单项选择题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

单项选择题A．it is cheaper and faster than ordinary mailB．it can send things that could not be expressed by telexC．it is faster and not much more expensive than mailD．the Royal Mail could not reach places abroad

单项选择题A．by accidentB．because he couldn’t find a place to make a photocopyC．because there was no place nearby to provide the photocopy serviceD．because all sorts of people need it

单项选择题A．cigarettesB．exercise booksC．photocopiersD．chocolates

单项选择题Rip Von Winkle is a story adapted by ______ from German legend.