(0034)《基础语法上》复习思考题

2. The prisoner got ______ away. (clear, clearly)

3. Come ______! I want to tell you something. (close, closely)

4. Let’s meet ______ after lunch; then I’ll take you ______ to your room. (direct, directly) 5. You can eat ______ in my restaurant whenever you like. (free, freely)

IV. Rewrite the following sentences as required. (20%)

A. Combine each group of sentences into a single sentence, using coordination, subordination or both.

1. The referee blew his whistle.

The referee called to the team captains. The referee dropped the puck. The referee began the game.

2. The peasant farmers till the Nile Delta.

They still work in the ancient ways of their ancestors.

3. Walden Pond is now the site of many tourists stand.It was once praised by Thoreau for its

natural beauty.

4. The steep surrounding slopes were capped with snow.

The snow fed two streams.

The streams plunged down to join in the valley below. 5. The three men were all in their twenties.

They pleaded not guilty.

B. Rephrase each of the sentences below, using “a factive abstract noun + appositive clause”:

1. It is still believed in some countries that the earth is flat.

2. It is true that the earth is round, and that has been evident to every astronaut.

3. People suspect that smoking has something to do with cancer: this rests on several kinds

of evidence.

4. You excuse yourself by saying people keep asking you out, but I cannot accept that. 5. I know that I can always call upon you for support, and that is a great comfort to me.

C. Change the following passive sentences to active structures by using the pronouns one, we, you, or they:

1. It is said that the Foreign Minister has resigned. 2. The instructions should be read carefully. 3. What language is spoken in South America? 4. He is from Australia and English is spoken there.

5. If a person takes any action, the consequences must be borne.

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D. Transform the following finite clauses, if possible, into infinitive constructions: 1. We went via Worcester so that we could miss the traffic jam. 2. He opened his mouth wide as if he would speak. 3. The man you should consult is Wilson.

4. As we talked of where we should meet, I noticed something unusual in his tone. 5. Is he really a man who can be trusted?

V. Translate the following into English.(10%)

1. 我才疏学浅，讲不出这种植物的名称。 2. 城里又办起了一所大学。 3. 据说，她能讲几种外国语。 4. 经过认真讨论才得出结论。 5. 大家认为她已经康复。

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