【揽瓜阁语法打卡小分队】Day71

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Day71 （错了7题）
1.(301)Manitoba’s famed Narcisse Snake Dens habitat is appealing to snakes for the same reasons that they drove away many farmers: its thin topsoil sits on top of limestone that water has gradually eroded underground, creating networks of small caves that can be entered through sinkholes.

(A) is appealing to snakes for the same reasons that they drove away many farmers: its thin topsoil sits on top of limestone that water has gradually eroded underground, creating networks

(B) appeals to snakes for the same reasons that they drove away many farmers: its thin topsoil sits on top of limestone that water has gradually eroded underground and created networks

(C) is appealing to snakes for the same reasons that it drove away many farmers: its thin topsoil sits on top of limestone that water has gradually eroded underground, creating a network

(D) appeals to snakes for the same reasons that it drove away many farmers years ago: its thin topsoil sits on top of limestone that water has gradually eroded underground and creates a network

(E) is appealing to snakes for the same reasons that drove away many farmers years ago: its thin topsoil, sitting on top of limestone that water has gradually eroded underground, creates networks
答案：A
Drive away的主语应该为snakes，用they，排除C D E; created无法与sits平行，排除B

2.(302)Many professional football teams have found that they are better served by selecting linemen in the college draft instead of selecting skill position players, such as wide receivers and quarterbacks, who tend to demand higher salaries and who take longer to develop into quality players at the professional level.

(A) they are better served by selecting linemen in the college draft instead of selecting
(B) selecting linemen in the college draft better serves them than the selection of
(C) they are better served by selecting linemen in the college draft rather than by selecting
(D) the selection of linemen is better than
(E) they are better served by selecting linemen in the college draft than by selecting
答案：E
Better为比较级，找than，排除A C; selecting不与the selection of 平行，排除B；the selection和skill position players无法比较，排除D

3.(303)Many of us complain about rising fuel prices, but a measure-for-measure comparison is sobering: a coffee cup of gas costs roughly 10% of a latte.

A. a coffee cup of gas costs roughly 10% of a latte
B. a coffee cup of gas costs roughly 10% of what a latte does
C. a coffee cup of gas costs roughly 10% as compared to a latte
D. the cost of a coffee cup of gas is roughly 10% of a latte
E. the cost of a coffee cup of gas is roughly 10% as compared to a latte

答案：A
Costs比the cost of 优选，排除D E；
A coffer cup of gas costs roughly 10% of (a coffee cup) of a latte, 选择A

4.(304)Many were in agreement to boycott the department store, writing emails in protest to the vice-president of the chain who was implored to take action about the unsavory hiring practices.

A. Many were in agreement to boycott the department store, writing emails in protest to the vice-president of the chain he was implored to take action about the unsavory hiring practices.

B. Many were agreeing to boycott the department store and even writing emails in protest to the vice-president of the chain in order that he be implored to take action on the unsavory hiring practices.

C. Agreeing to boycott the department store, many even wrote emails in protest to the vice-president of the chain imploring him to take action against the unsavory hiring practices.

D. Many agreed to boycott the department store and also to write emails to the vice-president of the chain in protest in which they implored him to take action against the unsavory hiring practices.

E. Many were in agreement that the department store be boycotted, writing protest emails to the vice-president of the chain imploring him to take action against those hiring practices considered unsavory.
答案：C
Writing E-mail修饰many were in agreement，不符合逻辑，排除A E；were agreeing and writing不符合逻辑，排除B D

5.(305)In the wake of the global housing crisis, and amid dramatically changing demographics, it is likely that a widespread shift in thinking is ahead, which will reduce demand for large suburban homes, thus increasing demand for smaller urban apartments.

(A) it is likely that a widespread shift in thinking is ahead, which will reduce demand for large suburban homes, thus increasing demand for smaller urban apartments.

(B) it is likely that a widespread shift in thinking is ahead, which will reduce demand for large suburban homes, and thus increase demand for smaller urban apartments.

(C) it is not unlikely that a widespread shift in thinking is ahead, reducing demand for large suburban homes, thus creating an increase in demand for smaller urban apartments.

(D) it is not unlikely that a widespread shift in thinking is ahead, reducing demand for large suburban homes and increasing demand for smaller urban apartments.

(E) it is not unlikely that a widespread shift in thinking is ahead, reducing demand for large suburban homes, increasing demand for smaller urban apartments.
答案：B
It is not unlikely冗杂，排除C D E; reduce和increase平行，排除A



6.(306)Known to its considerable opposition as "Seward's Folly", the purchase of Alaska was not unlike that of the Louisiana territory, which provided the United States with new land, a strategic military position, and control of the entire Mississippi River valley.

(A) not unlike that of the Louisiana territory, which provided
(B) not unlike the Louisiana territory, which provided
(C) like the Louisiana territory, which provided
(D) like that of the Louisiana territory for providing
(E) as that of the Louisiana territory for providing
答案：D
Not unlike不简洁，排除A B；比较对象不平等，排除C；as表示“作为”的意思，比较后面接句子，排除E

7.(307)In relocating to countries in Europe or Asia, U.S. companies are looking to avoid the attention brought on by moving to such obvious tax shelters as Belize, and taking advantage of the more favorable business conditions in countries like Denmark, which also have a highly skilled work force.

(A) Belize, and taking advantage of the more favorable business conditions in countries like Denmark, which also have a highly skilled work force

(B) Belize, and by taking advantage of the more favorable business conditions in countries like Denmark that also have a highly skilled work force

(C) Belize, and take advantage of the more favorable business conditions in countries like Denmark, which also has a highly skilled work force

(D)Belize, and take advantage of the more favorable business conditions in countries like Denmark, which also have a highly skilled work force

(E) Belize, and are taking advantage of the more favorable business conditions in countries like Denmark, which also have a highly skilled work force
答案：C
Take advantage of 与avoid平行，排除A B E；which后面修饰Denmark，为单数，应该用has，排除D


8.(308)A successful ascent of Mt. Everest is rendered tremendously difficult by numerous obstacles, not the least of which is the challenge of adjusting to the decreased atmospheric pressure and correspondingly low oxygen availability that characterize very high altitudes.

(A) is the challenge of adjusting to the decreased atmospheric pressure and correspondingly low oxygen availability that characterize very high altitudes

(B) are the challenge of adjusting to the decreased atmospheric pressure and correspondingly low oxygen availability that characterize very high altitudes

(C) is the challenge of adjusting to the decreased atmospheric pressure and correspondingly low oxygen availability that characterizes very high altitudes

(D) are the challenge of adjusting to the decreased atmospheric pressure and correspondingly low oxygen availability that characterizes very high altitudes

(E) is the challenges of adjusting to the decreased atmospheric pressure and correspondingly low oxygen availability that characterize very high altitudes

答案：C
Characterize修饰availability，为单数，排除A B E; which修饰the least为单数，用is，排除D                     

9.(309)Diets including more fruits, vegetables, fiber, and less red, processed meat are linked to lower colorectal cancer risk.

A. Diets including more fruits, vegetables, fiber, and less red, processed meat are
B. A diet includes more fruits, vegetables, and fiber, and less red and processed meat is
C. Diets that include more fruits, vegetables, fiber, less red, and processed meat are
D. Diets that include more fruits, vegetables, and fiber and less red and processed meat are
E. A diet that includes more fruits, vegetables, fiber, and less red and processed meat is
答案：E
Fruits, vegetables, fibers and meat并列，排除C D；includes与is linked to 双谓语，排除B；less red and processed 并列修饰meat，排除A

10.(310)The increased use of computers and technology across all fields of business and science requires that every college graduate be trained in particular skills that were unimportant even 20 years ago.

A. requires that every college graduate be
B. requires that every college graduate is
C. requires that every college graduate should be
D. require that every college graduate should be
E. require that every college graduate be
答案：A
主语为the use，单数，主谓一致，排除D E；require that +n. + do，选择A

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Day71
1.(301)Manitoba’s famed Narcisse Snake Dens habitat is appealing to snakes for the same reasons that they drove away many farmers: its thin topsoil sits on top of limestone that water has gradually eroded underground, creating networks of small caves that can be entered through sinkholes.
D错，选C
(A) is appealing to snakes for the same reasons that they drove away many farmers: its thin topsoil sits on top of limestone that water has gradually eroded underground, creating networks

(B) appeals to snakes for the same reasons that they drove away many farmers: its thin topsoil sits on top of limestone that water has gradually eroded underground and created networks

(C) is appealing to snakes for the same reasons that it drove away many farmers: its thin topsoil sits on top of limestone that water has gradually eroded underground, creating a network

(D) appeals to snakes for the same reasons that it drove away many farmers years ago: its thin topsoil sits on top of limestone that water has gradually eroded underground and creates a network

(E) is appealing to snakes for the same reasons that drove away many farmers years ago: its thin topsoil, sitting on top of limestone that water has gradually eroded underground, creates networks

2.(302)Many professional football teams have found that they are better served by selecting linemen in the college draft instead of selecting skill position players, such as wide receivers and quarterbacks, who tend to demand higher salaries and who take longer to develop into quality players at the professional level.
E
(A) they are better served by selecting linemen in the college draft instead of selecting
(B) selecting linemen in the college draft better serves them than the selection of
(C) they are better served by selecting linemen in the college draft rather than by selecting
(D) the selection of linemen is better than
(E) they are better served by selecting linemen in the college draft than by selecting

3.(303)Many of us complain about rising fuel prices, but a measure-for-measure comparison is sobering: a coffee cup of gas costs roughly 10% of a latte.
B
A. a coffee cup of gas costs roughly 10% of a latte
B. a coffee cup of gas costs roughly 10% of what a latte does
C. a coffee cup of gas costs roughly 10% as compared to a latte
D. the cost of a coffee cup of gas is roughly 10% of a latte
E. the cost of a coffee cup of gas is roughly 10% as compared to a latte


4.(304)Many were in agreement to boycott the department store, writing emails in protest to the vice-president of the chain who was implored to take action about the unsavory hiring practices.
C
A. Many were in agreement to boycott the department store, writing emails in protest to the vice-president of the chain he was implored to take action about the unsavory hiring practices.

B. Many were agreeing to boycott the department store and even writing emails in protest to the vice-president of the chain in order that he be implored to take action on the unsavory hiring practices.

C. Agreeing to boycott the department store, many even wrote emails in protest to the vice-president of the chain imploring him to take action against the unsavory hiring practices.

D. Many agreed to boycott the department store and also to write emails to the vice-president of the chain in protest in which they implored him to take action against the unsavory hiring practices.

E. Many were in agreement that the department store be boycotted, writing protest emails to the vice-president of the chain imploring him to take action against those hiring practices considered unsavory.

5.(305)In the wake of the global housing crisis, and amid dramatically changing demographics, it is likely that a widespread shift in thinking is ahead, which will reduce demand for large suburban homes, thus increasing demand for smaller urban apartments.
D
(A) it is likely that a widespread shift in thinking is ahead, which will reduce demand for large suburban homes, thus increasing demand for smaller urban apartments.

(B) it is likely that a widespread shift in thinking is ahead, which will reduce demand for large suburban homes, and thus increase demand for smaller urban apartments.

(C) it is not unlikely that a widespread shift in thinking is ahead, reducing demand for large suburban homes, thus creating an increase in demand for smaller urban apartments.

(D) it is not unlikely that a widespread shift in thinking is ahead, reducing demand for large suburban homes and increasing demand for smaller urban apartments.

(E) it is not unlikely that a widespread shift in thinking is ahead, reducing demand for large suburban homes, increasing demand for smaller urban apartments.



6.(306)Known to its considerable opposition as "Seward's Folly", the purchase of Alaska was not unlike that of the Louisiana territory, which provided the United States with new land, a strategic military position, and control of the entire Mississippi River valley.
D错，选A
(A) not unlike that of the Louisiana territory, which provided
(B) not unlike the Louisiana territory, which provided
(C) like the Louisiana territory, which provided
(D) like that of the Louisiana territory for providing
(E) as that of the Louisiana territory for providing

7.(307)In relocating to countries in Europe or Asia, U.S. companies are looking to avoid the attention brought on by moving to such obvious tax shelters as Belize, and taking advantage of the more favorable business conditions in countries like Denmark, which also have a highly skilled work force.
B错，选C
(A) Belize, and taking advantage of the more favorable business conditions in countries like Denmark, which also have a highly skilled work force

(B) Belize, and by taking advantage of the more favorable business conditions in countries like Denmark that also have a highly skilled work force

(C) Belize, and take advantage of the more favorable business conditions in countries like Denmark, which also has a highly skilled work force

(D)Belize, and take advantage of the more favorable business conditions in countries like Denmark, which also have a highly skilled work force

(E) Belize, and are taking advantage of the more favorable business conditions in countries like Denmark, which also have a highly skilled work force

8.(308)A successful ascent of Mt. Everest is rendered tremendously difficult by numerous obstacles, not the least of which is the challenge of adjusting to the decreased atmospheric pressure and correspondingly low oxygen availability that characterize very high altitudes.
C错，选A
(A) is the challenge of adjusting to the decreased atmospheric pressure and correspondingly low oxygen availability that characterize very high altitudes

(B) are the challenge of adjusting to the decreased atmospheric pressure and correspondingly low oxygen availability that characterize very high altitudes

(C) is the challenge of adjusting to the decreased atmospheric pressure and correspondingly low oxygen availability that characterizes very high altitudes

(D) are the challenge of adjusting to the decreased atmospheric pressure and correspondingly low oxygen availability that characterizes very high altitudes

(E) is the challenges of adjusting to the decreased atmospheric pressure and correspondingly low oxygen availability that characterize very high altitudes

9.(309)Diets including more fruits, vegetables, fiber, and less red, processed meat are linked to lower colorectal cancer risk.
E错，选D
A. Diets including more fruits, vegetables, fiber, and less red, processed meat are
B. A diet includes more fruits, vegetables, and fiber, and less red and processed meat is
C. Diets that include more fruits, vegetables, fiber, less red, and processed meat are
D. Diets that include more fruits, vegetables, and fiber and less red and processed meat are
E. A diet that includes more fruits, vegetables, fiber, and less red and processed meat is

10.(310)The increased use of computers and technology across all fields of business and science requires that every college graduate be trained in particular skills that were unimportant even 20 years ago.
A
A. requires that every college graduate be
B. requires that every college graduate is
C. requires that every college graduate should be
D. require that every college graduate should be
E. require that every college graduate be