II. Each of the following incomplete statements is followed by four alternatives. Read each statement and the four alternatives carefully and decide which alternative can complete the statement. (10%)
1. The word in British English for “story” is ______. ( )
A. storey B. floor
C. stairs D. storage
2. The word in British English for “tire” is ______. ( )
A. wheel B. bore
C. fatigue D. tyre
3. In American English “Santa Claus” is a loan word from ______. ( )
A. Indian languages B. Dutch
C. French D. German
4. It is quite common for students in English culture to call their professor ______. ( )
A. Robert B. Harrison
C. Robert Harrison D. Professor Robert
5. Many technical terms such as quantum, antenna, formula, nucleons, datum and molecules are all derived from ______. ( )
A. French B. Greek
C. Latin D. Roman
