第三章测试1.
A thesis statement is a complete sentence that presents your opinion, attitude or position about the essay topic.
A:对 B:错
答案:A
2.
In the sample essay, the example of hardly is used to show that adding a comma would show a big difference.
A:错 B:对 3.
Different from a typical argumentation, what are the 3 parts in this structure?
A:
topic sentences
B:example
C:conclusion
D:question
4.To compare means to show the similarities；to contrast means to show the differences
A:错 B:对 5.
In a comparison or contrast essay, which of the following structure words are helpful for contrast?
A:
also
B:in contrast
C:likewise
D:whereas
6.When we compare two things, we show how they are different.
A:错 B:对 7.
The most important thing with comparison is to avoid the obvious.
A:对 B:错 8.
The intruduction will give essential information that the reader needs to understand the main point of the essay.
A:对 B:错 9.
With the point-by-point method, the thesis statement would be more general.
A:错 B:对 10.
A subject to subject essay is a form of block essay.
A:对 B:错 11.
Which of the following are the formats of the outline when you write an advantage or disadvantage essay?
A:
disadvantages only
advantages and disadvantages
advantages only
12.Is it necessary to close your essay with the summary of advantages/disadvantages?
A:
Yes
B:No 13.How to select examples? The examples you use to develop the thesis statement should be________________.
A:
interesting
B:typical
relevant
specific
To make examples specific and impressive, you need to use__________.
A:Clauses
B:direct speeches
C:descriptive words
D:ndirect speeches
15.
Showing why the counter-argument is not a real problem is one way to rebut the differing view in argumentative writing.
A:对 B:错 16.
What are the common transitions? (choose more than one correct answer)
A:change-of-direction signals
B:conclusion signals
C: illustration signals
D: time signals
E:space signals
F: additional signals
17.
Suppose you are writing a narrative on a celebrity you admire. Which of the following details about him or her is/are effective in supporting the theme? (choose more than one correct answer)
A:Interesting experiences or stories
B:Contribution to society
C:Poverty in childhood times
D: Pursuit of dreams
18.
What is the most common way to organize details in biography writing?(choose only one correct answer)
A:chronological order
B:space order
C:emphatic order
19.
Which of the following works is not supposed to be organized in chronological order? (choose only one correct answer)
A:“The Story of an Eyewitness: The San Francisco Earthquake”
B:“How to Make Perfect Brownies” C:“Nudist Trailer Park”
D:“A Woman in Charge: The Life of Hillary Rodham Clinton”
20.
Choose the appropriate time signals to fill in the blanks. (choose only one correct answer)
_____________, he received a film camera as his birthday present. ___________, he became increasingly interested in cinematography. After 13 years of relentless pursuit of his beloved cause, he won himself a seven-year contract with Universal Studios where he strove hard and produced numerous notable movies. __________, he revealed that his lifelong conviction was to “Make sure you are right and go on!”, which has immensely inspired the young with the dream of film.
A: As the renowned movie director; Since then; When Steven was eight years old
B:When Steven was eight years old; Since then; As the renowned movie director
C:When Steven was eight years old；As the renowned movie director; Since then
D:Since then; As the renowned movie director; When Steven was eight years old
