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?