to hungry guests on paper plates.

12. Languages were not invented; it grew with people’s need for expression.

13. Mary called Beth every day when she was in hospital.

14. Instead of taking physics, chemistry was chosen by most students in the class.

15. After listening to the speaker’s inspiring speech, many questions were raised.

16. Although only a small boy, his father wanted him to do a man’s work on the farm.

17. When describing your tour in the three countries, slides may be

helpful.

18. He was so tired that we saw him asleep at eight in the morning.

19. The landslide destroyed several houses and five people were killed by it.

20. The singing in the film is good and the actors act wonderfully well.

21. What do the rich know about poverty and those who are hungry?

22. What one knows is more important than the wealth one has. IV. Improve the following sentences, paying attention to conciseness and emphasis.

1. In the early part of December there was a heavy snow in this

area, and it snowed for three days without letup

2. Students who are in their fourth year at the university go to visit the library regularly to look for material and reference books useful for the writing of their graduation papers.

3. Early in the morning there was a fog which covered all things in the whole city and people who were driving were careful and they had to drive very slowly.

4. He has tasted the wines produced in different places and he says the red wine made in Beijing is the best.

5. In fact, he is usually realistic and sometimes he is also quite romantic.

6. Each time there was a knock at the door he was nervous, for he feared that someone might come to bring him more bad news.

7. When you read the beginning of the book, you can't understand the meaning of the title. You will understand it when you come to the end of the book.

8. China has a population of 1.2 billion. She must do much to limit the growth of population.

9. Some people like to say "That's neat" when they mean to say "That's good." It is a slang expression.

10. She enjoys talking with friends and is never tired when she is chatting with her good friends.

11. The referee raised his right hand in which he was holding a yellow card.

12. Moral integrity is more important than life, position, or wealth, according to Confucius.

13. Altogether 12 novels were written by this famous novelist during his lifetime.

14. Such a new view on the working of the universe could only have been put forward by a scientist like him.

15. Rich people in the West usually ask lawyers for help whenever they get into trouble with other people.

16. Meaningful content is the most important quality of a

composition, above all.

17. She does not care too much about prices; she thinks the quality of things is more important.

18. These children are busy playing with toys. They have little time for studies.

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