2016研究生学术英语写作期末考试试卷

Part I Recognizing topic sentences (20%)

Directions: Read the sentences in each group, and decide which one is the best topic sentence. Write best TS on the line next to it and decide what is wrong with the other sentences, too general, too specific or incomplete? (P.6)

Part II Identifying the parts of a topic sentence (20%)

Directions: Circle the topic and underline the controlling idea(s) in each of the following sentences.(P.9)

Part III Specific supporting details (20%)

Directions: Decide which of the following statements is an opinion (O), a fact that needs proof (F-NP), or a specific supporting detail (SSD). (P.40) Part IV Choosing the best paraphrase (20%)

Directions: Read the original passages. Choose the best paraphrase from the choices given and mark it “Best.” Mark the others “Too sim.” for too similar, “No cit.” if there is no in-text citation, or “Inc./Inacc.” for incomplete and/or inaccurate information. (P.130) Part V Introductory paragraphs (20%)

Directions: Read each of the following sets of sentences and put them in a logical order to form introductory paragraphs. Write the thesis statement last. (P.62)