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Now, English is used as the first language and official language in Singapore.()
Now, English is used as the first language and official language in Singapore.()
Now, English is used as the first language and official language in Singapore.()
A.English words have changed a lot since Shakespeare's time
B.by doing so one can be fully aware of the richness of English language
C.English words are now being used in the same way as in Shakespeare's days
D.English words are now the same in various ways as in Shakespeare's days
A.advantage
B.opportunity
C.incident
D.occasion
What does the English used in the days of King Alfred the Great look like now?
A.It looks like the English our grandparents used.
B.It looks like a foreign language.
C.It looks like the English in old films.
D.It looks like a dead language.
Why is it worthwhile to study the various ways in which Shakespeare used English? A.English words have changed a lot since Shakespeare’s times . 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 times . D.Beginners may have difficulty learning some aspects of English usage .
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 days
D.none of the above
The word "tycoon" in the last paragraph is ______.
A.derived from a Japanese word, meaning a businessman with great wealth and power
B.an English translation of a Russian word, meaning a man of great consequence
C.borrowed from Portuguese, meaning an industrialist with a great man of money obtained illegally
D.rarely used now because of its derogatory meaning
The art of war has undergone such changes that _______.
A.we no longer use any French words of the Middle Ages
B.many words once common are not used any longer and they are replaced by Italian words
C.French military terms have disappeared from the English language
D.many words once common are now only in historical use and their places have been taken by the newly-borrowed words
The word "tycoon" in the last paragraph is ______.
A.derived from a Japanese word, meaning a businessman with great wealth and power
B.an English translation of a Russian word, meaning a man of great consequence
C.borrowed from Portuguese, meaning an industrialist with a great sum of money obtained illegally
D.rarely used now because of its derogatory meaning
听力原文:M: How are you getting on with your study, Jane?
W: Quite well, I think. I'm now getting used to the study here.
M: How did your last English exam go?
W: I couldn't feel better about it.
What do we learn from the conversation?
A.The woman is sick.
B.The woman is confident.
C.The woman is worried about her exam.
D.The woman is anxious.
What factors and forces have led to the (40) ________ of English? Why is English now considered to be so prestigious that, across the globe, individuals and societies feel (41) ________ if they do not have (42) ________ in this language? How has English changed through 1,500 Years? These are some of the questions that you (43) ________ when you study English.
You also examine the immense variability of English and (44) ________. You develop in-depth knowledge of the intricate structure of the language. Why do some non-native speakers of English claim that it’s a difficult language to learn, while (45) ________? At the University of Sussex, you are introduced to the nature and grammar of English in all aspects. This involves the study of sound structures, the formation of words, the sequencing words and the construction of meaning, as well as examination of the theories explaining the aspects of English usage. (46) ________, which are raised by studying how speakers and writers employ English for a wide variety of purposes.
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