Ⅲ. Cloze (20 points) Directions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on the answer sheet. The first and smallest unit that can be discussed in relation to language is the word. In speaking, the choice of words is (21) the utmost importance. Proper selection will eliminate one source of (22) breakdown in the communication cycle. Too often, careless use of words (23) a meeting of the minds of the speaker and listener. The words used by the speaker may (24) unfavorable reactions in the listener (25) interfere with his comprehension hence, the transmission-reception system breaks down. (26) , inaccurate or indefinite words may make (27) difficult for the listener. to understand the. (28) which is being transmitted to him. The speaker who does not have specific words in his working vocabulary may be (29) to explain or describe in a (30) that can be understood by his listeners. 21.