改错八级辅导.ppt

The Objective of Proof-reading Test Item Proof-reading as a test item in Band-8 test is supposed to evaluate the ability of English students in identifying and correcting errors associated with the following aspects of the English language: Word uses(词法） Syntax（句法） Text Cohesion（语篇连贯） Chapter One Word Uses Part one Articles There is a high frequency in the choice of articles as an object for students to be tested on in the Band-8 Test. Students need to keep the following points in mind regarding the use of articles: Words such as school, college, prison, hospital, bed, class and church do not take either article when used in the abstract sense, such as go to school/church, at school, be in prison/hospital, stay in bed. (He was in prison/He worked in a prison) Words expressing positions usually take an article when used independently, but not when followed by an appositive or used as a complement. The president of the country will pay us a visit. President Hu is considered to be a wise leader He was made chairman of the Committee 3. Abstract nouns in generic sense do not take articles They do not fear death Intelligence is an impotant element to be considered when they choose workers. 4. Words expressing three meals do not take ariticles when used in generic sense, but do when used to refer to a particular meal. We usually have breakfast at seven every day. I had a nice breakfast this morning The supper I had yesterday was very good. 5. When speaking ball games, we use the word play with the name of a ball game without articles. However we use articles when speak of playing misical instruments. play basketball/football play the piano play the flute 6. We can say to the east of Sichuang But we can also say east of Sichuang 7. Nouns coordinated with an article the singer and dancer the singer and the dancer a knife and fork, the needle and thread 8. Norminal absolut