在下面的短文中有25个空格，每个空格有A、B、C、D四个选项，根据上下文选择一个最佳答案。(本题共25分)
(A)
When one asks students the question
"Who likes grammar?" perhaps few dare to raise their hands. In many 31
this is understandable in Britain. Yet, 32
, the study of grammar is one of the fastest growing areas of research in
universities all over the world.
33 more so is the fact that many students who do not like
grammar in school choose 34 as their subject of
study in the university.
The rather strange state of affairs 35
an explanation. On the whole, students consider the study of grammar
uninteresting, and grammar is 36 taught in most
British middle schools. However, language, which would be impossible without
grammar, is an important part of human society. 37 ,
it is the foundation(基础)on
which our society builds itself. And it is our ability(能力)to use language that makes it possible for us to let 38
know our thoughts and aims, 39 , to
communicate(交流思想、交际). A large part of our ability even
to 40 depends on language.
31. A. reasons B.
ways C.
subjects D. ideas