基础写作期试题及答案

基础写作期试题及答案
一、词汇与语法（共20分）
1. 根据句意及首字母提示完成单词。

（每题2分，共10分）
(1) The company has made a p_______ in technology, which has greatly improved its efficiency.
(2) She was so e_______ when she heard the good news that she couldn't help jumping up and down.
(3) The teacher asked us to write a c_______ essay on the topic of environmental protection.
(4) The p_______ of the meeting was postponed due to the sudden illness of the speaker.
(5) The police are investigating the m_______ of the famous artist.
2. 用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

（每题2分，共10分）
(1) The children were playing happily in the park,
________ (laugh) and singing.
(2) She has always been interested in ________ (art) and has taken several courses in painting.
(3) The book is so interesting that it is worth ________ (read) several times.
(4) ________ (compare) to his brother, John is more outgoing and sociable.
(5) The project was completed ________ (success) ahead of schedule.
二、阅读理解（共30分）
阅读下面短文，然后回答问题。

（每题3分，共30分）
The rise of e-commerce has revolutionized the way consumers shop. With just a few clicks, products can be delivered to one's doorstep. However, the convenience comes at a cost to the environment. The increase in packaging materials and transportation contributes to pollution and waste. To address this issue, some companies have started to implement eco-friendly practices, such as using recycled materials for packaging and optimizing delivery routes to reduce carbon emissions.
3. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The convenience of e-commerce
B. The environmental impact of e-commerce
C. The benefits of online shopping
D. The future of retail industry
4. What is the negative effect of e-commerce mentioned in the passage?
A. Increased traffic congestion
B. Waste generation and pollution
C. Loss of jobs in traditional retail
D. Decreased consumer satisfaction
5. What are some of the eco-friendly practices mentioned in the passage?
A. Reducing packaging materials
B. Using non-recyclable materials
C. Increasing delivery routes
D. Optimizing delivery routes
6. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To criticize e-commerce companies
B. To discuss the environmental challenges of e-commerce
C. To promote traditional shopping methods
D. To encourage consumers to shop in physical stores
三、写作（共50分）
7. Write an essay of about 200 words on the following topic: "The Importance of Water Conservation."
In your essay, you should:
- Explain the significance of water conservation
- Discuss the challenges faced in water conservation
- Suggest possible solutions to overcome these challenges
[Answer for question 7 is not provided as it requires an original composition from the student.]
Answers:
1. (1) progress (2) ecstatic (3) composition (4) postponement (5) murder
2. (1) laughing (2) art (3) reading (4) Compared (5) successfully
3. B
4. B
5. D
6. B。