20. What does punctuality mean to Americans and Englishmen?(       )

A. In time.                                                      B. On time if not a little before.

C. A couple of minutes late.                               D. Half an hour late.

II. Each of the following incomplete statements is followed by four alternatives. Read. each statement and the four alternatives carefully and decide what alternatives can complete the statement. There might be more than one correct answer. (10%)

21. Language is ____________used in the communication of thought.

A. an instrument                                              B. an idea

C. a means                                                       D. a vehicle

22. The fact that “ 伯父、 叔父、舅父、姑父、姨夫 ” collectively correspond to “uncle” implies that

the distinction between ____________is often ignored in English culture.

A. paternal and maternal relatives                      B. male and female relatives

C. blood and spouse relatives                             D. old and young relatives

23. Which description is reasonable in the following cultural interpretations for the differences in

word order between English and Chinese?(       )

A. English people are inclined to think inductively, while Chinese people tend to think