英语词汇学第九单元测试题2(附答案).doc

C9 Test-2 I. Each of the statements below is followed by four alternative answers. Choose the one that would best complete the statement. 1. The fixity of idioms depends on . A. idiomaticity B. structure C. grammaticality D. style 2. Idioms are generally felt to be . A. formal B. informal C. casual D. intimate 3. In the idiom “move heaven and earth”, is used. A. simile B. metonymy C. personification D. juxtaposition 4. A large proportion of idioms were first created by . A. linguists B. poets C. working people D. ruling class 5. Forms and functions of idioms are . A. different B. identical C. not necessarily identical D. not identical at all 6. Slang expressions are often peculiar to and varieties. A. stylistic, affective B. social, regional C. professional, cultural D. cultural, social 7. The semantic unity of idioms is also reflected in the relationship between the literal meaning of each word and the meaning of the idiom. A. illogical B. lexical C. grammatical D. logical 8. Idioms nominal in nature function as . A. adverbs B. modifiers C. nouns D. adjectives 9. In “Fire and water are good servants, but bad masters”, figure of speech is . A. simile B. personification C. metonymy D. euphemism 10. The tone implied by “a big cheese” is . A. positive B. interesting C. neutral D. derogatory II. Decide whether the following are true or false. ( )1. Idioms are generally felt to be informal; therefore they are usually inappropriate for formal settings.