英语四级考试仔细阅读每日一练(12.16)

　　1. The purpose of the first sentence in Paragraph One is __________

　　to describe the work of some Chinese scholars

　　to arouse readers interest in hieroglyphic

　　to lead readers onto the main theme

　　to link the preceding part to the present one

　　2. We learn from the passage, all English dictionaries include __________

　　legends

　　mythology

　　word origins

　　word definitions

　　3. The example of tantalize is to show __________

　　how the word came into existence

　　how Tantalus was punished in the lower world

　　how all English dictionaries show word origins

　　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?

　　Jovial.

　　Wednesday.

　　Earth.

　　March.

　　5. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?

　　Greek and Roman Mythology in Language.

　　Mythological Origins of English Words.

　　Historical Changes in Word Meanings.

　　Mythology and Common Words.