Passage 1For any Englishman, there can never be any discussion as to who is the world.s greatest dramatist(剧作家). Only one name can possibly suggest itself to him. that of William Shakespeare. Every Englishman has some knowledge, however slight, of the work of our greatest writer. All of us use words, phrases and quotations from Shakespeare.s writings that have become part of the common property of the English-speaking people, Most of the time we are probably unaware of the source of the words we used, rather like the old lady who was taken to see a performance of Hamlet and complained that it wasfull of well-known proverbs and quotations.Shakespeare, more perhaps than any other writer, makes full use of the great resourcesof the English language. Most of us use about five thousand words in our normal use of English;Shakespeare in his works used about twenty-five thousand.There is probably no better way for a foreigner to appreciate the richness and variety of the Englishlanguage than by studying the various ways in which Shakespeare used it. Such a study is well worthtile effort ( it is not, of course, recommended to beginners) even though some aspects of English usage,and tile meaning of many words, have changed since Shakespeare.s clay.
11. English people________.A. have never discussed who is the world.s greatest dramatistB. never discuss any discuss concerning the world.s greatest dramatistC. are sure who is the world.s greatest dramatistD. do not care who is the world.s greatest poet and dramatis
12. Every Englishman knows_________.A. more or less about ShakespeareB. Shakespeare. but only slightlyC. all Shakespeare.s writingsD. only the name of the greatest English writer
13 Which of the following is true?A. We use all the words, phrases and quotations from Shakespeare.s writings.B. Shakespeare.s writings have become the property of those who are learning tospeak English.C. It is likely to be true that people often do not know the origins of the words theyuse.D. All the words people use are taken from the writings of Shakespeare.
What does the word "proverb" mean?A. Familiar sayings. B. Shakespeare.s plays.C. Complaints. D. Actors and actresses.

15Why is it worthwhile to study tile various ways in which Shakespeare used English?A. English words have changed a lot since Shakespeare.s time.B. By doing so one can be fully aware of the richness of the English language.C. English words are now being used in the same way as in Shakespeare.s time.D. Beginners may have difficulty learning some aspects of English usage.

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