b. Two new roads were finished at the end of last year, and are expected to open to traffic soon.
11) a. There are many reasons which have caused such a change.
b. There are many factors which have caused such a change.
12) a. Learning English is not an easy thing.
b. Learning English is not an easy task.
13) a. They will push our society to a higher position.
b. They will push our society to a higher level of development.
14) a. Through participation, everyone can learn that on the playground he not only competes for himself but also for his team.
b. Through participation, everyone can learn that on the playing field he not only competes for himself but also for his team.
15) a. Motorcycles are much cheaper and consume much less oil than cars.
b. Motorcycles are much cheaper and consume much less gas than cars.
16) a. I believe one day motorcycles will become the most widely used traffic vehicles in China.
b. I believe one day motorcycles will become the most widely used vehicles in China.
17) 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.
18) a. And the most important character is its fast rhythm.
b. And the most important character is its fast pace.
19) 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.
20) 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.
21) a. In contrast, still a few of civilians expect the government to call off this regulation.
b. However, there are still a few citizens who expect the government to call off this ban.
22) a. Nowadays, there are two-day weekend in China.
b. Now there are two-day weekend in China.
23) a. However, some people still believe that fresh water is quite adequate for us.
b. However, some people still believe that fresh water supply is quite adequate for us.
24) a. You should practice under the direction of a teacher.
b. You should be trained under the direction of an instructor.
25) a. We ignore the natural laws completely and what turned out was a nationwide waste of sources.
b. We ignore the natural laws completely and what turned out was a nationwide waste of resources.
26) a. Suppose a student is expected to show up and give his presentation at class soon. He is in such a hurry that he may leave his presentation at home.
b. Suppose a student is expected to show up and give his presentation at class soon. He is in such a hurry that he leaves his manuscript at home.
27) a. I think a permanent pursue means nothing stagnant, because whatever career it is, once you devote yourself to it, it will give you pleasure and excitement.
b. I think a permanent pursuit means nothing will become stagnant, because whatever career it is, once you devote yourself to it, it can give you pleasure and excitement.
28) a. The magic power of the lucky numbers is just the vision s of some people.
b. The magic power of the lucky numbers is just the illusion s of some people.
29) a. They hope their call numbers, car numbers and other codes will include the number “8”.
b. They hope their call numbers, car numbers and other codes will all include the figure 8.
30) a. Some people think that certain numbers will bring good luck to them. With such a thought, they always want to get lucky numbers whatever they are doing.
b. Some people think that certain numbers will bring good luck to them. With such a belief, they always want to get lucky numbers whatever they are doing.
-名词的并列
1) a. This directly causes the problem of the world’s food shortage, housing and lack of jobs.
b. This directly causes the problem of the world’s food shortage, housing shortage and lack of jobs.
-一致
1) a. From the figures, we can see easily that the proportions of grain, fruit and vegetables have declined a little, while that of milk and meat has risen.
b. From the figures, we can see easily that the proportion of grain, fruit and vegetables has declined a little, while that of milk and meat has risen.
C. Adjectives 形容词
-比较级和最高级
1) a. Husbands and wives are now equal in the family.
b. Husbands and wives are now more equal in the family.
2) a. Also, you can hardly find out that in today’s families, women are being busy with dinners whereas men are comfortably sitting in armchairs reading newspapers.
b. Also, in today’s families it is more and more rare to find women busy with dinners whereas men are comfortably sitting in armchairs reading newspapers.
3) a. And there are times when we fail to do more satisfactory work.
b. And there are times when we fail to do satisfactory work.
4) a. I try my best to read more English articles to speed up my reading, because I believe the more I read the faster I can improve my reading comprehension.
b. I try my best to read as many English articles as possible to speed up my reading, because I believe the more I read the faster I can improve my reading comprehension.
5) a. So they often spend less time reading, listening and doing some exercises.
b. So they often spend less time reading, listening and doing some exercises than others.
6) a. It is my teacher who helps me to overcome a lot more difficulties.
b. It is my teacher who helps me to overcome many difficulties.
7) a. In modern society, the relationship between natural science and social science has become more and more close.
b. In modern society, the relationship between natural science and social science has become closer and closer.
-用词不当/错误
1) a. On the way home, I thought early morning walk was really helpful.
b. On the way home, I thought early morning walk was really good and healthful.
2) a. In my opinion, the right solution to the problem is the combination of the two, that is, to lay down more roads in spacious areas and to open up more bus lines in downtown areas.
b. In my opinion, a better solution to the problem is the combination of the two, that is, to lay down more roads in spacious areas and to open up more bus lines in downtown areas.
3) a. With the development of big cities, a problem has arisen before us: traffic in cities has become more and more serious than before.
b. With the development of big cities, a problem has arisen before us: traffic in cities has become heavier and heavier than before.
4) a. In big cities, such as Shanghai, the number of trees and other greenery is very small.
b. In big cities, such as Shanghai, the number of trees is small and other greenery is also scarce.
5) 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.
6) a. In addition, a bicycle will never give off poisonous gas as a car and it needs only a little place to park.
b. In addition, a bicycle does not give off poisonous gas as a car and it needs only a small place to park.
7) a. We are suffering from those uncurable diseases.
b. We are suffering from those incurable diseases.
8) 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.
9) a. And old people may be hurt by improper sports.
b. And old people may be hurt by taking part in some strenuous sports.
10) a. But we should not neglect the negative effects of those bad advertisements.
b. But we should not neglect the negative effects of those misleading advertisements.
11) a. I think the CET-6 certificate is reliable.
b. I think the CET-6 certificate is valuable.
12) a. Such opinion leads to surprising waste of water.
b. Such an opinion leads to a shocking waste of water.
13) a. As everyone can see, practice helps us to be efficient.
b. As everyone can see, practice helps us to be proficient.
14) a. Moreover, you will find better ways of doing things through consistent practice.
b. Moreover, you will find better ways of doing things through constant practice.
15) a. The more hasty you are, the slower.
b. The more hasty you are, the more slowly you achieve success.
16) a. In their opinion, people who change their job frequently are superficial and tactless.
b. In their opinion, people who change their jobs frequently are imprudent and tactless.
17) a. Once these fake commodities enter the market, they will do unevaluated harm to the society.
b. Once these fake commodities enter the market, they will do immeasurable harm to the society.
18) a. To stop these things happening, our government must establish a law——exclusive law to give those persons who produce fake commodities severe penalty.
b. To stop these things happening, our government must formulate special laws to impose severe penalties on those who produce fake commodities.
19) a. They shouldn’t be considered mysterious.
b. They do not have magic powers.
20) a. In big cities, especially in Shanghai, city traffic is too difficult.
b. In big cities, especially in Shanghai, city traffic is too heavy.
形容词词序
1) a. This is no longer a childish unrealistic dream.
b. This is no longer an unrealistic childish dream.
2) a. This picture describes an American girl dressed in Chinese traditional costume.
b. This picture describes an American girl dressed in traditional Chinese costume.
D. Adverbs 副词
-用词不当
1) a. We can say that almost all jobs which men can do are done perfectly by women.
b. We can say that almost all jobs which men can do are done equally well by women.
2) a. An early morning walk can help one to be light-hearted and to work effectively.
b. An early morning walk can help one to be light-hearted and to work efficiently.
3) a. However, the opportunity will not run into you voluntarily.
b. However, opportunities will not come to you of themselves.
4) a. So I prepared for it thoroughly and finally I won the first prize.
b. So I prepared for it carefully and finally I won the first prize.
5) a. In fact, fresh water is exactly inadequate.
b. In fact, our fresh water supply is far from adequate.
6) a. We should practice it from time to time, and thus we will slowly master it and do it perfectly.
b. We should practice it from time to time, and thus we will gradually master it and do it perfectly.
7) a. There are still some combined lucky numbers. Some people go out of the way to get the good “lucky numbers” because they firmly believe in lucky numbers.
b. There are even some combined lucky numbers. Some people go out of their way to get the good “lucky numbers” because they firmly believe in lucky numbers.
-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.
