泽熙美文Error Correction
Directions: This part consists of 50 sentences, in each of which there is an underlined part that indicates a gramnzatical error. Below each. sentence, there are 4 choices respectively marked A, B, C and D. Choose the word or phrase that can best replace the underlined part so that the error is corrected. Tick the letter as the right answer. Please note: Short Answers are provided for 1-10 questions, which you may refer to after finishing answering the questions. This provision is thought to be helpful for aiding and guiding your practice in answering the rest questions.
1. It is believed that the social media guidelines have been issued advising athletes publicize only positive messages so as to boost their rivals’ confidence.
A.not so as to
B.aim to
C.so as not to
D.in order to
正确答案：C
[解析] 根据句意可知，只公布正面信息的目的是避免鼓舞对手的士气，而不是为了鼓舞对手的士气，故排除B和D。so as to的否定形式只能是so as not to，故选C。
2. Innovationists claimed that even if policy makers change the course, the prospects of the university will be indeed dim.
A.even though
B.in case
C.now that
D.unless
正确答案：D
[解析] 由主语innovationist可推断，本句的意思是“除非政策制定者改变路线，大学的前途将十分灰暗”，故选D。
3. Mary swore that she would reach the seashore as long as he had to sail until Judgment Day.
A.as well as
B.as if
C.as soon as
D.even if
正确答案：D
[解析] 根据句意，画线部分应为表达让步的连接词，表示“即使，即便”，故选D。
4. It is believed that Japan is still dependent on America and will stay that way for some times to come.
A.for some time
B.in some time
C.in sometime
D.in some times
正确答案：A
[解析] 根据句义，画线部分意为“在今后一段时间”，选项中只有for some time与to come相互搭配表达此义。
5. He had rushed out of the house before the quake, but came back to rescue the kids who were at play there, just to find that the scene was a total destruction.
A.only to find
B.but to find
C.but find
D.and find
正确答案：A
[解析] 根据句义可知，此处表达转折关系，only to为固定搭配，表示“却，没想到……”，符合句义。
6. The conception was adopted by the general manager and given the name “2020 Initiatives”, with implications that soon became manifested.
A.manifesting
B.manifest
C.manifestation
D.manifesto
正确答案：B
[解析] 根据句义，此处应用形容词，表示“明显”，选项中只有A与B选项是形容词，但manifesting表示“展现的、显现的”，与句义不符，故选B。
7. Fear of violent crimes is great in this area, which prompts some respective community members to leave for other provinces.
A.respectable
B.respecting
C.respectful
D.respected
正确答案：A
[解析] 根据句义，画线部分意思为“受人尊敬的、可敬的”，只有A选项符合句义。
8. Though the public security system is given considerable authority to carry out laws, the salary of its staff is relatively low as compared with that of others which have much few authority.
A.less
B.fewer
C.more
D.little
正确答案：A
[解析] 从语义看，画线部分表示比较，且核心词authority意为“权力”时是不可数名词，故选A。
9. It is reported that almost 66% 0f the land in the western part of the country are devoid of cultivation.
A.are devoid in
B.are devoid in
C.is devoid of
D.is devoid in
正确答案：C
[解析] land是不可数名词，故画线部分谓语动词应用is；表示“缺乏”时，devoid与of搭配，选C。
10. You are a professional lawyer, so, you have to put up all your emotions and handle the case from a professional view.
A.off
B.on
C.through
D.away
正确答案：D
[解析] put与选项中的任何介词搭配都有意义，但从语义来看，此处应为“抛弃、撇开、打消”一类的意思，只有D符合语境。
11. Staying hungry and foolish in study may steer you towards success, and your choice ends up a dead end for your career.
A.unless
B.in case
C.if
D.but
正确答案：A
12. The rules and regulations read “One may borrow the book as for he/she keeps it clean.”
A.so as to
B.so as
C.as long as
D.such as
正确答案：C
13. The intelligence of the witch was so as to interest everybody present there.
A.such as to
B.so that
C.such that
D.in order to
正确答案：A
14. History was nothing but some boring names and dates in his eyes, and Mr. Ji Lianhai’s lectures showed him a totally new picture.
A.so
B.like
C.but
D.however
正确答案：C
15. I guess tuition and incidental fees for kindergarten students will be taken by the government by next year.
A.will take
B.will have been taken
