新视野视听说教程第二册quiz1(9)

新视野视听说教程第二册quiz

because they know that changes in language can cause changes in attitudes. If every person isn't referred to ashe, people will begin to realize that men aren't the only ones who are important or who have made great achievements. Most words that indicate only one gender have been replaced with words that refer to both males and females. Thus, a poetess is called a poet, a waitress is a server, and mankind has become humankind.

6. Words are added to language ________.

A. when new things are invented

B. when society changes

C. when old words disappear

D. all the time

7. Words are changed because ________.

A. it is part of everyday life.

B. the handicapped should be proud of themselves.

C. many old words cause negative feelings.

D. some words look silly and awkward.

8. A doorman is now called ________.

A. attendant

B. watchman

C. trash man

D. server

9. Which of the following is one important influence on our language in the past decade

according to the passage?

A. The changing attitude toward the elderly.

B. The changing job market.

C. The changing role of women.

D. The changing social opinions.

10. Which of the following best summarizes the passage?

A. Language is always added with new vocabulary.

B. Language changes with the changing of society.

C. Changing language reflects the achievements of people.

D. Changing language gives people more individual rights.

Questions 11 to 15 are based on the same passage or dialog. People use more than just words to communicate. In fact, some researchers claim that less than