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One of the most interesting of all studies is the study of words and word origins. Each language is【1】of several earlier languag

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问题      One of the most interesting of all studies is the study of words and word origins. Each language is【1】of several earlier languages, and the words of a language can sometimes be traced【2】through two or three different languages to their【3】Again, a word from one language may pass into other languages and【4】a new meaning. The word "etiquette", which is【5】French origin and originally meant a label,【6】a sign, passed into Spanish and kept its original meaning. So in Spanish the word "etiquette" today is used to【7】the small tags which a store【8】to a suit, a dress or a bottle. The word "etiquette" in French,【9】, gradually developed a different meaning. It【10】became the custom to write directions on small cards or "etiquette" as to how visitors should dress themselves and【11】during an important ceremony at the royal court.【12】, the word "etiquette" began to indicate a system of correct manners for people to follow.【13】this meaning, the word passed into English.
     Consider the word "breakfast". "To fast" is to go for some period of time without【14】. Thus, in the morning, after many hours【15】the night without food, one【16】one’s fast.
     Consider the everyday English【17】"Good-bye". Many years ago, people would say to each other【18】parting: "God be with you." As this was【19】over and over millions of times, it gradually became【20】to "good-bye".
选项 A、in
B、on
C、before
D、at
答案B
解析 本题测试对上下文的理解及词义的逻辑推理。在此句中，应该是先分别，然后说“上帝与你同在”，即分别在前，说明在后。on在此意为“一……就……(表示一件事紧接在另一件事后发生)”，正符合句意：许多年前，人们一分别就会说“上帝与你同在”。before意为“在……之前”，动作关系正好相反。故B为最佳选项。  
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