单选题Which of the following is TRUE?AWe use all the words, phrases and quotations from Shakespeare’s writings.BShakespeare’s writings have become the property of those who are learning to speak English.CIt is likely to be true that people often do not know the origin of the words they use.DAll the words people use are taken from Shakespeare’s writings.
单选题
Which of the following is TRUE?
A
We use all the words, phrases and quotations from Shakespeare’s writings.
B
Shakespeare’s writings have become the property of those who are learning to speak English.
C
It is likely to be true that people often do not know the origin of the words they use.
D
All the words people use are taken from Shakespeare’s writings.
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解析：
细节题。由“Most of the time we are probably unaware of the source of the words we use.”可知，正确答案为C项。
细节题。由“Most of the time we are probably unaware of the source of the words we use.”可知，正确答案为C项。
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