英语词汇学试题

课程代码： 00832

Ⅰ . Each of the statements below is followed by four alternative answers. Choose the one that would best complete the statement and put the letter in the bracket. (30%)

1 ． The definition of a word comprises the following points except ________. （　　　）

A ． a sound unity                                             B ． a minimal unit of meaning

C ． a unit of meaning                                        D ． a form that can function alone in a sentence

2 ． Words may be classified into content words and function words by ________. （　　　）

A ． origin                                                        B ． notion

C ． stability                                                     D ． use frequency

3 ． It’s said that modern English vocabulary develops through three channels. Which of the following is NOT one of them? （　　　）

A ． Borrowing.                                                B ． Semantic change.

C ． Creation.                                                    D ． Blending.

4 ． What did modern English begin with? （　　　）

A ． The establishment of printing.