29. Inference means that we often infer or make guesses as to what the speaker intends to mean when he says something A. implicature B. Deixis C. Pragmatics D. Inference ...

23. （） is the most important feature that conversational implicature has. A. conversational implicature B. Cancellability C. information presented D. non-detachability ...

17. At a dinner, you can begin to eat（） A. when the guests sitting beside you begin. B. when the hostess says, "Let's begin." C. when the main course is served. D. when the hostess picks up her own spoon or fork. ...

10. Your friend's mother, Mrs Keeler, asked if you would like something to eat. What would you say to refuse politely?You: （） A. Not for the moment, thank you, Mrs Keeler, I'm full. B. No, thanks. I've just had lunch. C. Oh, no, Mrs K...

1. （）are produced by relating to the conversational context. A. Conversational implicature B. property of gradation C. Notion of face D. concept of face ...

42. Perhaps a scientist _____ a cheaper way of producing fresh water from the sea. A. shall in one day invent B. has one day invented C. will one day invent D. was one day invented ...

37. One of the girl students _____ when the teacher came in. A. has sung B. sang C. had sung D. was singing ...

18. The movie was very boring and many people began to leave early. By the end, most people _____. A. have left B. would leave C. had already left D. had been already leaving ...

12. He denied that he had offered them _____ information. A. any B. little C. no D. some ...

1. His _____ personal belongings made it possible for him to move from place to place with ease. A. few B. a few C. not a few D. a good few ...