Answer the following questions. Your answers should be clear and short. Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.The present-day English vocabulary grows very fast. Explain the main sources of new words with examples.
【正确答案】:
GENERALLY, THERE ARE THREE MAIN SOURCES OF NEW WORDS. RAPID DEVELOPMENT OF MODEM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BREEDS NEW WORDS LIKE GREEN REVOLUTION; SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL CHANGES BRING ABOUT SUCH WORDS AS FAST FOOD; THE INFLUENCE OF OTHER CULTURES AND LANGUAGES CAN BE FELT IN SUCH WORDS AS KUNGFU.(其他举例正确的也可给分)
【题目解析】:本题主要考查main sources of new words——新词的主要来源。一般来说,新词主要有三种来源。现代科学技术的迅速发展(Rapid development of modem science and technology)孕育了绿色革命(green revolution)等新词。社会、经济和政治的变化(social, economic and political change)带来了像快餐(fast food)这样的词语。其他文化和语言的影响(the influence of other cultures and languages)可以在功夫(kungfu)这类词汇中感受到。
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