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(1)Tips and exercises for Part I- Errors Recognition 5 tips:
Remember that the words NOT underlined are correct Check each underlined item to see if it contains an error Become familiar with phrasal verbs
Consider the structure of complex sentence
Study the sentence for indications of time and space Tip 1: Remember that the words NOT underlined are correct.
For ex, if a verb is underlined, check to see if it agrees with its subject If a pronoun is underlined, check to see if it agrees with the noun to which it refers
Ex 1:
Three colleagues from China, who will be conducting research in this country, A
needs housing in the downtown area from June to July 31
B C D
The subject of this sentence, three colleagues, is plural, so the plural form of the verb is required There fore, choice (B) contains the error
Ex 2:
Because there were only a few applicants for the position, it is expected that Mr
A B
DaSilva will be able to all the interviewing by itself
C D
In these parts of this sentence that are not underlined, there is no noun that the pronoun itself may refer to Therefore, choice D contains the error
Exercise A: Identifying Agreement relationships
1 The vehicle should be driven at highway speeds for at least 20 minutes to warm him up
2 Managers know that a small loss sometimes leads to bigger losses and become a problem
3 The project manager has brought together a team of engineers, and each one have signed a contract, pending approval from the home office
(2)5 Any company with ten or more employees are required to file a statement of assets before the first of the year
6 The new director promise to be a very dynamic leader because of his energetic personality
7 During her many trips to England, Mr.Mueller became interested in the design of formal gardens
8 Some retailers require a sales receipt for returns, and many charges restocking fees for some merchandise
Tip 2: Check each underlined item to see if it contains an error
Ex 3:
Because some of our existing clients will not requiring our services this season, we A B C
must increase our marketing efforts D
Ex4:
The executive department’s plans to move the offices from downtown to a A
suburban area met with little resistance; indeed, most employees look forward to B C D
move
Tip 3: Become familiar with phrasal verbs and collocations.
Ex:
We recognize that many of you have had to put up occasional disruptions in the workplace during our recent renovations
Here are some examples of commonly used phrasal verbs and their meanings: Get through with………
Get into……… Get on with……… Get over……… Look into……… Look forward to……… Look over……… Put in for……… Put off……… Put up with………
1 Phrasal verbs: fall off Meaning:
Example sentence: Phrasal verbs: give up
Meaning:
(3)3 Phrasal verbs: come along Meaning:
Example sentence:
4 Phrasal verbs: get together Meaning:
Example sentence: Phrasal verbs: go after
Meaning:
Example sentence: Phrasal verbs: meet with
Meaning:
Example sentence: Phrasal verbs: set out
Meaning:
Example sentence: Phrasal verbs: put in
Meaning:
Example sentence: Phrasal verbs: pull out
Meaning:
Example sentence:
10 Phrasal verbs: break down Meaning:
Example sentence:
Exercise: Understanding differences between similar- looking phrasal verbs
1 Mr.Stevens hopes to………….the training seminar with a greater understanding of his strengths and weaknesses
A come away from B come across C come out with
2 The administration has decided to……….the teachers’suggestion for a spring fundraiser
A go through B go along with C go under
3 If Mr.Schmidt can……….attending the scheduled four o’clock meeting, he will be free to meet with you on Friday afternoon
A get along B get back C get out of
4 Obviously, we’ll find it easier to stay competitive if we……… developments in the market
(4)B keep up with C keep away from
5 Young Sook…………his father; he is tall and athletic A takes after
B takes over C takes up
6 Due to a scheduling conflict, the conference has been…………until the end of July
A put off B put on C put back
Tip 4: Consider the structure of complex sentences An independent clause:
A dependent clause:
Three basic types of sentences:
When you are answering questions in the Error Recognition part of the test, pay special attention to the structure of complex sentences
Examples of complex sentences:
Although replacement work on gas lines will begin on Monday, employees will not be affected
Replacement work on gas lines, which will begin on Monday, will not affect employees
Ex 1:
However we normally close the theater doors after the show begins, latecomers A B
will be seated during the intermission C D
Ex 2:
ABC Textiles realized a profit of approximately DM 95 million last year, so A B C makes them one of the industry leaders in Germany
D
Exercise A: Dividing complex sentences
(5)As you explore the Yangize on this affordable cruise, enjoy some of China’s most beautiful landscapes and ancient towns Four nights aboard one of our ships, which are equipped with first-class accommodation and leisure facilities, are offered in combination with three nights in comfortable, centrally located hotels in Beijing and Shanghai If you are part of a group of 20 or more passengers you will be provided with a special escort who will act as both interpreter and guide
Exercise B: Combining simple sentences
Prague is a cultural capital of Europe Prague offers a glimpse of the past Prague provides a sense of the future Our tour takes you to popular places Popular places in clued the Hradcany Castle area The Hradcany Castel area is a favorite among tourists Popular places include Golden Lane Golden Lane is a collection of tiny fourteenth - and fifteenth - century houses Kafka lived in Golden Lane The price of this trip is per person The price of this trip includes breakfast daily The price of this trip includes a round- trip airfare from London London is a short, 3-hour flight from Prague
Tip 5: Study the sentence for indications of time and space.
Words and phrases in the sentence may indicate the correct verb tenses to be used Consider the following time expressions:
Last month today tomorrow Yesterday now in two weeks Since Tuesday always next July
These expressions indicate a past, present, of future time frame
Ex 3:
The new brochures describing all our services were delivered to us late yesterday A B C
and were shipped out early tomorrow morning D
Make certain that words that indicate space or location are also used correctly Consider the following prepositions and adverbs of place:
Above across away down near opposite Outside through toward underneath
Ex 4:
(6)Exercise: Skill buiding
Circle the letter of the incorrect sentence in each of the following pairs 1.A The airline has slowly built up service to ten European and Asian destinations
B The airline has slowly build up service to ten European and Asian destinations
A The new factory will locate south of the town and will employ workers from the entire province
B The new factory will be located south of the town and will employ workers from the entire province
3 A Investors in the fund stand to be made substantial profits B.Investors in the fund stand to make substantial profits
4 A To request vacation time, employees should seek prior approval from their supervisors
B To request vacation time, employees should seek prior to approval from their supervisors
5 A Experience shows that preparation the key to the negotiation of any settlement
B Experience shows that preparation is the key to the negotiation of any settlement
6 A There are much more reasons to analyze this economic theory than have been stated
B There are many more reasons to analyze this economic theory than have been stated
7 A All and every company car must be returned to the central parking lot after use
B Each and every company car must be returned to the central parking lot after use
8 A Wages have never been as high as they are now B Wages have never been as higher as they are now
9 A Despite a late start, Mrs.Cho was eventually able to achieve competent in the French language
B Despite a late start, Mrs.Cho was eventually able to achieve competence in the French language
10A Advertising agencies sometimes ask customers to pay their bills in advance