C. Indian                   D. English origin

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. There might be more than one correct answer (16%)

21.Inductive argumentation has been related to (      ).

A. the linear thinking pattern                   B. the branching thinking pattern

C. inductive reasoning                     D. indirect personality

22. “ (      ) ” are all euphemisms for “ poor ” .

A. Not rich                       B. Needy

C. Underprivileged                  D. Disadvantaged

23. “ (      ) ” can be termed as honorfics.

A. Would you mind my closing the door

B. To make valuable comments

C. Your Excellency

D. Your honorable

24. “ (      ) ” can be functioned as greetings.

A. How is everything?                     B. Good morning.

C. Where are you going?                   D. Hello!

25. “ (      ) ” can be used as a reply to an invitation.

A. Oh, thank you very much. But I think I may have to work that day. Could I let you know tomorrow?

B. Thank you very much. I’ll try to come.

C. That would be lovely. Thank you very much.

D. Oh, what a pity! I’d love to, but I’m afraid I won’t be free next Saturday. Thank you all the same.

26.There is truth in the statement that (      ).

A. English is a language governed by strict rules and regulations

B. English speakers enjoy more freedom when speaking or writing in English than Chinese people

C. English grammatical markers are obligatory items

D. English has more explicit grammatical markers that are used obligatorily than Chinese

27.There is truth in that(      ).