大学英语A2-李琳答案-中国大学慕课
第一周 句子成分
True or false
1、The play will soon over.
2、The guy in brown can not trust.
3、A strange flying object is seemingly in the backyard.
4、Broadly speaking, human beings maybe divided into three classes.
5、The cat maybe on the roof or in the bushes.
6、After I had had lunch at a village pub. I looked for my bag to get money for my bill.
7、I am always nervous on the first day of classes.
8、Stanley always ready for a fight.
9、Lighting the dark sky for a few seconds.
10、Pumas, large cat-like animals, are found in America. .
11、The searching went on for several weeks, but the murderer was not caught.
12、We'll say goodbye to him, because he’ll away for two months.
13、The team plans to stay here for five days. During this time, they will give five performances.
14、The beggar may ask you for money. But he will never asking you to feel sorry for him.
15、“Oh, that,”he said with a smile as if he was talking about an old friend.
Passage rewriting
1、We have an old musical instrument. It is called a clavichord. It was made inGermany. It was made in 1681. We keep our clavichord in the living room. Our family has it for a long time. My grandfather bought the instrument many years ago. Recently a visitor damaged it. She tried to play jazz on it! She struck the keys too hard. She broke two of the strings. My father was shocked. Now he does not allow us to touch it. A friend of my father's is repairing it now.
Sentence Combining
1、The man handed a photo of a girl. The photo was to me. He did that silently. The man was old. The girl was pretty.
2、We have moved into a house. We did that recently The house was new. It had single-storied.
3、It occurred a short while ago. My brother helped me. We carried a bookcase up the stairs. The bookcase was very heavy.
4、It happened this morning. A nurse examined the ground. She did that carefully.
5、A tree was planted forty years ago. It was a lemon tree. It was near the church. It was for the memory of their marriage.
6、The book will tell a great deal. It will tell us about the age of the universe. It will tell us about the size of the universe.
7、I felt pleased with my bargain My pleasure was especial. My bargain was wonderful.
8、People find this sort of joke. These people are foreign. This sort of joke are distasteful.
9、I was being tested. The test was for a driving license. It was the third time.
10、A murder crossed the road. The road was in front of me. He did that with a sudden.
第二周 修饰语 （1）Week 2 Modifiers (I)
True or false
1、Linda is taller of the two sisters.
2、Stephen’s house is so large as John's.
3、The area of our city is larger than your city.
4、No resource is as vital as water.
5、John is senior to me by two years.
6、This room is as twice large as that one.
7、The Yellow River is the second long river in China.
8、I know you better than him.
9、There are more students in Class One than in Class Two.
10、Life was much harder than it is today.
11、Her employee is a pleasant young woman with a ring named Rebecca.
12、The homework scarcely took them an hour to complete.
13、The president has only two days to stay with his family.
14、They stood in line to buy tickets to the show for twenty minutes.
15、A dog was hit by a car running across the street.
Passage rewriting
1、I had lunch at a village pub. After that I looked for my bag. I had left it on a chair. The chair was beside the door. Now it wasn't there! I looked for it. The landlord came in. He asked 'Did you have a good meal?". I answered 'Yes, thank you. I can't pay the bill. I haven't got my bag.' The landlord smiled. He immediately went out. In a few minutes he returned. He had my bag in his hand. He gave it back to me. He said 'I'm very sorry. My dog had taken in into the garden. He often does this!'
第三周 修饰语（2）Week 3: Modifiers (2)
True or false
1、The reason why he didn’t come is because he was ill.
2、Workers are constructing a building for storage.
3、Although it has not yet been finished, I believe it will be carried on.
4、We grew many different vegetables including cabbages, beans, eggplants, potatoes, tomatoes, and etc.
5、Each and every one of the flowers has their own colors and smells.
6、It is imperative that every one of us remold our world outlooks.
7、Playing a musical instrument is a valuable experience for a child. They teach them many important things.
8、It is said that if anyone touches the tree, he or she will have bad luck.
9、There is no doubt that each of us has our own opinions.
10、Seemingly, neither of them remembered their instruction.
11、Either of the boys may take their bags in the front of the table.
12、The car drove slowly along the back road. It was quite muddy.
13、The mountains were covered with trees. They were many different varieties.
14、If you receive from a policeman a request like this, you cannot fail to obey him!
15、The instrument, which was bought by my grandfather, was sent to my house.
Passage rewriting
1、Jimmy Gates was a circus owner. Last Christmas, he decided to take some gifts. He went to a children’s hospital. He was dressed up as Father Christmas. Six pretty girls accompanied him. Then, he set off. He rode a baby elephant. He went down the main street of the city. The elephant was called Jumbo. The police would not allow him to do this. He should know that. A policeman came over. He told Jimmy. He should go along a side street. Jumbo was holding up the traffic. Jimmy agreed to go at once. Jumbo would not like to go. Fifteen policemen pushed hard. They wanted to move him away from the main street. The police had a difficult time. They felt interesting. A policeman afterwards said, “Jumbo must be a few tons. It was lucky that we needn’t carry him. Certainly, we should arrest him. He has a good record. We shall forgive him this time.”
第四周 短语 （1）Week 4： Phrases (1)
True or false
1、I like going out with her because she really made me feel important.
2、I used to think my parents were fussy, but as you grow older, you become more tolerant.
3、People like living in Kunming because they have good weather all year long.
4、We tried to move around, but there is not too much we can do.
5、It’s wise for beginning drivers to stay out of heavy traffic until they have more experience.
6、Jenney liked fishing, but hunting was also enjoyed by him.
7、Some people like apples, but watermelons are preferred by others.
8、First rise to your feet and then you should address your guests.
9、While cleaning his gun, it went off unexpectedly.
10、Approaching the woods, you will see a cabin.
11、After looking out the window for hours, I found the rain passed.
12、Tearing the curtains apart, there was no one hiding there.
13、To swim properly, a course of instruction is necessary.
14、When a small boy, his parents were very strict with him.
15、While we were climbing the hill, the rain began to fall．
Passage rewriting
1、The Great St. Bernard Pass connectsSwitzerlandtoItaly. It is 2,473 metres high. it is the highest mountain pass in Europe. The monastery of St. Bernard is famous. People set it up in eleventh century. It lies about a mile away. For hundreds of years, St. Bernard dogs have saved the lives of travellers. These travellers were crossing the Pass. The Pass was dangerous. These dogs were friendly. People first brought them from Asia. People used them as watchdogs. They did so even in Roman times. They built a tunnel. It was through the mountains. The Pass is less dangerous. Each year, people still sent the dogs out into the snow. At any time a traveller is in difficulty. There is the new tunnel. There are still a few people. They attempt to cross the Pass. They rashly did so. They are on foot.
第五周 短语（2）Week 5：Phrases (2)
True or false
1、The desert had scarcely rained last summer.
2、I think the new political reform will not last barely a month.
3、Do not coin terms that are intelligible to nobody.
4、He has neither talent nor the desire to learn.
5、The pilot could hardly find nowhere to land.
6、The castle burnt down a few years ago was never rebuilt.
7、Many villagers, knowing all this, still insisted on my paying for the damage.
8、Many students who followed the instructions mechanically failed to obtain satisfactory results.
9、Columbia University the second-largest landowner in New York City is part of the Ivy League.
10、The tortoise as far as I know has been on earth for thousands of years.
11、You should forgive him for his forgetfulness; after all he is over seventy.
12、The child needed sturdy shoes which were expensive.
13、The old lady has just retired from India, where she had lived for ten years.
14、Darwin's most important book, On the Origin of Species, was the result of many years of research.
15、Many countries, for example, Mexico and Japan, have a lot of earthquakes.
Passage rewriting
1、The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous monuments in the world. In the nineteenth century, the people of France presented to the United States of America. The statue was great. Auguste Bartholdi designed it. He took ten years to complete it. He used copper to make the actual figure. He used a metal framework to support it. The framework was Eiffel especially constructed. They transported it to the United States. Before this, they had to find a site for the statue. They had to build a pedestal for it. They chose a site. It was an island. It was at the entrance of New York Harbour. By 1884, they erected a statue in Paris. It was 151 feet tall. In the following year, they took it to pieces. They sent it to America. By the end of 1886 October, they put the statue together again. Bartholdi officially presented it to the American people. Ever since then, it was a symbol for the millions of people. They passed through New York Harbour. They wanted to make their homes in America.
第六周 从句 （1） Week 6: Clauses (1)
True or false
1、He has finished her homework before he went to bed.
2、Anybody, either a firm or an individual, have a chance to open a current account.
3、Neither volleyball nor basketball is a hundred years old.
4、Not only you but (also) I am to blame.
5、There are an ocean of flowers.
6、At present, there is a lot of pilot projects in the whole country in every large telecommunication operator.
7、The great majority of the people behave according to the law rule.
8、The audience was impressed by his profound lecture.
9、A small fishing boat was carried miles out to sea by the powerful fish.
10、I used to travel by air a great deal when I was a boy.
11、There he was picked up by policeman and sent back to theEnglandby local authorities.
12、In 1860, a better plan was put forward by an Englishman, William Low.
13、As soon as he opens the gate from the outside, he comes into the garden and waits until the gate shuts.
14、Children were at school, my husband was at work and the house was quiet.
15、He slept very well for first two nights, but on third night, storm blew up.
Passage rewriting
1、Titanic was a great ship. On April 10th, 1912, it sailed for New York from Southampton. 1,316 passengers and 891 crew were on the ship. It had 46,000 ton. Even by modern standard, it was a huge one. People had built many ships. Titanic was the largest ship at that time. They thought it unsinkable. She had sixteen watertight compartments. Two of these were filled with water. It could still float. People will always remember the terrible sinking of the great ship. It sank on its first voyage. Life lost heavily. Many people jumped into the water. The water was icy. Not enough lifeboats for all passengers. 1,500 people died.
第七周 从句 （2） Week 7: Clauses (2)
True or false
1、I had the breakfast and I sent the children to school.
2、I returned home but it was still early.
3、A smiling policeman told him and his bicycle had been found.
4、The weather was very hot so he carried the bed on to the roof of his house.
5、Over the years, the crash was forgotten when the wreck remained undisturbed.
6、The plane was late and detectives were waiting at the airport all morning.
7、Nearly everybody enters for the competition each year, but Linda wins every time.
8、When he smiled, he remembered his hard early years and the long road to success.
9、We all have secrets, but we do not want even our closest friends to learn.
10、Don’t stay up too late is a good living habit.
11、It is said that if anyone touches the tree, he or she will have bad luck.
12、There is needed that kind of capacity to cope with the problem.
13、In order to keep close relationship between friends is to pay respect to each other.
14、If two men whose interests are the same, they can make good friends.
15、Though the sound could be heard clearly, it took me a long time to react.
Passage rewriting
1、Not long ago, on the Aegean island of Kea, archaeologists made an interesting discovery. There was a temple in an ancient city on the promontory of Ayia Irini. An American team explored it. The city must be prosperous for a period of time. It once had a high level of civilization. Houses generally had three storeys high. They were made of stone. Rooms inside were very big. Walls were decorated beautifully. The city even laid out a drainage system. Under the narrow streets, people found a lot of pipes. They were made of earth. The archaeologists explored the temple. People used the temple for prey and worship from the fifteenth century B.C. to Roman times. In the most holy room of the temple, people found pieces of fifteen statues. They all were made of earth. Each of them stood for a goddess. Once they were painted.
第八周 句子 Week 8: Sentences
True or false
1、Pollution is the price. We pay for the price for our planet. It is overpopulated. It is over industrialized.
2、Taking a path which led out of the town, we crossed a few fields until we came to a dense wood.
3、We could see the path continued on the other side, but we had no idea how we could get across the stream.
4、I looked up. I saw some children. They were in rags. They surrounded us. They were silent. They were looking at us. They saw us eating.
5、Turning back down the main street, we quickened our pace and made our way rapidly towards the stream where we hoped the boatman was waiting.
6、After I had had lunch at a village pub, I looked for my bag. I had left it on a chair beside the door, but now it wasn't there.
7、My old friend, Harrison, had lived in the Mediterranean for many years before he returned toEngland. He had often dreamed of retiring inEnglandand had planned to settle down in the country.
8、Adding sentence variety to your writing can give it life and rhythm. Also, it can reduce repetition and add emphasis.
9、After they had a wonderful meal, they told stories and sang songs by the campfire, but some time later it began to rain and the boys felt tired so they put out the fire and crept into their tent.
10、Towards evening, the boat struck a rock and the girl jumped into the sea. Then she swam to the shore after she had spent in the water the whole nigh. During that time she covered a distance of eight miles.
11、Dan was most surprised when he heard the news that his bicycle had been found and he was amused too, because he never expected the bicycle to be found, for it was stolen twenty years ago when Dan was a boy of fifteen!
12、Many people pretend that they understand modern art. They always tell you what a picture is 'about'. Of course, many pictures are not 'about' anything. They are just pretty patterns. We like them in the same way that we like pretty curtain material.
13、The woman hesitated for a moment. She finally went in. And she asked to see a dress. That dress was in the window.
14、This time he also met misfortune. His engine broke down. He had to land on the sea. This was the second time.
15、Many people came from many countries to see it and a lot of goods were sent to the exhibition from different places of the world, and also a lot of machinery were exhibited, among which the most wonderful machine was a steam hammer.
Sentence Combining
1、Daniel heard the news. He was most surprised.
2、The god has the head of a cow. It was usually placed inside a mummy.
3、Robert and I went into the living room. There we talked. Our talk lasted for a couple of hours.
4、He returns home at night. He always finds this. Someone has parked a car. The car is outside his gate.
5、A light plane flew off course. The plane carries passengers. It crashed in the mountains. Its pilot was killed.
6、A week before, he had completed an overland flight. Flight was successful. During the flight he covered twenty-six miles.
7、My nephew is named George. He has a box. The box is used to save money. It is always empty.
8、What can be eaten? What cannot be eaten? People try to make a decision. At that time, they usually become quite illogical.
9、He was greeted by a smell. The smell was unpleasant. The smell made him believe this. I was telling the truth.
10、You visit London. You will see many things. One of the first things is Big Ben. It is a famous clock. You can hear it all over the world. You can hear it on the B.B.C.
第十周 定语从句
定语从句练习
1、Will you please show me the girl _____ name is Jane?
A、her
B、who’s
C、whose
D、which
2、It was raining again, _____ is very bad for their crops.
A、it
B、that
C、what
D、which
3、Do you know the student_____?
A、Whom I often talk
B、with who I often talk
C、I often talk with
D、that I often talk
4、This is the most interesting book _____.
A、what I have ever read
B、which I have ever read
C、I have ever read it
D、that I have ever read
5、Is this the restaurant _______ during the summer vacation?
A、for which you have worked
B、in which you worked
C、which you have worked at
D、where you worked in
6、This was the place ______ last year.
A、which I visited
B、where I visited
C、when I visited
D、in which I visited
7、My youngest sister_____ is now studying in the middle school.
A、who is twelve
B、, who is twelve,
C、, that is twelve,
D、whose age is twelve,
8、Unfortunately there was _____ to prevent the accident.
A、something that we could do
B、anything that we could do
C、nothing which we could do
D、nothing we could do
9、Hangzhou, ______ we spent last spring, is one of the most beautiful cities in China.
A、where
B、which
C、that
D、when
10、The reason _____ he missed the bus was that he got up late.
A、on which
B、which
C、why
D、about which
11、She and her family bicycle to work, _______ helps them keep fit.
A、which
B、who
C、as
D、that
12、The book ____ is not in the library.
A、that I need it
B、I need it
C、which I need it
D、I need
13、The world ___ is made up of matter.
A、in that we live
B、on which we live
C、where we live in
D、we live in
14、July is the month ____ we have a lot of rain.
A、that
B、which
C、where
D、when
15、He came at a time ____ we were badly in need of help.
A、when
B、which
C、that
D、where
16、He is an Englishman, ____ I know from his accent.
A、as
B、why
C、that
D、who
17、I am pleased with what you have given me and _____ you have told me.
A、that
B、all that
C、which
D、all what
18、We were deeply impressed by the teachers and schools ______ we had visited there.
A、which
B、who
C、that
D、what
19、_____ you will find out, all is now settled.
A、which
B、that
C、as
D、what
20、Anyone ______ upgrades their professional knowledge to a new level can apply for these courses.
A、that
B、those
C、which
D、who
21、I gave him a warning, _____ he turned a deaf ear.
A、of which
B、for which
C、to that
D、to which
22、You may call on me from two to six o’clock, during ____ I am always at home.
A、the time
B、what time
C、that time
D、which time
23、Some passers-by witnessed the car accident _____ five passengers were killed.
A、which
B、where
C、that
D、when
24、We expect you to become someone of _____ we’ll feel very proud in the future.
A、whom
B、that
C、who
D、which
25、In 2014, such important reform polices associated with the interests of the general public were introduced in China ____ almost each person could benefit from in life.
A、what
B、which
C、whose
D、as
26、He wrote many children’s books, nearly half of ____ were published in the 1990s.
A、that
B、which
C、who
D、whom
27、The books on the desk, ____ cover are shiny, are prizes for us.
A、which
B、that
C、whose
D、who
28、As the smallest child of his family, Alex is always longing for the time ____ he should be able to be independent.
A、when
B、whose
C、which
D、who
29、The boss of the company is trying to create an easy atmosphere _____ his employees enjoy their work.
A、whose
B、where
C、which
D、when
30、The old man had three sons, all of _____ died during World War II.
A、whose
B、that
C、whom
D、who
第十一周 名词性从句
名词性从句练习
1、______ you said at the meeting describes a bright future for the company.
A、When
B、How
C、What
D、That
2、_____ some people regard as a drawback is seen as a plus by many others.
A、Whether
B、What
C、That
D、How
3、It is obvious to the students ______ they should get well prepared for their future.
A、as
B、which
C、whether
D、that
4、______knowledge is power is a famous saying known to all.
A、What
B、How
C、Where
D、That
5、________ she comes or not makes no difference.
A、What
B、If
C、Whether
D、How
6、The question is _______ it is worth trying.
A、whether
B、if
C、which
D、what
7、I haven't settled the question of _______ I’ll lend him the money.
A、what
B、if
C、which
D、whether
8、The question ____ he should join the team has not been decided upon.
A、what
B、whether
C、which
D、if
9、______ one of you breaks the window will have to pay for it.
A、Whoever
B、Whatever
C、Whichever
D、Wherever
10、She is very dear to us. We have been prepared to do _____ it takes to save her life.
A、whichever
B、however
C、whatever
D、whoever
11、Could I speak to ______ is in charge of International Sales please?
A、who
B、what
C、whoever
D、whatever
12、——Is there any possibility _____ you could pick me up at the airport? --------No problem.
A、when
B、that
C、whether
D、what
13、13. The only way to succeed at the highest level is to have total belief _______ you are better than anyone else on the sports field.
A、how
B、that
C、which
D、whether
14、The fact has worried many scientists ____ the earth is becoming warmer and warmer these years.
A、what
B、which
C、that
D、though
15、A warm thought suddenly came to me _____ I might use the pocket money to buy some flowers for my mother’s birthday.
A、if
B、when
C、that
D、which
16、We should consider the students’request _____ the school library provide more books on popular science.
A、that
B、when
C、which
D、where
17、I’d like to start my own business----that’s _____ I’d do if I had the money.
A、why
B、when
C、which
D、what
18、The little girl who got lost decided to remain _____ she was and wait for her mother.
A、where
B、what
C、how
D、who
19、The last time we had great fun was ________ we were visiting the Water Park.
A、where
B、how
C、when
D、why
20、As a new graduate, he doesn’t know ____ it takes to start a business here.
A、how
B、what
C、when
D、which
21、Do not let any failures discourage you, for you can never tell _____ close you may be to victory.
A、how
B、that
C、which
D、where
22、A modern city has been set up in ______ was a wasteland ten years ago.
A、what
B、which
C、that
D、where
23、The other day my brother drove his car down the street at _____ I thought was a dangerous speed.
A、as
B、which
C、what
D、that
24、The message you intend to convey through words may be the exact opposite of ____ others actually understand.
A、why
B、that
C、which
D、what
25、We haven’t discussed yet _____ we are going to place our new furniture.
A、that
B、which
C、what
D、where
26、Cindy shut the door heavily and burst into tears. No one in the office knew ____ she was so angry.
A、where
B、whether
C、that
D、why
27、_______ college students should learn more about Chinese history.
A、I consider important that
B、I consider it important
C、I consider what is important
D、I consider it important that
28、One reason for her preference for city life is ______ she can have easy access to places like shops and restaurants.
A、that
B、how
C、what
D、why
29、The reason Einstein left Germany to America is _____.
A、because Hitler persecuted the Jews
B、since Hitler persecuted the Jews
C、on account of the fact that Hitler persecuted the Jews
D、that Hitler persecuted the Jews
30、When changing lanes, a driver should use his turning signal to let other drivers know ______.
A、he is entering which lane
B、which lane he is entering
C、is he entering which lane
D、which lane is he entering
第十二周 主谓一致
主谓一致练习
1、Writing stories and articles _____what I enjoy most，
A、is
B、are
C、was
D、were
2、Mr. Smith, together with his wife and two sons , ____ arrived.
A、are
B、has
C、is
D、have
3、Either dye (染料)or oil paints _____ to color cloth.
A、is used
B、be used
C、are used
D、was used
4、Every policeman and fireman ____ on the alert
A、have been
B、was
C、are
D、were
5、No one except my parents_____ anything about it.
A、knows
B、know
C、is knowing
D、will know
6、Hard work and plain living _______ characteristics of the working people.
A、is
B、has been
C、were
D、are
7、In the room ____ a big table and a great many chairs.
A、do they find
B、is found
C、are found
D、have found
8、I，who ____your friend, will try my best to help you.
A、be
B、am
C、is
D、are
9、Not only Tom but also his wife ____ fond of watching television.
A、are
B、were
C、be
D、was
10、There ____ an apple and some oranges on the table.
A、has
B、are
C、were
D、is
11、George is the only one of the brightest students who ____ from New York University.
A、is graduated
B、have graduated
C、has graduated
D、are graduated
12、Anyone of us who ____ interested in modern drama or poetry can write down ____ names on the piece of paper below.
A、is/his
B、is/our
C、are/our
D、are/his
13、Ten minutes ____ an hour when one is waiting for a phone call.
A、seemed
B、is seeming
C、seem
D、seems
14、Not only he but also we _____ right. He as well as we _____ right.
A、are; are
B、are; is
C、is; is
D、is; are
15、The injured in the tsunami _____ good care of by some medical teams.
A、is taken
B、are being taken
C、are taking
D、is being taken
16、The factory, including its machines and buildings, _____ burnt last night.
A、is
B、are
C、were
D、was
17、The number of teachers in our college _____ greatly increased last term. A number of teachers in this school _____ from the countryside.
A、was; is
B、was; are
C、were; are
D、were; is
18、Not the teacher but the students _____ excited.
A、is
B、has
C、are
D、have
19、Two hundred and fifty pounds _____ too unreasonable a price for a second-hand car.
A、is
B、are
C、were
D、be
20、Her family _____ much larger than mine four years ago. Her family _____ dancing and singing when I came in last night.
A、were; was
B、was; were
C、as; was
D、were; were
21、How time flies! Ten years ___ passed.
A、is
B、are
C、has
D、have
22、The thesis ___ about a hundred and fifty pages long.
A、is
B、are
C、has
D、have
23、Neither my father nor I ___ going to the park.
A、is
B、am
C、are
D、will
24、The teacher together with some students ___ visiting the factory.
A、am
B、is
C、will
D、are going to
25、Two weeks ___ allowed for making the necessary preparations before we went abroad.
A、is
B、are
C、was
D、were
26、Three fourths of the surface of the earth ___ covered with water.
A、are
B、is
C、was
D、were
27、What they want to get ___ a number of good books.
A、is
B、are
C、was
D、were
28、Many a student ___ sent to plant trees.
A、have been
B、have
C、has been
D、has
29、A number of factories ___ moved out of Beijing several years ago.
A、are
B、is
C、have
D、has
30、I’m ready to do all those things which ___more challenging.
A、are
B、is
C、will
D、will be
第十三周 动词的时态与语态
动词的时态与语态
1、--Look! Somebody the sofa. --Well, it wasn’t me. I didn’t do it.
A、is cleaning
B、was cleaning
C、has cleaned
D、had cleaned
2、Close the door of fear behind you, and you ____ the door of faith open before you.
A、saw
B、have seen
C、will see
D、are seeing
3、Don't worry. The hard work that you do now ____ later in life.
A、will be repaid
B、was being repaid
C、has been repaid
D、was repaid
4、-- When shall we restart our business? -- Not until we ____ our plan.
A、will finish
B、are finishing
C、are to finish
D、have finished
5、I wasn’t sure if he was really interested or if he ____ polite.
A、was just being
B、will just be
C、had just been
D、would just be
6、The manager was worried about the press conference his assistant ____ in his place but, luckily, everything was going smoothly.
A、gave
B、gives
C、was giving
D、had given
7、Food supplies in the flood-stricken area ______.We must act immediately before there’s none left.
A、have run out
B、are running out
C、have been run out
D、are being run out
8、When Alice came to, she did not know how long she ____ there.
A、had been lying
B、has been lying
C、was lying
D、has lain
9、Tom ____ in the library every night over the last three months.
A、works
B、worked
C、has been working
D、had been working
10、We arrived at work in the morning and found that somebody ____ into the office during the night.
A、broke
B、had broken
C、has broken
D、was breaking
11、On her next birthday, Ann ____ married for twenty years.
A、is
B、has been
C、will be
D、will have been
12、She was surprised to find the fridge empty; the child ____ everything!
A、had been eating
B、had eaten
C、have eaten
D、have been eating
13、-- Tommy is planning to buy a car. -- I know. By next month, he ____ enough for a used one.
A、saves
B、saved
C、will save
D、will have saved
14、Last month, the Japanese government expressed their thanks for the aid they____ from China.
A、receive
B、are receiving
C、have received
D、had received
15、-- Have you finished reading Jane? -- No, I ____ my homework all day yesterday.
A、was doing
B、would do
C、had done
D、do
16、Bob would have helped us yesterday, but he ____.
A、was busy
B、is busy
C、had been busy
D、will be busy
17、-- I’m not finished with my dinner yet? -- But our friends ____ for us.
A、will wait
B、wait
C、have waited
D、are waiting
18、I was just going to cut my rose bushes but someone ____ it. Was it you?
A、has done
B、had done
C、would do
D、will do
19、For many years, people ____ electric cars. However, making them has been more difficult than predicted.
A、had dreamed of
B、have dreamed of
C、dreamed of
D、dream of
20、-- I didn’t ask for the name list. Why ____ on my desk? -- I put it there just now in case you needed it.
A、does it land
B、has it landed
C、will it land
D、had it landed
21、Mum, I was wondering if you could lend me a few dollars until I on Friday.
A、get paid
B、got paid
C、have paid
D、have been paid
22、They are living with their parents for the moment because their own house ____.
A、is being rebuilt
B、has been rebuilt
C、is rebuilt
D、has rebuilt
23、—Have you heard about that fire in the market? — Yes, fortunately no one _____.
A、hurt
B、was hurt
C、has hurt
D、had been hurt
24、After school we went to the reading-room to do some reading, only to be told that it .
A、was decorated
B、had decorated
C、had been decorating
D、was being decorated
25、In order to find the missing child , villagers all they can over the past five hours.
A、did
B、do
C、had done
D、have been doing
26、Experiments of this kind in both the U.S. and Europe well before the Second World War.
A、have conducted
B、have been conducted
C、had conducted
D、had been conducted
27、In the last few years thousands of films all over the world.
A、have produced
B、have been produced
C、are producing
D、are being produced
28、A lot of people often forget that oral exams to test our communicative ability.
A、design
B、are designed
C、are designing
D、are being designed
29、All visitors to this village with kindness.
A、treat
B、are treated
C、are treating
D、had been treated
30、In the near future, more advances in the robot technology by scientists.
A、are making
B、are made
C、will make
D、will be made
第十四周 状语从句
状语从句
1、Our sales won’t increase _____ we offer better service in the market.
A、because
B、unless
C、after
D、since
2、Friends are like books. You do not need a lot of them ____ they are good.
A、and
B、or
C、because
D、as long as
3、A study shows that many people want to use self-driving cars, _____ they believe they will make the roads more dangerous.
A、when
B、because
C、although
D、since
4、_____ there is no rain, farming is impossible.
A、After
B、Before
C、Where
D、Unless
5、I watched the World Cup ____ 12:00 last night.
A、when
B、unless
C、until
D、because
6、_____ you have seen both fighters,_____ will win ?
A、Since; do you think who
B、As; who you think
C、When; whoever
D、Since; who do you think
7、_____ spring warms the earth, all flowers begin to bloom.
A、Unless
B、As
C、Though
D、Although
8、You may use the room as you like ________ you clean it up afterwards.
A、so far as
B、so long as
C、in case
D、even if
9、My mother likes everything in order，and she always reminds us to put things back ________we get them from.
A、so that
B、in which
C、once
D、where
10、Peter was so excited ________ he received an invitation from his friend to visit Chongqing.
A、where
B、that
C、why
D、when
11、The medicine works more effectively ________ you drink some hot water after taking it.
A、as
B、until
C、although
D、if
12、—I wonder how much you charge for your service. —The first two are free ________ the third costs $30.
A、while
B、until
C、when
D、before
13、She had just finished her homework ________ her mother asked her to practice playing the piano yesterday.
A、when
B、while
C、after
D、since
14、—I may go to the market this afternoon. —Could you please buy some fruit for me ________ you are there?
A、since
B、if
C、while
D、as
15、I had no idea of the exact address of Xinhua High School ________ I was outside its front gate.
A、when
B、after
C、until
D、because
16、________some people come here for a short break, others have decided to stay forever.
A、Because
B、If
C、Once
D、While
17、—Haven’t seen Lucy recently, what’s happened? —Oh, it’s more than two months ________ she worked here.
A、which
B、that
C、before
D、since
18、Strange _____ it may seem, nobody was injured in the accident.
A、as
B、though
C、because
D、since
19、The company is _____ stupid that it took “hacked accounts” as an excuse.
A、so
B、such
C、as
D、because
20、______ I get to know men, ______ I find myself loving dogs.
A、So, that
B、Such, that
C、The better, the more
D、As,as
21、Many students believe that their best effort should earn them good grades ____ their test answers and essays turn out.
A、no matter how
B、whatever
C、no matter what
D、whichever
22、The magnificent tower must be saved, _____ the cost!
A、however
B、whichever
C、whatever
D、whereever
23、Child _____ he is, he seems to know everything.
A、since
B、with
C、though
D、as
24、Keep ourselves and our hearts open ____ we can experience the great joy that friendship can bring.
A、so that
B、even though
C、as if
D、ever since
25、Mom was about to fall asleep ____ my sister gave a loud burp.
A、as
B、while
C、when
D、once
26、____ you are a college student, you should learn to be independent of your parents’ help.
A、Even though
B、The moment
C、Provided that
D、Now that
27、The American Civil War lasted four years _____ the North won in the end.
A、after
B、before
C、when
D、then
28、Treat people _____ you want to be treated.
A、though
B、so
C、than
D、the way
29、______ she had time to realize what was happened, he was hit on the head.
A、Since
B、Before
C、When
D、Until
30、_____ the Web is so popular, Chinese leaders take it as an important platform for listening to the people.
A、When
B、Though
C、As
D、While
第十五周 分词与不定式
分词与不定式
1、On Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Green went to the market, ______ some bananas and visited her cousin.
A、bought
B、buying
C、to buy
D、buy
2、We will have to get the Dean ______ this form.
A、to sign
B、sign
C、signed
D、signing
3、The use of well-chosen nonsense words makes ______ the testing of many basic hypothesis in the field of language learning.
A、it is possible
B、it possible
C、possible
D、them possible
4、I experienced having students ______ a thousand new words in a week.
A、considering less talented to remember
B、considered less talented remember
C、considering less talented remember
D、considered less talented to remember
5、I spoke to the kid kindly ______ him.
A、not to frighten
B、so as not to frighten
C、in order to not frighten
D、for not frightening
6、The teacher doesn’t allow ______ on the exam.
A、his students to cheat
B、his students’ cheating
C、to cheat
D、his students cheat
7、The total influence of literature upon the course of human history ______.
A、is difficult to evaluate
B、is difficult to evaluate it
C、difficult to evaluate it
D、it is difficult to evaluate
8、Those naughty boys were caught ______ flowers in the garden again.
A、to steal
B、stealing
C、to have stolen
D、having stolen
9、Much of the forest, along with the farmland, near the Mount Saint Helens volcano, appears to ______ at the time of the eruption.
A、have be destroying
B、having been destroying
C、destroy
D、have been destroyed
10、By the end of the 21st century, international commercial air traffic is expected ______ vastly beyond today’s levels.
A、to have extended
B、to be extending
C、to extend
D、to be extended
11、In 1938 Peral S. Buck became the first American woman ______ the Nobel Prize for Literature.
A、receive
B、received
C、to receive
D、she received
12、If you still don’t have an answer from the University of New York, why ______ call the admission office?
A、you don’t
B、not to
C、not
D、don’t
13、He wasn’t asked to take on the chairmanship of the society, ______ insufficiently popular with all members.
A、being considered
B、considering
C、to be considered
D、having considered
14、The article opens and closes with descriptions of two news reports, each ______ one major point in contrast with the other.
A、makes
B、made
C、is to make
D、making
15、______ of the burden of ice, the balloon climbed up and drifted to the South.
A、To be free
B、Freeing
C、To free
D、Freed
16、Good news was sometimes released prematurely, with the British recapture of the port ______ half a day before the defenders actually surrendered.
A、to announce
B、announced
C、announcing
D、was announced
17、Just as the value of a telephone network increases with each new phone ______ to the system, so does the value of a computer system increase with each program that turns out.
A、adding
B、to have added
C、to add
D、added
18、______ an answer, they decided to send an express telegram to them.
A、Having received not
B、Not received
C、Received not
D、Not having received
19、After the Arab states won independence, great emphasis was laid on expanding education, with girls as well as boys ______ to go to school.
A、to be encouraged
B、being encouraged
C、been encouraged
D、be encouraged
20、______ nothing to talk about, the head said goodbye and went out of the room.
A、There was
B、Being
C、As there being
D、There being
21、______ at the turn of the century, the Minnesota State Capital building is made of white granite and marble.
A、Erected
B、Was erected
C、To erect it
D、Erecting
22、As a pianist, he can hardly stand hearing a piano ______ so badly.
A、playing
B、being played
C、to play
D、having played
23、To everybody’s surprise, the meeting ended, with nothing ______.
A、settled
B、being settled
C、settling
D、to settle
24、______ from general worker-protection laws, women workers are also satisfied with special laws designed to protect them.
A、Being benefited
B、Benefiting
C、Benefited
D、Been benefited
25、I picked my way through the wet grass, my feet ______ the saturated soil.
A、sank into
B、to sink into
C、being sunk into
D、sinking into
26、Only a small portion of college youth have actually been drafted and sent to fight in Vietnam, as ______ to the nation’s previous wars.
A、compared
B、comparing
C、comparison
D、being compared
27、First designated in 1970, Earth Day has become an annual international event ______ concerns about environmental issues such as pollution.
A、dedicated to raising
B、dedicated raising
C、dedicates to raise
D、that dedicates to raising
28、Along the rocky New England coast are small areas of sand gravel beach, some created from debris, ______ by the action of ocean storms.
A、others build up
B、others built up
C、others are build up
D、others were built up
29、The sale usually takes place outside the house, with the audience ______ on benches, chairs or boxes.
A、having seated
B、seating
C、seated
D、have been seated
30、The delegates were seen ______ in the hall but they didn’t make known the problems ______.
A、be assembling; discussed
B、assembling; discussed
C、assembled; discussing
D、being assembled/discussing
Final Exam I
True or False
1、The beggar may ask you for money. But never ask you to feel sorry for him.
2、I was writing a letter, suddenly a man came in.
3、The Yellow River is the second long river in China.
4、I appreciate your timely help.
5、There is no doubt that each of us has our own opinions.
6、Go to the supermarket, and would you please get me some eggs.
7、First rise to your feet and then you should address your guests.
8、Looking out of the window of our hotel room, there are lots of mountains in sight.
9、The old lady was so weak that she could hardly climb stairs.
10、Many countries, for example, Mexico and Japan, have a lot of earthquakes.
11、The world's thickest book is 12.5 inches.
12、My husband is keen on the football.
13、I returned home but it was still early.
14、Maybe don't respect to friends doesn't matter too much.
15、A woman was in jeans stood at the window of an expensive shop.
16、She ought to speak Chinese well. She lived there for two years.
17、Written in large letters, even the old men can easily read the word.
18、The pilot could hardly find nowhere to land.
19、She is an American.
20、You sent me a present recently and thank you very much for it.
Final Exam II
Passage Rewriting
1、Millriver is a tiny village. Someone says it possesses a tree. The tree is cursed. Someone mentioned the tree in a newspaper. People visit Millriver. The number has now increased. The tree near a church. Someone planted it fifty years ago. It is only in recent years. It has gained an evil reputation. People say that anyone touches the tree will have bad luck, picks a leaf will die. The tree has already claimed a number of victims. Many villagers believe. They has been asked the vicar to ask others cut down the tree. Up to now he has refused. He has pointed out. The tree is a useful source. People can get income from it. Tourists have been coming to see it. They are from all parts of the country. People all said that. The tourists have been picking leaves and cutting their names on the tree-trunk. Up to now, there are no men has been struck down by sudden death!
True or false
1、The play will soon over.
2、The guy in brown can not trust.
3、A strange flying object is seemingly in the backyard.
4、Broadly speaking, human beings maybe divided into three classes.
5、The cat maybe on the roof or in the bushes.
6、After I had had lunch at a village pub. I looked for my bag to get money for my bill.
7、I am always nervous on the first day of classes.
8、Stanley always ready for a fight.
9、Lighting the dark sky for a few seconds.
10、Pumas, large cat-like animals, are found in America. .
11、The searching went on for several weeks, but the murderer was not caught.
12、We'll say goodbye to him, because he’ll away for two months.
13、The team plans to stay here for five days. During this time, they will give five performances.
14、The beggar may ask you for money. But he will never asking you to feel sorry for him.
15、“Oh, that,”he said with a smile as if he was talking about an old friend.
Passage rewriting
1、We have an old musical instrument. It is called a clavichord. It was made inGermany. It was made in 1681. We keep our clavichord in the living room. Our family has it for a long time. My grandfather bought the instrument many years ago. Recently a visitor damaged it. She tried to play jazz on it! She struck the keys too hard. She broke two of the strings. My father was shocked. Now he does not allow us to touch it. A friend of my father's is repairing it now.
Sentence Combining
1、The man handed a photo of a girl. The photo was to me. He did that silently. The man was old. The girl was pretty.
2、We have moved into a house. We did that recently The house was new. It had single-storied.
3、It occurred a short while ago. My brother helped me. We carried a bookcase up the stairs. The bookcase was very heavy.
4、It happened this morning. A nurse examined the ground. She did that carefully.
5、A tree was planted forty years ago. It was a lemon tree. It was near the church. It was for the memory of their marriage.
6、The book will tell a great deal. It will tell us about the age of the universe. It will tell us about the size of the universe.
7、I felt pleased with my bargain My pleasure was especial. My bargain was wonderful.
8、People find this sort of joke. These people are foreign. This sort of joke are distasteful.
9、I was being tested. The test was for a driving license. It was the third time.
10、A murder crossed the road. The road was in front of me. He did that with a sudden.
第二周 修饰语 （1）Week 2 Modifiers (I)
True or false
1、Linda is taller of the two sisters.
2、Stephen’s house is so large as John's.
3、The area of our city is larger than your city.
4、No resource is as vital as water.
5、John is senior to me by two years.
6、This room is as twice large as that one.
7、The Yellow River is the second long river in China.
8、I know you better than him.
9、There are more students in Class One than in Class Two.
10、Life was much harder than it is today.
11、Her employee is a pleasant young woman with a ring named Rebecca.
12、The homework scarcely took them an hour to complete.
13、The president has only two days to stay with his family.
14、They stood in line to buy tickets to the show for twenty minutes.
15、A dog was hit by a car running across the street.
Passage rewriting
1、I had lunch at a village pub. After that I looked for my bag. I had left it on a chair. The chair was beside the door. Now it wasn't there! I looked for it. The landlord came in. He asked 'Did you have a good meal?". I answered 'Yes, thank you. I can't pay the bill. I haven't got my bag.' The landlord smiled. He immediately went out. In a few minutes he returned. He had my bag in his hand. He gave it back to me. He said 'I'm very sorry. My dog had taken in into the garden. He often does this!'
第三周 修饰语（2）Week 3: Modifiers (2)
True or false
1、The reason why he didn’t come is because he was ill.
2、Workers are constructing a building for storage.
3、Although it has not yet been finished, I believe it will be carried on.
4、We grew many different vegetables including cabbages, beans, eggplants, potatoes, tomatoes, and etc.
5、Each and every one of the flowers has their own colors and smells.
6、It is imperative that every one of us remold our world outlooks.
7、Playing a musical instrument is a valuable experience for a child. They teach them many important things.
8、It is said that if anyone touches the tree, he or she will have bad luck.
9、There is no doubt that each of us has our own opinions.
10、Seemingly, neither of them remembered their instruction.
11、Either of the boys may take their bags in the front of the table.
12、The car drove slowly along the back road. It was quite muddy.
13、The mountains were covered with trees. They were many different varieties.
14、If you receive from a policeman a request like this, you cannot fail to obey him!
15、The instrument, which was bought by my grandfather, was sent to my house.
Passage rewriting
1、Jimmy Gates was a circus owner. Last Christmas, he decided to take some gifts. He went to a children’s hospital. He was dressed up as Father Christmas. Six pretty girls accompanied him. Then, he set off. He rode a baby elephant. He went down the main street of the city. The elephant was called Jumbo. The police would not allow him to do this. He should know that. A policeman came over. He told Jimmy. He should go along a side street. Jumbo was holding up the traffic. Jimmy agreed to go at once. Jumbo would not like to go. Fifteen policemen pushed hard. They wanted to move him away from the main street. The police had a difficult time. They felt interesting. A policeman afterwards said, “Jumbo must be a few tons. It was lucky that we needn’t carry him. Certainly, we should arrest him. He has a good record. We shall forgive him this time.”
第四周 短语 （1）Week 4： Phrases (1)
True or false
1、I like going out with her because she really made me feel important.
2、I used to think my parents were fussy, but as you grow older, you become more tolerant.
3、People like living in Kunming because they have good weather all year long.
4、We tried to move around, but there is not too much we can do.
5、It’s wise for beginning drivers to stay out of heavy traffic until they have more experience.
6、Jenney liked fishing, but hunting was also enjoyed by him.
7、Some people like apples, but watermelons are preferred by others.
8、First rise to your feet and then you should address your guests.
9、While cleaning his gun, it went off unexpectedly.
10、Approaching the woods, you will see a cabin.
11、After looking out the window for hours, I found the rain passed.
12、Tearing the curtains apart, there was no one hiding there.
13、To swim properly, a course of instruction is necessary.
14、When a small boy, his parents were very strict with him.
15、While we were climbing the hill, the rain began to fall．
Passage rewriting
1、The Great St. Bernard Pass connectsSwitzerlandtoItaly. It is 2,473 metres high. it is the highest mountain pass in Europe. The monastery of St. Bernard is famous. People set it up in eleventh century. It lies about a mile away. For hundreds of years, St. Bernard dogs have saved the lives of travellers. These travellers were crossing the Pass. The Pass was dangerous. These dogs were friendly. People first brought them from Asia. People used them as watchdogs. They did so even in Roman times. They built a tunnel. It was through the mountains. The Pass is less dangerous. Each year, people still sent the dogs out into the snow. At any time a traveller is in difficulty. There is the new tunnel. There are still a few people. They attempt to cross the Pass. They rashly did so. They are on foot.
第五周 短语（2）Week 5：Phrases (2)
True or false
1、The desert had scarcely rained last summer.
2、I think the new political reform will not last barely a month.
3、Do not coin terms that are intelligible to nobody.
4、He has neither talent nor the desire to learn.
5、The pilot could hardly find nowhere to land.
6、The castle burnt down a few years ago was never rebuilt.
7、Many villagers, knowing all this, still insisted on my paying for the damage.
8、Many students who followed the instructions mechanically failed to obtain satisfactory results.
9、Columbia University the second-largest landowner in New York City is part of the Ivy League.
10、The tortoise as far as I know has been on earth for thousands of years.
11、You should forgive him for his forgetfulness; after all he is over seventy.
12、The child needed sturdy shoes which were expensive.
13、The old lady has just retired from India, where she had lived for ten years.
14、Darwin's most important book, On the Origin of Species, was the result of many years of research.
15、Many countries, for example, Mexico and Japan, have a lot of earthquakes.
Passage rewriting
1、The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous monuments in the world. In the nineteenth century, the people of France presented to the United States of America. The statue was great. Auguste Bartholdi designed it. He took ten years to complete it. He used copper to make the actual figure. He used a metal framework to support it. The framework was Eiffel especially constructed. They transported it to the United States. Before this, they had to find a site for the statue. They had to build a pedestal for it. They chose a site. It was an island. It was at the entrance of New York Harbour. By 1884, they erected a statue in Paris. It was 151 feet tall. In the following year, they took it to pieces. They sent it to America. By the end of 1886 October, they put the statue together again. Bartholdi officially presented it to the American people. Ever since then, it was a symbol for the millions of people. They passed through New York Harbour. They wanted to make their homes in America.
第六周 从句 （1） Week 6: Clauses (1)
True or false
1、He has finished her homework before he went to bed.
2、Anybody, either a firm or an individual, have a chance to open a current account.
3、Neither volleyball nor basketball is a hundred years old.
4、Not only you but (also) I am to blame.
5、There are an ocean of flowers.
6、At present, there is a lot of pilot projects in the whole country in every large telecommunication operator.
7、The great majority of the people behave according to the law rule.
8、The audience was impressed by his profound lecture.
9、A small fishing boat was carried miles out to sea by the powerful fish.
10、I used to travel by air a great deal when I was a boy.
11、There he was picked up by policeman and sent back to theEnglandby local authorities.
12、In 1860, a better plan was put forward by an Englishman, William Low.
13、As soon as he opens the gate from the outside, he comes into the garden and waits until the gate shuts.
14、Children were at school, my husband was at work and the house was quiet.
15、He slept very well for first two nights, but on third night, storm blew up.
Passage rewriting
1、Titanic was a great ship. On April 10th, 1912, it sailed for New York from Southampton. 1,316 passengers and 891 crew were on the ship. It had 46,000 ton. Even by modern standard, it was a huge one. People had built many ships. Titanic was the largest ship at that time. They thought it unsinkable. She had sixteen watertight compartments. Two of these were filled with water. It could still float. People will always remember the terrible sinking of the great ship. It sank on its first voyage. Life lost heavily. Many people jumped into the water. The water was icy. Not enough lifeboats for all passengers. 1,500 people died.
第七周 从句 （2） Week 7: Clauses (2)
True or false
1、I had the breakfast and I sent the children to school.
2、I returned home but it was still early.
3、A smiling policeman told him and his bicycle had been found.
4、The weather was very hot so he carried the bed on to the roof of his house.
5、Over the years, the crash was forgotten when the wreck remained undisturbed.
6、The plane was late and detectives were waiting at the airport all morning.
7、Nearly everybody enters for the competition each year, but Linda wins every time.
8、When he smiled, he remembered his hard early years and the long road to success.
9、We all have secrets, but we do not want even our closest friends to learn.
10、Don’t stay up too late is a good living habit.
11、It is said that if anyone touches the tree, he or she will have bad luck.
12、There is needed that kind of capacity to cope with the problem.
13、In order to keep close relationship between friends is to pay respect to each other.
14、If two men whose interests are the same, they can make good friends.
15、Though the sound could be heard clearly, it took me a long time to react.
Passage rewriting
1、Not long ago, on the Aegean island of Kea, archaeologists made an interesting discovery. There was a temple in an ancient city on the promontory of Ayia Irini. An American team explored it. The city must be prosperous for a period of time. It once had a high level of civilization. Houses generally had three storeys high. They were made of stone. Rooms inside were very big. Walls were decorated beautifully. The city even laid out a drainage system. Under the narrow streets, people found a lot of pipes. They were made of earth. The archaeologists explored the temple. People used the temple for prey and worship from the fifteenth century B.C. to Roman times. In the most holy room of the temple, people found pieces of fifteen statues. They all were made of earth. Each of them stood for a goddess. Once they were painted.
第八周 句子 Week 8: Sentences
True or false
1、Pollution is the price. We pay for the price for our planet. It is overpopulated. It is over industrialized.
2、Taking a path which led out of the town, we crossed a few fields until we came to a dense wood.
3、We could see the path continued on the other side, but we had no idea how we could get across the stream.
4、I looked up. I saw some children. They were in rags. They surrounded us. They were silent. They were looking at us. They saw us eating.
5、Turning back down the main street, we quickened our pace and made our way rapidly towards the stream where we hoped the boatman was waiting.
6、After I had had lunch at a village pub, I looked for my bag. I had left it on a chair beside the door, but now it wasn't there.
7、My old friend, Harrison, had lived in the Mediterranean for many years before he returned toEngland. He had often dreamed of retiring inEnglandand had planned to settle down in the country.
8、Adding sentence variety to your writing can give it life and rhythm. Also, it can reduce repetition and add emphasis.
9、After they had a wonderful meal, they told stories and sang songs by the campfire, but some time later it began to rain and the boys felt tired so they put out the fire and crept into their tent.
10、Towards evening, the boat struck a rock and the girl jumped into the sea. Then she swam to the shore after she had spent in the water the whole nigh. During that time she covered a distance of eight miles.
11、Dan was most surprised when he heard the news that his bicycle had been found and he was amused too, because he never expected the bicycle to be found, for it was stolen twenty years ago when Dan was a boy of fifteen!
12、Many people pretend that they understand modern art. They always tell you what a picture is 'about'. Of course, many pictures are not 'about' anything. They are just pretty patterns. We like them in the same way that we like pretty curtain material.
13、The woman hesitated for a moment. She finally went in. And she asked to see a dress. That dress was in the window.
14、This time he also met misfortune. His engine broke down. He had to land on the sea. This was the second time.
15、Many people came from many countries to see it and a lot of goods were sent to the exhibition from different places of the world, and also a lot of machinery were exhibited, among which the most wonderful machine was a steam hammer.
Sentence Combining
1、Daniel heard the news. He was most surprised.
2、The god has the head of a cow. It was usually placed inside a mummy.
3、Robert and I went into the living room. There we talked. Our talk lasted for a couple of hours.
4、He returns home at night. He always finds this. Someone has parked a car. The car is outside his gate.
5、A light plane flew off course. The plane carries passengers. It crashed in the mountains. Its pilot was killed.
6、A week before, he had completed an overland flight. Flight was successful. During the flight he covered twenty-six miles.
7、My nephew is named George. He has a box. The box is used to save money. It is always empty.
8、What can be eaten? What cannot be eaten? People try to make a decision. At that time, they usually become quite illogical.
9、He was greeted by a smell. The smell was unpleasant. The smell made him believe this. I was telling the truth.
10、You visit London. You will see many things. One of the first things is Big Ben. It is a famous clock. You can hear it all over the world. You can hear it on the B.B.C.
第十周 定语从句
定语从句练习
1、Will you please show me the girl _____ name is Jane?
A、her
B、who’s
C、whose
D、which
2、It was raining again, _____ is very bad for their crops.
A、it
B、that
C、what
D、which
3、Do you know the student_____?
A、Whom I often talk
B、with who I often talk
C、I often talk with
D、that I often talk
4、This is the most interesting book _____.
A、what I have ever read
B、which I have ever read
C、I have ever read it
D、that I have ever read
5、Is this the restaurant _______ during the summer vacation?
A、for which you have worked
B、in which you worked
C、which you have worked at
D、where you worked in
6、This was the place ______ last year.
A、which I visited
B、where I visited
C、when I visited
D、in which I visited
7、My youngest sister_____ is now studying in the middle school.
A、who is twelve
B、, who is twelve,
C、, that is twelve,
D、whose age is twelve,
8、Unfortunately there was _____ to prevent the accident.
A、something that we could do
B、anything that we could do
C、nothing which we could do
D、nothing we could do
9、Hangzhou, ______ we spent last spring, is one of the most beautiful cities in China.
A、where
B、which
C、that
D、when
10、The reason _____ he missed the bus was that he got up late.
A、on which
B、which
C、why
D、about which
11、She and her family bicycle to work, _______ helps them keep fit.
A、which
B、who
C、as
D、that
12、The book ____ is not in the library.
A、that I need it
B、I need it
C、which I need it
D、I need
13、The world ___ is made up of matter.
A、in that we live
B、on which we live
C、where we live in
D、we live in
14、July is the month ____ we have a lot of rain.
A、that
B、which
C、where
D、when
15、He came at a time ____ we were badly in need of help.
A、when
B、which
C、that
D、where
16、He is an Englishman, ____ I know from his accent.
A、as
B、why
C、that
D、who
17、I am pleased with what you have given me and _____ you have told me.
A、that
B、all that
C、which
D、all what
18、We were deeply impressed by the teachers and schools ______ we had visited there.
A、which
B、who
C、that
D、what
19、_____ you will find out, all is now settled.
A、which
B、that
C、as
D、what
20、Anyone ______ upgrades their professional knowledge to a new level can apply for these courses.
A、that
B、those
C、which
D、who
21、I gave him a warning, _____ he turned a deaf ear.
A、of which
B、for which
C、to that
D、to which
22、You may call on me from two to six o’clock, during ____ I am always at home.
A、the time
B、what time
C、that time
D、which time
23、Some passers-by witnessed the car accident _____ five passengers were killed.
A、which
B、where
C、that
D、when
24、We expect you to become someone of _____ we’ll feel very proud in the future.
A、whom
B、that
C、who
D、which
25、In 2014, such important reform polices associated with the interests of the general public were introduced in China ____ almost each person could benefit from in life.
A、what
B、which
C、whose
D、as
26、He wrote many children’s books, nearly half of ____ were published in the 1990s.
A、that
B、which
C、who
D、whom
27、The books on the desk, ____ cover are shiny, are prizes for us.
A、which
B、that
C、whose
D、who
28、As the smallest child of his family, Alex is always longing for the time ____ he should be able to be independent.
A、when
B、whose
C、which
D、who
29、The boss of the company is trying to create an easy atmosphere _____ his employees enjoy their work.
A、whose
B、where
C、which
D、when
30、The old man had three sons, all of _____ died during World War II.
A、whose
B、that
C、whom
D、who
第十一周 名词性从句
名词性从句练习
1、______ you said at the meeting describes a bright future for the company.
A、When
B、How
C、What
D、That
2、_____ some people regard as a drawback is seen as a plus by many others.
A、Whether
B、What
C、That
D、How
3、It is obvious to the students ______ they should get well prepared for their future.
A、as
B、which
C、whether
D、that
4、______knowledge is power is a famous saying known to all.
A、What
B、How
C、Where
D、That
5、________ she comes or not makes no difference.
A、What
B、If
C、Whether
D、How
6、The question is _______ it is worth trying.
A、whether
B、if
C、which
D、what
7、I haven't settled the question of _______ I’ll lend him the money.
A、what
B、if
C、which
D、whether
8、The question ____ he should join the team has not been decided upon.
A、what
B、whether
C、which
D、if
9、______ one of you breaks the window will have to pay for it.
A、Whoever
B、Whatever
C、Whichever
D、Wherever
10、She is very dear to us. We have been prepared to do _____ it takes to save her life.
A、whichever
B、however
C、whatever
D、whoever
11、Could I speak to ______ is in charge of International Sales please?
A、who
B、what
C、whoever
D、whatever
12、——Is there any possibility _____ you could pick me up at the airport? --------No problem.
A、when
B、that
C、whether
D、what
13、13. The only way to succeed at the highest level is to have total belief _______ you are better than anyone else on the sports field.
A、how
B、that
C、which
D、whether
14、The fact has worried many scientists ____ the earth is becoming warmer and warmer these years.
A、what
B、which
C、that
D、though
15、A warm thought suddenly came to me _____ I might use the pocket money to buy some flowers for my mother’s birthday.
A、if
B、when
C、that
D、which
16、We should consider the students’request _____ the school library provide more books on popular science.
A、that
B、when
C、which
D、where
17、I’d like to start my own business----that’s _____ I’d do if I had the money.
A、why
B、when
C、which
D、what
18、The little girl who got lost decided to remain _____ she was and wait for her mother.
A、where
B、what
C、how
D、who
19、The last time we had great fun was ________ we were visiting the Water Park.
A、where
B、how
C、when
D、why
20、As a new graduate, he doesn’t know ____ it takes to start a business here.
A、how
B、what
C、when
D、which
21、Do not let any failures discourage you, for you can never tell _____ close you may be to victory.
A、how
B、that
C、which
D、where
22、A modern city has been set up in ______ was a wasteland ten years ago.
A、what
B、which
C、that
D、where
23、The other day my brother drove his car down the street at _____ I thought was a dangerous speed.
A、as
B、which
C、what
D、that
24、The message you intend to convey through words may be the exact opposite of ____ others actually understand.
A、why
B、that
C、which
D、what
25、We haven’t discussed yet _____ we are going to place our new furniture.
A、that
B、which
C、what
D、where
26、Cindy shut the door heavily and burst into tears. No one in the office knew ____ she was so angry.
A、where
B、whether
C、that
D、why
27、_______ college students should learn more about Chinese history.
A、I consider important that
B、I consider it important
C、I consider what is important
D、I consider it important that
28、One reason for her preference for city life is ______ she can have easy access to places like shops and restaurants.
A、that
B、how
C、what
D、why
29、The reason Einstein left Germany to America is _____.
A、because Hitler persecuted the Jews
B、since Hitler persecuted the Jews
C、on account of the fact that Hitler persecuted the Jews
D、that Hitler persecuted the Jews
30、When changing lanes, a driver should use his turning signal to let other drivers know ______.
A、he is entering which lane
B、which lane he is entering
C、is he entering which lane
D、which lane is he entering
第十二周 主谓一致
主谓一致练习
1、Writing stories and articles _____what I enjoy most，
A、is
B、are
C、was
D、were
2、Mr. Smith, together with his wife and two sons , ____ arrived.
A、are
B、has
C、is
D、have
3、Either dye (染料)or oil paints _____ to color cloth.
A、is used
B、be used
C、are used
D、was used
4、Every policeman and fireman ____ on the alert
A、have been
B、was
C、are
D、were
5、No one except my parents_____ anything about it.
A、knows
B、know
C、is knowing
D、will know
6、Hard work and plain living _______ characteristics of the working people.
A、is
B、has been
C、were
D、are
7、In the room ____ a big table and a great many chairs.
A、do they find
B、is found
C、are found
D、have found
8、I，who ____your friend, will try my best to help you.
A、be
B、am
C、is
D、are
9、Not only Tom but also his wife ____ fond of watching television.
A、are
B、were
C、be
D、was
10、There ____ an apple and some oranges on the table.
A、has
B、are
C、were
D、is
11、George is the only one of the brightest students who ____ from New York University.
A、is graduated
B、have graduated
C、has graduated
D、are graduated
12、Anyone of us who ____ interested in modern drama or poetry can write down ____ names on the piece of paper below.
A、is/his
B、is/our
C、are/our
D、are/his
13、Ten minutes ____ an hour when one is waiting for a phone call.
A、seemed
B、is seeming
C、seem
D、seems
14、Not only he but also we _____ right. He as well as we _____ right.
A、are; are
B、are; is
C、is; is
D、is; are
15、The injured in the tsunami _____ good care of by some medical teams.
A、is taken
B、are being taken
C、are taking
D、is being taken
16、The factory, including its machines and buildings, _____ burnt last night.
A、is
B、are
C、were
D、was
17、The number of teachers in our college _____ greatly increased last term. A number of teachers in this school _____ from the countryside.
A、was; is
B、was; are
C、were; are
D、were; is
18、Not the teacher but the students _____ excited.
A、is
B、has
C、are
D、have
19、Two hundred and fifty pounds _____ too unreasonable a price for a second-hand car.
A、is
B、are
C、were
D、be
20、Her family _____ much larger than mine four years ago. Her family _____ dancing and singing when I came in last night.
A、were; was
B、was; were
C、as; was
D、were; were
21、How time flies! Ten years ___ passed.
A、is
B、are
C、has
D、have
22、The thesis ___ about a hundred and fifty pages long.
A、is
B、are
C、has
D、have
23、Neither my father nor I ___ going to the park.
A、is
B、am
C、are
D、will
24、The teacher together with some students ___ visiting the factory.
A、am
B、is
C、will
D、are going to
25、Two weeks ___ allowed for making the necessary preparations before we went abroad.
A、is
B、are
C、was
D、were
26、Three fourths of the surface of the earth ___ covered with water.
A、are
B、is
C、was
D、were
27、What they want to get ___ a number of good books.
A、is
B、are
C、was
D、were
28、Many a student ___ sent to plant trees.
A、have been
B、have
C、has been
D、has
29、A number of factories ___ moved out of Beijing several years ago.
A、are
B、is
C、have
D、has
30、I’m ready to do all those things which ___more challenging.
A、are
B、is
C、will
D、will be
第十三周 动词的时态与语态
动词的时态与语态
1、--Look! Somebody the sofa. --Well, it wasn’t me. I didn’t do it.
A、is cleaning
B、was cleaning
C、has cleaned
D、had cleaned
2、Close the door of fear behind you, and you ____ the door of faith open before you.
A、saw
B、have seen
C、will see
D、are seeing
3、Don't worry. The hard work that you do now ____ later in life.
A、will be repaid
B、was being repaid
C、has been repaid
D、was repaid
4、-- When shall we restart our business? -- Not until we ____ our plan.
A、will finish
B、are finishing
C、are to finish
D、have finished
5、I wasn’t sure if he was really interested or if he ____ polite.
A、was just being
B、will just be
C、had just been
D、would just be
6、The manager was worried about the press conference his assistant ____ in his place but, luckily, everything was going smoothly.
A、gave
B、gives
C、was giving
D、had given
7、Food supplies in the flood-stricken area ______.We must act immediately before there’s none left.
A、have run out
B、are running out
C、have been run out
D、are being run out
8、When Alice came to, she did not know how long she ____ there.
A、had been lying
B、has been lying
C、was lying
D、has lain
9、Tom ____ in the library every night over the last three months.
A、works
B、worked
C、has been working
D、had been working
10、We arrived at work in the morning and found that somebody ____ into the office during the night.
A、broke
B、had broken
C、has broken
D、was breaking
11、On her next birthday, Ann ____ married for twenty years.
A、is
B、has been
C、will be
D、will have been
12、She was surprised to find the fridge empty; the child ____ everything!
A、had been eating
B、had eaten
C、have eaten
D、have been eating
13、-- Tommy is planning to buy a car. -- I know. By next month, he ____ enough for a used one.
A、saves
B、saved
C、will save
D、will have saved
14、Last month, the Japanese government expressed their thanks for the aid they____ from China.
A、receive
B、are receiving
C、have received
D、had received
15、-- Have you finished reading Jane? -- No, I ____ my homework all day yesterday.
A、was doing
B、would do
C、had done
D、do
16、Bob would have helped us yesterday, but he ____.
A、was busy
B、is busy
C、had been busy
D、will be busy
17、-- I’m not finished with my dinner yet? -- But our friends ____ for us.
A、will wait
B、wait
C、have waited
D、are waiting
18、I was just going to cut my rose bushes but someone ____ it. Was it you?
A、has done
B、had done
C、would do
D、will do
19、For many years, people ____ electric cars. However, making them has been more difficult than predicted.
A、had dreamed of
B、have dreamed of
C、dreamed of
D、dream of
20、-- I didn’t ask for the name list. Why ____ on my desk? -- I put it there just now in case you needed it.
A、does it land
B、has it landed
C、will it land
D、had it landed
21、Mum, I was wondering if you could lend me a few dollars until I on Friday.
A、get paid
B、got paid
C、have paid
D、have been paid
22、They are living with their parents for the moment because their own house ____.
A、is being rebuilt
B、has been rebuilt
C、is rebuilt
D、has rebuilt
23、—Have you heard about that fire in the market? — Yes, fortunately no one _____.
A、hurt
B、was hurt
C、has hurt
D、had been hurt
24、After school we went to the reading-room to do some reading, only to be told that it .
A、was decorated
B、had decorated
C、had been decorating
D、was being decorated
25、In order to find the missing child , villagers all they can over the past five hours.
A、did
B、do
C、had done
D、have been doing
26、Experiments of this kind in both the U.S. and Europe well before the Second World War.
A、have conducted
B、have been conducted
C、had conducted
D、had been conducted
27、In the last few years thousands of films all over the world.
A、have produced
B、have been produced
C、are producing
D、are being produced
28、A lot of people often forget that oral exams to test our communicative ability.
A、design
B、are designed
C、are designing
D、are being designed
29、All visitors to this village with kindness.
A、treat
B、are treated
C、are treating
D、had been treated
30、In the near future, more advances in the robot technology by scientists.
A、are making
B、are made
C、will make
D、will be made
第十四周 状语从句
状语从句
1、Our sales won’t increase _____ we offer better service in the market.
A、because
B、unless
C、after
D、since
2、Friends are like books. You do not need a lot of them ____ they are good.
A、and
B、or
C、because
D、as long as
3、A study shows that many people want to use self-driving cars, _____ they believe they will make the roads more dangerous.
A、when
B、because
C、although
D、since
4、_____ there is no rain, farming is impossible.
A、After
B、Before
C、Where
D、Unless
5、I watched the World Cup ____ 12:00 last night.
A、when
B、unless
C、until
D、because
6、_____ you have seen both fighters,_____ will win ?
A、Since; do you think who
B、As; who you think
C、When; whoever
D、Since; who do you think
7、_____ spring warms the earth, all flowers begin to bloom.
A、Unless
B、As
C、Though
D、Although
8、You may use the room as you like ________ you clean it up afterwards.
A、so far as
B、so long as
C、in case
D、even if
9、My mother likes everything in order，and she always reminds us to put things back ________we get them from.
A、so that
B、in which
C、once
D、where
10、Peter was so excited ________ he received an invitation from his friend to visit Chongqing.
A、where
B、that
C、why
D、when
11、The medicine works more effectively ________ you drink some hot water after taking it.
A、as
B、until
C、although
D、if
12、—I wonder how much you charge for your service. —The first two are free ________ the third costs $30.
A、while
B、until
C、when
D、before
13、She had just finished her homework ________ her mother asked her to practice playing the piano yesterday.
A、when
B、while
C、after
D、since
14、—I may go to the market this afternoon. —Could you please buy some fruit for me ________ you are there?
A、since
B、if
C、while
D、as
15、I had no idea of the exact address of Xinhua High School ________ I was outside its front gate.
A、when
B、after
C、until
D、because
16、________some people come here for a short break, others have decided to stay forever.
A、Because
B、If
C、Once
D、While
17、—Haven’t seen Lucy recently, what’s happened? —Oh, it’s more than two months ________ she worked here.
A、which
B、that
C、before
D、since
18、Strange _____ it may seem, nobody was injured in the accident.
A、as
B、though
C、because
D、since
19、The company is _____ stupid that it took “hacked accounts” as an excuse.
A、so
B、such
C、as
D、because
20、______ I get to know men, ______ I find myself loving dogs.
A、So, that
B、Such, that
C、The better, the more
D、As,as
21、Many students believe that their best effort should earn them good grades ____ their test answers and essays turn out.
A、no matter how
B、whatever
C、no matter what
D、whichever
22、The magnificent tower must be saved, _____ the cost!
A、however
B、whichever
C、whatever
D、whereever
23、Child _____ he is, he seems to know everything.
A、since
B、with
C、though
D、as
24、Keep ourselves and our hearts open ____ we can experience the great joy that friendship can bring.
A、so that
B、even though
C、as if
D、ever since
25、Mom was about to fall asleep ____ my sister gave a loud burp.
A、as
B、while
C、when
D、once
26、____ you are a college student, you should learn to be independent of your parents’ help.
A、Even though
B、The moment
C、Provided that
D、Now that
27、The American Civil War lasted four years _____ the North won in the end.
A、after
B、before
C、when
D、then
28、Treat people _____ you want to be treated.
A、though
B、so
C、than
D、the way
29、______ she had time to realize what was happened, he was hit on the head.
A、Since
B、Before
C、When
D、Until
30、_____ the Web is so popular, Chinese leaders take it as an important platform for listening to the people.
A、When
B、Though
C、As
D、While
第十五周 分词与不定式
分词与不定式
1、On Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Green went to the market, ______ some bananas and visited her cousin.
A、bought
B、buying
C、to buy
D、buy
2、We will have to get the Dean ______ this form.
A、to sign
B、sign
C、signed
D、signing
3、The use of well-chosen nonsense words makes ______ the testing of many basic hypothesis in the field of language learning.
A、it is possible
B、it possible
C、possible
D、them possible
4、I experienced having students ______ a thousand new words in a week.
A、considering less talented to remember
B、considered less talented remember
C、considering less talented remember
D、considered less talented to remember
5、I spoke to the kid kindly ______ him.
A、not to frighten
B、so as not to frighten
C、in order to not frighten
D、for not frightening
6、The teacher doesn’t allow ______ on the exam.
A、his students to cheat
B、his students’ cheating
C、to cheat
D、his students cheat
7、The total influence of literature upon the course of human history ______.
A、is difficult to evaluate
B、is difficult to evaluate it
C、difficult to evaluate it
D、it is difficult to evaluate
8、Those naughty boys were caught ______ flowers in the garden again.
A、to steal
B、stealing
C、to have stolen
D、having stolen
9、Much of the forest, along with the farmland, near the Mount Saint Helens volcano, appears to ______ at the time of the eruption.
A、have be destroying
B、having been destroying
C、destroy
D、have been destroyed
10、By the end of the 21st century, international commercial air traffic is expected ______ vastly beyond today’s levels.
A、to have extended
B、to be extending
C、to extend
D、to be extended
11、In 1938 Peral S. Buck became the first American woman ______ the Nobel Prize for Literature.
A、receive
B、received
C、to receive
D、she received
12、If you still don’t have an answer from the University of New York, why ______ call the admission office?
A、you don’t
B、not to
C、not
D、don’t
13、He wasn’t asked to take on the chairmanship of the society, ______ insufficiently popular with all members.
A、being considered
B、considering
C、to be considered
D、having considered
14、The article opens and closes with descriptions of two news reports, each ______ one major point in contrast with the other.
A、makes
B、made
C、is to make
D、making
15、______ of the burden of ice, the balloon climbed up and drifted to the South.
A、To be free
B、Freeing
C、To free
D、Freed
16、Good news was sometimes released prematurely, with the British recapture of the port ______ half a day before the defenders actually surrendered.
A、to announce
B、announced
C、announcing
D、was announced
17、Just as the value of a telephone network increases with each new phone ______ to the system, so does the value of a computer system increase with each program that turns out.
A、adding
B、to have added
C、to add
D、added
18、______ an answer, they decided to send an express telegram to them.
A、Having received not
B、Not received
C、Received not
D、Not having received
19、After the Arab states won independence, great emphasis was laid on expanding education, with girls as well as boys ______ to go to school.
A、to be encouraged
B、being encouraged
C、been encouraged
D、be encouraged
20、______ nothing to talk about, the head said goodbye and went out of the room.
A、There was
B、Being
C、As there being
D、There being
21、______ at the turn of the century, the Minnesota State Capital building is made of white granite and marble.
A、Erected
B、Was erected
C、To erect it
D、Erecting
22、As a pianist, he can hardly stand hearing a piano ______ so badly.
A、playing
B、being played
C、to play
D、having played
23、To everybody’s surprise, the meeting ended, with nothing ______.
A、settled
B、being settled
C、settling
D、to settle
24、______ from general worker-protection laws, women workers are also satisfied with special laws designed to protect them.
A、Being benefited
B、Benefiting
C、Benefited
D、Been benefited
25、I picked my way through the wet grass, my feet ______ the saturated soil.
A、sank into
B、to sink into
C、being sunk into
D、sinking into
26、Only a small portion of college youth have actually been drafted and sent to fight in Vietnam, as ______ to the nation’s previous wars.
A、compared
B、comparing
C、comparison
D、being compared
27、First designated in 1970, Earth Day has become an annual international event ______ concerns about environmental issues such as pollution.
A、dedicated to raising
B、dedicated raising
C、dedicates to raise
D、that dedicates to raising
28、Along the rocky New England coast are small areas of sand gravel beach, some created from debris, ______ by the action of ocean storms.
A、others build up
B、others built up
C、others are build up
D、others were built up
29、The sale usually takes place outside the house, with the audience ______ on benches, chairs or boxes.
A、having seated
B、seating
C、seated
D、have been seated
30、The delegates were seen ______ in the hall but they didn’t make known the problems ______.
A、be assembling; discussed
B、assembling; discussed
C、assembled; discussing
D、being assembled/discussing
Final Exam I
True or False
1、The beggar may ask you for money. But never ask you to feel sorry for him.
2、I was writing a letter, suddenly a man came in.
3、The Yellow River is the second long river in China.
4、I appreciate your timely help.
5、There is no doubt that each of us has our own opinions.
6、Go to the supermarket, and would you please get me some eggs.
7、First rise to your feet and then you should address your guests.
8、Looking out of the window of our hotel room, there are lots of mountains in sight.
9、The old lady was so weak that she could hardly climb stairs.
10、Many countries, for example, Mexico and Japan, have a lot of earthquakes.
11、The world's thickest book is 12.5 inches.
12、My husband is keen on the football.
13、I returned home but it was still early.
14、Maybe don't respect to friends doesn't matter too much.
15、A woman was in jeans stood at the window of an expensive shop.
16、She ought to speak Chinese well. She lived there for two years.
17、Written in large letters, even the old men can easily read the word.
18、The pilot could hardly find nowhere to land.
19、She is an American.
20、You sent me a present recently and thank you very much for it.
Final Exam II
Passage Rewriting
1、Millriver is a tiny village. Someone says it possesses a tree. The tree is cursed. Someone mentioned the tree in a newspaper. People visit Millriver. The number has now increased. The tree near a church. Someone planted it fifty years ago. It is only in recent years. It has gained an evil reputation. People say that anyone touches the tree will have bad luck, picks a leaf will die. The tree has already claimed a number of victims. Many villagers believe. They has been asked the vicar to ask others cut down the tree. Up to now he has refused. He has pointed out. The tree is a useful source. People can get income from it. Tourists have been coming to see it. They are from all parts of the country. People all said that. The tourists have been picking leaves and cutting their names on the tree-trunk. Up to now, there are no men has been struck down by sudden death!