英语Week-3选词课堂练习.pptVIP

Word choice-- 5.parallelism (P16) Definition (P16,18+) Parallel: n. a relationship or similarity between 2 things, esp. things that exist or happen in different places, at different times. ~ with; ~between; in ~ with; Parallel: a. 2 lines and paths etc. that are parallel to each other are the same distance apart along their whole length. Parallelism: n. (single) the state of being parallel with something Ex. 1-6-2 Correct the following faulty sentences. (P19) Key 1. On arriving at the airport, the president made a speech. 2. It is necessary to read extensively to be well-informed. 3. Astronauts must be intelligent, cool-headed and exceptionally healthy. 4. Jack decided to get a job rather than to go to the university. 5. Listening carefully to what the teacher says in class saves work later. 6. After the accident, I opened my eyes slowly and realized that I was still alive. Class Quiz 1 (20 sentences–10 points) Ex.1 Rewrite the following sentence to correct any errors in parallelism. e.g. Having no job and poor, the student had to drop out of school. Revision: Jobless and poor, the student had to drop out of school. 1.Because he was ill and because of being discouraged, the auto worker left his job. 2.A farmer spends his lifetime tilling the soil, sowing the seed, and he reaps the fruits of his labor. 3.The accused man walked slowly and with confidence up to the witness stand. 4.A hen-pecked husband always does what his wife wants not his own desire. 5.Doctors, lawyers, and those who own big businesses make higher salaries than people who work at service jobs. 6.While I was in college, I worked as waitress, as a typist, and I babysat. 7.Having an innovative idea and I wanted to put it into effect, went straight to the head. 8.To keep the yard in shape, the bushes should be watered weekly, and you should trim the trees yearly. 9.He is a man known for his integrity