2019年公共英语四级阅读练习题（1）

The first and smallest unit that can be discussed in relation to language is the word. In speaking, the choice of words is 41 the utmost importance. Proper selection will eliminate one source of 42 breakdown in the communication cycle. Too often, careless use of words 43 a meeting of the minds of the speaker and listener. The words used by the speaker may 44 unfavorable reactions in the listener 45 interfere with his comprehension; hence, the transmission-reception system breaks down.

46 inaccurate or indefinite words may make 47 difficult for the listener to understand the 48 which is being transmitted to him. The speaker who does not have specific words in his working vocabulary may be 49 to explain or describe in a 50 that can be understood by his listeners.

41?[A] of [B] at

[C] for [D] on

42?[A] inaccessible [B] timely

[C] likely [D] invalid

43?[A] encourages [B] prevents

[C] destroy [D] offers

44?[A] pass out [B] take away

[C] back up [D] stir up

45?[A] who [B] as

[C] which [D] what

46?[A] Moreover [B] However

[C] Preliminarily [D] Unexpectedly

47?[A] that [B] it

[C] so [D] this

48?[A] speech [B] sense

[C] message [D] meaning

49?[A] obscure [B] difficult

[C] impossible [D] unable

50?[A] case [B] means

[C] method [D] way

　　参考答案：

ACBDC ABCDD?