[单项选择]______means that language can be used to refer to the contexts that are removed from the immediate situation of the speaker, especially, time and space.
A. Creativity
B. Duality
C. Arbitrariness
D. Displacement

[单项选择]______means that language can be used to refer to the contexts that are removed from the immediate situation of the speaker, especially, time and space.
A. Creativity
B. Duality
C. Arbitrariness
D. Displacement

[单项选择]Language can be used to refer to contexts removed from the immediate situations of the speaker. This is what is meant by ______.
A. duality
B. displacement
C. productivity
D. arbitrariness

[单项选择]Language can refer to things that are not present in the immediate situation of the speaker. For example, if someone says I was afraid, it is not necessary that the speaker is still afraid. Which of the following terms describes this property of language


A. Arbitrariness.
B. Motivation;
C. Interchangeability.
D. Displacement.

[填空题]

Language, the principal means used by human beings to communicate with one another. Language is primarily spoken, although it can be transferred to other media, such as writing. If the spoken means of communication is unavailable, as may be the case among the deaf, visual means such as sign language can be used. A prominent characteristic of language is that the relation between a linguistic sign and its meaning is arbitrary.
(41) Language and Language Abilities
Language can be used to discuss a wide range of topics, a characteristic that distinguishes it from animal communication. The dances of honey bees, for example, can be used only to communicate the location of food sources.
(42) The Sounds of Language
Because most languages are primarily spoken, an important part of the overall understanding of language involves the study of the sounds of language.
Most sounds in the world’s languages--and all sounds in some langu

[填空题]In Japan, "bottom up" means that ideas can be created at______, travel upward through an organization and have an impact on the eventual decision.

[单项选择]-Good morning! University Language Center. How can I help you
-I’m interested in doing an English course.（　）
-Yes, of course. Well, we actually offer a number of courses at different levels. Are you looking for full time or part time
-Oh, I couldn’t manage full time as I work every day.
A. Can you tell me something about the courses
B. How many courses do you have in a week
C. Would you mind giving me some information
D. Do I have to attend the full-time classes

[简答题]Statistics also means the methods used to calculate the summary numbers and to generalize from them.

[填空题]When language is used for establishing an atmosphere or maintaining social contact rather than exchanging information or ideas, its function is ______ function.

[单项选择]Language is used for communication in that communication is the ______ function of language.
A. primary
B. first
C. unique
D. personal

[判断题]

Formal language is used in all kinds of writings.