Part III 　Proofreading and Error Correction (10 points)

　　See the Answer sheet.
　　Directions: The following passage contains TEN errors. Each line contains a maximum of one error. In each case, only one word is involved. You should proofread the passage and correct it in the following way:
　　For a wrong word underline the wrong word and write the correct one in the blank provided at the end of the line.
　　For a missing word mark the position of the missing word with a “ Λ ” sign and write the word you believe to be missing in the blank provided at the end of the line.
　　For a unnecessary word cross out the unnecessary word with a slash “ / ” and put the word in the blank provided at the end of the line.

　　Example:
　　When Λ art museum wants a new exhibit, 1. an
　　It never buys things in finished form and hangs 2. Never
　　Them on the wall. When a natural history museum
　　Wants an exhibition, it must often build it. 3. Exhibit

　　Rabies is an ordinarily infectious disease of the central nervous sys-
tem, caused by a virus and , as a rule, spread chiefly by homely dogs 1.________
and wild flesh-eating animals.The man and all warm-blooded animals 2.________
are susceptible to rabies. The people of ancient Egypt, and Rome as- 3. _______
cribed rabies to evil spirits because commonly gentle and friendly ani-
mals suddenly became vicious and violent without evident reason and, 4_______
after a period of maniacal behavior , paralysed and died. 5._______
In 1881pastcur discovered that the infective agent of rabies could
be recovered from the brain of an animal that had died of rabies. He ex-
perimented on rabbits and grew a new variety of rabies which could 6._______
safely be used for vaccination. Series of injections of this new virus 7._______
made dogs resistant to the common natural virus .The first time in 1885 8._______
the substance was used in a desperate effort to save a badly bitten boy. 9.________
The theory was that if dogs could be protected in a two-week period,
the longer incubation period of human beings would allow the develop-
ment of a high degree of protection before the potential onset of the dis-
ease. The treat proved successful and the boy remained well. 10._______

　　Part IV Writing (50 points)

　　Directions: In the course of urban development, we often find ourselves confronted with the old building problem. Some people think we should pull down the old houses and buildings in the way; however, others argue that it is a very rash decision to tear them down without full consideration. What’s your opinion? You are required to write an essay on the following topic in about 300-400word s. You are to write in three paragraphs.
　　In the first paragraph, state your point of view.
　　In the second paragraph, give one or two reasons to support your point of view.
　　In the last paragraph, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion.
　　The Demolition of the Old Houses