Who are probably use “maybe” when they mean “no” for the sake of face saving？A.Black

A.Latin Americans.

B.East Asians.

C.Black Americans.

D.West Europeans.

et and greatest dramatist. Only one name can possibly suggest itself to him: that of William Shakespeare. Every Englishman has some knowledge, however slight, of the works of our greatest writer. All of us use words, phrases and quotations from Shakespeare's writings that have become part of the common property of English-speaking people. Most of the time we are probably unaware of the source of the words we use, rather like the old lady who was taken to see a performance of HAMLET and complained that "it was full of well-known proverbs and quotations. "

Shakespeare, more perhaps than any other writer, made full use of the great resources of the English language. Most of us use about five thousand words in our normal employment of English; Shakespeare in his works used about twenty-five thousand. There is probably no better way for a foreigner to appreciate the richness and variety of the English language than by studying the various ways in which Shakespeare used it. Such a study is well worth the effort (it is not, of course, recommended to beginners) even though some aspects of English usage, and the meaning of many words, have changed since Shakespeare's day.

English people______.

A．have never discussed who is the world's greatest poet and greatest dramatist

B．never discuss about the world's？ greatest poets or dramatists

C．are sure who is the world's greatest poet and greatest dramatist

D．do not care who is the world's greatest poet and greatest dramatist

t dramatist (剧作家).Only one name can possibly suggest itself to him: that of William Shakespeare.Every Englishman has some knowledge, however slight, of the work of our greatest writer.All of us use words, phrases and quotations from Shakespeare’s writings that have become part of the common property of the English-speaking people.Most of the time we are probably unaware of the source of the words we used, rather like the old lady who was taken to see a performance of Hamlet and complained that it was full of well-known proverbs and quotations.

Shakespeare, more perhaps than any other writer, makes full use of the great resources of the English language.Most of us use about five thousand words in our normal use of English; Shakespeare in his works used about twenty-five thousand.

There is probably no better way for a foreigner to appreciate the richness and variety of the English language than by studying the various ways in which Shakespeare used it.Such a study is well worth the effort (it is not, of course, recommended to beginners) even though some aspects of English usage, and the meaning of many words, have changed since Shakespeare’s day.

1).English people _______.

A.have never discussed who is the world’s greatest dramatist

B.never discuss any issue concerning the world’s greatest dramatist

C.are sure who is the world’s greatest dramatist

D.do not care who is the world’s greatest poet and dramatist

2).Every Englishman knows _______.

A.more or less about Shakespeare

B.Shakespeare, but only slightly

C.all Shakespeare’s writings

D.only the name of the greatest English writer

3).Which of the following is true？

A.We use all the words, phrases and quotations from Shakespeare’s writings.

B.Shakespeare’s writings have become the property of those who are learning to speak English.

C.It is likely to be true that people often do not know the origins of the words they use

D.All the words people use are taken from the writings of Shakespeare.

4).What does the word “proverb” mean？

A.Familiar sayings.

B.Shakespeare’s plays.

C.Complaints.

D.Actors and actresses.

5).Why is it worthwhile to study the various ways in which Shakespeare used English？

A.English words have changed a lot since Shakespeare’s time.

B.By doing so one can be fully aware of the richness of the English language.

C.English words are now being used in the same way as in Shakespeare’s time.

D.Beginners may have difficulty learning some aspects of English usage.

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B. 车主一开始可能会反对，但使用公共交通工具的人会支持的。

C. 车主和使用公共交通工具的人都会支持的。

ctually the umbrella was not invented as protection against rain. Its first use was as a shade against the sun.

Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the Chinese were the first to use it in the eleventh century B. C.

We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use: it became a symbol of honor and authority. In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by the king or by those in high office.

In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans. During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it was considered a symbol of power and authority. By 1680, the umbrella appeared in France, and later on in England.

By the 18th century the umbrella was used against rain throughout most of Europe. Umbrella did not change much in style. during all this time, though they became much lighter in weight. It was not until the twentieth century that women's umbrellas were made, in a whole variety of colors.

According to this passage, the umbrella was probably first invented

A．in ancient China

B．in ancient Europe

C．in ancient Greece

D．in ancient Rome

For any Englishman，there can never be any discussion as to who is the world's greatest writer. Only one name can possibly suggest itself to him：that of William Shakespeare.

Every Englishman has some knowledge of his work. All of us use words and phrases from Shakespeare's writings that have become a part of the English-speaking people.

Shakespeare, more perhaps than any other writer, made full use of the English language. Most of us use about five thousand words in our normal employment of English; Shakespeare in his works used about twenty-five thousand!

There is probably no better way　for a foreigner (or an Englishman!) to appreciate the richness　and variety of the English language than by studying the various ways in which Shakespeare uses it. Such a study is well worth the effort (it is not, of course, recommended to beginners), even though some aspects of English usage, and the meaning of many words, have changed since Shakespeare's day.

1. From the first two sentences of the passage we can conclude that ________.

(A) it can't be discussed about who is the world's greatest poet

(B) it can't be discussed about who is the world's greatest dramatist

(C) Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest writer

(D) Englishmen like to discuss about who is the world's greatest writer

2. According to the passage many English words and phrases that we use today are from _____.

(A) Englishmen (B) Shakespeare's works

(C) English speaking people(D) ancient people

3. To learn the richness of the English language, people should ______.

(A) read Shakespeare's plays(B) learn from an English man

(C) be glad to be a foreigner (D) write and read more

4. The author does not suggest beginners reading Shakespeare's plays probably because _____.

(A) the works are for native speakers

(B) only Englishmen can understand his plays

(C) the works are too difficult for a beginner

(D) some of English usage and the meaning of many words have changed

5. In this passage the author wants to _______.

(A) show the richness of English language

(B) tell how great a writer Shakespeare is

(C) tell that some English words are out of use now

(D) tell that some aspects of English usage have changed since Shakespeare's day

reatest writer. Only one name can possibly suggest itself to him：that of William Shakespeare.

Every Englishman has some knowledge of his work. All of us use words and phrases from Shakespeare's writings that have become a part of the English-speaking people.

Shakespeare, more perhaps than any other writer, made full use of the English language. Most of us use about five thousand words in our normal employment of English; Shakespeare in his works used about twenty-five thousand!

There is probably no better way for a foreigner (or an Englishman!) to appreciate the richness and variety of the English language than by studying the various ways in which Shakespeare uses it. Such a study is well worth the effort (it is not, of course, recommended to beginners), even though some aspects of English usage, and the meaning of many words, have changed since Shakespeare's day.

1). From the first two sentences of the passage we can conclude that ________.

A. it can't be discussed about who is the world's greatest dramatist

B. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest writer

C. Englishmen like to discuss about who is the world's greatest writer

D. it can't be discussed about who is the world's greatest poet

2). According to the passage many English words and phrases that we use today are from _____.

A. Englishmen

B. English speaking people

C. Shakespeare's works

D. ancient people

3). To learn the richness of the English language, people should ______.

A. write and read more

B. be glad to be a foreigner

C. learn from an English man

D. read Shakespeare's plays

4). The author does not suggest beginners reading Shakespeare's plays probably because _____.

A. only Englishmen can understand his plays

B. some of English usage and the meaning of many words have changed

C. the works are too difficult for a beginner

D. the works are for native speakers

5). In this passage the author wants to _______.

A. tell how great a writer Shakespeare is

B. tell that some aspects of English usage have changed since Shakespeare's day

C. tell that some English words are out of use now

D. show the richness of English language

For any Englishman，there can never be any discussion as to who is the world's greatest writer. Only one name can possibly suggest itself to him：that of William Shakespeare.

Every Englishman has some knowledge of his work. All of us use words and phrases from Shakespeare's writings that have become a part of the English-speaking people.

Shakespeare, more perhaps than any other writer, made full use of the English language. Most of us use about five thousand words in our normal employment of English; Shakespeare in his works used about twenty-five thousand!

There is probably no better way for a foreigner (or an Englishman!) to appreciate the richness and variety of the English language than by studying the various ways in which Shakespeare uses it. Such a study is well worth the effort (it is not, of course, recommended to beginners), even though some aspects of English usage, and the meaning of many words, have changed since Shakespeare's day.

1. From the first two sentences of the passage we can conclude that ________.

(A) it can't be discussed about who is the world's greatest poet

(B) it can't be discussed about who is the world's greatest dramatist

(C) Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest writer

(D) Englishmen like to discuss about who is the world's greatest writer

2. According to the passage many English words and phrases that we use today are from _____.

(A) Englishmen (B) Shakespeare's works

(C) English speaking people(D) ancient people

3. To learn the richness of the English language, people should ______.

(A) read Shakespeare's plays(B) learn from an English man

(C) be glad to be a foreigner (D) write and read more

4. The author does not suggest beginners reading Shakespeare's plays probably because _____.

(A) the works are for native speakers

(B) only Englishmen can understand his plays

(C) the works are too difficult for a beginner

(D) some of English usage and the meaning of many words have changed

5. In this passage the author wants to _______.

(A) show the richness of English language

(B) tell how great a writer Shakespeare is

(C) tell that some English words are out of use now

(D) tell that some aspects of English usage have changed since Shakespeare's day

But actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against rain. Its first use was as a shade against the sun!

Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, back in the eleventh century B.C.

We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use: it became a symbol of honor and suthority. In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by royalty or by those in high office.

In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as sunshade. And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.

During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it was considered a symbol of power and authority. By 1680, the umbrella appeared in France, and later on in England.

By the eighteenth century, the umbrella was used against rain throughout most of Europe. Umbrellas have not changed much in style. during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn' t until the twentieth century that women' s umbrellas began to be made, in a whole variety of colors.

1.According to this passage, the umbrella was probably first invented ().

A.in ancient China

B.in ancient Egypt

C.in ancient Greece

D.in ancient Rome

2.Which of the following statements is not true about the umbrella？

A.No one exactly knows who was the inventor of the umbrella.

B.The umbrella was first invented to be used as protection against the sun.

C.The umbrella changed much in style. in the eighteenth century.

D.In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade.

3.A strange feature(特征)of the umbrella's use is that it was used as ().

A.protection against rain

B.a shade against the sun

C.a symbol of honour and power

D.women's decoration

4.In Europe, the umbrella was first used against the rain ().

A.during the Middle Ages

B.by the eighteenth century

C.in Rome

D.in Greece

5.This passage talks mainly about ().

A.when and how the umbrella was invented

B.why the umbrella was so popular in Europe

C.the development of the umbrella

D.the history and use of the umbrella

ought about this fact seriously must have wondered how it has come about that man has achieved a position so supreme(最高的) among the myriad(无数的) kinds of animal life.Two characteristics of man, in comparison with all other animals, that stand out above all others are the creation and use of tools and the development and use of language.Since no other animals have achieved these abilities, it must be assumed that man’s evolutionary development led to his capacity to create and use tools and to devise and use language.

Once these abilities and practices evolved, they probably became driving forces in the further evolution of man.Those members of the species who become most proficient(精通的) in the fabrication of tools and in the command of language and thought would tend to survive and maintain their kind for good, at the expense of those of lesser ability.

11.Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage？()

A.Tools and language are either the effects or the causes of human evolution.

B.No other animals have achieved human abilities.

C.Among the animals, only man is able to use tools and language.

D.Man owns his capacity to making use of tools and language.

12.“Animal kingdom” in the passage refers to ().

A.the place where all animals live

B.the animal society

C.all kinds of animals, including man

D.the forest with animals

13.One important condition for man’s evolution is() .

A.the animal kingdom

B.a supreme position

C.the myriad kinds

D.his natural capacity

14.The phrase “come about” in the passage is likely to mean ________.

A.happened

B.appeared

C.arrived

D.succeeded

15.The last sentence suggests that() .

A.those of lesser ability would be very expensive

B.in order to survive, man has to sacrifice some other animals

C.those who become proficient in making tools can speak well

D.language and thought could be acquired by man