2022年自考《语言与文化》试题3

11. The metaphorical expression 'Now there is a theory you can really sink your teeth into'indicates that ideas are________,

A. people

B. food

C. plants

D. products

12. Which of the fllowing metaphorical expressions indicates that love is a patient?

A. This is a sick relationship.

B. She drives me out of my mind.

C. He is known for his many rapid conquests.

D. There is incredible energy in their relationship.

13. When“不敢当”is used to respond to“You're one of the top scholars in the field', it might be translated as“___________

A. Not really

B. I'll be glad to

C. You praised me too much

D. I'm honoured, but I'm not sure I'm the right person

14. Which of the following questions is NOT considered taboo in English culture?

A. May I know your age?

B. Do you go to church?

C. What is your nationality?

D. Are you married or single?

15. The logical relationship between the following sentences is the____ relationship.

e.g For the whole day he climbed up the steep mountainside, almost without stopping.

Then, as dusk fell, he sat down to rest.

A. temporal

B. adversative

C. causal

D. additive