II. Each of the following incomplete statements is followed by four alternatives. Read each statement and the four alternatives carefully and decide which alternative can complete the statement. (10%)

1. The word in British English for “story” is ______. (      )

A. storey                                                         B. floor  

C. stairs                                                          D. storage

2. The word in British English for “tire” is ______. (      )

A. wheel                                                          B. bore   

C. fatigue                                                        D. tyre

3. In American English “Santa Claus” is a loan word from ______. (      )

A. Indian languages                                          B. Dutch

C. French                                                        D. German

4. It is quite common for students in English culture to call their professor ______. (      )

A. Robert                                                        B. Harrison

C. Robert Harrison                                           D. Professor Robert

5. Many technical terms such as quantum, antenna, formula, nucleons, datum and molecules are all derived from ______. (      )

A. French                                                        B. Greek 

C. Latin                                                           D. Roman