begin to realize that men aren't the only ones who are important or who have made great achievements. Most words that indicate only one gender have been replaced with words that refer to both males and females. Thus, a poetess is called a poet, a waitress is a server, and mankind has become humankind.
51. Words are added to language ________.
A. when new things are invented
B. when society changes
C. when old words disappear
D. all the time
52. Words are changed because ________.
A. it is part of everyday life.
B. the handicapped should be proud of themselves.
C. many old words cause negative feelings.
D. some words look silly and awkward.
53. A doorman is now called ________.
A. attendant
B. watchman
C. trash man
D. server
54. Which of the following is one important influence on our language in
the past decade according to the passage? A. The changing attitude toward the elderly.
B. The changing job market.
C. The changing role of women.
D. The changing social opinions.
55. Which of the following best summarizes the passage?
A. Language is always added with new vocabulary.
B. Language changes with the changing of society.
C. Changing language reflects the achievements of people.
D. Changing language gives people more individual rights.
Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage. People use more than just words to communicate. In fact, some
researchers claim that less than half of a spoken message's real meaning is in the words used in the message. They say that most of a message's meaning comes from understanding how the speaker uses things like ton