This is the first time we （） a film in the cinema together as a family.

单项选择题Language is a tool of communication. The symbol Highway Closed on a highway serves（）。

A. an expressive function
B. an informative function
C. a performative function
D. a persuasive function

单项选择题The word Motel comes from motor + hotel . This is an example of （） in morphology.

A. backformation
B. conversion
C. blending
D. acronym

单项选择题Owen wouldn't eat anything （） he cooked it himself.

A. until
B. since
C. unless
D. while

单项选择题— Sorry, I have to （） now. It's time for class. — OK, I'll call back later.

A. hang up
B. break up
C. give up
D. hold up

单项选择题It was a nice house, but （） too small for a family of live.

A. rarely
B. fairly
C. rather
D. pretty