单选题
The first and smallest unit that can be discussed in relation to language is the word. In speaking, the choice of words is (31) the utmost importance. Proper selection will eliminate one source of (32) breakdown in the communication cycle. Too often, careless use of words (33) a meeting of the minds of the speaker and listener. The words used by the speaker may (34) unfavorable reactions in the listener (35) interfere with his comprehension; hence, the transmission-reception system breaks down. (36) , inaccurate or indefinite words may make (37) difficult for the listener to understand the (38) which is being transmitted to him. The speaker who does not have specific words in his working vocabulary may be (39) to explain or describe in a (40) that can be understood by his listeners.
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[解析] is of the utmost importance意思是“非常重要的”,相当于extremely important。“be+of+某些抽象名词”表示“具有……”,等于该抽象名词的形容词的意思。如:This bridge is of great significance.(这座桥具有重大意义。)
【答案解析】[解析] it在此处为先行词,作形式宾语,实际宾语是“for the listener to understand...”。当不定式作宾语,还带有宾语补足语时,必须用it作形式宾语,而把作宾语的不定式短语放在宾补的后面。
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[解析] message意为“信息”,在其后的定语从句中,which代替message作is being transmined的主语。transmit与message搭配。A项speech“发言,讲话”:B项sense“意识”和D项meaning是“意思,意义”,都不与transmit搭配。
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】[解析] unable意为“不可能的”,常用于be unable to do sth.的结构,主语大多是人。 A项obscure意为“暗的,模糊的”;B项difficult意为“困难的”;C项impossible意为“不可能的;无法忍受的”。B、C两项不能用于此结构中。
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】[解析] in a way是固定搭配,意思是“以某种方式”。A项case意为“情况;案例”,不说in a case;B项means意为“方式,方法”,不说in a means,应说by means of; C项 method意为“方法”,不与in搭配,可说with a method。