A. 结构错误

1. Although we cannot live without money, but there are some more meaningful things than money as the purposes in getting an education.

更正: Although we cannot live without money, there are some more meaningful things than money as the purposes in getting an education.

2. People like to choose friends who are different from ourselves have three advantages.

更正: There are three advantages to choosing friends who are different from ourselves.

3. If had no automobile, I would have to walk two hours to go to work.

更正: If there were no automobile, I would have to walk two hours to go to work.

4. There are many other reasons can support my point

更正: There are many other reasons that can support my point.

更正: There are many other reasons to my point.

5. Having friends who are different from us have these advantages.

更正: There are following advantages to having friends who are different from us.

6. I have a friend, she is very different from me, but we can still become good friend, because I always try my best to suit her.

更正: I have a friend who is very different from me, but we still get along well, for I always try my best to go her way.

7. Not to lie is very important.

更正: It is very important not to lie.

8. I am sorry for that I can’t return the books in time.

更正: I am sorry that I cannot return the books in time.

9. I borrowed some books from the school library on last Monday.

更正: I borrowed some books from the school library last Monday.

10. She needs somebody to look after her at the day time.

更正: She needs someone to look after her in the day time.

11. I am sure you will love here.

更正：I am sure that you will love it here.

12. If not, she might die.

更正：Otherwise, she might die.

13. He has only thirty days remain.

更正：He has only thirty days left.

14. Now the returning date is coming soon.

更正：Now the books are due soon.

15. In Australia, do not ask the following questions such as how much they earn.

更正：In Australia, do not ask the such questions as how much they earn.

B. 短语错误

1. In a word, ... 更正: In one word, ...

2. the discovery of new products. 更正: the invention of new products

3. from a place to another place. 更正: from one place to another

4. the advice of a cookbook. 更正: a recipe

5. etc. = and so on

6. et. al = and others

7. living quality = 更正：quality of life

C. 句子错误

1. The artist’s pushes our civilization to a higher level.

更正: The artists’ work upgrades our civilization.

2. Encourage children to be independent thinkers has at least three advantages.

更正: Encouraging children to be independent thinkers has at least three advantages.

3. For example, you work in a big factory.

更正: Suppose you work in a big factory.

4. We will own nothing at all if we depend on luck.

更正: We will get nowhere if we rely on luck.

5. He will get a higher salary to improve his living level.

更正: He will get a higher salary, thus improving his life.

6. Their brain is still very young.

更正: They are still very immature.

7. Dissatisfaction makes people produce desire for the better.

更正: Dissatisfaction gives people the desire for the better.

8. They can’t analyze clearly what is right and what is wrong.

更正: They cannot tell right from wrong.

9. It will help children to form a good habit of dealing with time.

--It will help children learn to make good use of their time.

10. Though it is not the best job, it afford to his life.

更正: Though it is not the best job, a job is a job. He can make ends meet with it.

11. Since people are always not satisfied with their present situation, they want further development.

更正: Since people are never satisfied with their present situation, they want further development.

12. Secondly, for every person, if he is not satisfied with his conditions, he will try to change it.

更正: Secondly, if someone is not satisfied with his conditions, he will try to change it.

13. The only thing they need to do is to find a job which can easily get big money.

更正: The only thing they need to do is to find a job which can bring them big money.

14. Some cigarettes may even cost a larger sum of money.

更正: Some cigarettes may cost even more.

15. Firstly, dissatisfaction encourages the discovery of new products.

更正: Firstly, dissatisfaction encourages the invention of new products.

16. In order to suit the needs of entering into work, students must grasp some technical skills.

更正: In order to meet the needs of future work, students must learn some practical skills.

17. It is very necessary more qualified scientists and technicians.

更正: Qualified scientists and technicians are in great demand.

18. This knowledge will become a part of your body.

更正: This knowledge will become part of you.

19. They cannot think clearly.

更正: They cannot think straight.

20. Money can improve their living standard.

更正: Money can improve their life.

21. Parents always think that children will get a good job and earn a lot of money.

更正: Parents always expect their children to get a good job and earn a lot of money.

22. If a student only cares about money, will lead to be unhappy all his life.

更正: If a student only cares about money, he will be misled all his life.

23. One purpose of education is to study the way in which he studies later.

更正: One purpose of education is to learn to learn.

24. Many parents arrange their children go to learn piano.

更正: Many parents send their children to piano lessons.

25. When I want to absorb somebody else’s opinion, I will study with others.

更正: When I need second opinion, I will study with others.

26. Eating outside has the most advantage that we can go at any time when we finish eating without doing any washing.

更正: The best thing about eating out is we can leave everything behind after meal.

27. Smoking can help you relax your mind.

更正: Cigarettes can help you relax.

28. What’s about nonsmokers?

更正: What about nonsmokers?

29. Why not to be a non-smoker?

更正: Why not be a non-smoker?

30. Everyone will have many friends in his life.

更正: Everyone has friends in his life.

31. I am not good at maths, but English

更正: I am good not at maths but at English

32. Who is the proper person to make up his minds about children’s leisure time?

更正: Who is the proper person to plan children’s leisure time?

33. It is children who clear about their interests.

更正: It is children who are clear about their interests.

34. I agree the latter idea.

更正: I agree with the latter idea.

35. Many new products were invented by people who dissatisfy with the status quo现状.

更正: Many new products were invented by people who were dissatisfied with the status quo.

36. So I feel breathe more comfortably now.

更正: So I feel more comfortable now when I breathe.

37. People should learn knowledge no matter how old they are.

更正：People should learn no matter how old they are.

38. No one knows all the things.

更正：No one knows everything.

39. They like an active life but not a peaceful life.

更正：They like an active life rather than a peaceful one.

40. You’ll find that you are fit for business and you can make it your main job.

更正：You’ll find that you are fit for business and you can make it your career.

41. Could you postpone the time of returning the books?

更正：Could you postpone the deadline of the book?

42. I would appreciate it if you could give me another one week.

更正：I would appreciate it if you could give me one more week?

43. I know that returning the books late will be fined.

更正：I know that I will be fined for returning the books late.

44. I never closed my eyes.

更正：I did not get a wink of sleep.

 

D. 措辞错误

1. I want to live in a quiet place to admire peaceful life.

更正: I want to live in a quiet place to enjoy peaceful life.

2. Each form of having friends has its advantages更正: Each way of choosing friends has its advantages.

3. I was admitted to a key university for which few dared to sign up.

更正: I was admitted to a key university to which few dared to apply

4. Luckily, he recognized认出 an American professor.

更正: Luckily, he knew认识 an American professor.

5. They will learn the bad habits.

更正: They will develop bad habits.

6. In this continued process, people make progress.

更正: In this cycle, people make progress.

7. Lastly, higher education is equal to higher salary.

更正: Lastly, higher education means higher salary.

8. By making friends who are different from ourselves, we can make up for deficiency.

更正: By making friends who are different from ourselves, we can make up for our shortcomings.

9. A wrong decision will bring even worse fact.

更正: A wrong decision will bring even worse result.

10. You spend all your life to fulfill your willing.

更正: You devote all your life to the fulfillment of your dream.

11. Children should be taught disciplines in order to avoid unnecessary lost.

更正: Children should be taught disciplines in order to avoid unnecessary loss.

12. I felt alone.

更正：I felt lonely.

13. A house is a fortune.

更正：A house is a piece of property.

14. So I lived there last night.

更正：So I stayed there last night.

15. I’ve got known that my uncle was sick.

更正：I learned that my uncle was sick.

16. Hope you can accept my requirement.

更正：I hope you can accept my request.

17. There was little change in the numbers of spending on education.

更正：There was little change in the amount of spending on education.

18. Australia people like to eat something sweet.

更正：Australian people like to eat sweet food.

19. After looking my letter, I believe you will understand me.

更正：After reading my letter, I believe that you will understand me.

16. Doctors have tried their best to survive my grandfather.

更正：Doctors have tried their best to rescue my grandfather.

17. I will return the books as quickly as possible.

更正：I will return the books as soon as possible. （quickly指动作，soon指时间）

20. He is my most favorite person in my life.

更正：He is the closest（亲密的）person in my life.

21. I am a passenger of your library.

更正：I am a user of your library.

 

E. 词组翻译错误

1. 生活条件：

误：life conditions

正：living conditions,

2. 生活水平：

误：living level

正：living standard

3. 生活质量：

误：living quality

正：quality of life

4. 取得卓越成就

5. 误：earn good achievement

正：make great achievements

6. 避免损失

误：to save lost

正：to avoid loss

7. 专长：

误：expert skills.

正：expertise

8. 全国各地：

误：around the country

正：across the country

9. 全球：around the world

10. 高考：

误：National High School Entrance Test

正：National Entrance Examination for Higher Education.

11. 从长远看：

误：see from the long vision

正：in the long run

12. 实验组/ 对照组：

误：experimental group/ contrast group

正：treatment group/ control group

13. 远程教育：

误：long distant education

正：long distance education

14. 还（书）日期：

误：the time of returning

正：the deadline

15. 心脏病

误：heart sick

正：heart attack

F. 口语化错误

1. 误：isn’t/ hasn’t/ didn’t/

正：is not/ has not/ did not

2. 误：3 reasons

正：three reasons

3. 误：a lot of people

正：many people; a large number of people

4. 误：if A or B

正：whether A or B

5. 误：like A and B

正：such as A and B

6. 误：Sports like swimming and running improve children’s health

正：Sports such as swimming and running improve children’s health

7. 误：I think, sports have advantages and disadvantages

正：I think that sports have both advantages and disadvantages.

8. 误：Yours faithfully

Fanny （对陌生人）

正：Yours faithfully

Fanny Wang（对陌生人）

9. 误：I have to say sorry to you.

正：I have to apologize to you.

10. 误：Thanks a lot

正：Thank you very much

11. 误：Sorry again.

正：I apologize again.

12. 误：I will come back at the beginning of Aug.

正：I will come back at the beginning of August.

13. 误：He is sick now and is in the hospital（在医院）.

正：He is sick now and is in hospital（住院）.

14. 误：My dad called me yesterday and said my mum was sick.

正：My father called me yesterday and said that my mother was sick.

15. 误：I received a sudden call that my father was sick.

正：I received a sudden call and was told that my father was sick. (call不能引导同位语从句)

G. 修辞错误

1. 能用主动，不用被动

Recently an announcement is made by the government that it plans to build a new university.

更正：The government has recently made an announcement that it plans to build a new university.

2. We were told by the doctor that his life is in danger.

更正：The doctor told us that his life is in danger.

3. 能用动词，不用名词

The government has recently made an announcement that it plans to build a new university.

更正：The government has recently announced that it plans to build a new university.

4. I hope you can forgive me for this kind of thing.（表达模糊）

更正：I hope you can forgive me for the delay. （表达具体）