短文改错

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同学写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Being responsible is actually not that difficult. I used think that it was hard to grow up into a responsible person. An incident happening in a rainy Sunday afternoon changed my attitude. I was on my way to the bookstore and was waiting for the green light when a girl was knocked down by a passing car, that drove off quickly. A man immediately gave her first aid and I had joined in it without hesitation. Soon many more help was given to the girl. Because we sent her to the nearest hospitals in time, she was able to receive properly treatment. Not badly injured, I expressed her gratitude to those giving help. Compared with the escaping driver, I was proud of what I did.

书面表达

假设你是李华，你在美国读大学的哥哥即将毕业，面临是留在美国还是回国创业的选择。请你给他写一封信，鼓励他带着在国外学到的科学技术回来为祖国做贡献，具体内容如下：

1、 中国是当今世界上经济发展最快的国家之一。在这里工作，年轻人会有很多机会并拥有美好的未来。

2、 祖国正处在改革的关键时期，需要留学的人才回国带来先进的科学技术。

3、 作为中国人应该热爱祖国，为实现中国梦贡献力量。

注意：1、字数在100左右。2、可适当增加内容，以使行文连贯。

3、开头、结尾已经给出，不计入字数。

4、参考词汇：a key period of reform 改革的关键时期；

economic development 经济发展；

advanced science and technology 先进的科学技术

China dream中国梦

Dear brother,

How time flies!

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Yours,

Li Hua

Not everyone in the world requires the same amount of living space. The amount of space a person needs around him is a cultural difference, not an economic one. Knowing your own psychological space needs is important because they strongly affect your choices, including, for example, the number of bedrooms in the home. If you were brought up in a two-child family and both you and your sister or brother had your own bedrooms, the chances are, if you have two children or more, that you also will offer separate bedrooms for them. In America, for example, they train people to want to have their own rooms by giving them their own rooms when they are babies. This is very rare in the world. In many other countries, the baby sleeps in the same bed with his parents or in bed near them.

The space in the home also shows a lot about psychological space needs. Some families gather closer to each other and the size of their house has nothing to do with it. Others have separate little corners where family members go to bed alone.

Although it is true that psychological space needs are not decided by economic reasons, they sometimes have to be changed a little because of economic pressures. It is almost impossible, however, to completely change your psychological space needs.

1. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 means " ______ ".

A. No two people need exactly the same amount of living space

B. The requirements of living space are not always the same

C. The world requires the same amount of living space

D. Nobody needs a required amount of living space

2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Americans are trained to live in large rooms at birth.

B. Economic situation decides one's amount of space needs.

C. People in various countries demand different psychological space.

D. Knowing your psychological space needs is important, as it affects your future.

3.The best title for this passage is ______.

A. American Way of Living

B. Psychological Space

C. Space Needs in Different Countries

D. Psychological Space and Economic Pressure

Graph can be a very useful tool for conveying information, especially numbers, percentages, and other data. A graph gives the reader a picture to interpret. That can be a lot more efficient than pages and pages explaining the data.

Graphs can seem frightening, but reading a graph is a lot like reading a story. The graph has a title, a main idea, and supporting details. You can use your active reading skills to analyze and understand graphs just like any other text.

Most graphs have a few basic parts: a caption or introduction paragraph, a title, a legend or key, and labeled axes. An active reader looks at each part of the graph before trying to interpret the data. Captions will usually tell you where the data came from (for example, a scientific study of 400 African elephants from 1980 to 2005). Captions usually summarize the author's main point as well. The title is very important. It tells you the main idea of the graph by stating what kind of information is being shown. A legend, also called a key, is a guide to the symbols and colors used in the graph. Many graphs, including bar graphs and line graphs, have two axes that form a corner. Usually these axes are the left side and the bottom of the graph. Each axis will always have a label. The label tells you what each axis measures.

Bar Graphs

A bar graph has two axes and uses bars to show amounts. In Graph 1, we see that the x-axis shows grades that students earned, and the y-axis shows how many students earned each grade .You can see that 6 students earned an A because the bar for A stretches up to 6 on the vertical measurement. There is a lot of information we can get from a simple graph like this(See Graph 1).

Line Graphs

A line graph looks similar to a bar graph, but instead of bars, it plots points and connects them with a line. It has the same parts as a bar graph – two labeled axes –and can be read the same way. To read a line graph, it’s important to focus on the points of intersection rather than the line segments between the points. This type of graph is most commonly used to show how something changes over time. Here is a graph that charts how far a bird flies during the first five days of its spring migration (See Graph 2).

The unit of measurement for the x-axis is days. The unit of measurement for the y-axis is kilometers. Thus we can see that, on the first day, the pipit flew 20 kilometers. The line segment goes up between Day 1 and Day 2,which means that the bird flew farther on Day 2. If the line segment angled down, as between Day 4 and Day 5, it would mean that the bird flew fewer kilometers than the day before. This line graph is a quick, visual way to tell the reader about the bird’s migration.

Pie Graphs

A typical pie graph looks like a circular pie. The circle is divided into sections, and each section represents a fraction of the data. The graph is commonly used to show percentages; the whole pie represents l00 percent, so each piece is a fraction of the whole.

A pie graph might include a legend，or it might use icons or labels within each slice. This pie graph shows one month’s expenses (See Graph 3 ).

Food $ 25 Movies $ 12 Clothing $ 36

Savings $ 20 Books $ 7

1.When used in a graph a legend is_____.

A. a guide to the symbols and colors

B. an introduction paragraph

C. the main idea

D. the data

2.What is the total number of students who earned a C or better ?

A .4. B.6. C.10. D.20 .

3.The bird covered the longest distance on _____

A. Day 1 B. Day 2 C. Day 3 D. Day 4

4.Which of the following cost Amy most?

A. Food. B. Books C. Movies D. Clothing.

Like many other small boys, I was fascinated by cars, not least because my oldest brother was a bit of a car guy and subscribed to cool magazines like Car and Driver and Motor Trend. Every so often, one of those magazines would run an article on the “Car of the Future”. They featured unconventional styling and things like small nuclear reactors as power sources. Yet, frankly, my car doesn’t do anything that my brother’s Studebaker didn’t do. It goes, it stops, it burns gasoline, it plays music. I still have to steer it, and it still runs into things if I don’t steer it carefully.

But guess what? All of these things are subject to change in the not-so-distant future. It will still go and stop, but it may not burn gasoline, I may not have to steer it, and it may be a lot better at not running into things.

Airbags aren't the be-all and end-all in safety. In fact, considering the recent news about people occasionally being killed by their airbags in low-speed collisions (碰撞),they obviously still need some development. But they aren't going away, and in fact, you can expect to see cars appearing with additional, side-impact airbags, something some European car manufacturers already offer.

Better than systems to minimize (使减少到最低限度) injury in the event of an accident， however, are systems that minimize the likelihood of an accident happening in the first place. Future cars may be able to eliminate many of the major causes of accidents, including drunk-driving, tailgating (与前车距离过近) and sleepiness. Cars could be equipped with sensors that can detect alcohol in a driver's system and prevent the car from being started, for example. Many accidents are caused by people following the car in front too closely. As early as next year, you'll be able to buy cars with radar-equipped control systems. If the radar determines you're closing too quickly with the car in front, it will ease up on the throttle (油门). For city streets, expect other radar devices that will give advance warning that the car in front of you has slowed abruptly (突然地) and you should step on the brakes-or that may even brake for you.

Will cars eventually be able to drive themselves? There's no reason to think it won't be technically possible, and Mercedes is working on a system that can brake, accelerate and steer a vehicle down a highway on its own. Nobody really expects people to give up all control to their cars, but such systems could be used as failsafe systems to keep cars on the road and bring them safely to a stop even if the driver suddenly became disabled.

1.Why was the author fascinated by cars?

A. Because other small boys liked to own a car of their own, too.

B. Because he read exotic things about cars in his brother's magazines.

C. Because his oldest brother loved to take him to places in his car.

D. Because he subscribed to cool car magazines.

2.By saying "my car doesn't do anything that my brother's Studebaker didn’t do", the author means that_____.

A. my car is far better than my brother's

B. my car is not as good as my brother's

C. not much has changed in the performance of cars so far

D. much improvement has been made in the design of cars recently

3.Which of the following statements is true of airbags?

A. They are in need of further improvement.

B. They are going to disappear gradually.

C. They kill people instead of protecting them in low-speed collisions.

D. They are a standard feature of European cars.

4.According to the author, what will future cars do if the sensors detect alcohol in the driver's system?

A. They will give a warning in advance.

B. They will brake automatically.

C. They will ease up on the throttle.

D. They will not start.

5.Which of the following statements is true according to the last paragraph?

A. People will give up all control to their cars.

B.Cars will be able to drive themselves.

C. No cars will ever break down on the roads.

D. Cars will all be equipped with failsafe systems.

KING LEAR Part 3

NARRATOR: As soon as Goneril has got all she can from her father, she begins treating him disrespectfully. When Lear wants to speak to her, Goneril tells her servant, Oswald, to say she is sick. She encourages her staff to be disrespectful towards Lear and begins complaining about the hundred soldiers Lear has brought with him. However, King Lear soon has a friend by his side. The Duke of Kent, who Lear ordered to leave Britain, cannot abandon his king. He therefore comes to Lear disguised as a servant called Caius and asks for a job.

(Enter Lear, several of Lear's soldiers and Kent disguised as a servant.)

LEAR: OK, Caius. I'll give you a trial. And if you prove to be good at your job, I'll keep you on as my servant. (Oswald enters.) Hey, you there. Where's my daughter? (Oswald ignores the king and hurries out of the room.) Hey. What's going on? Call him back. Is he deaf? (A Soldier rushes out after Oswald.) It's as though the whole world has gone to sleep. (Soldier reenters.) Where's that servant? Why didn’t he come back when I called?

SOLDIER: Sir, he answered me very rudely and said he would not come back.

LEAR: I don’t believe it!

SOLDIER: Sir, I am sorry, to tell you this, but it seems to me that you are not being treated with the respect due to a king. Everyone here, including your daughter, is behaving very coldly towards you.

LEAR: Mmm. I suspected the same, but I kept telling myself it was my imagination. Please tell my daughter I wish to speak with her. (Soldier bows and leaves. Oswald enters.) Ah, come here my man and answer me. Who am I?

OSWALD: My lady's father.

LEAR: Your lady's father? Is that all I am to you, you dog, you slave! (Lear raises his arm as though to strike Oswald.)

OSWALD: I'll not be hit, my Lord.

KENT: (Kent kicks Oswald's feet out from under him.) And you won't be laid flat on your back either, I suppose. Now get up and get out of here. (Oswald leaves.)

LEAR: My thanks, Caius. I can see you will be a most valuable servant.

(Enter Goneril.) What's up, daughter? You always seem to be frowning lately.

GONERIL: Is it any wonder that I frown when your soldiers are continually drinking and fighting? I thought when I told you about their behaviour you would make them behave, but now I hear you have insulted Oswald. I do believe you are encouraging your soldiers in their bad behaviour.

LEAR: Is this my daughter scolding me?

GONERIL: I have had enough of your soldiers. They are expensive to keep and you don't need them. Besides, their drunken behaviour and bad manners are disgusting. You will send half of them away. And unless you want me to get rid of the rest of them too, I suggest you teach them how to behave properly.

LEAR:That's a lie. My soldiers are good men who know how to behave properly. I won't stay here to be insulted. I still have one more daughter. She'll scratch out your eyes when she hears how you've treated me. Men! Get my horses ready and collect my baggage. I'll leave immediately. I won't stay where I'm not welcome. (Lear and companions leave.)

NARRATOR: Lear sends Kent on ahead to the castle of his other daughter, Regan, to tell her that he will soon be arriving. Goneril sends her servant Oswald to Regan to tell her side of the story.

1.Why did the Duke of Kent disguise himself as a servant?

A. To find a chance to meet Goneril.

B. To share some of the king’s wealth.

C. To find a job in the court.

D. To serve and help his king— Lear.

2.From the passage, what is the relationship between Goneril and Regan?

A. Sisters. B. Couple.

C. Sister and Brother. D. Brothers.

3. Which of the following best describe the character of King Lear in this passage?

A. A wise king and father.

B. A cold-hearted father.

C. A cruel and selfish king.

D. A stupid and a bit stubborn man.

从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Depressed people can be very difficult to be around， and yet they need more than the usual amount of support and understanding from their friends and family.

The anger and lack of concern that a depressed person may have for people close to him or her can be very disturbing to someone who's trying to help. _____1.______. Withdrawal from others can make it nearly impossible to encourage a depressed person to enter into activities that may help pull him or her out of the depression.

______2.____ Attempts to help may be met with defensiveness and verbal attacks. While being supportive and understanding， the friend of a family member must be careful not to do too many things for the depressed person. There is a very thin line between being supportive and being overly protective. Too much “doing for” can be a disservice(帮倒忙)．

________3._________

◆Do not moralize. Don't pressure him or her to “put on a happy face，” or to “snap out of it.” Often the person will feel even worse after hearing such words.

◆When you are alone with your depressed friend， you might say something like， “I've noticed lately that you seem down. I care about you and would like to listen to what you're thinking about.” Then be a good listener.

◆______4.______You probably don't. But if you've had similar experiences， sharing those may help. Say things like， “This happened to me. It might help you.” Or “I know some of what you must be feeling.”

◆Urge him or her to get professional help if necessary. ______5.______

A. It is frequently difficult for a depressed person to carry on a conversation.

B. You can best help a friend or relative who is depressed by considering the following points：

C. At such times， the sincerity of a friend or a family member is questioned when the depressed person doesn't feel worthy of someone's friendship.

D. Cheer up and get rid of your depression.

E. Don't say， “I know exactly how you feel.”

F. Offer to accompany your friend on the first visit if it will be easier for the person.

G. A depressed person is willing to appreciate the sincerity of a friend or a family member

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In my early childhood, my parents and teachers taught me to be persistent (执着) in every task I devoted myself to. I was __________ that persistence is the only way towards success. But a small incident made me change my mind.

One day my two-?year-?old son, ___________ at a dozen of “stood” color marker?pens, cheered excitedly, “Mummy, look! I did it.” Afterwards, he collected some ball?pens, __________ to do the same. Hard though he tried, the ball?pens just lay ___________. He turned to me for help. Noticing they had either sharp or round ends, I said _________, “Mummy can’t help you.” To my _________, he wouldn’t listen and continued trying. I was struck by his persistence.

My son’s behaviour reminded me of George who was always _________in his work and rarely talked to anyone. To him, _________, there was no such thing called weekends or holidays. Our boss praised __________ about him and __________us to look up to him as a role model.

One day I met George. “Gonna work late again tonight？”

“Probably can't leave till midnight,” he said.

“How many hours have you put in here each week, eighty or ninety?”

“__________.”

“Don’t you have time to be with your family at all?”

He shook his head slowly and __________ a sigh. “It’s not what I wanted. But I have worked on it for so long. It’s much too ___________ to even think about letting go.”

A year later I resigned. The _________ thing I heard about him was that his wife divorced him. Since then I’ve never seen him. But occasionally his aged __________ would come to my mind.

Until that day, __________ knowing why the ball?pens couldn’t stand up, the two?year?old had _________the impossibility after many failures. He put aside all the ball?pens and kept only those water markers for his “game”. _________, he already learned to let go of his previous ___________ attempts.

In our daily life, many headaches can be avoided if we know how to _________ them and then let go of them immediately.

1.A. convinced B. confident C. conscious D. consistent

2.A. shouting B. pointing C. screaming D. laughing

3.A. intending B. insisting C. requiring D. urging

4.A. still B. silent C. quiet D. flat

5.A. deliberately B. enthusiastically C. casually D. unintentionally

6.A. content B. disappointment C. surprise D. sorrow

7.A. buried B. interested C. devoted D. busy

8.A. however B. therefore C. otherwise D. though

9.A. little B. well C. much D. highly

10.A. ordered B. inspired C. promised D. appealed

11.A. At random B. At times C. At most D. At least

12.A. let out B. let off C. sent off D. sent out

13.A. encouraging B. comfortable C. painful D. ashamed

14.A. later B. last C. latter D. lately

15.A. picture B. figure C. reflection D. image

16.A. for B. with C. without D. besides

17.A. accepted B. received C. refused D. rejected

18.A. Generally B. Eventually C. Additionally D. Obviously

19.A. hopeful B. endless C. meaningful D. useless

20.A. clarify B. realize C. identify D. acknowledge

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Yuppies are young people who earn a lot of money and live in____1._ style that is too expensive for most people. If you are invited to a yuppie dinner party, don't be surprised ____2.___ you are offered freshly-cooked insects as a first course. While the idea of eating fried insects fills most of us with horror, insect-eating is becoming highly ____3.____(fashion). For example, in the media industry, successful executives ____4._____(see) to eat fried or boiled insects from time to time while working at their desks. These safe-to-eat insects can be found and ordered on the Internet. And young people are logging on to exotic food websites ____5.____ ordering samples of prepared insects to serve at their dinner parties. Although the idea of eating insects is probably ______6.___(disgust) to most of us, _____7.___ people would claim that pigs, chickens and some kinds of seafood we often eat are examples of great beauty. One day insects could be marketed and sold ____8.___ a food item in supermarkets. According to their fans, they are not only ___9.__ in protein and low in fat, but also very tasty. But until our attitudes to food change fundamentally, it seems ___10.___ insect-eaters will remain a few.

短文改错

One day I was in the back yard teaching my little nephew how to play football. He said that play football was something easier. His words immediately bring back memories of my childhood. As a little boy, I told my uncle I wanted to become football star like him. However, he taught me how to kick the ball. After some practice, I told him it was hardly for me to kick the ball the way he kicked them. He talked to me about not giving up on how I really wanted to do. Thank to his guidance and encouragement, and I’ve become a football star in my school.