语言与文化Chapter1 language and culture练习.docVIP

Questions 1. Which property of language can best explain the following language phenomena? 1 Though animals can communicate to some extent, none of them possess language. 2 William Shakespeare once said, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” 3 The experience and knowledge of human beings could not be passed on to the others and the younger generations without language. 4 There is no logical relationship between the words and its meaning. 5 Speech is the primary medium of language. 6 Language is usually used to convey information or interpersonal message. 7 People have to sp