Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. (20 pts)
Speech is one of the most important (1) ________ of communicating. It consists of far more than just making noises. To talk and also to be (2) ________ by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we have to use combinations of (3) ________ that everyone agrees stand for particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language.
(4) ________ a language properly is very important. The basic (5) ________ of English is not very large, and only about 2000 words are needed to (6) ________ it quite well. But the more words you know, the more ideas you can (7) ________ and the more precise you can be about their exact meaning.
Words are the (8) ________ thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The (9) ________ we say the words is also important. Our tone of voice can express many motions and (10) ________ whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.