Question

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。

All through history, people from many different countries and cultures have lived together in Britain. The English language 1.______ (consist) of the grammar and vocabulary2._______ (this) people brought to Britain. That is3._____ English has so many difficult rules that confuse people.

The development of English experienced three periods — Old English, Middle English and Modern English. From the 5th to the 9th centuries, Britain was occupied by different groups from other countries, which led to Old English 4.______ (replace) Celtic. Old English, a mixture of different languages, differs 5._____ today’s English. Middle English is the name 6._______ (give) to the English used from 7._______ (approximate) the 12th to the 15th centuries. During this period, French, though it didn’t replace English, still made many 8._______ (contribution) to Middle English. This resulted in more words with similar meanings. The words for the meat of these animals which9.______ (serve) to the Normans, came from Old French. Modern English appeared in the 16th century, which went through many changes during this period. The question of 10._______ English will keep on changing in the future is easy to answer. It is certain that this process will continue.

Answer 1