IV. Find one mistake in each sentence below and correct it. (10pts)
1. Columbus Day is celebrated on the twelfth of October because by that day in 1492, Christopher Columbus first
landed in the Americans.
2. Having finished his term paper before the deadline, it was delivered to the professor before the class.
3. Marie Curie did a great contribution to science through her discovery of radium, although it proved patal to her.
4. Bored of his job, he made an appointment to see an advisor at the counseling center.
5. We admired Ann for her intelligence, cheerful disposition and honest.
6. I’d like to see him in my office the moment he will arrive.
7. The company has so little money that it can’t hardly operate any more.
8. Mary won’t lend you any books if you promise to pay her back.
9. The oceans, that cover two-thirds of the Earth’s surface, are the object of study.
10. It was a six-hours journey; we were completely exhausted when we arrived.

Fill in each gap with a preposition to make an idiomatic expression:

1. I don't show affection …….long-haired boys.

2. My wife made a great contribution ……….my success.

3. She's an expectant mother. She's going to give birth.........a baby in a few days.

4. Why does Mrs. Brown often make a complaint……... her neighbors?

5. John is very good at mathematics, but he takes great interest ……….science

6. Please have a careful look ……... ...this photograph and tell me where Paul is

7. For generations our people got victory. .. .many enemies and drove them away.

8. The Press is called the fourth estate; it plays an influence.......the public

9. The newspapers made a fuss…….. Mr. Han's statement last week.

10. Mr. Long will take charge. ..arranging the date.

Read the following passage, and answer the questions:

THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA

In China, there is a wall that is 1,500 miles long. It is called the Great Wall of China. It winds uphill and down, through valleys and mountains. It was made by hand. The Great Wall of China was built from 246 to 209 BC. The people of China made it to keep out their enemies. There are watch towers all along the way. The Wall is made of brick and earth. It is high and wide on top. People can walk along the top as if it were a road. No other defense line has ever been made as long as the Great Wall of China.

Where is the Great Wall located?

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Read the following passage, and answer the questions:

THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA

In China, there is a wall that is 1,500 miles long. It is called the Great Wall of China. It winds uphill and down, through valleys and mountains. It was made by hand. The Great Wall of China was built from 246 to 209 BC. The people of China made it to keep out their enemies. There are watch towers all along the way. The Wall is made of brick and earth. It is high and wide on top. People can walk along the top as if it were a road. No other defense line has ever been made as long as the Great Wall of China.

What is it made of?

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Read the following passage, and answer the questions:

THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA

In China, there is a wall that is 1,500 miles long. It is called the Great Wall of China. It winds uphill and down, through valleys and mountains. It was made by hand. The Great Wall of China was built from 246 to 209 BC. The people of China made it to keep out their enemies. There are watch towers all along the way. The Wall is made of brick and earth. It is high and wide on top. People can walk along the top as if it were a road. No other defense line has ever been made as long as the Great Wall of China.

When was it built?

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Read the following passage, and answer the questions:

THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA

In China, there is a wall that is 1,500 miles long. It is called the Great Wall of China. It winds uphill and down, through valleys and mountains. It was made by hand. The Great Wall of China was built from 246 to 209 BC. The people of China made it to keep out their enemies. There are watch towers all along the way. The Wall is made of brick and earth. It is high and wide on top. People can walk along the top as if it were a road. No other defense line has ever been made as long as the Great Wall of China.

What is the purpose of the Great Wall?

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Read the following passage, and answer the questions:

THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA

In China, there is a wall that is 1,500 miles long. It is called the Great Wall of China. It winds uphill and down, through valleys and mountains. It was made by hand. The Great Wall of China was built from 246 to 209 BC. The people of China made it to keep out their enemies. There are watch towers all along the way. The Wall is made of brick and earth. It is high and wide on top. People can walk along the top as if it were a road. No other defense line has ever been made as long as the Great Wall of China.

How long is it?

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that bestfits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 28

WOMEN TAKING THE HUSBAND’S NAME

        Many women in Western society, aware of the power of names to influence identity, are aware that choosing how to identify themselves after marriage can be a significant decision. They may follow the tradition of taking their husband's last name, hyphenate their (25)_____ name and their husband's, or keep their birth name. One fascinating survey reveals that a woman's choice is (26)_____ to reveal a great deal about herself and her relationship with her husband. Women who take their husband's name place the most importance (27)_____ relationships. On the other hand, women who keep their birth names put their personal concerns ahead of relationships and social expectations. Female forms of address influence others'

perceptions as well. Research (28)_____ in the late 1980s showed that women who choose the title Ms. give the impression of being more achievement oriented, socially self-confident, and dynamic but less interpersonally warm than counterparts (29)_____ prefer the more traditional forms Miss or Mrs.

A. conduct

B. conducts

C. conducting

D. conducted