According to the passage, which of the following does NOT have origins in myths or legends、

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• 1The 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

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

  A.legends

  B.mythology

  C.word origins

  D.word definitions

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• 3The purpose of the first sentence in Paragraph One is ________.

  A.to describe the work of some Chinese scholars

  B.to arouse readers' interest in hieroglyphics

  C.to lead readers onto the main theme

  D.to link the preceding part to the present one

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• 4Which of the following adjectives can best describe Amsterdam as a tourist city、

  A.Modern.

  B.Delightful.

  C.Quiet.

  D.Historic.

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• 5According to the passage, the local people have all the following characteristics EXCEPT

  A.they are party goers

  B.they show hospitality

  C.they can speak English

  D.they are fond of cycling

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• 6Which 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.

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• 7The author was held at the airport because ________.

  A.she and her husband returned from Jamaica

  B.her name was similar to a terrorist's

  C.she had been held in Montreal

  D.she had spoken at a book event

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• 8She was not allowed to call her friends because ________.

  A.her identity hadn't been confirmed yet

  B.she had been held for only one hour and a half

  C.there were other families in the waiting room

  D.she couldn't use her own cell phone

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• 9We learn from the passage that the author would ________ to prevent similar experience from happening again.

  A.write to the agency

  B.change her name

  C.avoid traveling abroad

  D.do nothing

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• 10Her experiences indicate that there still exists ________ in the US.

  A.hatred

  B.discrimination

  C.tolerance

  D.diversity

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