阅读理解。

     How words came into being is unknown. All we assume (推测) is that some early men invented

certain sounds, in one way or another, to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, so that they

could talk with each other. Later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters, which could be put

together to show those sounds and which could be written down.Those sounds, whether spoken or

written in letters, are called words.

    The power of words, then, lies in their associations-the things they bring up to our minds. Words

become filled with meaning for us by experience; and the longer we live, the more certain words bring

back to us the happy and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number

of words that mean something to us increases.

    Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words

which have powerful effects on our minds and feelings. This clever use of words is what we call literary

style (文体). Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can express his meaning in words which

sing like music, and which by their position and association can move men to tears. We should therefore

learn to choose our words carefully and use them correctly, or they will make our speech silly and

common.

1.We learn from the text that language might have begun with ________.

A. expressions      

B. actions

C .signs  

D. sounds

2.What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 2?

A. The learning of new words.

B. The importance of old words.

C. The relation of human experience with words.

D. The gradual change and development of words.

3. In the last paragraph, what does the author suggest that we should do?

A. Use words skilfully.

B. Make musical speeches.

C. Learn poems by heart.

D. Associate with listeners.