How men first learned to invent words is unknown; (1) , the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain (2) to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, (3) they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed (4) certain signs, called letters, which could be (5) to represent those sounds, and which could be (6) .Those sounds, whether spoken, (7) written in letters, we call words. The power of words, then, lies in their (8) —the things they bring up before our minds. Words become (9) with meaning for us by experience; (10) the longer we live, the more certain words (11) to us the happy and sad events of our past: and the more we (12) , the more the number of words that mean something to us (13) . Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which appeal (14) to our minds and emotions. This (15) and telling use of words is what we call (16) style. Above all, the real poet is a master of (17) . He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music, and which (18) their position and association can (19) men to tears. We should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully and use them accurately, or they will (20) our speech or writing silly and vulgar.
A. reappear
B. recall
C. remember
D. recollect
A person;s home is as much a reflection of his personality as the clothes he wears,the food he eats and the friends with whom he spends his time.Depending on personality,most have in mind a(n)“ (1) home”.But in general,and especially for the student or new wage earners,there are practical (2) of cash and location on achieving that idea. Cash (3) ,in fact,often means that the only way of (4) when you leave school is to stay at home for a while until things (5) financially.There are obvious (6) of living at home—personal laundry is usually (7) done along with the family wash;meals are provided and there will be a well-established circle of friends to (8) .And there is (9) the responsibility for paying bills,rates,etc. On the other hand, (10) depends on how a family gets on.Do your parents like your friendsYou may love your family— (11) do you like themAre you prepared to be (12) when your parents ask where you are going in the evening and what time you expect to be back If you find that you cannot manage a(n) (13) , and that you finally have the money to leave, how do you (14) finding somewhere else to live If you plan to stay in your home area, the possibilities are (15) well-known to you already. Friends and the local paper are always (16) . If you are going to work in a (17) area, again there are the papers—and the accommodation agencies, (18) these should be approached with (19) . Agencies are allowed to charge a fee, usually the (20) of the first week’s rent, if you take accommodation they have found for you.
A. concerns
B. issues
C. advantages
D. problems