第一章 单元测试

1、单选题：
What is one essential final step in the academic writing process? （ ）
选项：
A:Drafting.
B:Conducting research.
C:Proofreading and editing.
D:Understanding your task.
答案: 【Proofreading and editing.】

2、单选题：
What drives the structure of academic writing? （ ）
选项：
A:Purpose.
B:Audience awareness.
C:Precision.
D:Tone.
答案: 【Purpose.】

3、单选题：
What is the primary audience for academic writing? （ ）
选项：
A:Social media followers.
B:Professors, researchers, or peers.
C:General public.
D:Friends and family.
答案: 【Professors, researchers, or peers.】

4、单选题：
What is the ultimate goal of the course for students? （ ）
选项：
A:To develop public speaking skills.
B:To master advanced research techniques.
C:To achieve internationally acceptable standards in academic writing.
D:To become proficient in creative writing.
答案: 【To achieve internationally acceptable standards in academic writing.】

5、单选题：
Which of the following is an example of hedging language in academic writing? （ ）
选项：
A:The experiment was conducted to investigate the underlying causes of the problem.
B:The study suggests that levels of CO2 in the atmosphere are decreasing.
C:This is true and everyone agrees.
D:The metal was heated to 65°C.
答案: 【The study suggests that levels of CO2 in the atmosphere are decreasing.】

6、单选题：
What is the main purpose of transition words like “therefore” and “however” in academic writing? （ ）
选项：
A:To replace headings and subheadings.
B:To connect ideas and show relationships.
C:To emphasize personal opinions.
D:To simplify the text for casual readers.
答案: 【To connect ideas and show relationships.】

7、单选题：
Which of the following sentences includes a hedging expression? （ ）
选项：
A:Different forms, changing at different rates and showing contrasting combinations of characteristics, were present in different areas.
B:There is experimental work to show that a week or ten days may not be long enough and a fortnight to three weeks is probably the best theoretical period.
C:For our present purpose, we must distinguish two kinds of chemical reaction, according to whether the reaction releases energy or requires it.
D:For example, it is possible to see that in January this person weighed 60.8 kg for eight days.
答案: 【For example, it is possible to see that in January this person weighed 60.8 kg for eight days.】

8、多选题：
What are the core elements that distinguish academic writing from casual or creative writing? （ ）
选项：
A:Precision.
B:Purpose.
C:Tone.
D:Audience.
答案: 【Purpose.;
Tone.;
Audience.】

9、多选题：
What purposes might academic writing serve? （ ）
选项：
A:Using first-person language in all cases.
B:Providing background information.
C:Critiquing others' research.
D:Presenting research findings.
答案: 【Providing background information.;
Critiquing others' research.;
Presenting research findings.】

10、多选题：
What are some outcomes students can achieve after completing this academic writing course? （ ）
选项：
A:Confidence in academic writing.
B:Mastery of grammar and vocabulary.
C:Ability to structure arguments logically.
D:Proficiency in writing structured academic papers.
答案: 【Confidence in academic writing.;
Mastery of grammar and vocabulary.;
Ability to structure arguments logically.;
Proficiency in writing structured academic papers.】

11、多选题：
Which sentences include informal expressions? （ ）
选项：
A:Significantly, even at this late date, Lautrec was considered a bit conservative by his peers.
B:Unfortunately, since there are so many possible explanations, the correct one is most difficult to find out.
C:Unfortunately, since there are so many possible explanations, the correct one is most difficult to ascertain.
D:Significantly, even at this late date, Lautrec was considered somewhat conservative by his peers.
答案: 【Significantly, even at this late date, Lautrec was considered a bit conservative by his peers.;
Unfortunately, since there are so many possible explanations, the correct one is most difficult to find out.】

12、判断题：
Paraphrasing a text means makes it shorter. （ ）
选项：
A:错
B:对
答案: 【错】

13、判断题：
Academic writing always follows a fixed standard and does not vary across different subjects. （ ）
选项：
A:错
B:对
答案: 【错】

14、判断题：
Academic writing avoids the use of personal pronouns to maintain an impersonal tone. （ ）
选项：
A:错
B:对
答案: 【对】

15、判断题：
Instead of using specialized vocabulary, writers often use informal expressions or phrasal verbs. （ ）
选项：
A:错
B:对
答案: 【错】

第二章 单元测试

1、单选题：
Which type of essay is commonly used for college application essays? （ ）
选项：
A:Expository essay.
B:Narrative essay.
C:Descriptive essay.
D:Argumentative essay.
答案: 【Narrative essay.】

2、单选题：
What is the key difference between a descriptive essay and a narrative essay? （ ）
选项：
A:A descriptive essay focuses on explaining causes and results, while a narrative essay tells a personal story.
B:A descriptive essay uses vivid descriptions, while a narrative essay relies on logical reasoning.
C:A descriptive essay requires a strong thesis statement, while a narrative essay does not.
D:A descriptive essay is written chronologically, while a narrative essay is not.
答案: 【A descriptive essay focuses on explaining causes and results, while a narrative essay tells a personal story.】

3、单选题：
What is NOT the role of referencing in academic essays? （ ）
选项：
A:It identifies access to specific databases, archives or equipment.
B:It identifies collaborations and partnerships.
C:It is primarily used to enhance the creative aspect of essays.
D:It lists resources and facilities required to do the project.
答案: 【It is primarily used to enhance the creative aspect of essays.】

4、单选题：
What is the purpose of the methods section in a report? （ ）
选项：
A:To interpret the implications of the findings.
B:To provide recommendations for future research.
C:To describe how the research was conducted and the tools used.
D:To summarize findings from previous research.
答案: 【To describe how the research was conducted and the tools used.】

5、单选题：
What type of language and structure is recommended for writing a report? （ ）
选项：
A:Informal language with long paragraphs.
B:Narrative language with contractions and apostrophes.
C:Creative language with metaphors and storytelling.
D:Clear and concise language with sections, headings, and sub-headings.
答案: 【Clear and concise language with sections, headings, and sub-headings.】

6、单选题：
Which section of the research proposal includes a summary of existing knowledge and identifies gaps in the literature? （ ）
选项：
A:Introduction.
B:Research methodology.
C:Ethical considerations.
D:Literature review.
答案: 【Literature review.】

7、单选题：
What should be included in the ethical considerations section of a research proposal? （ ）
选项：
A:A summary of the research problem.
B:Discussion of data privacy and participant consent.
C:A timeline for completing tasks.
D:A list of references cited in the proposal.
答案: 【Discussion of data privacy and participant consent.】

8、单选题：
What is the primary purpose of a research article? （ ）
选项：
A:To provide a platform for casual scientific discussions.
B:To present original findings from research and share them with the global scientific community.
C:To summarize findings of previous studies without conducting new research.
D:To publish raw data for public access.
答案: 【To present original findings from research and share them with the global scientific community.】

9、单选题：
Why is it important to follow the specific requirements of a target journal when finalizing the structure of a research article? （ ）
选项：
A:Because journals only accept articles with combined Results and Discussion sections.
B:Because journals may have variations in structure depending on the field.
C:Because journals reject articles that do not match their aesthetic preferences.
D:Because journals prioritize articles with the longest introductions.
答案: 【Because journals may have variations in structure depending on the field.】

10、多选题：
What are the main parts of a well-organized essay? （ ）
选项：
A:Body.
B:Introduction,
C:Conclusion.
D:References.
答案: 【Body.;
Introduction,;
Conclusion.】

11、多选题：
Which sections of a dissertation or thesis serve as a guide or overview for the reader? （ ）
选项：
A:Contents page.
B:Literature review.
C:Acknowledgements.
D:Abstract.
答案: 【Contents page.;
Abstract.】

12、多选题：
Why is the method section considered highly necessary in a research article? （ ）
选项：
A:It might be useful for interested readers to repeat the research.
B:It highlights the implications of the findings.
C:It allows readers to reproduce the results.
D:It provides a roadmap for the study's objectives.
答案: 【It might be useful for interested readers to repeat the research.;
It allows readers to reproduce the results.】

13、多选题：
What is the primary purpose of a dissertation or thesis? （ ）
选项：
A:It serves as a requirement for obtaining a higher degree.
B:It aims to demonstrate the student's ability to conduct independent research.
C:It contributes new knowledge to the field of study.
D:It is meant to provide a summary of existing literature without adding new knowledge.
答案: 【It aims to demonstrate the student's ability to conduct independent research.;
It contributes new knowledge to the field of study.】

14、判断题：
The introduction of an essay consists of a topic sentence, supporting evidence, and a conclusion. （ ）
选项：
A:对
B:错
答案: 【错】

15、判断题：
The methods section of a report uses the present tense to describe research steps. （ ）
选项：
A:对
B:错
答案: 【错】

16、判断题：
The conclusion section may be combined with the discussion section in some journals. （ ）
选项：
A:对
B:错
答案: 【对】

17、判断题：
The abstract section of a dissertation is usually longer than 500 words. （ ）
选项：
A:错
B:对
答案: 【错】