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Task 12

1. Though computers calculate rapidly, do more work than man in the

same time, and threaten many jobs, we must use them.

2. Although this mountain is six thousand feet high and only four miles

from the small airport, no plane has ever crashed on it.

3. Benjamin Franklin, an American who was at home wherever he went,

gained wide popularity in France and also become well known in England.

4. Being a liberal and feeling that the new tax bill was inadequate to

support the welfare problem, the Senator voted against it.

As a liberal in favor of the welfare program, the Senator voted against the

new tax bill, which seemed to him inadequate.

The Senator, a liberal in favor of the welfare program, voted against the

inadequate new tax bill.

5. Although women have been discriminated against unjustly, they have

been patient until recently.

Having been patient with the unjust discriminations against them, women

are now complaining.

Task 13

1. Although a lifetime is short, much can be accomplished.

2. In spite of the fact that he had a speech defect, Cotton Mather became a

great preacher.

3. When in doubt, most drivers apply the brakes.

4. After (Or As) corruption in high places became widespread, the Roman

Empire was considerably weakened.

Corruption in high places became widespread, which considerably

weakened the Roman Empire.

5. While taking a bath, Archimedes formulated one of the most important

principles in physics.

Task 14

1. Shakespeare was one of the greatest dramatists in the world.

2. He said he would take the exam but was not certain whether he could

pass it.

3. The magazine, which he read in the reading-room, contained a lot of

latest information about computer science.

4. It began to snow heavily at 8 o’clock lat night.

5. The chef cooked the shrimp for thirty minutes and then allowed it to

cool.

6. I was willing to buy the suit at that price, but could not afford it.

7. Many people in that region believe that one should eat garlic everyday

to prevent disease.

8. The earthquake damaged only a few houses.

9. He loves so much to work that he works even during his vacation.

10. One student in class said that such a discussion was not helpful.

11. At that picnic Helen served salad on paper plates to hungry guests.

12. Languages were not invented: they grew with people’s need for

expression.

13. When Mary was in hospital, she called Beth every day./When Beth

was in hospital, Mary called her every day.

14. Most students in the class chose chemistry instead of physics.

15. After the inspiring speech, the audience raised many questions.

Revise the following sentences according to the requirement.

Example: The history of English words is the history of our civilization in many

ways.(periodic sentence)

In many ways, the history of English words is the history of our civilization.

is a sport which is popular in many countries around the

world.(simple sentence)

until he crossed the line and felt the tape snap against his chest did

Johnson know he had won the race.(loose sentence)

3.I have checked my documents several times. I still can’t find the

problem.(compound sentence)

teacher returned the homework. The teacher noticed the error.(complex

sentence)

we are relieved of working pressures of the office, we can enjoy

happiness and relaxation at home.(modifying phrase)

passed the test. Alan had studied hard. Alan had understood the

material.(complex sentence)

fuels are non-renewable. We need to find alternative energy sources.

(compound sentence)

slipped on the road when we could see no lights in the heavy rain that

night.(periodic sentence)

the international museum, you can find ancient Egyptian art. You can

explore African artifacts there. You can discover beautiful textiles from around the

world there.(parallel structure)

lived in a small town when I was a small child. We moved to Shanghai

later. My father landed a better job there.(compound-complex sentence)