The first and smallest unit that can be discussed in relation to language is the word. In speaking, the choice of words is 1 the utmost importance. Proper selection will eliminate one source of 2 breakdown in the communication cycle. Too often, careless use of words 3 a meeting of the mind of the speaker and listener. The words used by the speaker may 4 unfavorable reactions in the listener 5 interfere with his comprehension; hence, the transmission-reception system breaks down. 6 , inaccurate or indefinite words may make 7 difficult for the listener to understand the 8 which is being transmitted to him. The speaker who does not have specific words in working vocabulary may be 9 to explain or describe in a 10 that can be understood by listeners.
1. [A] of [B] at [C] for [D] on
2. [A] inaccessible [B] timely [C] likely [D] invalid
3. [A] encourages [B] prevents [C] destroys [D] offers
4. [A] pass out [B] take away [C] back up [D] stir up
5. [A] who [B] as [C] which [D] what
6. [A] Moreover [B] However [C] Preliminarily [D] Unexpectedly
7. [A] that [B] it [C] so [D] this
8. [A] speech [B] sense [C] message [D] meaning
9. [A] obscure [B] difficult [C] impossible [D] unable
10. [A] case [B] means [C] method [D] way
參考答案:ACBDC,ABCDD