2017下半年翻译资格考试笔译综合练习题（4）
Correcting Grammatical Errors(本大题14小题.每题1.0分，共14.0分。This part consists of 15 sentences in which there is an underlined part that indicates a grammatical error Below each sentence, there are four choices respectively marked by letters A, B, C and D. You are to select the ONE choice and replace the underlined element(s) so that the error is erased and corrected. There is only one right answer. )
第1题
The first recorded use of natural gas to light street lamps it was in the town of Frederick, New York, in 1825.
A was
B is
C it is
D were
第2题
Furniture makers use glue to hold joints together and sometimes to reinforce it.
A its
B fast
C hard
D them
第3题
All living creatures pass on inherited traits from one generation to other.
A the other
B another
C others
D other one
第4题
Unlike competitive running, race walkers must always keep some portion of their feet in contact with the ground.
A run
B runner
C runners
D running race
第5题
The eastern bluebird is considered the most attractive bird native of North America by many bird-watchers.
A native
B native with
C native by
D native to
第6题
Machines that use hydraulic pressure including elevators, dentist chairs, and automobile brakes.
A exclude
B excluding
C include
D are included
第7题
All root vegetables grow underground, and not all vegetables that grow underground are roots.
A but
B or
C as
D thus
第8题
All mammals have hair, but not always evident.
A but it is not
B but it is
C but they are not
D but they are
第9题
A promising note is a written agreement to pay a certain sum of money at some time future.
A time futures
B futures
C futures time
D future time
第10题
Not much people realize that apples have been cultivated for over 3,000 years.
A Not many
B Not enough
C Without many
D No many
第11题
Although the social sciences different a great deal from one another, they share a common interest in human relationship.
A move
B differ
C change
D varies
第12题
The hard, out surface of the tooth is called enamel.
A outside
B appearance
C outer
D hiding
第13题
The earliest form of artificial lighting was fire, which also provided warm and protection.
A hot
B sunshine
C warmth
D safe
第14题
New York City surpassed the other Atlantic seaports in partly because it developed the best transportation links with the interior of the country.
A part
B partial
C partner
D parting
