-副词短语
1) a. The industrial and Agricultural Revolutions which began in 1650 contributed a bit to the growth of population.
b. The industrial and Agricultural Revolutions which began in 1650 contributed a lot to the growth of population.
E. Pronouns 代词
-用法不当
1) a. However, people have some different kinds of attitudes to failure.
b. However, people have different kinds of attitudes to failure.
2) a. Everyday I spent at least an hour on English in the past seven years.
b. Each day I spent at least an hour on English in the past seven years.
3) a. In order to make more profit, some manufacturers exaggerate their products’ functions in the advertisements. That is, the product does not live up to the standard advertised and the consumers will find themselves fooled.
b. In order to make more profit, some manufacturers exaggerate their products’ functions in the advertisements. Very often, the product does not live up to the standard advertised and the consumers will find themselves fooled.
4) a. To our Chinese, firecrackers are symbols of festivals and happiness.
b. To us Chinese, firecrackers are symbols of festivals and happiness.
5) a. There are many people who succeed in spite of “close relationship” to bad numbers.
b. There are many people who succeed in spite of their “close relationship” to bad numbers.
-指代不明
1) a. For example, the need for jobs will make us develop our industries. It causes environmental problems.
b. For example, the need for jobs will make us develop our industries which in turn will causes environmental problems.
2) a. We always stick to the rules so that I never hurt others or be hurt.
b. We always stick to the rules so that I never hurt myself or others.
3) a. The old ones may think too much about safety, the young ones accept it more quickly.
b. Old people may think too much about safety, while/but/whereas young people accept them more quickly.
4) a. In some cases, it may lead to more serious consequences.
b. In some cases, the use of such a product may lead to more serious consequences.
5) a. But when the customers are attracted by them and buy the goods finally they will find it of no quality and worth nothing.
b. But when the customers are attracted by them and buy the goods finally they will find them of poor quality and worth nothing.
-人称代词一致
1) a. First, we can’t deny that money is useful. You need money to buy food, to buy a house or to pay for your educational cost.
b. First, we can’t deny that money is useful. We need money to buy food, to buy a house or to pay for our educational cost.
F. Prepositions 介词
-介词错误
1) a. The greatest change occurs in grain, whose consumption dropped 4% from 49% in 1986 to 45% in 1990 among total food consumption.
b. The greatest change occurs in grain consumption, which has dropped 4% from 49% in 1986 to 45% in 1990 in total food consumption.
2) a. What we can conclude from the figures and the explanations is the people’s life is improving and the changes of people’s diet show that people’s interest is on the quality of food now and that our people’s health improving day by day.
b. What we can conclude from the figures and the explanations is the people’s life is improving and the changes in people’s diet show that people’s interest is in the quality of food now and that our people’s health improving day by day.
3) a. I have bought a tape recorder with which I can practise my ability of listening comprehension.
b. I bought a tape recorder with which I was able to improve my ability in listening comprehension.
4) a. In conclusion, I believe that the opportunities are abundant in our society and everyone is equal for them.
b. In conclusion, I believe that opportunities are abundant in our society and everyone is equal before them.
5) a. If a person places money prior to anything else, he will tend to lose the pleasure of his life.
b. If a person places money above all else, he will tend to lose the pleasure of his life.
6) a. Advertisements exist everywhere, on the newspaper, on TV, on the walls in the streets and even in the postboxes of our houses.
b. Advertisements exist everywhere, in the newspaper, on TV, on the walls in the streets and even in the postboxes of our houses.
7) a. People showed extraordinary enthusiasm in face of a great, speculative prosperity ahead.
b. People showed extraordinary enthusiasm in anticipation of a great, speculative prosperity ahead.
G. Verbs 动词
-一般动词
-用词不当
1) a. In many countries, more and more women are acting as workers, farmers, scientists and even leaders.
b. In many countries, more and more women are now workers, farmers, scientists and even leaders.
2) a. I tripped on the way toward the park, breathing the fresh air and feeling extremely happy.
b. I strolled on the way toward the park, breathing the fresh air and feeling extremely happy.
3) a. If not controlled, the population of the world will amount to 7,000 million in 2000 as can be seen from the graph.
b. If not controlled, the population of the world will reach 7,000 million in 2000 as can be seen from the graph.
4) a. They can clean the air, beautify the city, develop a good climate and weaken noise.
b. They can clean the air, beautify the city, develop a healthy climate and reduce noise.
5) a. And it’s also everyone’s obligation to preserve trees.
b. And it’s also everyone’s obligation to protect trees.
6) a. In the meantime, I don’t think developing to the underground will help solve the problem.
b. In the meantime, I don’t think developing the underground will help solve the problem.
7) a. A road which can only hold two cars side by side can allow more than ten bicycles.
b. A road which can only allow two cars to pass may allow more than ten bicycles to run side by side.
8) a. Many things are to be done to make cars popular in China.
b. Many things must change before cars became common in China.
9) a. With the development of our society, people are becoming richer and richer, which enables them to get more nutritious food such as meat and milk.
b. With the development of our society, people are becoming richer and richer, which enables them to buy more nutritious food such as meat and milk.
10) a. What people concern is the quantity of food, not its quality.
b. What concerned people is the quantity of food, not its quality.
11) a. Milk and meat have high protein content and as fruit and vegetables are vitamin contenting and they can keep fit.
b. Milk and meat have high protein content and as fruit and vegetables are vitamin rich and they can keep people fit.
12) a. Now people are not stick to the quantity for the food is abundant and people can get enough food they want.
b. Now people’s attention is not focused on the quantity for the food is abundant and people can get all the food they want.
13) a. We can draw some conclusions according to the statistics.
b. We can draw some conclusions from/based on the statistics.
14) a. The grain has always acted as the main food, while milk and meat take up the smaller proportion.
b. The grain has always served as the main food, while milk and meat take up the smaller proportion.
15) a. The reason for the decrease of car accidents in the city is that the traffic condition has been developed.
b. The reason for the decrease of car accidents in the city is that the traffic condition has been improved.
16) a. But sports can do harm to those people who cannot plan their activities properly.
b. But sports can do harm to those people who cannot balance their activities properly.
17) a. While taking part in sports, people can strengthen their muscles, quicken their speed of response and increase their ability of resisting diseases.
b. Being active in sports, people can strengthen their muscles, increase their response speed and build up their ability to resist diseases.
18) a. People may hurt themselves or others when they join in sports, especially those which are violent.
b. People may hurt themselves or others when they take part in sports, especially those which are violent.
19) a. In history, every scientific and technological revolution led to an immense surge in society, pumping the productive force to a higher level.
b. In history, every scientific and technological revolution led to an immense surge in society, pushing the productive force to a higher level.
20) a. Social science and natural science are mixed with each other today.
b. Social science and natural science are inseparable from each other today.
21) a. An example of this is that if we major in history and try to determine the time when an ancient book was written, we can take advantage of the PEXE technique which is commonly used in nuclear science.
b. An example of this is that if we major in history and try to determine the time when an ancient book was written, we can use the PEXE technique which is commonly used in nuclear science.
22) a. Being a teacher needs knowledge, patience, skills, etc.
b. Being a teacher requires knowledge, patience, skills, etc.
23) a. No matter they are accepted or not, the interview is a good occasion for them to practice their ability of introducing themselves to others.
b. No matter whether they are accepted or not, the interview is a good occasion for them to practice their ability of packaging and selling themselves.
24) a. The interviewer and the interviewee can know about each other through it.
b. The interviewer and the interviewee can learn about each other through it.
25) a. It is true that firecrackers make our festivals more enjoyable, but, I think, we can think out other entertainments.
b. It is true that firecrackers make our festivals more enjoyable, but, I think, we can find out other entertainments.
26) a. And also, we can appreciate the sound of firecrackers by listening to a tape recorder instead of setting them off.
b. And also, we can enjoy the sound of firecrackers by listening to a tape recorder instead of setting them off.
27) a. In conclusion, most students still don’t know how to spare the time and make it valuable.
b. In conclusion, most students still don’t know how to use the two-day weekend to their best advantage.
28) a. ...take up some hobbies, such as fishing, reading, planting and so on.
b. ...take up some hobbies, such as fishing, reading, or gardening.
29) a. Another reason may be that they have no confidence in passing through the test.
b. Another reason may be that they have no confidence in passing the test.
30) a. When you graduate you’ll have more chances to contact with foreigners, so it’s necessary for those students to gain “excellent” in the test, not “pass”.
b. When you graduate you’ll have more chances to contact foreigners, so it’s necessary for those students to gain “excellent” in the test, not “pass”.
31) a. Whether you will apply English or not in the future, English has undoubtedly been the most important language in our society.
b. Whether you will use English or not in the future, English has undoubtedly been one of the most important languages in our society.
32) a. It is widely known that the fresh water will never be used up because we can get it from the rain, the rivers and the wells.
b. It is widely assumed that the world’s fresh water supply will never be used up because we can get it from the rain, rivers and wells.
33) a. On the other hand, the infant mortality was about 200 deaths per 1000 births in 1960 and the figure arrived at 100 in 1990.
b. On the other hand, the infant mortality was about 200 deaths per 1000 births in 1960 and the figure dropped to 100 in 1990.
34) a. On the other hand, the infant mortality has been decreased from about 200 deaths per 1000 births in 1960 to about 100 deaths per 1000 births in 1990.
b. On the other hand, the infant mortality has decreased from about 200 deaths per 1000 births in 1960 to about 100 deaths per 1000 births in 1990.
35) a. With the medical and living conditions developing, the life expectancy will be longer and the infant mortality will be lower in the developing countries in the future.
b. With the medical and living conditions improving, the life expectancy will be longer and the infant mortality will be lower in the developing countries in the future.
36) a. Many students complain that to recite so many words is really a great headache to them.
b. Many students complain that to memorize so many words is really a great headache to them.
37) a. We need much practice to obtain these abilities.
b. We need much practice to acquire these abilities.
38) a. If you emphasize only on speed but ignore the quality of your work, you will get the opposite effect.
b. If you emphasize only speed but neglect the quality of your work, you will get the opposite effect.
39) a. Haste may allow accidents to take place.
b. Haste may cause accidents to take place.
40) a. Therefore, I will not hesitate a moment when confronted with a chance to know the society for I have really benefited a lot from it.
b. Therefore, I will not hesitate a moment when presented with a chance to know society, for I have really benefited a lot from it.
41) a. It’s a good chance for me to get to know the society, to learn how to get along with my colleagues and to see how my knowledge is put into practice.
b. It’s a good chance for me to experience the working world, to learn how to get along with my colleagues, and to see how my knowledge can be put into practice.
42) a. It will help me to know the world outside the campus better.
b. It will help me to experience the world outside the campus better.
43) a. They often say like this: Take up one thing, like it and be good at it.
b. They often say: Take up one thing, enjoy doing it and be good at it.
44) a. It can make profits for them.
b. It can bring people profits.
45) a. The only way they should do is to try their best to promote their sales and to offer the consumer good service.
b. The only way they should do it is to try their best to promote their sales and to offer the consumer good service.
46) a. Her luck is not a bit damaged by her “bad” birthday.
b. Her luck has not a bit been affected by her “bad” birthday.
47) a. He wants to show how he eagered to be richer.
b. He wants to show how he longed to be richer.
48) a. From the graph, which shows the number of car accidents of 1990, we can learn that the car accidents were declined in Walton city in 1990.
b. From the graph, which shows the number of car accidents of 1990, we can learn that the car accidents declined in Walton city in 1990.
-一致性，平行
1) a. It not only relieves the burden on the big city, but also provide a much better environment for people to live in.
b. It not only relieves the burden on the big city, but also provides a much better environment for people to live in.
2) a. Due to the pollution, we will have no pure water, fresh air which are necessary to our lives.
b. Due to the pollution, we will have no pure water and fresh air which are necessary to our lives.
3) a. Motorcycles, as a new type of traffic, is accepted by more and more people.
b. Motorcycles, as a new type of vehicle, are accepted by more and more people.
4) a. A great deal of new subjects, which are actually derived from both natural and social science, has come into existence and enrich the sea of human knowledge greatly.
b. A great number of new subjects, which are actually derived from both natural and social science, has come into existence and enriched the sea of human knowledge greatly.
5) a. First, the interviewer can tell something about the job to the interviewee such as the wage, the work conditions and some other things which is relevant to the job.
b. First, the interviewer can tell something about the job to the interviewee such as the wages, the work conditions and something else which is relevant to the job.
-Phrasal Verbs 短语动词
1) a. And new ways can be carried out to prevent the pollution and control the population.
b. And new ways can be worked out to prevent the pollution and control the population.
2) a. When a motorcycle is started, it gives away a lot of smoke which contains poisonous chemical substances harmful to our health.
b. When a motorcycle is started, it gives off a lot of smoke which contains poisonous chemical substances harmful to our health.
3) a. Maybe you’ll ask why I am so absorbed in such a program.
b. Maybe you’ll ask why I am so attracted to such a program.
4) a. However, the opportunity will not run into you voluntarily.
b. However, opportunities will not come to you of themselves.
5) a. In fact, no one can be denied of the access to opportunity.
b. In fact, no one can be denied access to opportunity.
6) a. To grasp a foreign language is not easy, but I will go out of my way to gain success——for my ideal job.
b. To master a foreign language is not easy and to be a qualified interpreter is even harder, but I will go all out to gain success——in my ideal job.
7) a. These advertisement may say that it is worth the money to buy these goods and may boast the quality f these goods.
b. These advertisement may say that these goods are worth buying and may boast of the quality of these goods.
8) a. Taking into account of their behavior, we can safely come to the conclusion that these students will waste too much time if they don’t make good use of it.
b. Taking into account their behavior, we think it is clear that these students will waste too much time if they don’t study hard on work days.
9) a. ...You must listen to the tapes frequently. ... Keep it and you will improve greatly.
b. ...You must listen to English tapes frequently. ... Keep it up and you will improve greatly.
10) a. Staying on their posts and watching their achievement accumulating as time passes, they find no reason to change into another career where all should be done from zero.
b. Staying on their posts and watching their achievement accumulate as time passes, they find no reason to change to another career where they have to start from scratch.
11) a. I have heard several cases such as explosion caused by the commodities’ quality.
b. I have heard of several cases such as explosion caused by the commodities’ quality.
12) a. Once discovered, the people who produced them must be coped with strictly.
b. Once discovered, the people who produced them must be dealt with severely.
13) a. I do not believe such a ridiculous theory.
b. I do not believe in such a ridiculous theory.
-助动词，情态动词
1) a. To master almost every skill, you can’t but practice.
b. To master almost every skill, you must practice.
2) a. We cannot strain our efforts and ignore the rules.
b. We mustn’t strain our efforts and ignore the rules.
3) a. Do “lucky numbers” really bring good luck?
b. Can “lucky numbers” bring good luck to us?
H. Connectives 连接词
-用词不当/用法不当
1) a. The sun had just risen, shining brilliantly, everything seemed to be covered with a layer of golden silk.
b. The sun had just risen, shining brilliantly and everything seemed to be covered with a layer of golden silk.
2) a. Some were doing morning exercises, some were playing badminton, some old people were having their tea while talking to each other cheerfully.
b. Some were doing morning exercises, some were playing badminton, and some old people were having their tea while talking to each other cheerfully.
3) a. When I walked in the street, there were only some young men who were running in the street.
b. While I was walking, I found that there were only some young men running in the street.
4) a. In spite of this obvious advantage, it also brings inconvenience to some people, who have to take buses not their cars, and so slow down their speed.
b. In spite of this obvious advantage, it also brings inconvenience to some people, who have to take buses instead of their cars, and so slow down their speed.
5) a. Because a bicycle is not expensive, most families can afford it.
b. Since a bicycle is not expensive, most families can afford it.
6) a. Later, the change was going on. As a result, there were more than 100,000 TV-watchers and only more than 10,000 film-goers in 1985.
b. Later, the change continued, until there were more than 100,000 TV-watchers and only more than 10,000 film-goers in 1985.
7) a. However there are still a number of people who enjoy seeing films. Because the visual and audio effects of films are much better.
b. However there are still a number of people who enjoy seeing films, because the visual and audio effects of films are much better.
8) a. During the course of learning English, I met a lot of difficulties, such as how to enlarge my vocabulary, how to speed up reading, how to pronounce English words correctly, and so on.
b. During the course of learning English, I met a lot of difficulties, such as how to enlarge my vocabulary, how to speed up reading, and how to pronounce English words correctly, and so on.
9) a. The old ones may think too much about safety, the young ones accept it more quickly.
b. Old people may think too much about safety, while/but/whereas young people accept them more quickly.
10) a. So long as I am concerned, I am for the latter.
b. As far as I am concerned, I am for the latter.
11) a. I study hard, read a lot, take all kinds of courses in order to meet the challenge I may encounter in my future study.
b. I study hard, read a lot, and take all kinds of courses in order to meet the challenge I may encounter in my future study.
12) a. And I should get practical experience as much as theories.
b. And I should get practical experience while learning the theories.
13) a. In short, the bad ads can be classified into two categories. One category has the bad purpose. The advertisers want to sell cigarettes, drinks, guns and so on. ...The other category of bad ads are those in which the advertiser use violence and sex to promote their sales.
b. Generally speaking, the bad ads can be classified into two categories. One category has a bad purpose. The advertisers want to sell things like cigarettes, alcohol, and guns. ...The other category of bad ads are those in which the advertiser use violence and sex to promote their sales.
14) a. On the part of the interviewers, they can choose the best one out of the interviewees, other than the one appointed by the country in the past.
b. On the part of the interviewers, they can choose the best one out of the interviewees, instead of accepting the one appointed by the government as they did in the past.
15) a. No matter they are accepted or not, the interview is a good occasion for them to practice their ability of introducing themselves to others.
b. No matter whether they are accepted or not, the interview is a good occasion for them to practice their ability of packaging and selling themselves.
16) a. On the one hand, the interviewer can introduce the main thing of the job he will provide to the interviewee, such as the specific things the interviewee should do if he takes the job, and the conditions for the job, and the wage or the profit the interviewee will get.
b. On the one hand, the interviewer can introduce the main aspects of the job opening to the interviewee, such as the specific requirements for the job, the working conditions, and the wages and benefits the interviewee will get.
17) a. In my opinion, although setting off firecrackers is one of the traditions that we Chinese have.
b. In my opinion, setting off firecrackers is one of the traditions that we Chinese have.
18) a. In my opinion, first of all, firecrackers should be banned, which can reduce the damage and danger.
b. In my opinion, first of all, firecrackers should be banned, so as to reduce the damage and danger.
19) a. The first, we have more spare time. ... The second, we have enough time to do something which we like.
b. First, we have more spare time. ... Second, we have enough time to do something we like.
20) a. It is widely known that the fresh water will never be used up because we can get it from the rain, the rivers and the wells. As a matter of fact, such belief is unfortunately wrong and possibly dangerous.
b. It is widely assumed that the world’s fresh water will never be used up because we can get it from the rain, rivers and wells. Actually/In fact/Unfortunately, such belief is wrong and possibly dangerous.
21) a. And with the society developing, we need more and more fresh water to meet the needs of industries, of increasing population. On the other hand, much of our precious water is polluted.
b. And with the society developing, we need more and more fresh water to meet the needs of industries and the increasing population. In addition/Besides/Moreover, much of our precious water is polluted.
22) a. There are other countless examples. All in all, we must keep the proverb in mind for lifetime——Practice makes perfect.
b. There are other countless examples. In a word, we must keep the proverb in mind for a lifetime——Practice makes perfect.
23) a. It’s the experience of our forefathers, however, it is correct in many cases even today.
b. It’s the experience of our forefathers. However, it is correct in many cases even today.
24) a. So far as I am concerned, I managed to find a part-time job——tutor an orphan.
b. As for me, I managed to find a part-time job——tutor an orphan.
25) a. Some people like having a permanent job. They don’t want to change their jobs. While some others frequently change their jobs.
b. Some people like having a permanent job. They don’t want to change their jobs. Meanwhile some others frequently change their jobs.
26) a. Almost everyone of us has bought some fake commodities, for instance, fake shoes, fake bags, and the worst thing——fake medicine.
b. Almost everyone of us has had the experience of buying fake commodities, for instance, fake shoes, fake bags and, worst of all, fake medicines.
27) a. I wandered around the park, to my delight, I found a few middle-school students talking to each other in English in the southeast corner of the park.
b. I was wandering around the park when I found, to my delight, a few middle-school students talking to each other in English in the southeast corner of the park.
-过于绝对化
1) a. On the other hand, sports have a few ill effects.
b. On the other hand, sports may also cause some ill effects.
2) a. For example, almost everybody had watched apples falling from an apple tree but only Newton discovered the Law of Gravity.
b. For example, many people had watched apples falling from an apple tree but only Newton discovered the Law of Gravity.
3) a. With the development of modern transportation, you can get to any place by plane, by car, by ship, or by bicycle.
b. With the development of modern transportation, you can get to any place by plane, by car, or by ship.
4) a. The leaders of countries always have a talk about the important events in the world, and try to find a way to keep the world’s peace.
b. The leaders of countries often visit each other, holding talks about the important events in the world, and trying to find ways to keep the world’s peace.
5) a. In return, I can also learn a lot from foreign countries so that I can serve my motherland.
b. In return, I can also learn a lot about foreign countries so that I can serve my motherland better.
6) a. But when the customers are attracted by them and buy the goods finally they will find it of no quality and worth nothing.
b. But when the customers are attracted by them and buy the goods finally they will find them of poor quality and worth nothing.
7) a. Since there are so many advantages of a job interview, those who look for a job will most certainly get a good one and those who need people to do a job will also most certainly find some one that is qualified.
b. Through the job interview, people who look for a job will have a better chance of getting a good one and those who need people to do a job will have a better chance of finding some one that is qualified.
8) a. Now, when a person is hunting for a job, there will always be a job interview.
b. Today when a person is hunting for a job, there are almost always job interviews.
9) a. In a word, firecrackers should be banned for the benefit of all people!
b. In a word, firecrackers should be banned for the benefit of most people!
10) a. “Should firecrackers be banned” is always the controversial topic among the Chinese people.
b. “Should firecrackers be banned” has been a controversial topic among the Chinese people for quite some time.
11) a. Sports fans can play in the playground.
b. Sports fans can take part in more physical activities.
12) a. Whether you will apply English or not in the future, English has undoubtedly been the most important language in our society.
b. Whether you will use English or not in the future, English has undoubtedly been one of the most important languages in our society.
13) a. Man has been able to cure the diseases which were incapable of being cured.
b. Man is able to cure the diseases which were incapable of being cured.
14) a. Nowadays our knowledge is mostly derived from books, which is really limited.
b. Nowadays, as students, our knowledge is mostly derived from books, which is really limited.
15) a. With the rapid development of our society, the campus is no longer an ivory tower.
b. With the rapid development of our society, the university campus can no longer be an ivory tower.
16) a. Those who have fallen victims of fake commodities will never buy them again, even the commodities are good next time.
b. Those who have fallen victims to fake commodities of a certain brand will never buy that brand again, even if the commodities are genuine the next time.
17) a. Hence, 13, 4 and other so-called “evil” numbers are wiped off from cards, lists, menus, etc.
b. Hence, 13, 4 and other so-called “evil” numbers are wiped off from certain cards, lists, menus, etc.
逻辑不够严密
1) a. Though it gives us more convenience, the two-day weekend has quite a few problems.
b. Though it gives us more convenience, the two-day weekend has also given rise to quite a few problems.
2) a. Some students who are interested in social work can join many clubs.
b. Students who are interested in campus activities can join different clubs.
3) a. I take CET-6 not only for passing the test, but for improving my English.
b. I take CET-6 not only for passing the test, but for further improving my English.
4) a. With the increasing number of population and factories, the amount of the fresh water in use is also growing rapidly.
b. With the growth of population and industry, the amount of the fresh water used is also growing rapidly.
5) a. They recite words at the very moment and after some time...
b. They try to memorize words at the very moment they come across them and review them time and again...
6) a. Otherwise, you suffer from it, because you can’t exert your every effort in your job.
b. Otherwise, you suffer from it, because you have got no motivation to exert your every effort in your job.
7) a. Almost everyone of us has bought some fake commodities.
b. Almost everyone of us has had the experience of buying fake commodities.
8) a. Of course, some people have had good luck through “lucky numbers”, but I think that that is only a chance.
b. Of course, some people think they have had good luck through “lucky numbers”, but I think that that is only a chance.
9) a. Have you ever wondered that numbers would associate with your luck?
b. Have you ever wondered whether numbers would associate with your luck? |
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