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Yangtze

Quiz 1 - Identify problems and suggest corrections: Captain Zhang has his own particular way of asking for the appropriate fee. Answer:  Captain Zhang has his own way of asking for the fee. [ clarity ] The boat moved slowly upriver; which was only possible because the prevailing winds blew that way. Answer:  The boat moved slowly upriver, which was only possible because the prevailing winds blew that way. [ punctuation ] Fishing infers a life on the water. Answer:  Fishing implies a life on the water. [ words ] Liyao told Lu that she ought to visit Lake Poyanghu in Jiangxi Province. Answer:  Liyao told Lu that Liyao ought to visit Lake Poyanghu in Jiangxi Province. [ grammar ] Junks and sampans have changed little over the years, Sung Dynasty paintings of 1000 years ago show similar vessels. Answer:  Junks and sampans have changed little over the years; Sung Dynasty paintings of 1000 years ago show similar vessels. [ punctuation ] Baosheng bumped into a tracker married to his ex-wife shortly after dusk on a sharp turn along the hazardous Emperor Path. Suggested Answer:  Shortly after dusk on a sharp turn along the hazardous Emperor Path, Baosheng bumped into a tracker married to his ex-wife. [ style ] Each of the fishermen has one net to haul in their catch. Answer:  Each of the fishermen has one net to haul in his catch. [ grammar ] Our tourguide Bao told stories that contained descriptions of ancient Chinese customs. { make the verb more vigorous } Suggested Answer:  Our tourguide Bao told stories that described ancient Chinese customs. [ clarity ] Several trackers compared the Emperor Path to a much easier path. Answer:  Several trackers compared the Emperor Path with a much easier path. [ style ( idiom ) ] We traveled further down the Yangtze than the previous tour group traveled. Answer:  We traveled farther down the Yangtze than the previous tour group traveled. [ words ]

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