1. The purpose of the first sentence in Paragraph One is __________
[A] to describe the work of some Chinese scholars
[B] to arouse readers’ interest in hieroglyphic
[C] to lead readers onto the main theme
[D] to link the preceding part to the present one
2. We learn from the passage, all English dictionaries include __________
[A] legends
[B] mythology
[C] word origins
[D] word definitions
3. The example of tantalize is to show __________
[A] how the word came into existence
[B] how Tantalus was punished in the lower world
[C] how all English dictionaries show word origins
[D] how the meaning of the word changed over the years
4. According to the passage, which of the following does NOT have origins in myths or legends?
[A] Jovial.
[B] Wednesday.
[C] Earth.
[D] March.
5. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?
[A] Greek and Roman Mythology in Language.
[B] Mythological Origins of English Words.
[C] Historical Changes in Word Meanings.
[D] Mythology and Common Words. 答案请见下页