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  • 1. (2019·长宁模拟) Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.

        Is it wrong—either grammatically or in terms of style—to mix the simple past tense with the past perfect in one sentence? To give an example, the following seems a bit heavy and awkward to me: "There had been a time when she had been happier.' I prefer: 'There had been a time when she was happier.' Any thoughts?

    —ALEX

    I think the second version is the correct one—it's shorter and clearer. Rather than focusing on tenses, focus on the clean, short sentence. If something seems heavy and awkward to you, the writer—then it probably is. Always short sentences.

    —DIANA

        I have constructed texts for a range of children's picture books all based on working profession: bus driver, postman, footballer, cleaner, teacher, policeman to list a few. I've listed about thirty professions so far. I thought of titling them as Mr Bus Driver, Mr Postman and so on. Would I be infringing (侵权) the Mr Men titles if I did or should I think of something else?

    —RAJIV

        The Mr Men stories are based on characteristics, not on jobs—Mr Lazy, Mr Noisy, etc—so they bear no relation to your projects. However, you will come under fire from gender equality supporters—every job you list could equally be done by a woman. No teacher and few parents would find work useful if it implies that all professions are open only to men. I advise you to look at modern children's books in a library or bookshop.

    —DIANA

    1. (1) Alex wants to know how to ______.
      A . avoid uncertain terms in writing B . use tenses properly in one sentence C . improve grammatical skills D . focus on clear and short sentences
    2. (2) Diana reminds Rajiv that he will be severely criticized for ______.
      A . tending to hold gender prejudice B . breaking the law using Mr. Men titles C . not characterizing enough professions D . not running a project related to education
    3. (3) Which of the following questions is not supposed to be asked if you email Diana?
      A . Is there a good market for traditional poems these days? B . Can you possibly evaluate my recently written novel enclosed? C . Where can I get some instructive books on writing for my son? D . How can I write an appropriate acknowledgement for my book?

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