摘要:十四.BIt is one of the most annoying words in the English language and it seems there is no escaping it.The word “huh? is in worldwide use, a study found. Researchers discovered that languages spoken in countries from Ghana and Laos to Iceland and Italy all include ``huh? , or something that sounds very like it. They said that while the study may sound silly.the word is an absolutely necessary part of speech.Without it and similar words.it would be impossible to show that we haven’t heard or understood what had been said and this would lead to constant misunderstandings. But while other words used in the same context.such as ``sorry'’ or` `what .vary widely across languages.“huh? remains unchanged. The Dutch researchers carefully studied ten languages from around the world.including Siwu, which is spoken in Ghana, and an Australian Aboriginal language.as well as Italian.Spanish.Dutch and Mandarin Chinese. They analyzed tapes of recorded conversations for words that sounded like ``huh? and were used to request that whatever had just been said be repeated.All contained a version of ``huh? .The word was also found in another 21 languages.While there were subtle differences in each country, all sounded basically the same. This is surprising because normally unrelated languages will use very different words to describe the same thing.For instance.the Japanese for “dog’’ is ``inu .while the French is` `chien .It is thought that languages around the world have developed their own version of “huh?’’ because the sound is quick and simple to form.as well as being easily understood. The researchers.said that it might seem unimportant to carry out scientific research into a word like “huh?'’ but in fact this little word is an essential tool in human communication.They also have an answer for those who claim that ``huh?’’ isn’t a word.They say that it qualifies because of the small differences in its pronunciation in different languages.It also can be considered a word because it’s something we learn to say.rather than a grunt or cry that we are born knowing how to make.60.According to researchers.the word “huh? is very important in speech because of . A. its important function in communication B.its simple and easy sound and spelling C. its popularity in every language D.its stable meaning in language development

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London Summer School in Classics

Dates

The London Summer School in Classics 2008 will be held at King’s College London. It will run from 8th July until 17th July. Applications close on 2nd June, 2008.

For an application form, please download either the 2-page PDF or the word format document from the foot of the page.

If you have any problems downloading the application form or any questions, please contact: London Summer School in Classics, King’s College London.

Tel: 020 7848 2299

Fax: 020 7848 2545

Organization

The school is organized by the colleges of the University of London. The summer school offers eight days of intensive teaching in Greek and Latin. There are four language classes each day as well as lectures and a debate, between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm. The course is not residential (提供住宿的), and there is no teaching during the weekend of 12th to 13th July.

The fee is ??85.00. Travel grants (旅行补助金) are available as a contribution to your travel costs, but may not cover all your expenses. The travel grants are arranged during the summer school.

Teaching is generally in groups of 12-15 people and it, as far as possible, comprises (包含) of students of roughly the same level of experience. The style of teaching is friendly, but demanding: a lot of work is expected from students during the school, but they usually find the whole experience both stimulating and valuable. Some classes concentrate chiefly on reading, while others offer a mixture of grammar and translation practice. Our tutors include some of the most experienced and talented teachers of Classics in the London area and beyond.

The Summer School in Classics caters for a wide range of interests and for both school & university students as well as those who wish to learn Greek or Latin, or to revive their knowledge of the languages. Our principal concern is to provide a thorough program of language learning in a lively university environment.

1. To join in the school, you have to apply before ________.

A. 8th July, 2008    B. 2nd June, 2008

C. 17th July, 2008    D. 13th July, 2008

2. As a student of the school, you are probably asked to _______.

A. do a lot of reading in Greek and Latin

B. learn the grammar of Greek and Latin only

C. do some translation work only

D. speak Greek and Latin with experienced teachers

3. What is the London Summer School in Classics most concerned about?

A. Providing a stimulating experience for students.

B. Promoting students to develop a wide range of interests.

C. Teaching students languages in a lively environment.

D. Improving students’ level of debating in the argument.

4. Which is one of the teaching ways of the school?

A. Student groups consist of the same level students strictly.

B. Students needn’t do any work in the class.

C. Students learn Greek and Latin by listening to teachers all day.

D. Students are generally divided into groups of 12-15.

5. Which of the following can we know from the passage?

A. The fee is ??85, including the travel costs.

B. Students needn’t go to class on 12th and 13th July.

C. People should fill in two application forms.

D. People can contact the school by phone or email.

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